It was a late night at the office. This was becoming a regular habit. I was staring off into the distance as I contemplated the mountain of spreadsheets. All of a sudden my phone vibrated on the desk waking me from my slumber.
I checked my phone needing a distraction. It was a message from Jo, an old friend from my home town. It simply said, "Call me. It is urgent."
It was getting late and I needed to get my work done. I put my phone in my bag and took a gulp of my umpteenth coffee of the day and got back to my work.
I put the message to the back of my mind and by the time I got home at 9.37pm I had completely forgotten about the message.
I checked my phone and there were two missed calls from Jo. I couldn't imagine what was so important that she would want to discuss. She was my closest friend from my old town but I left over 10 years ago for London and we only talked ever so often and rarely met. We led completely different lives. I was career oriented and still not married at the age of 36 but Jo was married with 3 kids and a stay at home mom.
I decided to call her back as I just wondered what she could want to talk about. I had the phone cradled between my head and shoulder while I was looking through the fridge for any food. There was some left over pizza in the fridge from the night before and I picked it up to microwave. The joys of life. Jo finally picked up, "Hi Ellen. Thank god you called back. I need a big favour."
I couldn't imagine what she would need from me as we had little to do with each other anymore. I didn't think it could be a big deal so I said, "Of course. What do you need help with?"
I instantly regretted my words as she said, "My nephew, Max, is living in London studying at university. His flat is flooded with a leak and he needs somewhere to live for a few days. He is 23 and self-sufficient. The landlord has said he should fix it within the week. You are a life saver."
I tried to worm out of it, "Ermmm. Yes. Of course. But I only have a one bedroom apartment and I only have the sofa for him."
I was hoping this would put her off but she responded, "I promise he won't mind. You are the best. I will let him know the good news. I will ask him to come over tonight."
I responded defeated, "Yes sure."
He showed up an hour later. He was very nerdy looking and clearly did not get out much. He was very polite and I helped him set up the sofa with blankets and pillows. It made me wonder how he was related to Jo who was a hot blonde bombshell when we were younger and this was a pasty looking slightly chubby nerd.
He kept apologising for being an inconvenience and I tried to placate but I wasn't able to hide my annoyance.
I told him I would be up early for work and I usually get in late. He looked really uncomfortable with me and he could not look me in the eye. It made me a feel a tinge of sympathy for him but I was annoyed with the situation.
I went to bed annoyed at this invasion of my space.
I woke up at 5.30am as usual. I went to the bathroom to get ready. My room has an adjoining door to the bathroom so I did not have to worry about coming across Max.
I came out after I was ready and Max came out of the kitchen. I didn't expect him to be up this early as I thought of him as a lazy student. Watching movies during the night and sleeping during the day. My sour mood returned on seeing him.
He said, "I am really sorry for imposing on you. I made you a "to go" breakfast Panini and coffee. I did the best with what I could find."
As I took the coffee and bag our hands touched and I felt something but instead of acknowledging this I responded sarcastically, "I work for a living. Sorry for not getting you what you needed for something no one asked you to do."
I slammed the door in his face behind me as I left. He probably expected some gratitude but I was just too sour about the whole situation. It was another busy day and it would be a late finish. Throughout the day my mind kept going back to our hands touching and the breakfast.
By the end of the day I felt drained and tired. My feet were hurting from walking in the high heels.
I got home and started thinking of what I would have to eat. As I opened the door I could smell food from the kitchen. A rare sense in my apartment as I could not recall the last time I used the kitchen.
Max was in the kitchen cooking. I walked in and he apologised again. He was snivelling, "I am sorry. I know you are busy so I picked up some things for the kitchen. I have cooked some spaghetti Bolognese for you. Is this ok with you?"
Maybe he wasn't the lazy student I thought he was, "I didn't ask you to do any shopping. I guess spaghetti will have to do."
He apologised again, "I am sorry. I will ask next time. You have been working all day. You should relax and I will bring the food out."
I went to get changed and came out. Max had brought the food out on the table and served it to me. He sat opposite me at the dining table.
