The date was a total bust. Fred wasn't a bad guy, but we didn't connect at all. He was fairly attractive, but came from the corporate finance world; and as a single mum, I was the last thing he needed in his life. I was more than relieved to jump into a taxi and head home by 9pm.
Let me tell you a bit about myself to start with, before I go any further -
I'm 32, brunette, and of mixed race. My mum is from India, and my father is English. I'm fairly petite at 5ft 5inches tall, and my skin tone is a light olive brown. My daughter Cassie is four years old, and she means the world to me. Since her father left three years ago I have been completely focussed on Cassie. I run a small internet business from home, which allows me to easily shuffle work and family life.
Tonight was the first time I had been out on a date in about two years. I don't really have a lot of time to date at the moment, but every so often I accept an offer for a night out. Shame it didn't work out with Fred. Better to know sooner rather than later I guess, although I was kind of hoping to get laid. It's been a while.
When I stepped out of the taxi I could see the lights on in my living room. I looked through the window and watched Tom for a moment before I headed towards the door. Tom lived with his parents around the corner from me. He had just finished school, and was eagerly waiting to start university in a couple of months. I had known him since his family moved to the area a few years ago, and he had always been my go to guy when I needed a babysitter. He had a real connection with Cassie, and I knew with him, she would be in safe hands; he really loved her like a brother.
Tom came to greet me at the door when he heard me turn the key. He had a gleaming smile on his face, as he held the door open for me. Such a gentleman.
"Cassie is fast asleep, Mrs Lewis. She was good as gold!"
"Good good. You know I'm never worried when she's with you." After taking off my coat I checked on Cassie and she was in a deep sleep. I closed her door, than headed back down. I noticed the house was looking in great shape and I looked to Tom.
"Sorry Mrs. Lewis. I just had some time to spare after Cassie fell asleep. Don't have any work to do over the summer, and nothing was good on telly earlier!"
"You're a real star Tom. You can call me Elaine you know!" I couldn't believe he had vacuumed! The one job I hated the most.
"I know Mrs. Lewis!" he said through a big cheesy grin. "How was your date?"
"He was okay I guess. Don't think I'll be seeing him again though."
"Oh no! Sorry to hear that!"
"It's okay! So what's your plan for the rest of Saturday night? Time for you young things to head out?"
Tom started laughing. "Not tonight. I'm just going to relax at home." As Tom stood up and turned off the TV I watched him. His figure was incredible. His arms had just the right amount of muscle, and his chest abs could be seen through his t-shirt. He was perfectly groomed as always and had a smile that melted my heart.
I felt my pulse start to race as I told Tom I was going to open a bottle of wine, and asked him if he wanted a glass.
"Sure Mrs. Lewis. Like I said I've got nowhere to go tonight!" I told myself he was eager because of the free alcohol although other thoughts began to scratch at the back of my head.
I fetched a bottle of Shiraz from the kitchen, and Tom grabbed the glasses from the cupboard. We sat down on the small two seater sofa and we spend the next half hour talking about everything under the sun. He told me about his university course; and his friends and family.
As Tom topped up my glass of wine he changed topics. "So do you think you'll be in need of my Cassie sitting services again before I head to Uni?"
"Not sure yet!" I smiled. "Have to see if I'm given another reason to go out again!"
"I'm sure you'll find somebody soon." Tom said as he looked at me and smiled.
I couldn't take my eyes off Tom. There was something about him that was alluring me in a way I couldn't explain. There was something new about him - something different. He was no longer the kid who used to walk past my house every morning. He was changing into a real charming young man. I reached out and grabbed his hand. "I will. Don't worry about it. I wish there more guys out there like you! You girlfriend is so lucky to have a guy like you!"
Toms hand didn't pull back. In fact, quite the opposite. His fingers closed around my hand and he looked me right in the eye. "I don't have a girlfriend Mrs. Lewis. I've been waiting for the right person."
I felt an overwhelming urge to lean forward and kiss him! What was going through my mind? This was my neighbour's 18 year old kid. He was over ten years younger than me. It took a lot of self-control to hold myself back, and an even longer time to decide how to respond. I was going to ask Tom to tell me about his last girlfriend, to try and take the focus off the two of us, but my words came out all wrong. "When were you last with a woman Tom?"
I didn't actually hear the words come out of my mouth, but Tom's jaw dropped and he began to stutter. "Erm. Erm. What do you mean? I mean...I mean it's been a while. I mean.. I've never really.."
"Oh my gosh. Tom. I'm sorry. That's not what I meant. I mean I was asking when you last had a girlfriend." I could feel myself blushing, and I was stuttering myself! I felt like a school girl with her first crush! I noticed that Tom had pulled his hand back. I looked up at Tom, I was feeling flustered; his eyes were focussed and trained on mine. No his eyes were seeing into my soul. Piercing right through me.
He tried to speak but I could tell his mouth was to dry. His mouth just hung there. Open. Right in front of me.
No words came to my mind either at that moment in time, but I managed to reach out towards his hand slowly. His hand came and met mine half way and before I knew it our fingers were interlocked. I looked up from my hand and met his gaze, no longer as a friend but something much more.
I could hear Tom's heart beating loudly as I leaned forward towards him slowly. I took the wine glass out of his other hand and placed it on the table a few inches away. All the time, slowly leaning closer into him.
"Mrs. Lewis." Tom said quietly as I placed my hand on his face.
"Yes Tom?" I asked passionately. Tom looked away quickly. I knew there was something he wanted to say, but he just didn't have the courage. "Tell me Tom. You can ask me anything." I whispered.
His eyes flickered between my eyes and lips. He was trembling slightly and I soon realised it was fear of rejection, not the situation holding him back.
"Do you want me to teach you about being with a woman Tom?" I wasn't sure if it was the two glasses of wine at dinner, plus the one just now; or the fact that I was incredibly lonely and horny, but I couldn't believe what I was suggesting. I felt butterflies in my stomach; my heart was pounding in my chest loudly.
Tom's eyes lit up a moment later and he leaned in towards me. He let me pull forward the last inch as he closed his eyes and I planted a soft delicate kiss on his lips. It wasn't until a few hours later that I would discover that it was actually his first kiss.
The kiss was short, sweet and passionate; it left us both desperately wanting more. We both pulled away and just looked at each other, silently asking each other if we were sure if this where we wanted things to lead.
My mind was screaming at me to stop. This was my neighbour's kid, ten years younger than me! His parents were friends of mine. My heart and body was telling me something very different. They were urging me to lean in, tear his clothes of and let him fill me up with his passion.
I could tell by his huge smile that he wanted this as much as I did, and I leaned forward once more into another kiss. We were both a little more forward and aggressive this time, letting not only our lips meet but my arms wrapped themselves around his neck tightly.
The kiss was remarkable. I felt breathless and winded, and his skin was so soft and smooth.