Janice was bored stiff. After a late night flight she had spent the last two days in long boring meetings, accomplishing nothing. And then, just when she thought she was going to fly home, Air Canada cancelled her flight and she could not get rescheduled until noon tomorrow. So here she was, stuck for another lonely night in cold and snowy Calgary.
"Well." she thought, 'I can't stand another night in this fucking hotel room, so I have to get out and find someplace to unwind and maybe listen to some music."
She grabbed her phone and got online, searching for live music venues. Most places only offered music on the weekends, but she finally found a place that had a Wednesday night amateur showcase. She showered and then realized that she had not brought any clothes other than the clothes she had worn to the meetings. She didn't think that the shorts and tank top she wore in her room were appropriate for a night out. Finally she decided on a plaid skirt and sweater with her leather boots. Taking a look at herself in the mirror she smiled and thought she looked pretty good for a 48 year old woman.
After a nice dinner in the hotel restaurant, Janice called for an Uber and headed to the club. It was a short drive on a freezing cold evening. When the car pulled up in front, she was a bit apprehensive as it was located in a building at the end of an old strip mall. Her need to not spend another boring night in her hotel room trumped her apprehension and she exited the car and headed inside.
The ambiance of the room surprised her. The focal point was a small stage in the far corner with an open dance area in front and an array of small tables in semi circles to view the stage. The lighting was low and a spotlight highlighted the stage area where a woman sat with her guitar singing a ballad. The sound reminded her of Norah Jones.
Janice looked around and saw that the room was about three quarters full, most of the patrons being middle aged. She took a seat at an empty table in the back row to the right of the stage. Several of the patrons glanced her way, but then their attention went back to the singer. A server came by and Janice ordered a glass of Pinot Gris and then settled in to just kick back and listen to the music.
After another ballad, the singer acknowledged the applause and left the stage, taking a seat at a table across the room. A few minutes later, three men got up and took their place on the stage. One sat at a keyboard, one at the drum set and the third plugged in a bass guitar and sat at a stool in front of the microphone. A tall handsome man appeared and introduced the group and told the audience to enjoy the trio's light jazz sound. Janice was taken by his looks, the wavy hair, greying at the temples, his rugged features and his dark eyes which drew hers to them. He was older than her, but had that timeless look that she found so attractive. Then as quickly as he had appeared, he was gone, and the trio began playing a sexy upbeat song. A few couples got up and took advantage of the small dance floor.
'I like this place," she mused as she took another sip of the wine.
Janice was enjoying herself, unwinding after the shitty week and was getting lost in the music. As the trio began their third song, Janice sensed a presence beside her and looked up into those dark eyes of the man who had introduced the group.
"I hope you are enjoying the music," he said, "I'm Peter and I own this little club and it is always nice to see new customers, especially on a weekday evening."
"I'm Janice and you have a great little place here. I am enjoying the music and the ambiance."
"Well then, allow me to buy you another glass of wine."
With that he motioned the server and a second glass of Pinot Gris appeared in no time. "Have a lovely evening, I must go and make sure that the last of tonight's performers is ready to go."
Janice watched him walk away and felt something tingle inside, there was something about him that had her mind wandering. She saw him go to a far table and speak to a striking redhead who smiled and laughed at whatever he was saying. Janice turned her attention back to the stage and again lost herself in the mellow tones of the music.
As the trio announced it would be their last number, Peter suddenly appeared at her side again and asked, "Would you like to have a dance, the next singer is a bit more upbeat and we should take advantage of this opportunity."
Without waiting for a reply, Peter took her hand and before she knew it she was in his arms on the dance floor. And it was magical. The trios rendition of 'Fly Me To The Moon' was amazing and Peter, who was obviously a good dancer, guided her slowly around the small dance floor. The feel of his hand in the small of her back and the way his dark eyes fixed on hers had Janice's heart fluttering. As the song went on, Peter pulled her closer, her full breasts now brushing his broad chest and his hand slipping to the top of her hip. There was an electricity between them that Janice had not felt in a long long time. As the song ended, Peter leaned in close, brushing his lips against her cheek and then said thank you before leading her back to her table.
"I have to introduce the next act, but may I share a drink with you later?"
"Of course, that would be nice."