Vacationing in the north east of England, the wind is cold but the sky is cloudy and we have not had any rain since I arrived two days ago.
My trip is for that of pleasure. I wanted to get away and try to explore the newly found desires that I am going through.
Being 60 and retired I have the great fortune to travel all through Europe and be me. That is a very good place for me to be in right now.
The town is quaint, and breathtaking. The old buildings with the new all seem to flow wonderfully together.
Walking the streets I can't help to notice how wonderful the people are. Going into a shop to look for something to eat I meat Lauren.
Gorgeous young lady with tattoos and a nose piercing. Lauren is charming and the accent is wonderful. I am sure I have an accent to them as well.
"Hi, What can I get ya today?, Having a good time are we?" She inquires.
"Yes, quite wonderful. Your township is quite beautiful and I love the weather here." I say.
"You like cold and damp?" She quips.
"Yes, I come from Hot and humid. It is terrible some days. The cold and damp is a great relief." I state.
"How long are you in for than?" She asks.
"As long as I want actually. I want to tour Europe however I have come to find this particular area most beautiful. Might stay a while." I answer.
After eating I ask Lauren for the tab.
"Here ya go love. If you want someone to show you around just give me a text." She says as she hands me the receipt.
Looking down I see her name and telephone number on my copy of the receipt. I quickly pay and thank her for her hospitality and kind offer.
After a couple of days I am rummaging through my wallet and come across the receipt and Laurens phone number.
I send a text to Lauren. "Lauren, Hi this is Patrick, I talked to you the other day at the shop and you gave me your name and number asking if I needed a tour guide that you are available. Are you still interested? Text me back if you are still interested." My text sends successfully.
Siting on the bench watching the ocean roll in far below the cliff I am on is mesmerizing. I could sit here all day. As I gaze out into the vast ocean I notice something moving on the surface. A Whale, there is a whale coming towards the shore. What a wonderful view.
My attention is interrupted with the buzzing of my phone.
"Hello Patrick. Yes I would love to show you around this part of England. There are many wonderful hidden places tourists do not know about. Our secrets. Text me back and we can plan a day of it."
My heart feels light, fluttering. She wants to show me around.
"Lauren, is tomorrow too soon?"
"NO not at all, I am off all day. Say 8am, get a early start."
That night I could not sleep wondering what hidden treasures Lauren is going to show me. 11: 45 pm and my phone buzzed on the night stand. I look over and see it is a text from Lauren.
"Evening, I keep wondering about tomorrow, could not sleep and wanted to chat if your still up." her text read.
"Most definitely, I am still up and excited..." I hit send and realize that was the wrong way to describe my evening.
Lauren quickly responds. "Your excited too? Can I ask you a personal question? Please do not get offended, just curious. Are you wanking?"
"Wanking?" I respond.