I travel alone quite a lot in my job as an engineer. Usually 2 to 3 weeks each trip. When away, I generally keep to myself, I've always been quite shy. Never have I even entertained the idea of some sort of relations with another woman. Something changed last week.
I was on a 3 week job in New Zealand. The work had been frenetic for 2 weeks. Things were going well but each day was long and busy. It was Friday and I was finished for the day. Everything was on schedule with one week remaining and the weekend wasn't going to demand much work. I arrived back at the house, where I was staying alone, and saw a car parked at the tennis court. Sitting in the driver's seat was a young looking woman, maybe 25 to 30. She called "Hi" as I got out of my car and I returned "Hello" with a friendly wave. I continued on into the house, thinking she must be waiting for her tennis partner. Some lucky bastard has a girl like that waiting for him to arrive. After 2 weeks away from home, I was beginning to feel quite lonely. A few drinks tonight would maybe blunt the self pity.
Inside I changed and tidied up, cracking the top off a Steinlager. Some 10 minutes later, I ventured outside with my cold beer to find the tennis girl hitting the ball against the practice wall, still alone. Man, was she a sight. Petite frame, athletic dark slim legs exposed below a short shiny black tennis dress. Long, wavy black shiny hair tied up to the back of her head. She was maybe 5'4" tall, coming up to my chin. She miss hit the ball and it came close to me. I called "Wait there, I'll get it for you." Not wanting her to think I was sneaking up on her. She asked me if I played tennis and I replied that I hadn't in a lot of years. A missed chance? You see, I'm too shy to jump at or even recognize openings like that.
I asked her "Do you would mind if I sit and talk? It would be nice to talk to someone outside of work for a change." I can't believe that just came out of my mouth.
"That would be nice." She replied flashing a welcome smile.
"Don is my name" I offered.
"Hi, I'm Julie. I'm pleased to meet you."
"Are you waiting for a partner to arrive?" I asked apprehensively.
"No, I come here regularly to practice and relax." Julie replied.
This girl was really very attractive. She had beautiful smooth dark skin that a lot of Maoris possess. As Julie moved about the court, her short dress allowed flashing glimpses of tight black sports panties. She had small breasts, much to my delight, and muscular, long legs ending at the most perfect looking little arse.
We talked for maybe 15 minutes whilst she hit the ball.
"Would you like to come in for a cold beer when you've finished?" I nervously offered. She didn't answer, so I left it at that, thinking that she didn't want to be rude by refusing, just preferring to let the question slide. Julie told me she would have to finish tennis soon as she was recovering from an injured elbow.
After maybe 15 minutes, she left the court walking past me and approached her car. I took a deep breathe, counted to three to myself and again offered "You are more than welcome to come and have a cool drink with me. I would love some company". She stopped walking and looked at the ground in front of her. A pronounced pause occurred when I swear my heart rose up into my throat.
"You know, I'll do that, I think that would be lovely." she answered.
I couldn't believe my ears.
I showed her the way into the house and got 2 bottles of beer from the fridge. I offered for us to sit in the front garden where our privacy would not be endangered and she could enjoy a cigarette with the beer. We sat and talked for maybe 45 minutes and enjoyed another beer each. Julie had a couple of cigarettes and our conversation flowed easily. I stood and walked towards the front door, asking her "Would you like another beer Julie?" to which she replied
"That would be my third drink. I have a rule that I don't drive after three drinks."
"So is that a yes or a no?" I enquired with a nervous giggle.
Another one of those pauses and then "Hurry up and come back, I'm still a little thirsty." She grinned at me.
Jesus. I just realized that she was telling me that she was in no rush to leave this place for a few hours. Now my legs started getting a little weak and my voice got shaky as I returned with more drinks for us both.