It had been three years since they last saw one another. The two lost contact under auspicious circumstances but there was surely no bad blood between them. They ran into each other quite literally on the street one day while she was on her lunch break. Sure she usually changes to her ballet flats to conquer the sidewalks of New York, but she was in a rush and had only 20 minutes to eat. So she dashed down the block to the local Ray's Pizzeria to grab a slice and a root beer. With her lunch in one hand and her iPhone in the other, she was walking distractedly and did not see the crack her heel was about to get caught in. As she stopped to quickly assess the damage to her new Choos, a guy whom was also distracted bumps into her and knocks her lunch out of her hand.
"Oh my gosh! I am so sorry!" he said looking at the lunch he has just destroyed for this woman.
"Oh! Dammit! Fuck!" she yelled and looked up to see who had just bumped her. She smiled as they met eyes. "Well hello stranger!" The two embraced and laughed.
"So I guess I have to buy you lunch now," he said pointing at the slice on the ground.
"Yeah. And I think it's about time too. Don't you?" she said.
"Well, yes, I do. But how about dinner, then?"
"That sounds good, but what am I gonna do for lunch?"
"Why don't you text me your work address and I'll send you something to eat within the hour?"
"That would be nice too! But I don't have your number..." she said raising an eyebrow.
"Duh! I know...let's put that fancy phone to use instead of looking at shoes!" he said, glancing at her active screen.
"Well these flash sales are just that and a girl needs her Choos on the cheap when she can get 'em!" she joked. They hugged goodbye and went on their separate ways.
As she rushed past security with tummy grumbling and the 'buy' screen on pause, she couldn't help but think of what had just happened in only a few seconds- a man she had met for business purposes, fell for, and subsequently and unsuccessfully tried to woo for six weeks had just re-opened the door to fun in just minutes and a wink. She shook her head. "It's funny how things turn out" she thought. Just as he had promised, lunch arrived within the hour consisting of a grilled chicken Caesar salad, a side of dressing, and a Naked juice for her enjoyment. As she unwrapped her long awaited food, she noticed it came with a note like flowers do. It read "Eat me" with a winking emoticon. If there was any doubt before, it was erased now. He knew and was finally up for whatever she had to offer him. And it was about time. With the ball in her court she smirked and decided to sit back and wait for his next move.
After another late night at work she decided to take a taxi uptown to her apartment. Only a few minutes after reaching her door at around 10:15pm, her phone dings with a text alert. It was him. She sought out his legal expertise a few years back concerning some property she was thinking about purchasing, since he was recommended as an excellent real estate attorney. Needless to say she never bought the property but became thoroughly distracted by his wit and smile. Her friend had not warned her of his boyish good looks and sense of humor, so she was helpless when she was finally face-to-face with him. He had the generic but slightly exotic good looks of a catalog model and the swagger and charm to match. The attraction was instant for them both but as she pushed up, he backed down. He blamed his work and fiduciary duties but she knew that he was just a bit intimidated. So she backed off and soon lost touch altogether-until now.
The text read, "Did you enjoy your meal?" She had to think for a moment whether or not to answer and then what should she write back. She didn't want to seem so open but the truth is she was very open to him. She just couldn't show it and have him play her again. She is not the type of woman many men say no to on the regular. She was a tall, slender but shapely, sexy, and smart woman. She had round almond eyes that flashed smiles when mascara was present to all who looked her way. Her lips got her the most second glances from men and women alike, which she used on both, be damned. She usually got her way with folks once they were in her sights, but there were a few whom got away- and he was the most wanted of that list. He bewildered her since he was obviously attracted to her but chose not to act on it, despite her pressure. She wasn't rejected often but when she was she usually shut the door on the person. So what was it about this guy that made her come back for what could be another upset? Well, honestly, she wanted the satisfaction of reeling him in and upsetting him this time. Maybe. Or at least the opportunity to make him rethink his prior moves.
She answered, "I certainly did. Thank you. Now about that dinner...?"
The phone immediately binged, "I was thinking I would make you dinner- at my place."
She threw her bag on the floor and flopped down on her couch, thinking. She replied, "When?"
He answered back, "Is tomorrow okay? Around 8pm?"
"Sounds good" she replied.
"I live at 27 Mercer, bell 3. And wear something that's easy to take off . ο"
She was surprised at his gall, but welcomed it anyway. She winked back.
The next morning all she could do was think about her redemption dinner date. She was happy that he was being more forward so she had no issues with wondering his stance on things. But she was also cautious since he was being so forward that it seemed almost out of character. But really how well did she know him anyway. Anyone can have a change of heart! Maybe he spent the last three years kicking himself for turning her down so now he was going to make up for it. Or maybe he was building her up to let her down again- naaah! He must've realized the err in his ways and knows he must make up for it. And she will definitely let him do so.
Work seemed to fly by as everything went according to schedule. She finished just after five with enough time to run home, relax a bit and get into sexy mode. She had a get-ready routine before sex with someone, so she'd take a bubble bath to relax and get rid of the nerves. Then she'd pick out her outfit and lingerie while sipping on something bubbly with Maxwell playing in the background. All this made sure she was relaxed and in the zone so she could be clear-headed with all she said or did. "No regrets- only learning opportunities" was her motto.