John met Andreea when they were both working in the client consulting team of a small(ish) software startup. They just "clicked" as the saying goes, but with both of them in a committed relationship, nothing happened beyond some heavy flirting.
The closest they ever came to something happening between them was when John took Andreea out to help her buy a ball gown. With Andreea originally from Romania, she had no real idea where she could or should go. And John had known a few places and had offered to take her.
Back then, John had caught a few glimpses of her bare back and a hint of her underwear when Andreea had changed into a few gowns and had asked about his opinion.
And Andreea had smiled when she had seen the bulge in his pants and had asked, quite innocently, if he really liked this dress *that* much.
But nothing had happened. Not in the shop. And not afterwards, when they had gone out for a cocktail. The sexual tension was coiled up tightly but never allowed to be released.
The next day, during one of her tea breaks, Andreea told him that she had quite enjoyed the afternoon... and that she had to jump her boyfriend the moment he had come home. "I was just wearing the little outfit you helped me to pick out for under the dress, and when he came in, I pulled him into the living room, pushed him against the wall and told him: 'Take your clothes off, bitch'." Then she sipped her cup of tea.
John had just put his cup down and answered: "Well, thank you for that imagery, I guess, I'll have to take care of this now", and pointed to his bulge in the crotch. Andreea had just laughed and hid her mouth behind her hand.
She had moved on to another job eventually, taking her out of the country. They had loosely staid in touch, as you do, over Facebook and other social media sites, but after a few years, communications had trickled down to the semi-automatic "Happy birthday!" messages whenever either of them got a notification.
But then John posted the following on Facebook:
"Can I get some #followerpower? I'm supposed to go to Prague in a few weeks for an on-site customer training and looking for some recommendation on things to do and places to see. Mucho appreciated in advance!!"
And when John checked again a few hours later, he saw a comment from Andreea: "Hey, I moved to Prague for work about a year ago - will be happy to give you some tipps:..." and she listed a few things to see, what to avoid and added a couple of restaurant recommendations.
John clicked the "Like" button and sent her a DM, asking her about how she was and she responded right away and they started to catch up a bit. After the first few messages, he just went with it.
J-- "Nice dress in your profile pic, btw"
A-- ":-) Thank you!"
J-- "Nice bra, too :-)"
A-- "Hahahah... i have no bra"
J-- " Really? I did not notice that at all
That raises so many questions, but none of them decent
Well almost none. I might think of one or two innocent ones"
A-- "you are funny
I am glad you like the dress :-)"
J-- "you look very sexy"
A-- "Thank you 😘
I miss talking with you btw. I always had a lot of fun with you"
J--"We could meet up if you want?
But you'll have to wear what you're wearing under that dress only"
A--"Hahahahaha
It would be nice to catch up. About the outfit... I think it's cold in November"
A few more messages back and forth and the date was set.