Chris wandered around the bookstore and checked his watch. He had a little time so he moved to the fishing and boat magazines section. It was in an area that allowed him a view of the parking area. It was supposed to be a black Ford Explorer he was looking for. As he was waiting he found an excellent selection of boating magazines and even got engrossed in a short article in one. He was there to meet a person that he had met online. They had spent hours chatting and sharing their mutual problems and interests. Cathy was also in a boring loveless relationship and he found a comfort in chatting with her. This was their first meeting. He had a description and was looking for a lady with brown hair around five feet tall with glasses. From past experience with people he had met on the Internet he was not expecting much. More often then not when he got pictures they turned out to be overweight and not much to look at. In this case he didn't care, as his purpose was to meet a lady who he had enjoyed conversation with. It was a simple coffee meeting and the bookstore was a good clean safe place to meet for a quiet chat.
He found a story on fishing and became so involved he almost forgot what he was there for. He looked up and there was a very pretty lady wearing a black leather coat and a long ankle length dress standing beside him. She had brown hair, glasses and was holding a cup of coffee. She had a very nice smile and obviously knew but still asked if he was Chris and he replied, "you must be Cathy". They found a table and she sat down as he went to the counter to get a coffee for himself. He was taken back and caught himself looking over at the table for fear she might leave. This was not the visual that had been floating around in his mind. This was a beautiful classy lady that had pride in her appearance. She was very petite and her hair was immaculately cared for, her makeup was flawless and her choice of clothing was excellent. She smiled as he returned to the table.
They engaged in small talk obviously both feeling each other out. Cathy was very interesting with a wonderful sense of humor and he liked her at once. They chatted about her business and the many things they had discussed in their hours online. Cathy seemed to be enjoying herself and the time passed so quickly that before both of them realized it they had been there for over two hours. They left the building and chatted a little in the parking lot constantly watching that they would not be seen and recognized. By this time Chris was feeling a definite excitement growing. The very idea of ever becoming close enough to become intimate with this person seemed unlikely. But it was something he intended to pursue without a doubt. He held her hand and it was small and soft as he said goodbye for now. She drove away and he knew he would not let this be their last meeting.
That evening he was back online and saw Cathy's name pop up on his messenger box. In their first exchange of messages she told him she had enjoyed the meeting. There were the expected comments about how neither or them were what they had expected and how each was pleasantly surprised. The online conversation was taking a new and different twist now and the flirting coming from each end was very apparent. It was not only being laid on thick by Chris but was coming back in no uncertain terms from Cathy as well. They were really having fun and it was starting to look like both of them were more then aware where this was going. Chris suggested that the next time they meet they should find a place more secluded where they could perhaps take a short walk. The weather had been beautiful and they agreed to meet in one of the city parks by the river the next afternoon.