âYouâve brought the wrong sizeâ His garlic breath loudly complained.
âI brought the next size up sir, as you requestedâ I retorted blandly.
I was down by the guys feet, taking a shoe from near his smelly sock.
I needed a gas mask for this, some men think that washing their feet was a monthly occurrence. I had already been back twice from the stockroom because he kept changing his mind. This sweaty guy was so getting on my nerves!
âJump to it Bitch, the next size I needâ
I was astounded near to tears and about to counter with a tongue lashing but could not give him that satisfaction.
I spied you and my day instantly brightened. You sat demurely across the foot clothiers floor, your slim long legs crossed, patiently waiting for assistance. Our eyes met and you gave me a tender glance and half smile. In that moment you knew exactly what pain and frustration I was feeling ,it effortlessly melted away.
Smelly man kept protesting but, he was blocked out of my senses. I focused on you, as the only true person there. I had to be your attendant quickly. and get rid of him.
âThatâs the largest size we have in stockâ I lied blatantly.
âCan't get anymore till after the holidayâ I had to avert my eyes as the lie lengthened.
He stared intently searching for the truth; then grabbed his old shoe, clumsily putting it on and left ,muttering obscenities. The shop was closing in on me, people watching, I started to well up, a tear coming to my eye.
In an instant, you were beside me offering calm. I gave you a hug like a lost friend and you didnât back away. I was far away from pain now in your arms. I composed myself, as all around continued to watch me; as if I were a freak. Hadnât they seen a tear in anyoneâs eye before. I wanted to link your arm and leave the tedious humdrum behind, but you sensed my loss and took control. You continued to gently hold my hand, sitting yourself down, retaining my fingers in yours. I was able to rebuild my composure from deep in your eyes, able to stand unaided. That instant lasted an eternity, everyone else disappeared from view.
You spoke softly to me, I being the only one, who could hear your tender inquiry âfeeling better now Honeyâ you warmly asked.
I ,as if in a dream, mouthed breathlessly âYes, Thanks, I am sorry to be so weak and feebleâ.
âI understandâ you said sincerely.
We knew then we wanted to see each other in a more private place, but you were the first to propose it.
âCome see me after youâve finished, I only live down the roadâ you kindly seemed to insist.
I mildly complained âBut Iâve only got a works uniform here I cant go out like thisâ.
âI have some spare clothes if you require themâ you casually informed me.
âOh if you donât mind me freshening up there, then fineâ I half inquired.
âNot at all. Hereâs my address, just come when you finish.
I was so taken by your calmness, I was melting in your eyes
âSounds greatâ is all I could utter wanting so badly to give you a hug and sod work.
âCanât temp you to more shoes can Iâ giving me an excuse to glance down at your laced up ankle boots, with high heels, wanting to remove the soft leather and kiss your slim calves.
You spied my lingering look. scolding me gently with your bright eyes
âNot at the moment, maybe you can interest me later!
After that; work just drifted past me, nobody could wind me up, not even the most manic shopper.
I was on a cloud, but were you real-I had to admit you were a great fantasy! I felt tired at the end of working. but mentally attuned. I felt dirty in my shop clothes hoping that you would allow me a shower.
I swiftly removed my unwanted panties, I desperately wanted to get out at closing time.. My tight work dress would cover me, for the short walk to your abode. I was getting excited thinking of being able to try on some of your wardrobe and stripping myself of mine.
I arrived at your door slightly breathless. Wishing that I was not intruding on your privacy, clutching a bottle of red wine for us both to enjoy. When the door opened , the warmth in your features caressed me, I felt reassured and knew you were real, not just an apparition of my mind.