Joy
Ray had met Joy online through a game. She started chatting to him.
She said she liked his username.
Ray guessed she was a she. It was not obvious from the username.
He was enjoying the games and the amusing chat. They made each other laugh.
Anyway after some time, Ray asked to see a photo of her as the profile photo. He liked what he saw.
He guessed she must be about 45.
She asked how old he was. Ray said 55.
I'm 58, she says.
Wow! He thought. That can't be right.
After a few months of playing and finding out a bit about one another Joy decides to take up the offer of music lessons from Ray.Joy wanted to learn a new skill during a wind down year to her retirement.
Ray lived 30 minutes drive away. The lesson was booked and on the day Ray was waiting and thought she will look a lot older than her profile photo. That photo will be old.
There was a knock.
Ray was looking forward to meeting her in the flesh.
He opens the door. Wow! He is in shock. She looks amazing. He can't believe she is better in the flesh than in the photo. His heart races. His mouth dries up. He tries to act normal.
He knows her already through the chat but seeing her has discombobulated him.
I can't believe she makes me feel this way.
Joy hugs him. It's so lovely to meet you, at last.
She smells so good. Her touch was electrifying. He is tingling
Can I have water, she asks.
He pours water for the both of them.
He is calmer now.
Joy felt it too. There was a spark.
She was hoping it would not be a letdown. Real life and the internet, well, sometimes the reality is disappointing.
She was not disappointed. He was 6 foot, muscular, tanned. He smelled good. He had a beautiful smile and kind eyes.
Ray thought she is so tiny. He started to think of other things too but Joy was here for music lessons.
She had told him she had no experience. He said he was a patient and good teacher.
He started her on the piano. She had bought an electric one and he said she should practice at home.
She seemed to be picking it up. He was pleased.
They still played their online game.
Ray and Joy both looked forward to the weekly lesson.