The sun filtering through the windows warmed the air inside my bookshop. I had always loved this time of the year. It brought back good memories of my childhood. The sunshine helped to lift my mood and to shake off the winter sadness. Anyway, at this time in my life, I was feeling really quite good about everything. As the day wore on, the volume of people visiting the shop increased in volume. Through experience of the retail trade, I had noted that the earlier times of the day were usually busier. I made good use of this lull in trade in the afternoons, to stock take, sort the accounts or interview candidates for job vacancies. It just happened that this day I was running interviews.
I didn't have long to wait for the next appointment. I turned round from the shelf I was working on, to become face to face with a very good looking young woman. She introduced herself as Kate Crawley, my applicant for the job vacancy. I couldn't help but notice her confidence, so I was sure she would be ideal for the position. As a rule I did not go by first impressions, but this time, I was convinced. Her physical appearance was neat, tidy and practical. Her light blue eyes, sparkled, accentuated the gold streaks in her hair. A light, spattering of freckles covered the bridge of her nose. Her lips, parted in concentration as she waited for my response. I was suddenly aware that I was staring, which was very unprofessional, but I couldn't help but envy her good looks. I wasn't plain, but I was just not a head turner.
I reluctantly dragged my gaze up to look into her eyes. 'Afternoon, Miss Crawley, I am Mrs Seddon, but you are welcome to call me, Anne. All the staff here are on first name basis, after all, it makes for better work environments, I think. Don't you?' I could think of nothing other than her beautiful figure and her captivating gaze. I knew, then, that I needed to know more about her. I offered my hand. Taking my right hand with hers, she shook it gently. 'Hi. I'm pleased to meet you.' Her voice was soft and husky. She was standing over me, close and inviting. I had a remarkable view of her small breasts pushing through her tight blouse. My breathing became that much quicker, and my lips parted in excitement. We were so close to each other, I found it very hard to breathe. I couldn't believe the effect that she had provoked in me. I could smell her; almost taste her. Her body spray was intoxicating, blending in with the natural odour of her skin. My eyes were drawn to the v-line of her blouse, down to the end point, where the soft mounds of her breasts lay. I forced myself to look into her eyes and was delighted to see the warmth and sexuality in her gaze. The corners of her lips slowly turned upwards. She definitely knew the effect she was creating on me.
Suddenly everything in the shop was forgotten. Voices grew distant and people and it felt like I was in another place entirely. I was hypnotised. Our lips were so close I could feel her breath on my face. I longed to kiss her; feel her lips on mine and to taste her sweet mouth. I turned to lead her towards my office at the back of the shop. I indicated the chair just in front of my desk. She sat down; waiting for me to, also, settle down in my seat. I looked through her CV, checking that her qualifications matched up to the job description. I began to find it difficult to concentration, her presence was that strong. My thoughts wandered…..
