What started out as a fun dinner with some work buddies turned out to be a spectacular night with a beautiful waitress. Abigale, Abbi as she liked to be called, arrived at our table shortly after we were seated. She was a 5'1", brunette with blond highlights along her face which framed her smooth and round face. Dark eyelashes and faint traces of eye liner made her green eyes sparkle, even in the dim light of the restaurant. Despite being conservatively dressed for her job, her petite, hourglass figure drew my attention right away as she delivered the menu to our table. I could not take my eyes off of her. She was easily ten years my younger, maybe mid to late 20's.
This was supposed to be a night for the fellas to relax and have fun, but I couldn't relax at all. This beautiful angel walking around the restaurant was distracting to the point that I barely touched my meal. She was very good at her job. I milked three beers at dinner, and as soon as I finished one, she was at the table asking me for another. One by one, my work buddies left and returned home, until it was just myself and two others at the table. My two buddies were deep in conversation about some new electronic device that had just released when Abbi came to the table.
"Hey there, can I interest you in some dessert before you go?" Abbi asked with her sweet voice and beaming smile.
"Sure, what do you recommend?" I asked her, completely uninterested in dessert.
"Well, I really like the apple pie, but I'd be lying if I said our peach cobbler wasn't the best you've ever tasted," she said as she put her hands on her hips and winked at me.
"What if I want something special that isn't on the menu?" I asked cautiously.
"Hmmm, that depends on what you want?" she said with a sly smirk as she twisted from side to side.
"How about you? Can I have you for dessert?" I said with as straight a face as I could muster.
Abbi's face flushed with red. She looked around the restaurant and stared at me for several moments before answering.
Too forward too soon,
I thought to myself.
"I'm sorry sir, that's not on the menu, I can't do that. However, here is your check, and I hope you enjoy the rest of your evening," Abbi said with a smile and walked away.
I picked up the check and felt a piece of paper beneath it. It was an order ticket that read:
I am off shift in two hours. Swing back by the restaurant then and pick me up. 512-555-3692 XOXO - Abbi.
A grin stretched across my face as I tucked the order ticket into my shirt pocket. Standing up, I pulled out my wallet and dropped a $50 tip on the table. As I walked towards the exit, Abbi passed by me holding a tray of food and gave me a sweetly seductive smile with a wink. I took the two hours to pick up some groceries, condoms, and even some lavender bubble bath. I dropped them off at my house and returned to the restaurant with fifteen minutes to spare, where I waited outside of my car for Abbi to come out of the restaurant. At five minutes past when Abbi was supposed to finish her shift, I started to think she stood me up, or just stung me along. At ten minutes, still no Abbi.
You're a bleeding-heart idiot. You got played again. This is what you get for getting your hopes up about a pretty girl like her,
I thought to myself as I stood up and walked around to the driver's side door. As I pulled the door open and was about to step into the driver's side of my truck, my world went dark. Soft, warm fingers that smelled of fruity bathroom soap covered my eyes.
"Guess who?" a familiar, sweet female voice said behind me.
A huge grin stretched across my face as my brain made the connection, "Abbi!"
"Yup! Sorry about the wait. The time clock was on the fritz again," she apologized as she pulled her hands away.
I turned around and she placed her hands on my chest and leaned against me, dazzling green eyes staring into mine. A sparkling white smile, and sporadic freckles decorated her delicately beautiful face.
"I... I... was starting to think you had second thoughts. A pretty and sweet girl like you must have her choice when it comes to men. I'm surprised you even agreed to this," I said as my fingers played with her blond highlights.
"I'll be honest, I almost did. I figured I would give you a chance, let you know what I want out of tonight, and if you are not interested in what I have to say, then we can go our separate ways. Deal?" she said as her hands gripped the folds of my shirt and she pulled her chest against mine.
"Deal," I agreed.
"Firstly, I don't normally do this. I've never even had a one-night stand before, but I am willing to try something new. I have not been in a physical relationship in six months, and I am desperate to do something different in hopes that it turns out better than my relationships in the past. Normally I date guys closer to my age, but here lately I have found myself curious about older men," Abbi said as she scanned my face for a reaction.
My hand flew to my chest, feigning offence, "Hey, who are you calling old?"
Abbi giggled sweetly, "I didn't say old, I said
older.
Secondly, if this is going to be just a one-night stand, please let me know now so I don't waste my time. I am looking for something real, something honest, and something with a beard, and maybe some chest hair. If you are not any of these things, please let me know now."
And her I thought I was the one being forward,
I thought to myself as I lost my thoughts into her green eyes.
"What I am, is a widower. My wife died in a car accident two years ago. I have had a few flings here and there, but I've not been able to connect with anyone enough to form a serious, honest relationship. Then, out of nowhere, you walked into my life, and I felt this unexplainable connection to you as soon as I saw you. It's like nothing I've ever experienced before. I have never dated a woman as young as you are at my age, but like you, I am willing to try something different. I too am looking for something real, and honest, but also a companion and a friend. If you are not any of these things, please let me know now before I get my hopes up and break my own heart again," I tell her softly as my thumb gently brushes her cheek.
Abbi turns her face into my hand and presses her cheek against my hand as she softly closes her eyes for a few moments.
"I could definitely be those things, I think," she said softly.
I took her hand in mine, walked her to the passenger side door, opened it and helped her inside. My stomach and heart fluttered with anticipation as I walked around the back of my truck to the driver's side. I could barely contain my excitement. Opening the door, I sat inside of the truck, and cranked it to life.
"Name's Mitch by the way," I told her as I pulled out of the parking spot and down the road in front of the restaurant.
"Nice to meet you, Mitch," she said as she ran her soft hand up and down my arm, fingertips gently tugging at my arm hair, "So what do you have planned for us tonight?"
"Well, if I am being honest, I didn't know what you were into, so I splurged a bit and planned out something I hope you will enjoy. I went and picked up a few things. Condoms, snacks, and a few other things. Firstly, I assumed you're going to be tired and sore from work, so I was going to set you up a bubble bath to help you relax a little bit. Then a massage with some coconut butter. After that, maybe some cheese, and popcorn with a movie?" I told her with a less that confident tone.
"That," she said as she brought the back of my hand to her lips and kissed it, "sounds amazing, actually. I have never had a guy pamper me like that before, sounds fun. Careful though, I could get used to that if you're too good at it," she said with a genuine smile as she closed her eyes and melted into the seat of the truck.
A few minutes later, I pulled into my driveway, and ran to her side to help her out of the truck. She followed me down the stone path to my front door and placed her hands on my love handles while I unlocked the door. Stepping inside, I flipped on the light switch and hung my keys up on the key hanger. Abbi took a moment to look around and examine various things around my house, noting the collection of Blu Rays that lined the small shelves on either side of the TV.
"Please, make yourself at home, and I'll go start the water," I told her as I walked towards the back bedroom.
Four years ago, I took out a small loan and installed a large bathtub into the master bedroom, complete with jets and temperature regulation. There was more than enough room for two full sized adults in the tub. I flipped the light on in the bathroom and pulled two bath towels from out of the cabinet, setting them on the tile next to the tub. The chrome handles squeaked as water poured from the faucet on the back of the tub. It was a wide faucet, so the water cascaded down into the tub like a waterfall. Using my fingers, I tested the water and adjusted the handles until the temperature was hot but not scalding. Water began to pool in the bottom of the tub, and I watched it fill until a small movement in the corner of my eye made me turn, causing me to jump in surprise at Abbi standing behind me.