Caruso's was a family owned Italian restaurant on the outskirts of town. The dΓ©cor was simple with the usual checked tablecloths and empty bottle of Chianti with a candle in it on the table. The atmosphere was homey and comfortable. It was usually quiet and a good place to just unwind. Alicia's day had been long and tedious and she wanted to relax and have a nice quiet dinner and a glass of Merlot. The waiter seated her at a table in the corner where she could see everyone who came in.
She had gone by her apartment before coming to the restaurant and changed into her favorite green silk blouse and long black silk skirt β the one with the slit up the side. They were her comfort clothes and made her feel very warm and sexy. Sex - that was something she hadn't had time for in a while. Oh well, probably not tonight either since all she wanted to do was relax and enjoy her meal. She would just read the book she'd grabbed on the way out of the apartment and try to forget all the things she still needed to do at work.
She saw him come in and the waiter seated him at the table next to hers. They smiled politely at one another and then looked away. He was tall with long hair, beautiful eyes and the most sensual mouth she'd ever seen. She felt her gut quiver a bit but immediately put any thoughts of him out of her mind. He was just a stranger there to enjoy a good meal. She couldn't help but notice when he ordered the same Merlot she was drinking and when he looked her way again she raised her glass to him. He smiled the warmest smile and nodded slightly then went back to reading the menu.
Dinner was wonderful veal Parmesan made from scratch by Mama Caruso. She ordered a second glass of wine that she savored for a long time as she read the latest John Sanford book. Books were her lifesaver β an escape into someone else's troubles and victories. She was enjoying the book when she realized her napkin had fallen to the floor. As she bent over to pick it up felt the heat of his gaze. She looked up and realized he could see lots of cleavage as her blouse gapped open.
Alicia felt herself blush but she pretended that she hadn't noticed his stare. There were those feelings again in her belly. She wondered what it would be like to make love to someone you didn't know, someone who's name you never asked, someone you never saw again. That was certainly risky but very erotic and made her smile. As she straightened up she turned that smile on him. Now it was his turn to blush.
She finished her dinner, paid her check and got ready to leave. Just as she was leaving her table he stood up and bumped into her. He looked so good those tight black jeans and the black shirt. Black was definitely his color. There it was, that electricity again. They both apologized and, rather embarrassed, headed for the exit.
Alicia watched him walk towards his car in the parking lot. His legs were very long and he had an incredible ass. His shoulders were broad and the hair that hung down his back was soft and shiny. She wondered again what it would be likeβ¦
As he reached his car she realized she was parked right in front of him. He seemed to hesitate as he unlocked his car. She couldn't imagine why but he was looking at her car. Now she was a bit concerned. What if he were some weirdo? What if he were a dangerous criminal? As she a got to her car she realized why he was staring. She had a flat tire.
"I was just noticing that you have a flat. Would you like some help with that?" His voice almost startled her β it was calm and deep with an accent she couldn't quite place β maybe mid-western.
"I can change it, I've had to do it before". She thought her reply sounded so stupid and she wanted to take it back as soon as she'd said it. She bent down to check out the tire and saw two black cowboy boots walk up in front of her.
He bent down and reached his hand out to her. "A beautiful woman like you shouldn't have to change her own flat. Let me do it for you." How could she resist? She took his hand and he helped her up. They were standing close enough that she could feel the heat from his body. Her knees grew weak.
She quickly went and opened the trunk and he took out the spare. She could see the muscles in his shoulders and back as he removed the flat and put on the new tire. She wasn't even aware of twisting the top button on her blouse until it fell off in her hand. Now she just laughed out loud.