Chapter 2
I walked into work 15 minutes early. It was going to be a long night. My coworker, Nikki, was already working. She was nice, but I was glad she was only going to be there for two hours while I did the stocking, because her bubbly personality got annoying fast.
"Hey Katie." Nikki greeted me as I walked in the door, "Ready for another midnight?"
"Not quite!" I replied, "It's been a long night already."
"Oh, before I forget, some guy dropped this off for you." Nikki stated while handing me a brown paper bag and giggling. "I tried to snoop in it, but he sealed it pretty tight! He was definitely hot too, how do you know him?"
I ignored her question and opened the note that was taped to the bag. It was from Blake.
Blake wrote, "Katie Cat, you did amazing tonight. I know you didn't eat while at the club with your friends. We haven't discussed food, so I hope what I packed are things you like. You need to eat and keep your strength up. Next time I may not go as easy on you. Enjoy. Until next time, Blake"
How the fuck did he know I didn't eat? I kept looking for him but never saw him after the parking lot. Weird. I put the bag away in the office so that I could open it later when Nikki was gone.
"Soooo, is he your boyfriend Katie?" Nikki asked again, all bubbly and giggling.
"No, he's just a friend. I better get to stocking." I replied.
I was glad that it was busy, and my stocking took up the bulk of the next two hours. After Nikki was finally gone, I was able to open Blake's bag on my own. There was a pasta dish with grilled chicken. A Caesar salad. Some trail mix. And a slice of chocolate cake. Everything looked amazing and tasted the same. I was hungrier than I thought I was, and by the end of my shift, I had eaten every bit of what Blake packed.
I still had an hour to kill before the end of my shift and the next staff coming in. I hopped onto Fetlife on my phone and typed out an email to Blake.
"To: Blake
Subject: Food
Thank you for a great time last night. I received your food and the note. You were correct that I did not eat, though how you knew that still puzzles me. The food was all amazing, and I enjoyed every bit of it. Thanks again. Katie"
Blake and I continued to chat almost daily. Blake began explaining what his background, his family life, that he worked as an OSHA rep for his job and would frequently travel for manufacturing plant inspections. The more we chatted, the more my feelings grew for Blake.
About a week and a half after our evening in the parking lot, Blake sent me the following message:
"To: Katie
Subject: Dinner?
Katie, this is your formal notice that you will be joining me for dinner. Tomorrow night, 7pm, dress is casual. I will pick you up in front of your building."
I read it a few times, and replied to Blake with:
"To: Blake
Re: Dinner?
Are you asking me out on a date Sir? What if I already had plans for my day off?"
Blake was online and replied almost immediately.
"To: Katie
Re: Dinner?
If you had plans, then you have not been keeping your calendar up to date. This would result in consequences and punishments. Call it what you will, it can be a date. I look forward to picking you up tomorrow at 7."
Shit. I had been slacking on updating the calendar. I wonder if Blake knew that somehow. I did have plans to grab drinks with one of my friends, but quickly texted her to cancel. Luckily, she was always flaking on me, so it wasn't a big deal. I then went to work on ensuring the calendar was completely updated for the next three months before I headed to bed.
Blake was always well dressed the couple time I met him in person, so I had no clue what his idea of 'casual' was. I selected a flowing skirt that fell just above my knees, and a tank top that was open in the back, and loose enough to flow, but still clung to my breasts in all the right ways.
I headed downstairs at 6:55, and Blake was prompt right at 7pm to pick me up. He was driving a dark blue SUV, with very tinted windows. I didn't know it was Blake until he parked and walked around to the passenger side of the car.
"Ready Katie?" Blake asked while grinning and opening the passenger door, while motioning for me to get in.
I looked at him quizzically. "I guess so." I replied.
I climbed into the SUV, and just as I got settled, Blake closed the door for me. Weird. Guys typically don't to those kinds of things anymore. Blake got into the driver's seat, and we began to drive.
