At thirty-six and still looking good after the accident Markus decided to go out with his buddies to the local pub for a drink that afternoon. He met up with them and ordered a round of drinks which was brought by an overweight girl. One of his buddies Kyle called her whale. She wasn't good at hiding being hurt but stepped closer and asked if he would like anything else. Kyle nodded and said he would like a view of the beauty who sat at the bar and that she was in the way of the view.
Markus saw a tear stroll down her cheek and watched as she walked away.
"What the fuck is going on? Can't the manager find suitable gorgeous woman to work for him?" Markus's friend joked casually. At that Markus saw the manager and Kyle waved his hand in the air to call the manager over.
"My fellow youngsters, how can I be of assistance?" asked the manager.
"Yea, why are you letting a ten ton gargantuan work here?" Kyle asked with a smile that Markus wanted to smack off his face.
"I don't quite follow," replied the manager.
Kyle pointed to the woman who was serving a table.
"I suggest that she take the night off as my friend here thinks that fat women shouldn't be seen in public but I would like a word with her. Could you possibly give me her name and number or even better, let me have a word with her outside, please." The manager nodded and walked in her direction.
"What the fuck Markus? You prefer the fat over the thin now?" Kyle asked, arching his eye brows. Markus didn't reply, just looked at Kyle as if to dare him to speak ill of the young woman again. The manager came back with the woman following behind and Markus soon followed. They were left in the managers' office where he asked her what her name was and what skills other than serving people she had.
"Name's Hailey and my skills, well, I'm into computers, actually I used to work in an office environment. If I may ask, why?" she whispered. He explained that his mother, who worked for a design company needed a PA, diary and small things. He asked her if she was busy later that day and she shook her head and told her he would pick her up at three thirty that afternoon to go see his mother at her boutique.
Afternoon traffic wasn't pleasant in London. They reached his mother's boutique and stepped inside, cool and inviting. His mother came out and greeted her son with a warm smile and a loving hug. She looked at Hailey and before thinking about it said that Hailey had the job of being her PA. Markus could see the excitement and confusion draw over her face.
"My son mentioned you worked at a pub and sorry to be blunt my girl but you don't need that crappy job. It might pay ok but I pay better. Now when you come in tomorrow we'll negotiate an adequate salary. Welcome to the team Hailey."
Markus hugged his mother and mouthed thank you to her, she nodded and Markus guided Hailey outside where they had a late lunch in one of the local restaurants where after he drove her home. The rest of the day was frustrating on him, he kept thinking of Hailey. She had a lovely smile and those lips of hers looked moist, soft and he was very, very tempted. The moon had just come up and he was painfully aroused by the thought of Hailey, so he changed into shorts and jogged around for a while and on returning saw Kyle.
"Dude, what the hell did you talk to Porky about?" Kyle asked with a smiling. With pure rage flowing through him and without realizing what he did, he punched Kyle's wind out.
"Have some respect to those who can't help it you fucking imbecile. And for your God damn information, her name is Hailey, not what you just called her," Markus snapped at him, rage bubbling to the point of punching Kyle's lights out.
"Calm the bloody hell down and don't defend her. You always liked to have women who had long legs, small waists and coconut tits," said Kyle as he was backing away. Markus explained that he was starting to think otherwise and wanted to be different, he wanted to change, he wanted Hailey. Kyle smiled and shoved the fuck you at Markus which he grabbed Kyle's arm, pulled him close and punched Kyle senseless.
Nobody was going to bad mouth his girl. Markus saw that Kyle was back-tracking to his car, hands in the air in surrender. He walked up the driveway and disappeared into his house. Showered and drove to Hailey's house, knocked on her door and in her bathrobe opened the door a crack but when she looked into his face she opened the door wider for him to come in. She closed the door and offered something to drink. Markus shook his head and explained that he was here asking if she would like to go out to dinner with him.
Annoyed at Kyle, Markus would prove to himself, Kyle and everyone that he would change for the better. She accepted and they agreed on six thirty. He actually couldn't wait, she had a beautiful smile and he wanted to be in her company again, she was a delight to talk with. They kept the conversation light over dinner and when he drove her home was surprised when she asked him in for a night cap. He followed her inside and soon was handed a glass of bourbon. She asked if she could excuse herself for a moment or two so she could put something comfortable on. A few moments later she returned wearing comfortable looking pants and a very lose top.
He strode up to her and kissed her lightly but she drew back.
"I'm sorry Markus. I think you should go. I would hate to cramp your style when you tell your friend Kyle you had sex with me and dumped me. So spare me the hurt of being used and go now," she said as she walked to her door and opened it for him, waiting for him to take his leave. He didn't want to go; he wanted to talk to her so he did the opposite.