The day couldn't go fast enough, I was dying to see my man. I was counting every second, my heart was beating out of control and my mind was racing - thinking of the perfect outfit. The moment the clock hit 15:00, I was already out the door, I had to get ready for him. I passed by my favorite boutique shop to get a new outfit. The dinner was at 19:00, so I had time to get a new fit. Thank goodness I had done my hair and nails over the weekend in preparation for my first day at the office.
I was floating and humming love songs the whole day. I was smiling from cheek to cheek, I couldn't wait to see him, it's been a while since I touched him, kissed him, and cuddled up in his chest. He asked me to meet him at the location so my anticipation and excitement were uncontrollable, and I became even more excited as the elevator moved from floor to floor - 6 - 7- 8 - 9. I was getting closer and closer to my man and my heart was about to combust with excitement. I didn't pay attention to my surroundings, my eyes were glued to the door. My only interest was seeing the man behind it, and the moment the elevator dinged, so did my heart. And ladies and gentlemen... behold - my man! looking handsomely elegant as ever in his light grey turtleneck paired with a slim-fit dark grey suit. I gasped silently, I forgot how inviting he could be and how alluring his smoky brown eyes could get. I was drawn to him, and I must say, I wasn't looking so bad myself in my stunning scarf-neck long backless red bodycon gown and my hair tied into a mess bun flaunting my beautiful long neck.
"Damn!", he said pulling me to his warm and soft lips. Oh, how I missed the way they tasted and so did the rest of me, especially my other sets of lips. All of me was excited for this man.
I pulled away, and softly whispered, "I thought I should go with red in appreciation of the flowers you got me, do you like it?"
"Like is an understatement... You don't know what you are doing to me right now...", he said softly not knowing what he was doing to me. Might be that I was sexually frustrated, but Walter was looking like a total dish, I was aroused beyond words could explain, but I knew I had to keep calm. I wanted to enjoy everything about the evening. I wanted us to talk about our day and weekend, just normal couple talk - at least hold on until the main course.
He took me by the hand and led me to the intimate set-up table with small candles lighting up the path for us. He really pulled all the stops. The atmosphere was calm and romantic and so was he, he gently pulled the chair for me, "I am sorry for how I have been MIA. I know I am starting to sound like a broken record, but work is quite hectic. We are trying to stabilize the new branch and some artists have been feeling neglected, so there is a lot but- I promise to wrap it up quickly so I can be more available for you..."
I sat there and listened as he explained, and the only response I had was, "...but tonight I have your undivided attention right?"
He smiled and took my hand to his, "..yes, you have all of me..."
"Good, because we have a lot of catching up to do-", before all the words left my mouth, his phone began buzzing and I glared at him. I could see that he was trying not to look but the second buzz made him look, "I am sorry Thandie, let me just switch it off-" and a call came through.
I sighed heavily, "I think you might as well take it, it could be important...". I was really saddened by the fact that his phone was still on at that moment. It hadn't even been 5 minutes since his promise and I already started waiting- again. He stood up to take the phone call, and I just sat there like a flower sipping on the expensive wine that I originally did not intend on drinking and the chef brought our stater. After what felt like a lifetime, he finally came back to the table,
"I am really sorry. I promise my phone is off now."
I nodded silently, I couldn't master a smile, "Let's eat. I was waiting for you." My mood was dampened and even the alcohol was not helping, it just inflated me even more. All I felt was the knot in my stomach - this was not okay but I couldn't say it. Instead, we ate our entree in complete silence. I didn't know what to say, all my enthusiasm had dissipated.
Thank goodness for the chilly wind breeze which made me flinch, he stood up to cover me with his jacket, and he chuckled, "I didn't think it would be this chilly. Actually, my friend owns this building, do you like the view?"
I nodded, "Yeah, it is not that bad.", I replied nonchalantly,
He sighed, "I am really sorry for earlier, this is not where I saw this evening going- I am s-"
I snapped, "Please stop apologizing. You have been apologizing a lot lately. Please stop it.", I blurted, "Let's just try to enjoy dinner...",
He nodded with a face full of guilt, the air on the table was heavy and cold, and I couldn't take it, I needed to breathe. So, I stood up, "I need to use the loo". I was hoping to collect myself, and at least recover my morale.
As I sat in the loo, I had no idea how the rest of the evening would go and I was absolutely not prepared for what happened next. Let's just say, I should have listened to my instincts.