"So where are we going?" I asked.
"It's a surprise." Blake replied.
I looked at him and raised an eyebrow. He just laughed at my response. We drove around for about twenty minutes until we pulled up to a nicer bar in town. I had been there a couple of times before, it was a nice quiet place, and good for first dates. The booths there were cozy, with the backs of the seats being tall enough that you can't peer into the booth next to you.
Blake hopped out of the SUV, walked around, and opened my door. It was beginning to make me uncomfortable, him doing these things. Blake held my hand as we walked in, and he greeted the hostess. Blake had made a reservation for a specific booth. I wondered in the back of my head how many subs he had brought to this location.
"None." Blake stated to me as we walked to the table.
"None what?" I asked as we reached the table.
I sat down on one side of the booth, and Blake simply replied with, "Scoot over." And he sat next to me on the same side of the booth. We were faced away from everyone in the bar, and the booth was secluded, with no one sitting around us.
"You didn't answer my question." I stated.
"Yes, I did. You asked it in your head." Blake replied, "You were wondering why I chose a table, and how many women I've brought here, am I correct?"
"Yes..." I trailed off, while looking at my hands in my lap.
"And to answer your question. None." Blake stated, "I'm a regular at this place, and frequent it with friends. I've always thought this corner booth would be perfect for what I have in mind."
I could feel my cheeks begin to redden at the thought of what Blake may have in store for me. I turned my attention to the menu, as did Blake. I continued to decide on what I wanted, as Blake wrapped his arm around me, and his hand began to roam on the other side of my tank top.
"What looks good Katie?" Blake asked. As he finished his question, his hand reached through the side of my tank top and cupped my breast.
"Um, maybe the steak and baked potato." I replied, trying to stealthily move more into his embrace.
"Good choice." Blake said in a whisper, as he twisted and tugged at my nipple.
Blake suddenly stopped, but his hand remained cupping my breast. Within second the waitress was at our table asking for our orders. Blake ordered an appetizer, and both of our meals. The waitress flirted constantly with Blake, and even touched his arm before she left. He gave no reaction but pulled me closer to him when she did this.
"I see your calendar is a bit more filled in. Good girl Katie." Blake said.
Shit, he had noticed.
"Yeah, just a few changes." I replied, "Some plans over the next month solidified."
"Do you usually work the same schedule weekly?" He asked.
"Normally yes." I replied, "But we've been short staffed so sometimes it changes."
"I get that, I deal with some of the same." Blake said while pulling his arm from around me and sliding his hand on my knee.
I slid closer to Blake, closing the gap between us. Blake's hand slid up and down my thigh on top of my skirt, and then slowly made its way to the hem of my skirt. His fingers slowly peeled back my skirt exposing my knee, and Blake rested his hand on my knee.
"I noticed you are going on vacation in a couple weeks. Where are you going?" Blake asked, while slowly inching his hand up my thigh under my skirt.
"My parents have a cabin just outside of Chattanooga." I replied, trying to keep my breathing steady as Blake's hand continued to inch up my thigh, "I'll go this weekend to open it up and make a list of things needed, and then I'll spend a week there. It's quiet, no one around for miles. I love it."
"Take your panties off Katie." Blake commanded.
I spit my drink all over the table and began coughing.
"Way to draw attention to yourself." Blake stated while chuckling.
"You caught me off guard." I replied, "Ok, I'll be right back."
"No, you won't." Blake stated, "You'll take them off here. I won't tell you a third time, don't make me spank you in front of the bar patrons."
I could feel my cheeks flush bright red. I couldn't tell if Blake was joking or not, he usually laughed when he was joking but he had a stern tone this time. I reached down and pulled my skirt up. I slowly raised up and slid my panties to my ankles, reached down and grabbed them with my hand. I balled them up in my hand and held them out for Blake. He took them, brought them up to his face and inhaled deeply before stuffing them in his jeans pocket.