The train pulled slowly out of the station. Moving gingerly to avoid falling over in the swaying car, we began to put ourselves in order. The small black suitcase and the red bag went on the shelf above the door. Books, water, fruit were placed on the table. A knock on the door; the wagonmistress delivered clean sheets.
I handed Anna some ruble notes and she paid for the sheets, closed the door and locked it. Anna began to carefully unfold the sheets and make up the bed on her side of the carriage. "Move please, let me do yours," and I shifted sides.
I watched her as she worked, looked approvingly at her tight derriere as it rolled in rhythm to the train. Hard to believe that we had met only two weeks ago. Our first date had been very pleasant, only light dinner and conversation ending with a peck on the cheek, but a good introduction. Our second date had been fun, a nice dinner followed by billiards and coffee. Nice conversation; a very intelligent girl, very charming, definitely a keeper. Good body, great smile, awesome ass (ok, I'm an ass man, sue me).
The next few dates he seemed to be warming up to me. "How about a quick cup of tea before you head home" I asked her on the third date. "No thank you, I know how those things go" she said. She hailed a cab and kissed my cheek. "Next time perhaps."
Disappointing, but at least I know she doesn't give it up easily. I've had my share of one-nighters, its time for something more serious. This girl is worth waiting for...this could be the real thing!
So when the trip to St. Pete came up and I asked her if she would like to go, I didn't know what to expect. She had told me how frustrating it was at the office, how she was underpaid and underappreciated, how she didn't have time to study for her exams. "Come with me, relax for a few days. Study while I'm working, the rest of the time we will enjoy the city together."
She was hesitant. I explained, "We will travel in our own compartment. If you want your own room at the hotel, I can arrange that. I won't be here that much longer, I want to take advantage of every opportunity to know you better. You're very special."
She promised to think about it; over the next few days she went back and forth several times. One SMS said she would travel with me, the next said maybe not.