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It was Thursday, pizza day. Each and every Thursday night after work, shortly after I get home, I order a large three-meat pizza from the local pizza shop. I've been doing this for about 2 months now. Not that I really crave that particular pizza that much, but it is more about the great looking pizza delivery guy and I know he works in my area on Thursdays.
His name is Richard, aka Dick. To me, he is very handsome. I think he is a few years older than me, probably 35. He has a nice tan, great muscle tone, a beautiful smile, and is polite and always on time. Twenty to twenty-five minutes every time. I could set my watch to it.
So, I ordered my normal pizza and waited. I like to give him a little show each time by making sure I am wearing a low-cut blouse with my good pushup bra that shows just the right about of cleavage to tease him a little. I like the way he tries to be discrete, but I have caught him looking on several occasions.
I know I am not the cutest girl in town, but for just turning 30, I think I am pretty good looking. Especially since my small frame and 36-Cs seem to still draw the attention of most guys.
Twenty-five minutes have passed, no pizza. Then thirty without any sign of the pizza guy. This was not right. Something was different. Finally, after about 40 minutes, there came a knock on my door. I opened it, but to my surprise, it was not him. It was a younger guy, about 25. He stood there on my door step with my pizza in hand. He shoved it toward me.
"That will be $10.50 please," he spouted.
I was a little perturbed, but still reached for my wallet in my purse, located on a small table next to the door. I handed him a ten and a five and told him to keep the change. I guess I felt obligated to tip the guy, even though the pizza was late and probably cold. He was not rude, just business-like and in a hurry.
I quickly closed the door, then returned to the kitchen area where I sat the pizza box on the table and opened it up. The pizza was the right order, but as I suspected, it looked over-cooked and cold. I took one slice out, took a couple of bites, and confirmed my thoughts. It was not that fresh.
I finished the slice but no longer wanted the pizza. Again, I really didn't crave the pizza, being more interested in seeing my pizza guy. I sat down at my table and just stared at the box. Several minutes passed as I looked at the box, feeling disappointed. I decided to take a shower and get ready for bed.
I went to the bathroom, started the shower water, and removed my top and bra. Just as the bra hit the floor, I heard a knock at my door again.
'Who could this be?' I wondered. 'I was not expecting any guests this evening.'
I grabbed my top, quickly threw it on, and proceeded back to the living room to the front door. When I opened the door, to my shock, there stood my normal pizza guy, Dick. He was holding a pizza box.
I muttered, "Yes, what's going on?"
He could detect my confusion and politely responded, "Sorry about the mix-up earlier. We got slammed at the shop tonight and a lot of orders got mixed-up or delayed." Then he offered me the box, explaining, "I know your order was way too late and probably not right, so I brought a fresh pizza, no charge. Also, here are some coupons for two free ones in the future. You are one of our best customers and I don't want to lose your business."
I was so caught up in his sincere apology and kindness that I just opened the door and invited him in. He smiled and came right in. He placed the pizza on the table and opened the box. He pulled out a slice and offered it to me. I took a bite. It was warm and tasty! I stood there for a moment and realized that I couldn't eat the entire pizza by myself. I never could. I always have leftovers.
Not sure what came over me, but I just blurted out, "Care to stay and join me?" I further explained, "I really can't eat the whole thing and usually it goes to waste or leftovers anyways."
"Yes, I would like that." He grinned and nodded his head.