11/30/2022
The New Client
by Nutmegman
Someone new called and needed service in a town about 40 miles south of me. A town where I usually spend at least one day a week, so it was an easy ride.
She needed some help and was moving in 10 days and in a crunch to get this work done. I scheduled an appointment with her and went out on a Monday afternoon for a 2:30 PM appointment.
When I arrived, I was surprised to see she was younger than my average client, which was a pleasant surprise. She was a few inches shorter than me and had that New York City type of accent. She introduced me to her dog and we chatted a bit and we hit it off right away. Her name was Sue.
She was dressed in a black fleece jacket and sweatpants. She had medium long black hair that had a little wave to it. The house looked quite nice too. It was hard to see what she may have really looked like as her clothes hid her very well. But she wasn't over weight. She looked comfy and relaxed.
We got down to work and I took notice of her slender fingers, for some reason. I did little peeks at her face and hair when I could. We were sitting next to each other and she smelled clean but not with a distinguishable fragrance. I was attracted to her, much to my surprise, since that never happens with my clients in the 25+ years I have been in business for myself.
We worked and chatted. The longer I was there, the more attraction I felt.
I am a nearly 60 year old man, married 25+ years, over weight by too much. I dress OK for work and OK for casual. But a big person and nice clothes don't really go together without spending tons of money. So I dress neatly and an extra touch of nicer clothes once in a while, when I can. I also make sure to stay clean as I hate smelly people and do not want to be one of them. I am slowly losing weight, but no where near as fast as I would like.
In the 25 years I have been married, the last 18 of them have been without sex or intimacy or closeness. The COVID lock down really enforced how lonely I felt in my own house. And, how lonely I still feel now. My wife and I get together fine otherwise, but she is as cold as a rock in the snow and nothing I have tried over the years has changed that. No touching or intimacy. No hugging or hand holding and no sex. So being lonely continues. I try to keep busy with outside activities and work to offset that, but it really doesn't work. I remain lonely and feel like I'm going to die that way.
I've thought about cheating on my wife, but have no self confidence in that area as far as chat rooms or forums or wherever. So I just continue day to day and dream of meeting someone somehow.
Back to the present. I completed the work and my client paid me and I went home. She stayed in my mind. She still is in my mind. Which I know is crazy as she is moving 3 hours south of her current house and I'll never see her again.
A few days later, I got a text asking if I could stop by again. The movers were coming on Wednesday and she had some questions that needed to be answered before she left. We scheduled Monday mid morning.
I shaved, showered using a very nice smelling soap. Made sure I was clean and wore clean clothes and looked good in a work kind of way. At least, I hoped I did.
When I arrived we chatted much more than last time before starting the work. Then working side by side, I watched those slender fingers again. I inched closer and between work stuff asked her questions. I was feeling even more attraction to her and I kind of felt she felt the same way. She unfortunately was wearing the same types of clothes that hid her body but she was comfy in.
I learned she was 10 years younger than me, single, never married but came close once. She wants to meet men and we chatted more. I felt that if my ring was not on my left ring finger, I could have asked her out.
When we were done, I asked if I could take her out for lunch and she regretfully declined as someone buying some of her furniture was running late per a text which she showed me.
We were at the point where I had so say good bye. I wanted to give her a hug and unfortunately we just shook hands and looked at each other kind of longingly. There was something there. But it would not grow anywhere except in my dreams.
Wednesday came and I knew the moving truck was packing her up for the trip south. I wanted to text something caring or not. I couldn't decide. I ended up not doing nothing.
Over the next few months, we texted a few times and spoke about some work stuff and life. I wanted to talk about her more and asked a few questions here and there. She was unhappy with her new job and missed friends back where she used to live and stated she would rather work with me in person than on the phone or remotely. I stated I would always prefer in person over remotely. I told her it was great hearing from her and she could call me anytime and I would be happy to hear her voice. She said the same to me and said goodbye for now.
Fast forward to the present. I was working from home, sitting in front of the computer working on client projects and took a break to watch some porn and jerk off and of course thinking about her. She was still on my mind all these months later. I couldn't shake the feeling I had really lost out on a 2
nd
chance of closeness with someone and to end my loneliness.
Ring went the doorbell. Crap. I tucked myself together and closed the porn screens. I checked the video cameras for the front of the house and saw a black German sedan and someone bundled up at the front door. I had no idea who it could be. I went and answered the door.
There she stood, looking at me through the storm door. I smiled and she waved. I was beyond surprised and didn't move. She then said "Can I come in? It's so cold out here."
I opened the door and let her in. I was sort of frozen and couldn't come up with words as I was so surprised at seeing her. I had no idea she would be in the area. None at all.
I opened my mouth to speak, but she spoke first. "It's great to see you again!" With emphasis she said.
I cleared my throat and said "Wow, I'm shocked to see you in front of me." I then reached over and gave her a big hug which I think surprised both of us.
We were standing at the landing still and I ushered her upstairs and closed the door. I took her coat and put it over the railing and she came in looking at my computer setup surrounded by multiple monitors and more.
Before I could say anything else as I was still in shock she said "Was I interrupting something? I smell something in the air."