Martina Warner looked around the library as she pushed her glasses back up to the bridge of her nose. She supposed she should consider contacts, but she had a "thing" about objects coming close to her eyes.
Martina didn't usually work evenings, as Head Librarian, that was her privilege. But Arleigh had begged her to switch shifts, she and her boyfriend Gerry were going out with their friend Dana tonight. Martina had sighed and relented, Arleigh was always very reliable, she should be rewarded for that.
Martina didn't have plans anyway. She hadn't had a date in – well, ages – and hadn't had sex in so long, she thought of herself as a born-again virgin.
It was a shame, because Martina was a wildcat in the sack. Any man that gets me is going to get a ride he'll never forget, Martina smiled inwardly.
Martina looked around the library, it was nearly empty. Nearly closing time, there were a few people in the Periodicals reading magazines and a few college students doing some research, but not much else. She'd be going home soon, Martina thought.
She gave a brief thought to going out for a drink after work, but decided against it. Martina didn't like the "Meat Market" aspect of the local bars, not that men hit on her anyway. She didn't put herself "out there" and she didn't flaunt her charms.
Those charms were there in abundance if anyone cared to look past her quiet facade. Peel away the veneer and a very different Martina could be seen.
Her Grey suit and skirt were very sensible, but the blouse underneath was sheer and lacy, patterned with a floral pattern. Her skirt wasn't frumpy, despite the color, it was scandalously short. She wore sexy black lingerie that caressed her body like a lover. Her legs, long and sleek from running every day, were encased in expensive silk stockings with garters. She wore expensive Prada shoes with a high heel that accentuated those legs. But she was the "Girl In Glasses" that few men made passes at.
Martina's skin had nary a blemish, it was smooth and creamy, silk-soft. Her blonde hair which she wore back at work, was long and reached midway down her back. Her breasts were a match for any Playboy centerfold and a few past lovers had commented she had the hottest pussy they'd ever fucked. Her eyes were a near-Sapphire color that garnered her lots of attention.
At 30, Martina's sex life was dull and boring. She hadn't had a playmate in so long, she'd considered asking Arleigh to set her up. The rumors about Arleigh's wild sexuality were abundant in the library.
"Miss Warner?"
A male voice broke her reverie and she turned to see Danny, one of the library's college interns. He was working there to get extra credit for school, but had been very conscientious, not missing a single shift.
"Yes Danny, sorry, I was lost in thought. What is it?"
Danny smiled at her, his dark Italian features only adding to his appeal. If only he were 10 years older, Martina thought.
"You work too hard, Miss Warner" he chided her softly. "I was just saying, I've put all the Biographies away, the Humor section's nearly done, I can get to that tomorrow. It's time to call it a night, right?"
Martina pushed her glasses up on her face again. "Yes, I suppose it is. Good night Danny."
Danny flashed another one of those dazzling smiles that probably made all the little co-eds cream their panties. "You should get contacts Miss Warner, you've got the most beautiful sapphire eyes."
Martina felt an all-over blush come over her. "Thank You. I didn't think men noticed that kind of thing."
Danny huffed. "Lotsa guys don't, but I do. Eyes can tell you a lot about a person. If they're thinking, if they like you, eyes can even laugh."
She nodded at him. Martina doubted that most 22-year old men were this introspective, it was a rare quality. She liked that.
She straightened the remaining few papers on her desk and switched off the light. Danny was still there, watching her.
"Danny, you can go. I'm just going to lock up."
"I'll wait Miss Warner, and walk you to your car, if you like. Better to be safe."
Martina nodded, appreciating his courtesy. Over the last few months, a few of the girls had made subtle – and not-too-subtle – passes at Danny, but he'd shot them all down. He was a truly nice guy who came to work, on time, every day, dressed in a professional manner, and did his work. A lot of older and supposedly more "mature" men could have taken lessons from Danny.
She took one last look around, set the alarm and locked the door. Danny walked her to her Beetle and looked kind of – lost.
"Danny. Anything wrong?"
"Oh. Oh no, Miss Warner. I was just wondering ..."
"Yes?"
"CouldItakeyououtforadrink?"
"I beg your pardon?"
He slowed down. "Could I take you out for a drink? Sometime? Doesn't have to be now, just ... "
She reached out and grabbed his arm. "Danny, calm down. Yes, I think that would be very nice. And tonight would be just fine. Where would you like to go?"
He named a place she'd never heard of, Trattoria del Arte, they took her car. He seemed so fidgety, Martina thought that genuinely endearing. But when they got out of the car, he took her arm and suddenly seemed very secure and masculine.
It was a lovely spot, cozy and very inviting, with music playing softly in the background and people sitting at tables, actually talking. The aroma of fresh bread and pasta filled the air and Martina realized she was quite hungry. She leaned over to Danny and said "Would you mind if I ordered something to eat? I haven't eaten in hours, I'm starving!"
He shook his head. "Of course not. Hey, Uncle Sal. Come over here, give your favorite nephew a hug!"
A big bear of a man came to their table and hugged Danny when he stood up. "Whatsis about favorite nephew, you're my only nephew." Danny laughed. "And whosis lovely lady, Danny boy, you got good taste."
Martina blushed again, fidgeting herself this time. "Uncle Sal, this is Miss Warner, she's my boss at the library. And she's hungry. What you got that's good?"
"What isn't good here kid? What do you want?"
"Spaghetti Bolognese?" He looked to Martina, who nodded. It sounded heavenly. "And some of Aunt Terese's homemade bread and a nice bottle of Chianti. And put it on my Tab."