I am not sure how it started, I wasn't really looking, but I found myself entranced and captivated by a woman. My name is Mike, forty four years old, a separated father of two. Like most men in my position I was past the weekend night club scene in search of a partner. I am not saying I don't like a night out, but I have responsibilities and sometimes the hangover just isn't worth it. Not to mention waking up to someone whose name you can't remember.
She was Helen, thirty nine years year old, mother to one and separated, as well.
We had met through mutual friends at an Australia Day barbeque. We had exchanged the usual dating horror stories, both agreeing that there are some real "interesting" people out there. As the day worn on we discovered we keep coming back to each other. I have to admit there were several times that I caught myself checking her out when we weren't chatting.
As the day drew to a close, I decide to take a chance and ask her out for a coffee. I was over the moon when she replied yes. We decided to meet up for a coffee the next day. That night I could barely sleep images of her smile and her shapely body kept my mind busy. Then there were the other less innocent thoughts.
I woke the next morning feeling slightly worse for wear, not sure if it was the drinks I had the day before or the thoughts that had kept me awake. But, I was glad we had arranged a coffee date I was certainly going to need a coffee.
Anyway, the appointed hour for our meeting arrived and I found Helen already at the café. I was pleasantly surprised when she stood up in greeting and gave me a kiss.
"Morning Mike," she said smiling, "It's really go to see you again."
"You too!" I replied taking my seat.
We ordered some coffee and chatted away. The coffees arrived and I noticed Helen looking at me over her coffee. It was only a quick glance but I swear it was "that" look, you know the one that says "I want you now". Blinking my eyes to make sure, Helen put her coffee down and with a demure smile carried on the conversation as if nothing happened. We finished the coffee and as we parted company we realised we hadn't exchanged phone numbers yet. Doing that we gave each other another quick kiss, going we went our separate ways.
Later that night I received a call from Helen.
"Hi Helen, this is a pleasant surprise!" I answered.
"Hi Mike, hope I'm not calling too late." she replied.
"No, not at all." I said with a smile in my voice.
I heard Helen take a deep breathe, "Mike, I have to tell you something."
I could almost hear her mind working overtime looking for the right words.
"Mike, I had a lovely time with you today." she said haltingly.
"Same here", I replied waiting for the "thanks but no thanks" talk. My heart sinking as I heard another deep breathe.
"Mike, I had such a good time with you that when I got home..." her voice trailing off.
"Okay, not what I was expecting." I thought.
"Mike, when I got home I played with myself thinking about you!" Helen said quietly.
