"Oh I'm so sorry young man, I just didn't see you." Said the older lady in front of me.
"Look, don't worry, it doesn't look too bad." I responded.
"I feel terrible, fancy bumping into your car like that, I'm so clumsy."
"Honestly, it's fine, it looks like it will buff right out, no drama."
"Are you sure young man, I'm June by the way."
"Nice to meet you, I'm Steve."
I was shopping after work on a Friday evening. I always did this at the local supermarket after work. I hated going on a Saturday as I didn't like wasting the weekend shopping. I loaded my car up and closed the boot, when this older, but extremely glamorous lady bumped the side of my car with her trolley. She had four full, heavy bags.
"Here, let me help you with your bags"
Are you sure, I'm surprised you want to to help me at all after I've just damaged your car."
"Honestly, it could've happened to anyone, it's really not an issue, where's your car?"
"Just down here love, that Merc on the right."
Her car was lovely, it was about 10 years old but was an immaculate dark blue 2 seater with a soft top."
"Lovely car June, it's in great condition for it's age, a bit like you if you don't mind me saying."
June was around 60 and was in fabulous shape. She was extremely stylish and her hair was immaculate. It was blonde and perfectly styled, a bit dated but lacquered perfectly and the style suited her age. She was wearing a 2 piece navy dogtooth patterned skirt and jacket, dark tights and 3 inch heeled shoes. Her make up was very subtle but perfect, light blue eye shadow, framing her lovely blue eyes. She was class and elegance personified.
"Oh you cheeky thing, I bet you say that to all the women." obviously liking the compliment.
"Only the good looking ones." I retorted quickly.
"Well thank you very much, you've made my day, a man your age giving an old lady like me compliments doesn't happen often." she smiled and gave me a wink. She was definitely used to compliments.
"Tell me Steve, how old are you then.?"
"I'm 25 June, in fact, I was born in June, how's that for a coincidence.?"
"Ooh, fancy that, listen, I do have to go, my husband is expecting me. He doesn't really cook and he gets really grumpy if his dinner isn't on the table when he gets in from golf, men huh" she smiled and rolled her eyes.
I smiled back and thought, "lucky, lucky man."
"I play a bit of golf too, where does he play.?"
"Oh, just the course near Woolaton, do you know it.?"
"Funnily enough, yes. I play there myself sometimes."
"Well, what a small world Steve."
"Absolutely, absolutely." I replied.
"Before I go Steve, give me your number. If the car needs repairing then I want to pay. It's not fair that you should pay for any damages, especially as it was my clumsy fault."
We exchanged numbers and we took off in separate directions. I couldn't stop thinking about her, she was 35 years or so older than me but she was so captivating and stylish, putting most girls my age to shame. I got home and surveyed the damage to the car, it wasn't too bad but there was a dent which did need a repair.
I drove to my local garage to let them have a look. I got the quote back and was told it would be £175. I booked it in for the following week. They emailed me an invoice as I needed to let June know.
I messaged June to give her the bad news. If it was half that price I would've paid the full amount myself, but I lived alone and couldn't really afford it.
"Hi June, it's Steve from the supermarket car park. I hope you don't mind but I've just received the bill for the damage to the car. I'm afraid it's £175, you did say it was OK to message. I hope you don't mind? Best regards, Steve."
I sent the message and wasn't sure if I'd get a response. Two minutes later my phone beeped.
"Hey Steve, what a lovely surprise. I'm glad you messaged as I have been so worried about your car. Of course I don't mind you messaging. I told my husband and we both insist on paying. Could you pop the invoice around to us and we will pay you by bank transfer, is that ok.?"
I was so happy that I would get to see her again so I replied instantly.
"Thank you so much, that's very kind of you, when are you free.?"
Her response was instant.
"We have to go out but will be back around 6pm, shall we say 7 o clock.?"
"Perfect, what's your address.?"
"It's on Wood Lane and is a house called Woodlands, up on the left as you drive up."
"Great, I'll see you there."
"x" Was her response.
The "x" left me feeling a little horny I must admit, I've always liked older ladies and older people in general. Girls my age are fine but they just don't have the confidence and don't engage you like older people do, give me experience any day.
