It was a new chapter in what had become a close friendship. Bizza and Chuck were finally going to meet Lilly and Lee. Countless hours had been spent in computer chats and e-mails. Pictures had been traded, but none of this foursome of friends had ever seen the other couple live and in person.
A business trip was going to bring Lee and Lilly to Akron, Ohio. There was beautiful falls to be seen and Native American sites to be explored for arrowheads. So, they were to meet for a splendid dinner and a night on the town.
When arriving at Clowery's, a "five star" restaurant, one would never had guessed that these were not people that see each other every day. Recognition was immediate. Fond hugs and quick kisses were exchanged. The friends were finally together. It even had a surreal sense about it, as they never really knew if, or when they would get to know each other. They may have remained just data bytes across the telephone and computer lines; nothing more than a cyber existence.
The conversation never stopped. There always seemed to be so much to share as they enjoyed each other's warmth and humor. Of course, a great deal of flirting also took place. The suggestive comments from Chuck and Lee elicited grins and giggles. The not-so-obvious bend over to pick something up, showing the contents of a low-cut top or slightly raised skirt from both of the ladies just prodded the guys even more. Once again, Lilly had to remind us that, "men are so visual". This was a point that was entirely lost of the guys.
After a superb dinner and a number of bottles of wine, they all walked in the warm summer air along the Cuyuhoga River. The smell of blossoms hung in the air like a sweet mist. The sound of the river over its cascading falls was soothing. From time to time, one couple or another would disappear behind a tree where the ever-present passions were being fanned. At the conclusion of the walk it was decided that they should return to the hotel.