Friday
I sipped on my drink and checked my watch for what felt like the hundredth time in the last half an hour. It was 8:30pm, which meant he was now half an hour late. I sighed and caught the bar man's eye; I looked down to my nearly empty glass and he gave me that sympathetic look that said
poor lass has been stood up!
He placed my drink in front of him and shook his head as I pushed the ten pound towards him. Great, I must look more pathetic than I thought if he was willing to give me a free drink. I took a big sip as I vowed to forever make my best friend Belles life hell, or at least for the foreseeable future! After all, it was her fault I was sat in this far too fancy bar, in a stupidly expensive dress when I could be at home, in my jimjams binge watching my latest Netflix series.
"Honestly, you'll love him. He's exactly your type! Just meet him for a drink."
Belle had pleaded with me, didn't matter that I had recently sworn off men.
Daniel, my missing date for this evening, was a work colleague of Belles' partner Ted. I had tried every excuse possible to get out of this damn blind date, but as always, she had an answer for every single one.
I looked at my watch one more time.
It was evident Daniel wasn't coming. Time to finish my drink and head home. I didn't notice the stranger's arrival as he took the stool next to mine until he spoke.
"Now what's a gorgeous girl like you doing sitting alone in a bar?" His voice was thick, confident and as much as I wanted to just ignore him, his voice held a soft timber that made me turn to face him.
Damn! Those eyes. They were the kind of eyes that story writers would describe as enchanting, captivating and the kind of eyes you just get lost in. I, however, don't really have time for the flowery stuff, and definitely not tonight. But even I had to admit there was something about those dark brown eyes that made my stomach flutter... then again, that could just be the alcohol.
"And exactly how many times does that line actually get you laid? Cause I'm guessing not many!" I challenge him, my eyebrow raised as he stares at me.
I'd like to say the fact I had been stood up and left looking rather stupid was the reason for my sarcastic manner, but no, I'm this delightful all the time.
I hear him chuckle as he orders a whiskey, neat. A man's drink my dad would always say. He orders me another drink without asking, a presumptuous act which both irritates me and intrigues me.
"The night is still young." He grins and raises his glass and takes a sip, his eyes not leaving mine and I see it in his eyes, I've made myself a challenge for him.
I had planned to go home, but Patrick had persuaded me to stay for another drink and soon that had become dinner, which had been mouthwateringly delicious. We had moved to a intimate booth in the dining area.
"So, what do you do for a living?" He asked whilst swirling his drink. My eyes were drawn to his hands, they were strong and images of them on my body flitted through my brain.
"I work in sales." I lied, trying to shake the images away. Truth is I'm a doctor, I work in the local hospital, I just wasn't going to share that much of myself to a stranger in a bar. Even if he was a very good-looking stranger.
"What brings you here? Your accent definitely isn't local" I ask, turning the conversation away from me.
Patrick took a long sip before placing it carefully back down.
"Im just passing through, my job takes me all over the country sometimes." I can feel his fingers brush against my shoulder as he rested his arm on the back of the booth, it sent a shiver through me.
It's just the alcohol!
I remind myself.
My body was responding to his touch as he stroked his fingers against the back of my neck. It had been nearly nine months since Toby had left and even longer since the last time I'd felt a man's touch. So, with the drink warming my body and inhibiting my brain, I decided to go with it.
I shuffled closer to him, my dress hitching up as I fiddled with his tie. I felt his other hand rest on my bare thigh. I cover it with my own hand, guiding it up under my dress as I lean in and whisper in his ear.
I hear his breath catch in his throat as he feels my fingers brush against his groin. His lips brush against mine as his fingers press against the silk of my panties and I feel him grow hard as I massage him through his suit trousers.
His lips continue to glide across my jaw and I can't hold back the small moan that escapes my lips.
"Let's get out of here!" He commands, standing suddenly and leaving me panting and a little confused as my brain worked to catch up.
He exits the booth and holds his hand out for me to take as I slide out the booth and stand on shaking legs. Whether that's down to the alcohol or his fingers I'm not sure yet.
We walk out through the bar, stopping briefly to pay the bill. My offers to pay half is quickly silenced with a look that that made between my legs clench. I glance down as he's paying and I can see the impressive tent forming in the front of his trousers. He catches me looking and raises an eyebrow which makes me blush.
The cold air hits me as we exit on to the street and I sway slightly. His arm is around me as he pulls me close. I let him guide me towards a waiting taxi.
He gives the driver instructions on where to go and then turns to face me. His eyes are darker than before as he studies me, his gaze intense. I lean in and kiss him as I press my hand against him. He hesitates only for a second before he's kissing me back with force the taxi driver is soon forgotten as he slides a hand up my thigh and pushes my knickers to one side.
"Shit!" I curse into his neck as he expertly finds my clit and starts to rub it.
My fingers make quick work of the button and zip on his trousers and I'm surprised to see he goes commando. His shaft stood proud, the thick purple head was already leaking and without thinking I leaned down to lick it.
"Fuck Mae!" His tone was firm as I close my lips around him and flick my tongue. I felt his hips lift as he pulled his wallet out, he grabbed out some notes and shoved them towards the driver.