I would have picked you up myself, but I was just coming from the airport myself. It was ballsy just to touch down in your city like that. But I know if it's worth it, it's worth it like that. I saw you on social media first, and that makes it seem simple. I got a vibe, I shot my shot. I was patient, which is why not picking you up, instead meeting you at the hotel was the logical choice. You're arriving just as I'm finishing a quick shower.
Within minutes I'm down on the elevator. Your back is to me, and my heart is thumping in my chest.
It feels like seconds are dragging by as I walk to the table, speak 'Hello', and sit across from you.
Really, I'm moving slowly - I'm silently stunned. You in this sleeveless orange cocktail dress, hugging you tightly, dainty gold jewelry hangs just below a point on your chest where I imagine, right where your heart is. I feel like I am at home the minute I'm finished taking you in.
Seated and feeling a rush, I take a sip of water then proceed to break the silence with the only words that make sense, "Damn, you are so beautiful."
I don't realize my brain has stopped - and I'm quiet again. "I'm Frankie," I hold my hand out over the table, you extend yours - sparks fly.
I am feeling like the coach on super bowl night. The spotlight, pressure and intensity have me super locked in, focused. I take it in every move you make, including the way you dance with your glass. Really, I am infatuated already.
"Thank you for, agreeing - coming, on this date with me; and for being patient" I added, "I landed 45 minutes ago."
You're watching me nervously touch my ear. You haven't said anything. I'm trying to seem calm, "Have you looked at the menu. What do they have that's good here?"
A waiter comes to us and answers a few of my pressing questions. "Are you ready to order?" I ask gently.
You flip the menu to your page and order with a point, the waiter leaves and returns with our wine glasses.
I raise my glass and our eyes meet, "To new business and new cities". Your glass clinks against mine.
"To home, and to new business."
I break into my best grin. I think I'm gonna have an amazing night.
Our conversation flows so smoothly. I can feel myself wanting to get to know you more the more we talk. Between my silly questions and your fanciful pondering, I'm feeling super bubbly.
"How long did you say you're visiting?", you ask covering your mouth with the cloth napkin.
In the comfortable quiet between us, I notice everything you do, all of it endearing to me.
"Until Friday. That's why I'm so glad you said yes to today. Today was perfect. My dinners for the next few days are going to be for work."
You're quiet as I finish the wine off. The check comes and we linger.
"Well...I guess, I should get going -home, a ride...", finally you pull our your phone, tapping at the apps and calling the rideshare.