Day 224
Todays word: AUTOLATRY self worship placing one in the centre of every situation!
Surprise surprise, Johnston backs Patel. I’m shocked!
Today a story:
Don’t Ask
“What song is that “ she asked throwing the covers off and planting her feet on the carpet
“Beatles” I replied “from The White Album”
“Yes but what song” she started pulling clothes on I watched, I loved her shape “ stop staring at me and tell me the song” she laughed
“Blackbird” I laughed back
She went in the bathroom , “ Are you working today “ she shouted over the flushing loo
“No”
“Okay, I won’t either” she came back in towelling her hair
“How will they cope without you?”
“Oh sod them they’ll have to won’t they” a look of resignation brushed across her face
“ Sod them then” I started singing “Sod em all, sod em all the long and the short and the tall” picking up discarded rubbish from last nights take away. I turned back to say something to her she was right there put her arms around and kissed me. Backing off I made to grab her she slid away, nimble. “Just a sample” she teased
“Your a bad girl and I shall have my way with you later wench”
“ Ooh sir “ she pouted “ My mother warned me about evil men like you”
“ Good job you didn’t listen then”
We ate bread and jam for breakfast it was all I had. Washed down with tea.
“ You need to buy food” she said with a mouthful of bread
“I’m not here much I eat out a lot”
“ Is that why we mostly stay at my place is that what you call eating out”
“ I could take a bite out of you right now” I said reaching for her
“ Down boy” She slapped my hand and stuffed more bread in her mouth
We ate in silence.
I’d met Sophie, at her companies very plush offices in Holborn I was presenting my agencies proposal. I had difficulty in concentrating distracted by the vision sitting at the other end of the table. She was gorgeous. She smiled at me and then winked I dropped my pen totally flustered. I got it together and did a reasonable job they seemed pleased.
In the coffee lounge I’d just finished chatting with the creative director Kieron I turned to put my cup down she was standing directly behind me. She looked up I held my breath “ I’m Sophie”
“ You certainly are” I replied She laughed. I’d never understood the phrase “fall into her eyes” I did now
“Your Finn?” My mouth was dry it wouldn’t work but I managed “Yes”
“Nice presentation dull but nice” she sipped her coffee Get yourself together I said to myself. “ Plastics, not much you can say really” Sparkling repartee get it together. “ What is your position here?”
She smiled “ It’s my company”
“Oh fuck” “I said “ I should know that I’m an idiot!”
“ Yes you should” she replied laughing “ Idiot perhaps let’s find out. Ask me to dinner”
I tried not to look surprised, took a deep breath “ Would you like to go to diner with me?”
“That’s very kind of you yes I would” She turned and started to walk away, looking back she said “if you get my number call me” and she left
I stood there with my mouth hanging open not sure what had happened. I was smiling broadly.
Her number how do I get her number? I found Kieron. “ Sorry to bother you but Sophie asked me to call her about some details and stupidly I didn’t get her number?” He smiled “ Did she now of course mate no problem”
Saturday night nervously I stood outside The Smoking Goat in Shoreditch. I’d waited two days before calling trying not to appear eager playing it cool. “ Oh hello, it’s you” she answered “ trying to be cool were you, two days I was beginning to think you’d lost interest”
I might be out of my league here. “ Sorry been busy” I lied
“ I’m sure you have “ she sounded amused
“ Do you still want to go to dinner?” I asked praying I’d not blown it.
There was silence, I panicked, “You still there?”
Finally “ Yes I will” a pause “ But you better be entertaining”
I checked my watch, eight forty five she said eight thirty I hoped she was just fashionably late. A cab pulled up it was her. Stunning tight red dress, silk pashmina, hair piled high.
She walked over I tried to compose myself. “Hi” she said.
I tried not to stare, failed “wow” I said
That first evening I took her back to her apartment said goodbye at the entrance she kissed me on the cheek. “Not a complete disaster” she laughed “ Call me soon, goodnight”
I stood watching her disappear down the foyer my heart beating fast. Not a complete disaster the evening had gone well somehow I relaxed and was actually quite amusing. Sophie was charming, funny, intelligent and beautiful. I hoped she had enjoyed herself.
I couldn’t wait two days to call her this time. I rang when I got home. She was still awake. “ Mr Lucas” she said laughing “ What a surprise”
Our second date was the next evening she buzzed me in. We never left her apartment!
That was two months ago. It has been passionate, exciting, unpredictable, energetic, wonderful.
Sophie loves me I love Sophie. I asked her why once, she thought for a few seconds and replied “Don’t ask”
I have know idea if it’ll last I hope so. I’m going to enjoy it. If she breaks my heart it’s worth it!
Stay well
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