CHAPTER 1
Jason Braun had, in the last 6 months, broken up with his girlfriend Candice, whom he had dated for 3 years, and changed job location by moving to a new city. Candice was a great friend but that was all he ever felt for her. She, on the other hand, wanted more from Jason than he was prepared to give. She wanted marriage, kids, and the big picket fenced house. He wasn't ready for that. Or to be more accurate, Candice wasn't the one he wanted that with.
After the breakup, Jason knew he had to make a new start. Luckily the engineering firm that he'd worked for 5 years after graduating college had an opening in their Dallas office. The Lead Project Manager for a new warehouse complex was now his. Jason was doing very well for himself as the Firm was very happy with his ability to get jobs done on time and within the budget. This project, if completed successfully on time, had a guaranteed 30% bonus in addition to his $120,000 salary.
Being a young successful single male, Jason chose a trendy loft apartment to live in. It was in the heart of the Uptown Dallas nightlife area. Although Jason was never a nightlife kind of guy he loved his condo. Plus work had him working long hours and that was his priority. After a long exhausting week, Jason was about to watch his alma mater play the early Saturday game. Just as he dropped onto the couch there was a knock at his door.
At first, he decided to ignore whoever was knocking on the door. When again there was a knock and ringing of the doorbell. Damn it he thought as he paused the pregame show to see who was at the door.
Looking through the peephole he saw a middle-aged woman holding a large briefcase and binder. Who the hell is this he thought.
Opening the door. "Yes?" he asked.
"Hi, I'm Janice, from..." some major perfume cosmetics company. He heard her spout out. The name escaped him as he wasn't that concerned about it.
"Is the lady of the house home?" she asked?
"Well no," Jason chuckled. "It's just me."
Not to be denied a potential sale, Janice quickly replied, "We have a full line of Men's products I can show you."
Jason took a long look at the woman. Jason thought, "Why not? Come on in."
Always the gentleman, he asked her, "Would you like a bottled water or soda?:
"Bottled water would be nice," the saleswoman replied.
Retrieving a bottle from the refrigerator he walked back into the living room. "Here you go," he handed the cold bottle to her.
"Oh, thank you," as she looked at him from the couch, getting samples and brochures out of her briefcase.
"I'm sorry, what did you say your name was and who are you with?"
Holding out her hand, "I'm Janice Henderson with the Allure Cosmetic Company."
Taking her hand in his, "Hi Janice, I'm Jason. But I don't believe I would be interested in any cosmetics."
"Of course, you wouldn't. But we also have a full line of Men's products. Why don't you have a seat and I'll show you all that we have to offer."
Jason sat down on the other end of the couch. Janice started into her sales pitch on this and that. He wasn't listening to what she was saying. He was taking her in not at what she was saying but how she looked.
She reminded him of a woman that was his mom's best friend as he was growing up. Ms. Lisa caught his eye so much he had a crush on her during his high school years. This woman, although similar, had a much more curved body than he had remembered Ms. Lisa having. Being roughly the same height, hair color, and the sound of her voice sealed the deal for him and his memories. So much so, that he was getting a little turned on with the memories of the fantasies he had with Ms. Lisa.
"Jason, is there anything that I've shown you that you'd be interested in trying?"
Not really listening to a word she had said, Jason stammered. "Um, do you have any colognes?"
He never liked wearing cologne. Candice had bought him a bottle when they were together. He never used any of it unless she begged him to. That bottle didn't make the move to the new city.