I had always considered myself to be an average white American woman. I work hard as an office administrator, volunteer at the library, and am married to an insurance salesman who works hard to provide a good future for us. I'm not a gorgeous woman, but I've always been told I'm pretty. I work out and take care of myself. I had never really been much of a party girl, never took risks. I did what I was supposed to do to be successful, and I thought I was achieving that dream. I thought I had everything a woman could want, and I was so happy with life, dreaming of a future with my husband and children someday. I never knew how much more life had to offer.
It started innocuously enough. At the grocery store of all places. It's funny how simple moments can change your life forever. My husband was at home watching football, and as he was preoccupied, I took the initiative to get some shopping done.
It was in the juice aisle I think. I was grabbing some V8 when a deep, baritone voice said, "Good choice, it seems to be working for you."
I turned around and saw a tall, handsome black man looking at me. I was flattered; I had never been complimented like that from a stranger. I smiled politely and put the V8 in my cart, and started to push my cart away.
"Let me guess, you like to swim, right?"
I turned, consciously put my left hand up to brush my hair away and display my wedding ring. "Why yes, I swim a few times a week and run a lot." I nodded.
I saw his eyes track my hand, seeing the wedding band, then lock back onto my eyes, the penetration never leaving, the confidence. "I could tell. You only get thighs and arms like that from swimming."
I laughed nervously, thanking him. Now looking at his body, and the firmness and strength it displayed. He bantered a bit more, joking and making double entrendres without any seeming embarrassment or nervousness. I knew I should push my cart away and leave, but I couldn't for some reason. I was caught, against everything I knew. I was enraptured by his forwardness and confidence. It made me feel so desired and beautiful in a way I never had before.
"You're pretty cool for a married chick, you know?" he grinned, expressing the obviousness of my last defense. "You in a hurry? Why don't you come chill at my place for a bit and you can finish your groceries later?"
My mind reeled, I wasn't sure what to do or say, but in a fit of adventure I said sure, and left my cart with the V8, coffee, the hash browns my husband likes, eggs and milk right there in the juice aisle and left with him.