This is the final part of a four part story about free-love experiences and the price that must be paid. In this part Jordan helps his friends create a new business which opens the door for an incredible chance sexual encounter. Finally, Jordan's new love affair ends proving that what goes around comes around.
If you'd like to know how this journey of sexual discovery evolved, you can find it in "Sleep with me!" Ch. 1, 2 & 3 in 'Interracial Love'.
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Part 12: Sunshine & Perfume
Summer was winding down and I was alone.
I got a call late one night from my buddy, Johnny. He needed a favor.
A couple of years earlier John had been the manager of the Jack LaLanne Health Spa near City Hall. Turned out we had moved into the same neighborhood. John, his woman Sharon and I worked to build their dream store on East 6th Street. They called it "Back from Guatemala". After vacationing in Central America they'd come home with a mission and a plan. The store was packed from floor to ceiling with hand crafted rugs, shirts, pants, sandals, and artwork. It had a great "vibe" and we were all proud of our efforts.
It seemed, according to what Johnny was saying, that a dockworker's strike had effectively closed down the New York piers. Their latest shipment of goods had been diverted to Boston. Sharon and John rented a truck and were driving to Massachusetts. The offer was to pay me for the weekend if I'd keep the store open. I agreed.
Saturday morning I got up early, walked across Second Avenue for coffee and a toasted bagel from Schacht's (next door to the Fillmore East) then proceeded up East 6th Street and opened for business. People were in and out all day long. Exhausted but elated, I locked up for the night. Somewhere in the back of my mind I had a feeling that the following day was going to be very special. I had no idea how right I was.
Sunday I opened a little later. The street traffic was not as good as Saturday's but I enjoyed everyone and they, in turn, enjoyed me. After locking the door at closing time I busied myself with restocking and making up the deposits for the following day.
A shadow fell across the counter and I heard a light tapping at the front door.
Until that very moment I didn't believe in angels. But I was staring right at one. Peering through the glass was one of the most beautiful women I'd ever seen.
Her backlit long blond hair framed her face like a halo. When she saw me looking she smiled and beckoned me toward the door. I unlocked and opened it with a smile. She stood there straddling her bicycle. Of medium height - maybe five three or five four -- she had a wasp waist with curvaceous hips atop perfect legs. Her extreme cutoff hot pants revealed her ass cheeks and the baby tank top ended just beneath two very pointy breasts. Her nipples showed through the thin material like little ice cream cones.
I hesitated for just a moment and said,
"Please tell me there's something I can help you with."
She gestured toward the store,
"Are you closed?" her voice was musical.
"The stores closed to everyone - except you! Would you like to come in?" I was entranced.
Her smile became even more radiant. "You bet I would," she replied.
I stepped aside as she wheeled her bike in and leaned it against the wall. I locked the door behind us.
"I've passed by the store a couple of times," she said, but I never saw you in here before. Is this your place?"
"No - I'm just minding the store this weekend for my friends," I replied, "Have you stopped in here before?"
"No," she responded, "why would I - you weren't here!"
She brushed past me, did a slow pirouette and emitted a low whistle as she admired all of John and Sharon's discoveries.
She smelled of sunlight and perfume.
"You haven't told me your name - mine's Laura Ann," she said in a voice that was soft and melodic.
"Jordan - my name's Jordan." It came out as a stammer.
With mock gravity she shook my hand.
"Pleased to meet you, Jordan. Why don't you show me what's in the display case up front."
We walked to the counter and I went behind. As she leaned forward her tank top opened giving me an unobstructed view. She looked at me, followed my eyes -- and practically beamed when she saw where they'd focused.
I swallowed hard
"Do you like anything you see?" My voice was quivering.
"I could ask you the same question," she answered.
And then she laughed.
I'm sure I blushed.
I tried to cover my embarrassment but she just continued staring at me with that deliciously naughty smile.
"Show me the rest of the store - Jordy." Her voice was angelic.
"There's some new stuff in the back that I haven't figured out where to put. Would you like to be the first to see?" I inquired as I returned her smile.