Alan Kerns was looking forward to another Friday night at Marty's bar and grill. It was the only night the twenty eight year old bachelor could go out and be with people. Alan worked every day and most week nights at his job at Genexus laboratories as one of the assistant researchers. It left very little time to do social things and even less for any romance.
Being at Marty's was the one night of the week Alan could hang loose and enjoy people or if it was a slow night catch a game on one of the TVs at the bar and have a nice burger.
Once he arrived at the parking lot at Marty's, he found a spot and parked his sea-green Impreza and checked himself over in the rear view menu.
Alan was not ugly by any stretch but he was not overly handsome. He had what most would call plain features. He ran his hand through his brown hair and smiled to inspect his perfect teeth. Creases around his mouth formed as he inspected them for anything in them. One could not impress a lady or a hopeful for a date with something in his teeth, he thought. Satisfied, he closed his mouth and opened the door to get out. He caught a glimpse of his bright blue eyes in the rear view mirror as he got out.
The wind blew over him and Alan felt invigorated as he felt the air pass through his black long sleeve shirt that he wore buttoned up to the collar over a white t shirt. It was a cool fall night. As Alan got to the front of Marty's bar, he saw the Halloween decor on the windows and doors.
"Hmm, Halloween already. Man, have I been in the lab too long," Alan said to himself as he pushed open the door and went in. A cute blonde hostess, maybe nineteen or twenty Alan thought, greeted him as he approached.
"Welcome to Marty's where it's always time to party," the hostess said, repeating the line all the employees recited when someone came in.
Alan just smiled and took in the black cat costume the girl was wearing. It was a simple get up with black skirt, matching satin top with a trifecta of pink paws down the middle. Black fishnets covered most of her hands and went up to her shoulders where they disappeared under the top. They matched the long black stockings and heels. Cute little plastic ears were atop her head, connected to a plastic head band.
"I would like a seat at the bar please, " Alan responded.
"Just you? Okay, follow me please." The girl said, turning and leading him tithe bar then stopping and handing him a menu. "Here you are sir, here is all our drinks and a few appetizers. My name is Holly and just feel free to call me over when you're ready to order."
Alan sat down on one of the comfortable stools and took the menu from Holly. "Thanks, I will"
He could hear the flat screen television behind the bar already advertising some Halloween movie as he began to peruse the menu. He decided on the usual Corona and an order of nachos. Holly more than happily took his order and the menu and hurried off to the kitchen. Alan didn't miss the opportunity to catch a glance at the girls behind.
He sighed and turned his attention to the television which was a large fifty inch Hisense model. Marty sure didn't skimp on the important things, Alan thought as the movie came back on. Holly promptly came back a short time later with his beer and nachos along with her cheerful smile. Alan thanked her as she put the nachos in front of him on the obsidian counter top and the cold beer on a coaster.
"Here's your order.If you need anything else, I'll be close by. Just let me know." She winked and scampered off to see about any other patrons.
That left Alan alone. Which even though it had been five years since his last date or relationship, he still hasn't gotten used to it. Being alone in the lab was impossible what with everyone milling around him and although he saw plenty of faces, he never really got a chance to actually talk. We'll talk beyond facts and findings and possible breakthroughs anyways.
All the thinking of the lab and loneliness was killing the night for him so he directed his attention to the nachos and beer awaiting him.
Taking several bites of melted cheese filling along with meat, tomato, and jalapeno peppers on tortilla chips then chasing it down with swallows of the Corona bettered his mood. Once he had finished the small appetizer of nachos, he was about to hail Holly down and order another beer when he heard someone sit down beside him.
Alan turned his head to see who it was simply out of curiosity and was blown away by what he saw.
Sitting on his left was a goddess. Alan had seen several pretty and attractive women in his days, several 7s and 8s, but this one was a definite ten.
Alan found he couldn't take his eyes off her cocoa colored skin, or her lips that were glossed with ruby red lipstick. Her lips were curled in a sultry smile and her emerald green eyes, which were looking directly at him, had a come hither look.
Alan was took enamored with the long curls of her dark chocolate colored hair or the way her soft and perfectly shaped cheeks to notice she had moved until he heard her speak.
"Why hello there handsome," she said. No her voice was more like the purr of a cat, Alan's mind decided. She reached out and waved her perfectly manicured fingers in front of his face. Her nails were the same ad her lips.
"See something you like?" Her eyebrow raised.
Alan finally realized he was staring and snapped out of his daze. "Oh, um..yes. Sorry. Didn't mean to be rude or weird but you're very beautiful," he commented bashfully. Alan cursed mentally in embarrassment. Gee, nice going Alan, he thought.
The woman giggled at him. It was sort of a cute giggle not the kind that women usually would use. She smiled warmly which soothed Alan's growing anxiety.
"That's very sweet of you to say." She said, her voice still that soft purr. "I'm Evanee. I'm new in town. What's your name, stud?" Her eyes looked directly into Alan's as if reading his soul. Her features never left that soft, warm look however.
"A..Alan," he stuttered. Why had he done that? Why couldn't he be cool? He offered her his hand. "Nice to meet you, Evanee." Did she just call him "stud"?
Evanee smiled and took his hand with hers, which was smaller, yet seemly as strong, and shook it. "Nice to meet you, Alan. Say you look like you're a regular here. What would you recommend a girl like me order?" Her eyes looked at him as if sizing him up with the question. Alan felt he was being judged somehow though her posture nor her expression was hostile.
"Well they have cocktails and other drinks here for someone ladylike such as your self," he replied and instantly regretted.