I started this story as a flashback in my story "The Day After". I think that it is appropriate to describe where Randy wanted to go when he rekindled our relationship. We will visit the turning point in my life and some of the stops along the way in my journey from naive country girl to apparently one of the biggest sluts in town. At least this starts on a pleasant note.
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It is nearly quitting time on the Friday before the Fourth of July weekend and I am thinking of all that I want to do before returning to work next Tuesday. I am in the process of moving from the spare bedroom in my older sister's house in Arab to share an apartment with a new friend Mary whose previous roommate left unexpectedly. She needs help with finances and I need to be away from family supervision.
Randy approached my desk and said, "You didn't accept my invitation."
"I didn't say no and you didn't say what I was invited to." I replied.
"Well we have something to talk about. How about dinner at the Rib Cellar and a little dancing afterwards?" he asked.
I began explaining my impending move, the car full of clothes and dozens of other things that all sounded like excuses to say no.
"Good, I'll help you unload your car. Then you can freshen up and change while I run home to do the same." he told me.
I guess that was that. I completed my time card for the week and left the building promptly at four thirty. Randy followed me to my new apartment. Traffic was light today because many had extended the holiday weekend. The usual delay for base security was lessened by the light traffic. Minutes later we parked in front of my door.
I went ahead of Randy, opened the door and announced, "Mary, it's me. I have some help moving in."
Randy deposited the first armload of hang ups on the bed and returned to the car for more. After a long pause, Mary asked, "Aren't you going to introduce me to your father?"
Randy reappeared with the rest of the hang ups and dropped them on the bed. I stopped him before he could escape.
I quickly announced, "Mary this is my boss, Randy."
They both replied, "Good to meet you."
Randy quickly exited as Mary and I looked at each other and burst out laughing. I had never seen a black person blush before, Mary's cafe au lait complexion glowed as we continued to laugh.
Randy returned carrying two suitcases. He sat them in my room.
He loudly announced, "This old man needs a break, get me some water and what the hell was all that laughing about?"
I moved to the kitchen and prepared a round of ice waters, leaving Mary to explain. She was sitting on the edge of her chair, dressed in light yellow blouse with a matching short skirt. Her skin was still glowing from her embarrassment as she calmly explained in what I would call a musky voice, "I thought you were Annie's father."
This brought another round of laughter. We all rose looking from on to another when I noticed how similar my and Mary's bodies were. We were nearly identical in height, had ample breast, thin waist and wide hips. Mary was only ever so slightly more muscled than I. I stepped forward hugged her. Randy decided he should hug too.
Mary asked, "What are you guys up to later?"
Randy answered, "Dinner at the Rib Cellar and dancing later."
Mary looked at me, rolled her eyes at me, and said "When did you say you left the country?"
I honestly answered, "Not long ago."
We all agreed it was best if we suspended operations for tonight and moved forward. Randy left for home and I began to prepare for the evening.
Mary asked, "Girl do you understand what dinner at the Rib Cellar means and how you should dress?"
I replied, "No what do you mean?"
'It means the Cellar is special. You need to be dressed, you need to be somebody. I can help some but you have to stay on your toes." replied Mary.