THE ENCOUNTER
by Musings of Pan
I don't often take a train. Americans fly long distances and drive shorter ones. However I was in Europe where the train is a main method of transportation. Now the TGV trains are fast and modern. A nice way to go so I took the TGV from Paris as far as I could but then had to transfer to a slow, local train to get to my destination, a small town in France.
I got on and settled in the back of the car. As we were about to pull out of the station a man with white hair got on. He walked back to where I was and swung the seat back of the seat in front of me so he could sit facing me. He was a nice looking man, not over weight but solidly built and had a well trimmed beard. I guessed about 60.
My name is Emily and I am 43 years old. While no longer a young girl, I consider myself attractive. I try to keep in physical shape and pay attention to my appearance. I pressed my legs together, made sure my skirt was not riding up and turned my attention to my book.
The conductor came by and punched our tickets. Then the car was quiet except for the rumble of the train. It was getting dark outside but the car was lighted enough for me to read. After awhile when I was beginning to get sleepy the man cleared his throat and said in very good English, "Excuse me, my name is Otto and I think you are very pretty. May I ask where you are going?"
I told him the name of the town and added that I was going there to meet my brother. I said my name is Emily and shook his hand by way of introduction.
Otto then continued saying, "We both have long rides so we may as well make the journey as pleasant as possible. I wonder if you would do something for me? Would you open your legs and pull up your skirt?"