I enjoy young women; not that an older woman can't do things that are fantastic, but I just prefer them young. Matter of fact, the younger the better. Nothing under 18 mind you, but still 18 to 25 is my preference. Look at me and you might say, "Sure Pops, guess you would like something you can't get". Agreed, I am past my 45th birthday, but I still get my share. Sometimes it is the age that works the magic for the young ones. True, stamina is not my forte' and washboard abs are not mine to display. But I do have a distinguished look about me, dark brown hair with slight graying at the temples, over 6 foot tall and under 225 pounds, a strong athletic type build and from what most ladies say, piercing blue eyes and an ear for hearing things that can be used to my advantage. In other words I rely on what I have and not what I have not. And some, but not all ladies like it that way.
Lacking a better term I'll start by saying I stalk my prey at the normal areas, the Mall (careful not to go for those who say they are old enough, but aren't, the grocery store, and the quaint little hang-outs where a lot of lovers quarrels and just flat βdidn't show-up for a date' happens. My most recent lady came from just such an encounter.
I had gone to a small club close to my house and was sitting near the back of the room, watching all the young men and women jockey for position. You learn more from just watching from a distance than if you are in the middle of the activity. It was not long before the true jocks had taken the floor and you could watch the testosterone levels climbing. Some of the ladies loved it and those were not for me. Simple hormones for simple minds are not my idea of a long sensual encounter. Rather I prefer the type woman that will watch and then back away from such men. Several ladies call me for months and years after our encounters. Some to just talk while others would like to remember what it is like to be made love to. I am more than willing to work a damsel in distress into my bed, for her sake of course.
This particular night I watched as four young women in their early 20 came into the club. From their attire I would say entry-level executives or secretaries, but it mattered not. All were attractive and were as distinctive from each other as you can be. A blonde that was tall with legs that went on forever (she would not be the one for me, too many alpha males to wade through), while another was a gorgeous brunette with a killer body. The two remaining were similar in height, about 5 foot 6 or so and both were about 115 to 120 pounds. But one was of a darker completion and had nearly jet-black hair and the final one was a smartly dressed redhead with hair that was on the lighter shade of the red scale.
I watched intently as the men in the group eyed and then moved over almost in mass. Sure enough the blond took the lion's share (or should I say Lioness's share), with the busty brunette coming in a close second. The remaining had little to pick from and you could tell that the redhead seemed happy about it. She sort of backed away and left the rest of the men to her friend. I watched intently as they filed past and each was given a simple no thank you from her and some got a headshake was all. Seems she did not wish to be bothered tonight β maybe she was the designated driver. Regardless, as the line grew thinner and the offers to dance diminished I figured it was time for me to either get shot down as well or have a shot at a pleasant conversation with a lady with taste.
I rose slowly and made my way over toward the table and stood along side for a few seconds before she finally looked up into my eyes. The look she had in her face almost made me want to leave and not say a word. She was tired of the same old lines and the dating scene in general if I caught her drift. Still she looked up and my entire approach changed.
I looked straight at her and opened my mouth and then said, "Never mind, you've heard it all by now, sorry to have bothered you."
I was completely turned away before I heard any sound from her, a slight exaggerated swallow. I paused and turned my head back toward her and said, "You know the best way to avoid being ask by every guy in the joint, right?"
She gazed up at me an ever so slight sparkle came from her eye, "No, apparently I don't."
I turned back toward her, "The best two ways to avoid being asked by every guy is first, be very unattractive, something you can't do, and second and almost as good as the first, is be in the place with an older guy that everyone thinks is your dad. Care to try it?"
She pondered for a moment and then said, "Well, I think I have already told every guy here no, so I don't think I'll have any trouble. But thanks anyway."
It was an answer I had anticipated because of hearing it for years before. I looked around and said, "You're most likely right, but the evening shift gets off from the hospital in about 10 minutes and this place will be really crawling with βus guys'. Tell you what, if you change your mind, I am sitting right over there and if you want a change of tempo, pick your drink up with your left hand and I'll be right back over to help move them along β deal?"
"Deal", she smiled and deliberately picked up her drink with her right hand. I smiled as I caught the intention and moved back to my chair. It was the best I effort I was willing to put into this tonight. If I got lucky, then great, if not, well there is always other nights.
