Jacquie and I have known each other for years. We used to work together across the country and together on some occasions when I would travel to Toronto. We were always friendly but never had much chance to talk in a work environment. I was so focused on my career and so careful that it would impact both of our careers if either one of us let anything happen between us. I wasn't married but living with my ex....really longer story. She was married and very unhappy with a what -- after so many discussions -- turned out to be just a totally unhappy relationship In so many ways it was sad for both of us but it was what it was. When I knew I was leaving the company and she eventually left -- we just remained in touch and then...We met. There's been all of this anticipation and talking and emails and stories so the sexual tension is tangible. A warm embrace -- a soft kiss and we sit down to talk. Fun stories exchanged about work and life and kids.
Should we eat something - - I think that we're both hungry but the nervousness requires another glass of wine and a real good scotch to calm the nerves. Nerves are good but can be distracting. I'm so aware of everything about her -- her look -- still a knockout but her dressed conservatively -- which throws me and I like it. She used to dress a little provocatively for a very conservative company. She was in IT and it was so out of character for an attractive woman...soft spoken...diminutive but knowledgeable and assertive -- so here she was in just a nice pair of slacks and a nice blouse with a sweater -- in Florida. She smelled great!! I remember the subtleness of her perfume and how it struck me every time we were around each other. We were talking and touching...we always touched when we talked it was always so stimulating and sensual. I ask if she wanted to have dinner. Her response was not a response -- " If you want to.." I pay the bar tab and we leave.