I close the door to my office and make my way out to the car. I've got nothing planned for the weekend... that hasn't happened in a long, long time. As I pull out of the parking lot, my cell starts ringing.
"Hmm," I think, realizing that it's my general ring tone. I let it ring, enjoying the song. A minute later, my voicemail indicator beeps.
As I pull up to a red light, I reach for my phone to check in. Not a number I recognize, either, so I call voice mail.
"Hey, Lindsey. You gave me your number a while ago... I just hadn't used it yet. Hope it's okay that I am now. Anyway, I just wondered what you were up to this weekend. I had nothing planned, thought I'd see if you might be interested in hanging out or whatever. Give me a call when you get a chance."
"Well, now, that's a pleasant surprise, and solves my 'what am I going to do all weekend?' mystery," I say out loud as I call you back.
"Hey stranger," I say when you answer. "I've got no plans to speak of. What'd you have in mind?"
I listen as you outline what sounds like a fun evening, and then say, "Sure! Sounds like fun. I can be ready in less than an hour."
I make sure you've got directions to my apartment, and then put my phone away. "Good thing I'm almost home," I think as I turn the last corner.
Finally reaching my apartment, I dash inside and grab a towel. Stripping down, I jump in the shower, the cool water running over my body. It feels good, but I have no time to linger... at least not now!!
I get out and dry off, taking a minute to make my hair manageable. Heading to my closet, I take out hanger after hanger, trying to decide on something. I finally choose my favorite jeans and a black sweater. I may be a little too warm, but at least I'll look good. I get dressed and puzzle over which shoes to wear. As I finish getting ready, I notice the time and realize you should be here any time!
Sure enough, there's the knock at the door... and there you are.
"Well, hey there. Come on in," I say as I open the door. "I'm just about ready."
"Hello yourself. Sorry for the late invite. I didn't know for sure until about five minutes before I called," you say sheepishly.
"No problem. I'd been trying to figure out what I was going to do with myself all weekend. It worked perfectly! I'll be right back," I say as I head back to my bedroom for a quick spritz of perfume and my earrings.
"So where are we off to?" I ask.
"Well. I was thinking maybe mini golf first, then dinner?" you suggest.
"Sounds like a plan . . ." I start to say.
"I'll drive," you say, apparently reading my thoughts.
So, off we go. I'm horrible at mini golf, but it's always fun anyway.
Tonight is no different; I'm awful! As we finish the last hole, I tally up the scores.
"Oh, good grief," I groan as I look at the numbers. "That's so not fair."
You grin as you come up beside me. "I'll let you even the score later, if you want," you say quietly, resting a hand on my back.
"We'll just see about that," I reply.