Dating Aria
-3-
The Great Sleepover Scheme
It's Saturday and the third date for the age gap couple is a tangled web of shopping, missions and midnight masquerades.
I stumbled into work this morning looking like a mess, but my team had no clue as to why my disheveled state - a wild night with my new teenage lover Aria. The memory of almost getting caught by her mom still sends shivers down my spine, but it just adds to the excitement of our forbidden romance. But as thrilling as it is, it's also causing major distractions at work - I forgot to process payroll yesterday and my staff is not happy. Oops! I can't help but wonder if this relationship with Aria is just lust or something more. She's young, but she's got a hold on me and I can't stop thinking about her.
As I attempt to concentrate, my mind keeps wandering back to her. Her constant flirtatious messages and suggestions for future plans isn't helping the situation. Eventually, we settled to meet by the koi fish pond at the big mall later today. This forbidden affair has me questioning everything I thought I knew, yet I crave whatever it could bring. Now back to reality.
Today was hectic. Payroll done, check. Salon running smoothly for the rest of the weekend, check. Botox appointment done, check. Painkillers taken, check. Nail and hair styled, check. Shopping date with Aria, check. I was determined to have it all, even if it meant looking like a swollen, rainbow-nailed, hot mess. But hey, at least I was a stylish hot mess.
Despite my crazy schedule and battling through heavy traffic, I arrived at the mall just in time. My gaze quickly fell upon Aria, who stood out amidst the crowded chaos with her bold fashion sense of tight ripped jeans, checkered sneakers, and a daring braless crop top. As I approached her, I couldn't help but chuckle at the stark contrast between her relaxed and carefree appearance and my polished and sophisticated outfit of beige high-waisted tailored pants and a cream silk blouse. But as soon as our eyes met, all fashion comparisons faded away and I was left captivated by her.
"Hello gorgeous," she greeted with a playful smirk, her eyes twinkling with delight.
We embraced each other tightly, and it was a win that her phone didn't fall from her hands and go for a swim in the koi pond. It wouldn't have made it out alive!
"Where were these hiding last night?" she playfully quipped, admiring my expertly manicured nails.
"Just got them done. Now I match the pride flag in your room," I said with a wink.
She gave me a confused look, "Wait, I thought we were going to your place tonight?"
"Oh, we are...Nevermind," I disregard the awkward moment of confusion.
After a quick peck on the lips, we dove into shopping mode. "Let's shop till we drop!" I exclaimed as we walked into Tiffany's. I had a pre-pandemic item still waiting for pickup and also thought it would be nice to upgrade Aria's fashion jewelry game. Nothing too fancy, it's only our third date after all. But I had my eyes on a classic silver heart-shaped pendant. The sales associate welcomed me with a warm "Hey! Good to see you again!" and couldn't help but mistake Aria and me for mother and daughter. Aria rolled her eyes and cuddled into my chest. She looked up at me with a playful grin and I kissed her forehead.
I showed Aria the pendant and said, "A little late birthday gift for you." She loved it and the sales associate complimented it as well. "Sterling silver and 18 karat rose gold," she informed us. "Sterling silver and rose gold, just like our love!" Aria cleverly responded. "Eighteen, just like you!" I added, teasingly. I asked Aria if she liked it and she said she loved it, however, she hesitated to accept the gift. I convinced her to take it and put it on right away and then she turned ecstatic.
"This is so mood. I fucking love it!" Aria noted. She couldn't stop admiring how it looked on her and I couldn't stop admiring her. With a firm grip on her hand, I led Aria out of Tiffany's, "Time for the next stop," I whispered in her ear.
We sauntered next into an Italian designer boutique filled with steamy lingerie, the air thick with anticipation. As we browsed through the selections, the thought crossed my mind that we looked more like a doting parent assisting their daughter in choosing something seductive to captivate her partner, rather than a couple selecting something to tantalize one another. But the vibe soon changed.
"Look at these!" Arial playfully shouted as she held up a pair of Brazilian briefs. "These match you down there!"
"Yes! They're a must-have," I playfully replied as she tossed them to me.
Aria was truly in her zone making a TikTok video showcasing the endless options of underwear before her, seeking the opinions of her followers on which pair to choose. I, on the other hand, was in a serious search for something that would look great on her tonight. I was not used to shopping for someone so lanky so I needed a professional's touch to pick out the perfect pieces and make her feel like the runway model she could be, if she were only a little bit taller.
An authentically Italian associate led me to a few garter belts, the most risqué attire in the store. I also found a bronze silk satin slip and a daring bodysuit, perfect for our sleepover tonight. The price tag made me do a double take, but it was too late, I had to see it on her. Aria tried on everything with great success, including the bodysuit, which even got the saleswoman's approval.
Then we hit MAC where we giggled like schoolgirls as we swatched every shade of lipstick and eye shadow, trying to find the perfect colors to complement our outfits. "Baby, come over here and try this on," I said, handing her the brush. Aria hesitantly took the brush and started to apply the blush to her cheek. She wasn't used to wearing much makeup, and she wasn't sure if she was doing it right. Noticing Aria's hesitation, I encouraged her, "Don't worry, darling, just go for it!"
Aria started to apply the blush with a little more confidence, but as she was about to put the brush back down, she suddenly tripped and stumbled forward, sending the brush flying across the store and leaving a bright pink streak on my cheek. Everyone in the store turned to look at us, and I burst out laughing. "Well, at least now we know this shade is long-lasting," I said, giggling. We both left the store with pink cheeks and big smiles to continue our shopping date.
It wasn't long for hunger to strike, so we sauntered into the sushi restaurant, feeling like celebrities on a shopping spree. We had bags upon bags of designer clothes and makeup, and our stomachs were rumbling with appetite. As we settled into our booth and perused the menu, I noticed heads turning in our direction - and it wasn't just because of the aroma of the fresh sushi rolls. People were probably wondering what this confident, curvy boss lady was doing with a sweet young thing like Aria.
"Finally, some sushi," Aria exclaimed. It brought a smile to my face as I remembered the first night we talked, and she mentioned sushi was one of her favorites. "Looks like we have good taste in food too," I said, ready to indulge. Then I hear a familiar voice say "Well, well, well, if it isn't Sophia!" I look up to see my realtor friend, Karen, standing before us with a big grin on her face. I freeze up, feeling a mix of nerves and embarrassment at being caught in public with this much younger girl. But Karen doesn't seem to mind the age difference, in fact, she leans in and playfully whispers, "Don't worry, your secret's safe with me. I won't tell a soul about your, ahem, 'acquired taste' in sushi companions." The tension dissipates and she quickly leaves us to it.
The food was a total hit, and after Aria got some more content for her TikTok, we quickly grabbed our bags and hightailed it out. It was time to bid the mall adieu and move on to the next adventure. As we briskly strolled to my car, our hands entwined, we were unfazed by the opinions of others. All that mattered was that Aria would be looking smokin' hot that evening, and I'd be one lucky woman.
