There was a knock at the door. "Who could it be so early in the morning?" I had just recently moved into the neighborhood but because of work, being on call and everything I was unable to get in touch with my neighbors. Today should have been the perfect day, Saturday, to do this sort of thing. But in addition to the fact that I can't exactly cook, I need to clean the house which hasn't been dealt with since a moved.
Clearing through the pieces of cardboard, safety wrap and plastic bags I opened the front door. Looking up I saw a tall- 6ft, blond curly haired Caucasian male. He looked to be about 18, barely legal; compared to my 27 years I felt utterly old. Wiping my hands on my apron I pulled a scrunchie from my pockets and caught my brown curls into a ponytail.
"May I help you?" I inquired peering to see if anyone else was outside. Surprisingly none of the other neighbors were out doing their usually Saturday activities.
"My college is doing a survey," he began shyly "I'd like to know if you have any time for me to conduct an interview?" he blushed.
I looked at him questionly. Then I noticed that I was barely dressed- just a pink bra underneath my white apron that tied neatly around my neck and waist exposing my whole back and very short white skirt. The whole thing could be seen through.
"Do come in," I quickly ushered him in before anyone else saw me like that. Leading him through practically rubble, we surprisingly ended up in the kitchen/dining room. He sat at the 4 seater round dining table as he took out his papers for the survey. Standing behind the kitchen counter adjoining the dining room I rested my elbows on the cold tiled marble as he took out his pen, pencil, eraser and a bunch of other utensils. As if trying to ease the tension he asked
"How long ago did you move in?"
"About 1 month ago but I've been so busy with work, being on call on all, this is my 1st day off to actually get things out of the way," I began
"What is it you do for a living?" he asked as I assumed his survey began
"I'm a doctor at the Memorial Hospital downtown,"
"Wow, there aren't many ebony people in these parts but even worse ebony doctors," he smiled as he scribbled something on paper "I hope I didn't offend you just now." He ended after realizing he had said it out loud.
"Oh no none taken, I don't think I'm old enough to take offense yet," I began smiling; he stared at me for a long period, so much so I felt there was something in my teeth. He looked around
"Are you married?"
"Nah, I wish," I began "I wouldn't be doing all the cleaning all by myself," I chuckled a bit "I definitely wouldn't have so many sex toys either."
Realizing a little too late that I said that aloud I looked across at him; seemed as if he didn't hear.
"Would you like something to drink?" I finally offered after the silence
"Yes please," he began "water would be fine"
"As if I have anything else," I muttered as I took out what seemed to be the water bottle and poured both him and myself a glass.
"Thank you," he said as he took the glass, his fingers lightly brushing against mine. The reaction of my body to him told me I definitely needed to get out more.