I had to admit he was a good cook. And as I looked over it was actually a nice feeling to have some company during the evening. The apartment had never felt so warm and welcoming. My mind went back to our hands touching in the morning and I thought about engaging him.
The next day I woke up in a slightly more pleasant mood. As I was getting ready I wondered if Max would surprise me again or would yesterday's breakfast be a one off. As I got to the door I was disappointed not to see him. Maybe I was right about him all along. He then came running out of the kitchen behind me with my breakfast. He said, "I am sorry. It took slightly longer than expected."
I was feeling guilty about my earlier coldness towards to him and as I took the lunch I held the touch a little longer between our hands. I enjoyed this little morning intimacy and I wondered if he noticed.
As I walked away, I glanced back before closing the door. He was wearing just his boxers and was sporting a clear erection. I wondered if it was just a morning erection or did I have something to do with it. I laughed to myself. A chubby nerd was never my type.
The typical working day was taking its toll on me as the evening wore on. I was actually looking forward to going back to my apartment and ended up leaving earlier than usual.
My feet were hurting again but I liked to look a certain way so it was always style over comfort. I wore stockings with a garter belt. I wore a silk blouse and knee length skirts to accompany this.
I had messaged Max earlier to ask him to make lasagne for tonight.
As I got back Max had the food ready and waiting for me. I took off my high heels and winced at the pain. Max saw this and asked, "Are you in pain?"
I responded my tone tense from the pain, "Yes. Obviously. My feet are hurting. It is these shoes."
He then said, "You should wear something more comfortable."
I didn't know if he was deliberately trying to annoy me after I had softened on him or if he was just simple, "Well I obviously cannot. You don't get to my position by dressing like a boring mom."
He went back to apologising, "I am sorry. I didn't know. I can help by giving a foot rub. I gave them to my mum and Aunt Jo."
I just wanted to eat and did not bother to change, "Maybe later. Let's eat now."
He was obviously shy and I had been cold to him so far. He had made some dishes to accompany the lasagne. He made a lot of effort for me. The first time anyone had done that for me in some time. I had struggled to hold down a relationship due to my work commitments. My last relationship was over a year ago and lasted 2 dates in 3 months. If you can call that a relationship. It was enough for me to give up on the relationship game. I was too old for it.
After eating we both relaxed on the sofa. We were sat on opposite ends of the sofa with a seat between us. He had some nerdy TV show on. I never had much time for TV but it was nice having the apartment filled with noise and company.
I asked him, "Are you able to give that foot rub now?"
I stretched my feet into his lap as he began to rub my stocking clad feet. The feeling was heavenly and my feet needed this more than anything.
He asked, "How does it feel? Does it hurt?"
As I dug my heels into his lap I could feel his erect cock. I wiggled my feet to try and get the length of his cock. What was wrong with me? Teasing this poor nerd. The tension began to leave my feet, "No. It feels good. Please keep rubbing. Do you do this for your girlfriend?"
Why was I asking about his girlfriend? I don't know why I was trying to engage in this conversation when I should be asking if he can move back to his own apartment. He replied, "No. I have never had a girlfriend."
I had to admit I was not surprised. He was a chubby nerd but I kept digging my heels against his now pulsing cock. I then heard myself ask, "Never? Why not?"
Did I even need to ask? It was obvious. It was like I was having an out of body experience. He then explained, "I am not comfortable with girls my age. I just get shy and cannot speak to them. The only girls I have ever spoken to are my mom and aunty Jo. And you. I feel comfortable with older women."
I dug my heels in hard against his cock as his foot rub continued, "Are you calling me old?"
Why was I acting offended at this stupid nerd's comments?
I was beginning to like when he apologised, "No I did not mean that. I am sorry. I didn't mean that."
I was getting annoyed, "What did you mean then?"
He obediently kept rubbing my feet but he was clearly nervous, "I am sorry. I just mean girls my age are immature and silly. I cannot connect with them or even talk to them. You are intelligent and I find it easier talking to you."
I was still annoyed. I didn't understand why I was behaving so offended. I did not care what this nerd thought or did I?
I went on to ask still annoyed, "Are these other girls prettier than me?"