Their eyes met as he walked toward her. She smiled, genuinely pleased at what she saw. He was handsome, more attractive than his picture portrayed. His silver hair neatly in place, he carried himself with an air of authority. Years spent in the corporate world, orchestrating business deals and managing dozens of employees.
"Hello," he said extending his hand as though greeting a new client. "I've been looking forward to meeting you." He pulled out the chair opposite her and sat down tucking his long muscular legs under the tiny table.
"And I you," she responded fidgeting with the corner of her napkin, trying to keep her gaze steady and the butterflies in her stomach from doing laps.
"Have you been waiting long?" His gaze seemed to singe her skin as he spoke. "I'm sorry I'm late, the traffic was horrible."
"No, not at all, I just got here myself." She hoped he wouldn't see through her little white lie, but wondered if the pink rising in her cheeks would give her away.
"I'll have what she's having." He said, glancing briefly at the waitress that had approached the table. "Would you like another?" His amazing blue eyes setting off a sizzle in her that no amount of iced tea could douse.
"No, thank you. I`m fine."
He nodded at the waitress and she left, only to return seconds later with his drink.
"What? Does this chick have wings, or is she as drawn to his masculinity and charm as I am?" She thought to herself.
"Thank you," He said as she set the beverage on the table, his eyes only leaving her briefly to address the waitress, then returning to her. "I'm so glad you suggested we meet today, this is the only day off I have for the next two weeks."
"I'm glad we could finally meet too, I have enjoyed our chats."
"Tell me more about who Jennifer is?" He said, again penetrating her with his dangerously intense blue eyes.
"I'd rather hear about you, my life is rather boring. Yours seems so exciting." Just sitting in such close proximity to this deliciously attractive man was making her squirm with desire. Worried her cheeks would betray her yet again, she tried to shift her thoughts to something a little less tantalizing.
"Well, there isn't a lot to tell, I worked my way up from the mailroom and now I own the company." He said chuckling at his own joke.
"Are you ready to order," The waitress was back again staring hungrily at this exquisite gentleman across the table from her like he was the only patron in the building.
"I think I'll just try the buffet." He said, this time not even taking notice of the woman standing next to the table.
"I I'll have the same," she stammered enjoying the intensity of his gaze.