Terms and Conditions
by BrettJ ©2012
Jessa looked at the man she adored and smiled. "I happily accept your proposal of marriage if you can meet my terms and conditions," she said with that naughty twinkle in her eyes her now knew all-too well. Terry Carter rolled his eyes. There were always complications with Jessa; to describe her as "colorful" would be an understatement. Jessa didn't just march to the beat of her own drum; the 28-year old had her own brass band, horns and all. It didn't matter to Terry because that was one of the things he loved about her. There was a lot to love about Jessa.
Of course, with Jessa, there was a lot OF Jessa to love. In heels, Jessa was actually a few inches taller than he was. Her height was the first thing he had noticed when she walked into the shoe store he co-owned. When he got a good look at her, he was struck by something else.
It was her face. The entirety of Jessa's face demanded your attention. Her long blonde hair, her dazzling blue eyes and beautiful, wide smile all combined to make a dazzling package. She knew it too. Jessa had a body that was utterly magnificent and she dressed it well. That day she had worn a black and white striped top with a black camisole underneath and the skirt matched the top. She was wearing a very expensive pair of heels and walked very well in them with a gentle sway that added to her allure. She approached Terry and sat down in a chair across from him.
"I love these shoes and they look gorgeous but they're a nightmare to wear," she said to Terry. Her voice was soft and alluring and it was like she was trying to seduce you with her voice. "Do you have anything similar that won't kill my feet?"
"At the risk of losing a sale, those shoes could easily be stretched a bit and they'd likely be more comfortable," Terry answered. "There's no need to throw your money away on a new pair."
"That's okay, I have more than enough money and I
do
so love sexy, expensive shoes," Jessa answered. "My sister owns the Art Gallery down the street and I own my own gym. Money isn't an issue and I do love buying new shoes, although I'll take your suggestion," she smiled. "Show me something really decadent and expensive, I wouldn't want your boss angry at you for not making a sale."
"I only have a brother ..." Terry said indicating his brother, Ray "... and he only
thinks
he's my boss. We're partners, we own this store."
That was the first time he saw that dazzling face smile. "Find me something sexy anyway. I'll wear them when you take me to dinner tonight."
He chuckled at her impudence. "And you think that I'll be taking you to dinner tonight?"
"Unless you're blind, gay or married, yes," Jessa replied with confidence. "You haven't taken your eyes off me since I walked in the place. I know what I have to offer a man and you're gorgeous too. Why waste time playing silly games when we can both have what we want? I have to eat and I assume you do as well."
"I do, yes." Terry went to fetch a couple of his nicer pairs of shoes, some expensive stilettos that rarely sold due to their high price tag. To his surprise, Jessa didn't even flinch at the price. In fact, she bought two pairs. She handed him a piece of paper with her number on it.
"Call me if you can't make it," Jessa had told him. "Although most men move heaven and earth to get a date with me, so I'm sure you'll be coming. I like French or Italian or even a good steak, you choose," Jessa told him. Then she laughed as she realized something. "I haven't even introduced myself, I'm Jessa Carter."
He blinked as if hit by a lightning bolt. "You've got to be kidding."
"No, why do you think I'm kidding?"
"Because I'm Terry Carter," he laughed. "Oh, that's wild."
"It is funny, just imagine – if I married you I wouldn't have to change my stationary," Jessa laughed.
Terry laughed with her. He later learned that Jessa actually had thought along those lines. When she saw something or someone she wanted, she went after it / them. She could be almost doggedly determined in her goals.
He went through the rest of the day in a daze. "Man, that blonde really got to you, didn't she?" Ray nudged his brother. "Can't say as I blame you, she's a looker. Women like that don't walk in here every day"
Their first date was emblazoned in Terry's mind. He met her at the gallery and she had obviously gone home and changed. Jessa stunned in a slinky black dress and her new shoes. Expensive gold earrings dangled from her ears and a matching gold necklace was around her neck. Her lips were soft and inviting and the urge to take her in his arms and kiss her was overwhelming. She solved that by approaching him and kissing him first. She was playful and let the kiss linger. "That is a preview, handsome," Jessa smiled as they made their way to his car. "We'll just have to see how the rest of the evening goes to see if you get the full show."
Terry didn't think he had ever tried so hard on a first date in all of his life. He made sure to consult her on the wine. He pulled the chair out for her. He was almost overly attentive when she talked about her gym and the rest of her life. That was the hardest part because she was so damned sexy in that dress and in her new heels that he couldn't concentrate on the conversation in the way he would have liked.
"Relax handsome, I want to go out with you on another date," Tessa smiled and kissed him again. "In fact, if you don't have anything better planned, I wouldn't mind our not ending the first date
just
yet," she smiled and leaned close. Her dress dipped low enough in front so that he could see the ample cleavage. She couldn't mean what he thought she meant, he couldn't be THAT lucky.