I had only intended to stop at the bar for a drink on the way home that Friday. Well, you know what Huxley said about good intentions; Hell isn't merely paved with good intentions, it is walled and roofed with them as well.
I'd merely settled myself at the bar and ordered my neat scotch when Jorg sauntered up. I didn't know that was his name then, but it wasn't long until I did.
'A lady drinking scotch; you've gotta be a lawyer, CEO or something like that!' He winked at me.
'Not quite that flash. Just a District Manager.'
'Sexy all the same. Care for some company?'
'Well, I'm not staying long, but sure.' I replied.
He smiled and nodded before he ordered a whiskey of his own.
'So, Stranger, what's your name.' I asked just before imbibing the remaining dribble of double malt from my scotch glass.
'Jorg Browne. From down south; if the drawl didn't give it away. In town on business; only the business is on Monday and I'm here already,' he said with a grin and a wink. 'So I'm just going to have to enjoy myself for the weekend. Got something planned for yourself?'
I shook my head. 'Nothing? A pretty thing like you has nothing and nobody to spend a weekend with?' He said in mock disbelief.
I sighed. 'I have a heap of figures to go over before the end of the financial year. I'll probably get stuck into them.'
'Wha? Nah. That's a crappy way to spend a weekend!'
I shrugged.
'Come have dinner with me at least. I've got no idea what's edible around here.' He said before sucking the last remnant of his whiskey through the clinking ice cubes. 'I'm heading off now; open invitation.'
I thought for a bit; what the hell. It is Friday after all. I smiled and nodded at Jorg, then grabbed my jacket.
'Atta girl.' He grinned. 'So, who around here serves real food?'
I took him to Franco's Ristorante, a nice Italian place a few blocks from the bar. They serve the best gnocchi in town. As we ate, we discussed our childhoods, reminisced about the cartoons we remembered watching and how the stuff kids watch today has no merit in comparison.
A good feed, two bottles of red wine and three hours later, Franco geared up to kick us out by starting to sweep the floor. We decided to retain our dignity and left before he got to us with his broom.
We stumbled down the stairs and out onto the street. My feet were killing and with all the booze, straight walking was wishful thinking. It was a good thing I had Jorg there to hold me up.
He had is arm around my waist and was nuzzling my hair. I could feel myself tingling from the alcohol and affection.
It had been a while. I'd simply been too busy to bother with this stuff since my promotion. In all honesty, it was the "quiet season" now and I had time to catch my breath a little. 'Stuff it!' I thought to myself. 'Time for some fun!'
I hailed the first cab heading in the right direction and jumped in.
'Well,' I said to Jorge whilst holding the door open, 'I'm heading home. It's up to you where you wake up.'
He took the hint and hopped in beside me. I gave the cabbie my address and turned to Jorg with a cheshire grin.