I did pick out a dress. She was putting it on while I put on my suit. It took a bit to get everything done before we hopped into my car and drove to our favorite restaurant. It was when we arrived that I noticed a certain car was in the parking lot. There was a part of me hoping that Aubrey wouldn't see me. It's not that I don't like Aubrey. Aubrey was my late wife's roommate during college and one of her best friends. She is also my assistant at work and my tenant for lack of a better term. After the last incident when my neighbor and I came over to help her guy friend with an injury he sustained at her hands, I figured she needed time to live her own life without me meddling.
We were escorted to our table. They chose a table in a more private place in the restaurant. My neighbor didn't like being in the center of the place only because she liked having privacy while we ate. We were starting with our drinks. She chose a glass of wine while I just took water. She gave me that approving look when I said that. She had been getting on me about drinking more water. We chose our entrees and were waiting for the food when the inevitable happened.
"Leo, what are you doing here?" Aubrey asked.
I looked at her. She was smiling and holding the arm of Wesley, one of my tech guys. He was the one who needed the first aid before. I stood and hugged Aubrey before shaking Wesley's hand. My neighbor followed suit albeit hugging both. We smiled as we shared a little small talk before Aubrey excused herself with Wesley. As they started to walk away, Aubrey looked over.
"Don't forget the New Year's Eve party at the office, Leo. Make sure to check your email."
I nodded before I looked at my neighbor. She had that skeptical look on her face.
"I didn't think your business partner would pull that off."
"Matt's pretty stubborn. Would you like to go with me to the party?"
"Just promise me we will get to kiss at midnight, and I am yours."
I smiled back.
"I'm planning on kissing you more than that."
She winked at me.
"You better, sweetie."
We enjoyed a meal and paid the check before heading out into the cold air. It was a clear night. As we started towards home, I noticed the billboard advertising a local light display. I looked over at my neighbor and asked if she wanted to go. She was down for it. We drove to the entrance to the park and waited in a small line before we reached the little stand where they sold tickets. I bought ours and followed the cars as we rode around the park. There were many different lights displays they had shown in the park. We turned on the local radio station playing Christmas music as we rode around to enhance the spirit.
As we exited the park, I asked my neighbor about if there was anything else she wanted to do. She answered by snuggling against me and whispering that she wanted me to unwrap her out of her dress. I got the hint and drove us home safely before following her into the house. As we closed the door and took off our coats, she looked at me and smiled before leaning in for a kiss.
My first move while kissing her was pushing her gently against the wall while removing me suit jacket. I then pressed her hands against the wall to pin her while kissing her deeper. I could feel her melting for me before I released her hands to start undoing my tie. She reached behind her and started to undo the zipper on her dress before I took the tie off my neck and slipped it on her neck. I leaned in for another kiss before she whispered.
"Room please, Leo."
