January 16, 2017 Monday

Background

I got an email from Ashley Madison on Saturday telling me a man from Australia had written to me. What use is that? Why would someone so far away write? Maybe he’s interested in cyber only? I was busy setting up a meet with Randy, and seeing a friend for afternoon tea and my sister for movie, so I didn’t go to Ashley Madison’s website to look until the next day.

By Sunday I was curious enough to look at what he had to say. Aha! He’s in Boston! A Traveling Man.

I have sworn off meeting the traveling men. I did it once but I really want to focus on someone I can see more than once! But he’s here for longer… hmmm… and an Aussie! I could just listen to him talk. I adore their accent!

Something about him intrigued me. But I am about to see Randy. I decided to wait before agreeing to meet… see if I think better of it and if Randy could be the one to enthrall me.

I couldn’t stop thinking about him. It could be really fun! It could be really dangerous. *sigh

Randy and I had fun on Sunday morning (he’s a sweet, cuddly guy) – but not enough to make me stop thinking the Aussie. So I wrote back.  And set up a meet.  Whee!

Meet at the Mall

I drove over to the mall, parked on the street a couple of blocks away and dashed to meet him at Starbucks. I found him right at 4:30 pm. He was sitting on a bench on the concourse. I walked over, stood right in front of him and he looked up and smiled! There was a marvelous sparkle in his eye!

He looks a bit like an older Russell Crowe – quite handsome and a little rough, with broad shoulders  and face. 

He offered his hand for me to shake and I gave him a big hug! Mmm…. he put his hand on my back and led me into Starbucks, asking what I’d like to drink. I asked him to get me a small iced chai. He said he’d stand in line, that I should find a seat. There was nothing open, so I stayed with him and kept an eye out. Just as we got to order, two seats in the window opened up! They are the perfect seats, in a little alcove where we can sit close together on high stools and no one can listen to us talk.

I checked my email as I waited, and he eventually appeared with two cups and a straw! He said he guessed I’d need the straw. Perfect!

Talking at Starbucks

We settled in and he asked questions. We had a wonderful discussion for TWO HOURS! He told me about coming to town on business, his traveling adventures in the snow (missed a connecting flight, luggage got delayed), having to buy clothes at this mall to tide him over, not having a warm enough coat… He talked about his city and traveling adventures and medical travails. I told him about my cancer treatment and my old flame getting me started on stepping out. We talked about places we’ve traveled and favorite foods and beaches he could get to close by. I asked if he still has sex with his wife and he said he does. I explained a little about Hubby, no sex, poly etc. We talked sports – he told me about learning to watch American football and going see baseball in Chicago. And how he is not interested in cricket at all!

Talking at dinner

He finally decided he was hungry and it was time to walk next door to the Cheesecake Factory. There were people waiting but I walked right up to the host and asked for a quiet table for two and they seated us in a great booth at the back! It took a couple of minutes to get it set up, so I made good use of the time by standing close to him and rubbing his back. He gave me a very hot look and winked. Ha!

We settled into the booth. He marveled at the huge menu. I checked to see if they still had my favorites and then concentrated on him. I ordered an iced tea. He asked what I drink when I want something harder. I admitted I can’t drink liquor. He said he only drinks beer and rarely. He ordered a Coke Zero. He was super polite to the waitress! She was charmed. So was I!

I ordered the French Country Salad with greens, beets, goat cheese and walnuts, then the pasta carbonara with chicken.