There was a small band and when they started playing it was almost on cue for the room to fill up again with the disproportionate number of men to women. I watched as the young red head started her dutiful shaking of the head and politely saying no. Then as the door opened to yet another gaggle of men she glanced my way and I held up my glass in my left hand. I could see the gears working in her mind as she toyed with the idea. Just the men surveyed the area and saw only a couple of available ladies they were heading right toward her. I smiled inwardly as she grasp her glass in her left hand and brought it to her lips.
I stood and moved as quickly as I could to be beside her just as a guy was leaning in to ask the important questions.
"Hey honey, sorry I didn't see you come in. Guess I was in the little boys room."
The guys there looked at me and then at her and I calmed them quickly, "Sorry guys, but my daughter is taken tonight. She promised to help me celebrate my birthday."
I leaned in and gave her an innocent peck on the cheek. "Hope you haven't been waiting too long."
"Just got here dad", she said not too all convincingly. Still it worked as they began to back off.
"Care to join me at my table, a little off the beaten path, but sill you can see your friends when they are ready to leave."
"What makes you so sure I want to know when they leave?"
"Well, you are the only one that refused all the massive male humanity in here and you are drinking plain coke, generally a good sign that the person is a driver for the group. Am I right by chance?"
"Yes. I am the driver, but if the girls are like normal, the only one I have to get home will be myself. They always seem to end up with someone for the night."
"But not you. I figure you are just being nice to your friends. You most likely don't even enjoy this sort of place."
"You are right again, but hey, it's either this of a night in front of the tube. I may not enjoy it too much, but it is better than that."
"By the way daughter, my name is Richard. Mind if I ask you yours?"
"Samantha, Sam for short."
"And which do you prefer to be called?"
"Well βdad', you can call me anything you like."
She gave me a big beautiful smile and then said, "I prefer Sam."
"Sam it is. Glad you decided to try my anti-guy therapy." I stretched out my hand and she took it in hers and again the smile, "I am too."
We continued to chat for some time and when her first friend left, the blond, I figured my time was drawing near. But I did not pursue, just enjoyed the company. Then eventually I excused myself to go to the little boys room and when I came back I had three women at the table β Sam and her two friends. As I approached the conversation at the table stopped and all three women looked at me. Soon as I sat down the conversation began again but it was strained. I sat for a moment and then offered to introduce myself. The brunette quickly cut me off as she glared at me.
"Pardon me, but just what did I do wrong here?"
"You trying to pick our little Sam up and she isn't ready for that."
"First off, I thought I was doing her a favor by keeping the dogs at bay and even introduced myself as her dad so she wouldn't have to worry about comments being made. Second, she is a grown woman and if I did want to pick her up, she would most likely say no for fear of killing me."
I paused for that to sink in and then even the brunette began to laugh. The ice was broken and we soon returned to our respective activities. The brunette, Laura, was dancing with a guy who was on the drunk side and was trying to get her clothing off on the dance floor, and Tina, the last one was being led outside by her date. I held on to the idea that I might get lucky tonight for another 15 seconds or so and then decided it was better to try a different angle. I could tell Sam was to the point of not knowing what to do with me. Laura was leaving with her βdate' and the others were already gone. Plenty of guys still around, but most were well past too much to drink.
"Think it is about time for us to call it a night. Mind if I walk you out?"
"I would like that."
I paid our tab, all $19.00 of it, including tip, and we made our way outside. Once in the night air I reached an arm out and she glided up close to me. I gently left it on her should and arm and we walked to her car. Once there she beeped the thing (I hate those things) and I opened the door for her. She hesitated for an instant and looked at me with the most inquisitive look I can ever remember seeing. Almost like she were trying to figure me out. The time was right and I took it. I gasp her hand and brought it to my lips for a soft kiss.
"You know, while I really enjoyed your company tonight and you may still not know what to think of me, I would be honored and pleased if you would have dinner with me Friday night."
Sam gave me that smile again, "I would like that."
"If you like Italian, maybe we can meet at Lucianno's about 8. That be OK?"
"I love Italian and that would be great."
She started her car and drove into the night. Would I see her again or not? Who knew? But about 80 percent of the time, I do.
Friday night came and I found myself at the restaurant at 745. I waited and at 8 she was not there. 810 came and still no Sam. The time hit 815 and I was about to call it a "no show" when she hurried around the corner.