Since meeting as online friends at first, we decide to call each other and see what happens. During the call I offer up a neutral meeting place. Delighted, you seem to agree and we discuss where we could possibly meet together.
As we are getting nowhere I offer one more option, I ask you how about a picnic setting in the local park. This seems to work for both of us and I proceed to tell you that you do not need to bring anything but yourself and to look forward to having a nice time. We go over the details of were we will meet and go from there.
As the desired day arrives, I find myself walking to the meeting spot we agreed upon. A beautiful fountain in the center of the park. As I approach, I see a woman wearing a knit cap, a scarf around her neck, a furry coat with her hands in her pockets. She looks to have a skirt on with the hem just visible under the length of the coat she wears. Black boots accentuate the ensemble.
I approach and looking at her beautiful smile, say hello Rebecca. She smiles big and says hello Michael. I take her hand in mine and lean in to kiss a soft peck on the cheek. I pull back as I catch her perfume, a light fragrance that fills the air around us.
I ask if she is ready for our picnic and she says yes. As she begins to turn and walk towards the path, I grasp her hand and say, 'just a second' and as soon enough she hears the sounds of hoofs hitting the ground.
She looks back at me as I stand there admiring the beauty before me and all I can do is smile back at her. The carriage pulls up and I take her hand and assist her with the steps of the small ladder leading to the sitting area.
As you take a seat on the cushioned bench, I sit across from you on the other side. As the carriage starts to move we're both jolted at first movement. The ride smooths out as we sit and talk for a moment.
The conversations at first are of what we have in common. Followed by compliments on both are parts of seeing each other for the first time.
As I look across at you sitting there, my eyes wander from your beautiful face and the smile which is non stop. Down from your smile to the smooth legs jetting out from under your short skirt and tied coat. My eyes travel back up slowly taking in the soft gentle curves of your body hidden under your coat.
I smile as I look up once more as I see you looking right into my eyes. You state through your smile if there is anything I like and knowing I have been caught, can only say that I love everything my eyes have seen. With that, I pull from under the bench seat a short table and locking the legs in place I set it into the holders of the carriage so it stands between us. I then reach under my bench and pull from the floor a rather awkward looking box.
Before I open the box up, I say to you that this picnic comes in 2 parts... but that I will only be responsible for the first. You have an inquisitive look upon your face and I end the topic there moving on to the box.
I pull it up to my side of the bench seat as I untie the clamps. I open the lid and and begin fumbling around inside the wooden box. I pull out 2 wine glasses and offer either red or white. You choose the white as I begin to uncork the bottle of White Zinfandel. After uncorking the bottle I pout your glass then mine and set the bottle back into the box.
I hand you a glass as I take mine and hold it over the table. I lift my glass as you do the same and offer a toast to a most beautiful day with a most beautiful woman. After our glasses chime, we sip. I take your glass and set it down into the circular cutouts of the table.
Reaching once again into the box, I pull from it a small square box followed by another larger square box. I bring those up and meeting your eyes I offer them to you from across the table.
I lay them on the small table and say these are for you. I watch as your eyes light up and your hands come up to the table. You ask which one you should open first and I say the choice is yours. I reach for my glass and sip as I watch the woman before me with her eyes lit up and her delicate hands toying with the wrapping unsure which to open first. You settle your choice to the little box first.
As you unwrap the box slowly, I continue to stare at you, waiting for your reaction. As you pull the paper off you see the shape of a ring box. Your face glows as your eyes open wide as you pull apart the lid from the box. You hold it up for a fine inspection before looking up at me and smiling.