It was 6.30 so I set off, it was about 30 minutes away and I like to be punctual. The roads were clear and I found the road. The houses were amazing, all detached and set back from the road. They clearly had money so I imagined the £175 bill would be a drop in the ocean. The gate was left open so I made my way up the pebbled drive and parked next to June's Merc. I got out and rung the doorbell.
"Hi, Steve I presume.?"
"Yes, Hi. I have the invoice for you here, June said it was fine."
"Hi Steve, I'm Charles, pleased to meet you, let's have a quick look at your car, see what the damage looks like shall we.?"
Charles was about the same age as June, he was around 6' 1" or so to my 6' 2". He was dressed in a pair of beige golf trousers and was sporting a diamond Pringle golf jumper. He was fairly slim but did have a slight belly, nothing major but quite noticeable.
"June tells me you play golf too Steve."
"Yes I do, in fact I'm playing at Woolaton tomorrow, I'm booked in for a 9am tee off."
"Really, I'm booked in tomorrow at 9.15, I'll probably see you, what's your handicap.?
"Oh, I play off 12, I don't play as much I'd like down to the cost, I live alone so I have to be careful as I have the mortgage to pay etc. What's your handicap Charles.?"
"I play off 3 Steve, I play most days though, I've been a member there for about 15 years."
"Very impressive." I said.
Just then June appeared and looked fab. Her hair was the same as before but she was dressed in a more relaxed outfit. She had extremely trendy white flared trousers, a sky blue polo top with a navy blue jumper over her shoulders, tied at the front. The look was finished off with a crisp pair of plain white leather trainers.
"Hello Steve, lovely to see you again. I'm still mortified about your car, come on, come in. Would you like a tea or a beer perhaps.?"
"Hi June, thanks. I'll have a beer if that's OK.?"
"No problem, come on boys, let's get ourselves inside."
We entered and the house was fantastic, they clearly had money but money can't buy taste and they clearly had taste. We made our way into the kitchen and sat around the island with a beer, June had a glass of Prosecco. The kitchen was lovely and bigger than the whole of my downstairs. Their taste was really contemporary, not chintzy, but minimal with everything in its place.
"Lovely house you have here guys, I'm really jealous. You have impeccable taste."
"Oh thank you very much Steve, it's taken a few years to get it how we like it. Fortunately we are both retired, so whilst Charlie boy is golfing, I do the cooking and cleaning. Dinner is always ready for his lordship when he comes home, isn't it darling.?"
I looked at Charles who rolled his eyes and smiled.
"Right then Steve, let's get you paid up shall we?" said June.
I gave her my bank details and she made a payment via her banking app on her phone. My phone beeped 10 seconds later, confirming the payment.
"All paid, thanks again guys, I really appreciate it."
"Our pleasure, think nothing of it. If it wasn't for my clumsiness then we wouldn't be sat here would we?" Said June.
"I suppose not" I said.
I stayed for a few minutes more before making my excuses to leave.
"Right, I've got to go, I'm meeting a friend later for a drink."
"Oh, who's the lucky girl?" June enquired cheekily.
"Haha, no, just a mate. It's not a late one as I'm up early for golf. Lovely to meet you Charles, and June, lovely to see you again."
"Well, it's been our pleasure. Have a great night, bye love"
Charles showed me to the door, I shook his hand and said goodbye.
"I'll look out for you tomorrow, play well." He said.
"OK, I'll look out for you too, bye mate"
I drove home and thought what a fab couple they were. Extremely friendly, stylish and good looking. They seemed the perfect match, even after 30 odd years of marriage.
I met my friend and told him all about what had happened. I hadn't seen him for a couple of weeks so filled him in on the details. I described them both and he could see I was taken with June.
"Sounds like she fancies you too Steve" teased my friend.
"No, she's just a really nice person but wow, she is stunning for her age."
"She's old enough to be your grandmother Steve, you dirty old goat"
"I know, but you need to see her, you'd soon understand."
We had a couple more pints and I made my way home, conscious of an early start.
I slept well and made a cuppa, some toast and dressed into my golf gear. I made my way over to the course.
I did keep an eye out for Charles but I didn't see him anywhere. I finished my round and as it was a hot day, I needed a shower. My friend was already at the bar, so I hurried into the shower, thirsty and in need of a drink.