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.
My heart rate spikes as I realize I don't know if I'll ever see you again. A lovely dinner doesn't guarantee a connection, and I'm once again breathless, as I question if what I'm feeling is one-sided.
You're fully smiling at me now though, so I stand slowly and extend my arm, helping you to your feet. I feel like royalty as our server waves us goodnight. You can see my grin from the corner of your eye. I stop just short of the car door. Something in me stomps out the doubt. I turn to you and lean in without a word. We met in the middle, with you leaning comfortably into my embrace.
Bells are going off in my head, but I only managed to say "Damn," when we finish. Then "You have my cell", lingering over the car door. Your window rolls down and you wave cheerfully as the car pulls off.
*Wheew* I'm standing in a cloud of your scent and replaying the moment your lips touched mine. I look up to the night sky feeling the adrenaline pump through my legs. I start shaking my hands through the cool air. Hoping the electricity in my body disperses. Returning to my room, all my senses are alert.
'I can prep an hour for tomorrow' - I'm thinking when I open the door.
I shove the dress shirt into a laundry bag and kick off the dress shoes. Leaning over the desk in the corner with only the lamp and bright screen give the room a soothing feel to my edged nervous system. I get to work quickly and am surprised to look up an hour later. Finally ready to relax, I close the screen and stand.
'Now I'll-" a soft rapping on the door calls me out of my stretch.
I look through the peep hole and feel the adrenaline spike in my system. You're standing outside my hotel room door; I quickly unlock the door. It's dark now in the room, but I'm able to take the full view as you strip slowly out of the trench coat. The black coat is pooled at your black stiletto heel. The two-piece black lingerie you wear, buckles in some places snaps in others but I can figure that out. In the moment I'm glamorized by your golden legs, your soft waist.
I haven't noticed that you're watching me too, but I'm not rushing. I know my tank top and pants are coming off soon, too. My hands meet yours at my belt buckle. I feel the delicate bounce of your lips against mine next, and I wrap you up by your waist to seal the distance.
The room is spinning. I explore the other side of your neck with my lips, dragging the tip of my tongue back and forth on the warm muscle. You're walking back to the bed. My tee flies over my head and I'm desperate to find your lips against me again.