I met Michael at a popular breakfast restaurant in the city while there with my friend Marnie. On a trip to the ladies room, he said hello as I was headed back to the table. He was talking on his cell phone outside of the restrooms and paused his call when he saw me coming.
"Eh, hi there!" he said with his charming smile.
"Hi!" I replied, noticing how handsome he looked in his business suit.
"How's your day going so far?" he asked.
"Oh, you know, just getting started. I'm here with a friend this morning. You?"
At that point, Michael told whoever was on the phone that he'd call them back later, devoting all of his attention to me. I was flattered.
"Well, I'm hoping you met two friends here today!" He confidently replied.
"Maybe" I giggled.
I had not gone there to get picked up, but meeting this guy was just perfect. He was really nice, and we chatted for a few minutes before I invited him back to my table. He said he really had to get going, but that we should continue our conversation at dinner. I accepted.
When I sat back down at the table, Michael waved to me as he went out the door. Marnie said "who was that?"
I said "that was Michael, my new friend."
I told her when I came out of the bathroom, we just started talking.
"Liz, you are too easy!" Marnie said shaking her head.
"Do you speak to every guy you see?" She asked jokingly.
"No, just the hotties!" I answered.
"Yeah, hot black guys you mean!" She blurted jokingly. "You have a serious black problem!"
We both laughed knowing she was right. I hadn't dated anyone but black men for a few years, ever since my breakup with Steve. I couldn't help myself. I found the differences between us so erotic, so inviting, that it's all I desired. Those feelings that I got while with someone new, didn't ever fade while I was with black men. It was exciting every time we were together, so why give that up? The sex was awesome. I never experienced as many orgasms that I got while I was with other kinds of guys. Maybe it was the color contrast of our skin, or the way that I was treated in the bed. It wasn't just the size of their cocks, because many white guys I had been with were pretty big too. All I knew is that my "black problem" wasn't a problem for me. I loved black men.
We had exchanged cell phone numbers before he left the restaurant, so I assumed he was the unknown call I missed while I was at the gym. The minute I was able to call him back, I did.
"Hello this is Michael." He answered.
"Hi, Michael? It's Liz, from this morning."
"Hi!" He replied enthusiastically. "What's happening? How're ya doing?"
"Oh, just got done working out. I got your message, and dinner would be great!" I said.
"That's great! What time can I pick you up?" He asked.
"Well, how 'bout seven?"
"Seven it is!" Michael replied. I gave him my address and the directions, and then we hung up.
I was pretty excited about meeting him that night. We were going to a nice steakhouse that I knew was quiet and dark inside, so we would certainly get to know one another. Michael had only seen me once, and I was just kind of average looking, wearing nothing special, just to have breakfast. But this time, I was going to show myself off, and make sure he got the full effect of all my laboring in the gym.
It was nightfall, and I anxiously awaited my date with Michael. I always take a long, hot bubble bath before my dates, so I would be squeaky clean and delicious. I made sure my skin was smooth, soft, and completely hairless (wink wink) so I was sure he would be pleased. When I put on the new black dress that I had in the closet, with really cute matching pumps, I knew exactly what I was doing. I was definitely going to get his attention. There was only one small problem: I had just started my period.
Michael arrived and phoned from the lobby, and I buzzed him up. I was just finishing a glass of pinot noir, when he knocked on my door.
"Well hey there!" I greeted him.
"Hi, wow! You look beautiful!" He said, looking me over.
"Thanks. Come in."
"Michael, you look terrific. I love your suit." He had on another black suit with tiny blue stripes. He was gorgeous and I could have jumped him right there, but not that night I guess. I asked him to sit down and offered him a glass of what I was drinking.
"Sure, that would be nice." he answered. I could "feel" him looking me over as I went to get his glass of wine. I could tell he liked what he saw. His facial gestures confirmed it. I liked him too. I imagined that this good looking guy probably had more than one girl that he was seeing. It was on my mind, except it didn't bother me too much since it was just the two of us right then, and he had been giving me his full attention so far. A thousand thoughts were running through my mind. I thought about my inviting a total stranger into my apartment whom I met just hours earlier. I thought about if Michael was a very successful businessman, and if he had a lot of money. I thought about my family going bonkers once more, because I was getting involved with another black guy. I speculated about what was under all of that black wool he was wearing. I bet he had a very athletic body, and a big dick; everything a single girl needed. My head was full of ideas when my daydreaming ended abruptly.
"Oh, thanks Liz," Michael said as I handed him his glass.
"Huh? Uh, yes. Here ya go. You're welcome," I awkwardly replied, coming out of my daydream.
"So I thought we would go to Riverfront, and have dinner there. What do you think?" He asked.
"That sounds great. I love it down there. A girlfriend of mine is there somewhere tonight. Maybe we'll run into her." I said.
"The woman you were with at breakfast this morning?" He asked.
"No, another friend, Danielle. She's there with her boyfriend Randy."
"Ok. It'll be nice to meet them." He said sincerely.
We chatted about this and that for a little while, each of us having another glass of wine. I was certainly buzzed, but he seemed not. That usually spelled trouble for me, as I tend to get pretty uninhibited when I'm tipsy.
It was a good thing for him, however, although he didn't know that yet.
I had hoped that we would be able to catch Danielle and Randy at dinner. I thought she'd love to meet Michael, him being black and all, but especially because he was so dark skinned. Danielle separated from her husband to live with Randy, also black, and had a few kids with him. I had been with a few black guys since my breakup, but Michael was really dark, and the thought of us together in the sack was a complete turn on. Danielle had mentioned that the darker her guys were, the better the sex. I thought she was kidding, but I was starting to realize what she meant. I knew either way, I'd find out soon.
We left my apartment, took the elevator down, and walked to his car. Michael was a gentleman, opening and holding the door for me. I loved it when men pampered me, whenever possible, so I appreciated his gestures. In the car, on the way to the restaurant, Michael didn't try to hold my hand, or put his arm around me, or anything suggestive. He was trying to be polite, and quite the charmer he was. When we arrived, we valeted the car, and he jogged around to my side to open my door again. What a gentleman. As I stepped out of the car, the valet kids, and a few guys waiting for their cars were staring at me. I looked pretty hot in my tight little dress; I can't blame them for looking. In their gawking, they were focused on my figure, and not yet noticing that I was being escorted by a black man.
Once Michael reached for my hand to help me out of the car, all of them knew I was with him. I could see the jealousy, shock, and anger in their eyes as we walked towards the building holding hands. I thought it was kind of funny actually. They should have just minded their business and not concern themselves with other people. Screw them I thought.