There was nothing extraordinary about this day, another middle of the week, payday is still a week away, wish I wasn't working, kind of workday. One of those very unremarkable days at the office, the kind of day that seems to blend together with every other work day. I can honestly say that I don't even know what it actually was! Although, I do know that it wasn't Friday yet.
I looked at my watch. It was almost lunchtime. Nobody will notice if I sneak out of here a bit early. I walked out of the office casually, the sun was shining today. Since I've been in the office all day, it just seemed extremely bright to my sensitive eyes. I put on my sunglasses and started to walk to the local deli. I go to this little spot almost every day, since it is so close to my office. I entered the deli and I noticed that the usual crowd wasn't there quite yet. Probably because I was about 20 minutes earlier than when I normally show up for lunch. I stood in the long line to order my food.
I could not help but notice this woman in front of me. She was a few inches shorter than me, with a petite frame. She was wearing a dark business suit, and she was talking on her cell phone. My eyes slowly went up and down her sensual body. I could smell her subtle perfume. Her black hair fell elegantly to just past her shoulders. I couldn't keep my eyes off of her for some reason. I suppose I was enchanted with her. She must have felt me staring at her, since she turned and looked at me. I smiled awkwardly at her, and quickly looked up at the menu. I think she smiled in return, but I looked away too quickly to notice.
So, I continued to stand there, feeling like an idiot. I looked back at her after a few moments. She was looking at me this time, but now it was her turn to look quickly away. That gave me some of my pride and confidence back. She was checking me out! I had a smirk on my face now. It was her turn to order her meal. My eyes were still on her sexy form.
I looked back at the growing line. The line snaked out the door now! People were packing inside now. The guy behind me had his back to me, while talking with a friend. He bumped me a bit, accidentally. I moved forward slightly while she moved to pay for her food. I bumped into her while putting my hand on her back.
"I'm sorry," I muttered. She just smiled back at me and she seemed to stand next to me for a moment.
"It's ok," she whispered softly. Then she walked to the register to pay for her meal. My eyes followed her, but now it was my turn to order my lunch.
After I paid for the lunch, I looked around at the deli for her. I found her in a corner, sitting alone. Should I go sit with her? Wow, that would certainly be a brave act for me! I received my lunch and walked towards her. I was about to avert my direction to another empty table, when she looked up at me. Her smile welcomed me to sit with her.
"Hi," I said with a boyish smile.
She looked down shyly with her beautiful smile as I sat down next to her.
"Hi," she replied back to me.
"I would ask if it would be ok if I could sit here, since the cafeteria is rather crowded. However, I don't have that excuse," I said.
She laughed at this. "It's ok, I was secretly hoping that you would sit with me." A small pause. "Oh my God, I can't believe I am saying this!" She blushed a bit.
I couldn't help but smile. I could feel my cheeks flush a bit. Damn, now I'm blushing!
"Do you eat here often?" I asked after a short pause.
"Almost everyday."
"Really? Me too!" I was sure I have never seen her here before.
"Well, where else can we eat around here? And, come to think of it, I have never seen you here before," she read my mind.
"Well, I'm here usually around noon, instead of now."
"Ah," a devilish grin appeared on her face. "I am glad you skipped work came for lunch early."
So was I, so was I. I couldn't believe that this was happening to me! I glanced at her. Was it my imagination, or did she just lick her lips? I think she is really attracted to me. Bah, how could she be? She doesn't even know me. I shook those thoughts out of my head. I turned to look at her again, but this time she was just eating her sandwich.
"What?" she asked when she saw me staring at her. Uh-oh, what do I say now?
"I am, uh .. well." I looked down.
She giggled. "Come on, spit it out."
"I'm , uh usually more articulate than this, I swear." I laughed quietly at myself. I must look like an idiot to her!
"I should hope so," she replied with her smile. "My name is Emily, by the way." She put her hand out for me to shake.
"Hi Emily, I am Chad," I replied. I took her hand and brought it up to my lips. I maintained eye contact with her, while I kissed her hand. She smiled, and blushed just a bit.
"My, aren't you the charmer," she said with a smirk.
I smiled as I released her hand. "Not me, I'm just enthralled with you, and yet, I don't even know you."
She raised an eyebrow at this comment. Shit, that sounded really corny. Why would I say that? Emily laughed out loud.
"Awww, you are too cute!" she replied, obviously flattered.
We stared at each other for a few moments. Ironically, it wasn't one of those awkward moments of silence, it was more of a feeling of discovery and awe. She turned and continued with her lunch, and started on mine. We continued talking during our lunch break.
After we were finished, we cleared our small table and headed out the door together. The sun was still bright outside.
"Where do you work?" I asked as I put on my sunglasses.
"I work over there, in that ugly gray building." Emily pointed to a short building about 2 blocks away. "I work on the third floor, in the accounting department."
"I work over there," I pointed to my office building in the opposite direction. "Bottom floor, in the dungeon. I think we are called the cubicle corrections department."
She giggled. "Well, it was nice meeting you, Chad."
"It was nice meeting you," I replied. "We should have lunch more often." I smiled.
We just stood there.
"Chad, aren't you going to give me something?"
"Oh," I replied stupidly. She wanted me to kiss her! Oh shit, I was not ready for this. I moved closer to kiss her, lightly pulled her body close to mine. Emily had almost a shocked look on her face, but that didn't stop me. I kissed her lips, softly. Her arms slowly wrapped around me as she returned the sensual kiss. My hands ran up her back as I lightly nibbled on her lower lip. Then I stopped kissing her, and stepped back. Emily had a dreamlike look on her face, as she gazed back at me.
I smiled.
"I meant your phone number, Chad." Emily whispered.