Desolate Lovers

1. The Meeting

Authors note

This is my first book guys so be kind to me. I have been tossing around the idea of writing a little something as much as I read just getting my thoughts compiled took a little longer than I wanted. Answers about this will come at the end. I hope you enjoy!

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On a cool spring day Marie was tending bar at her part time job. Her longtime boyfriend Alexander once again came to visit her as he does every Thursday. She puts on the biggest smile for him, but deep down she wishes he would skip a Thursday here and there.

She joked with her regulars, mixed drinks and spent her night trying to make as many tips as possible to pay rent. Marie needs this job to make ends meet and only having to bartend two nights a week isn't all that bad.

Business starts to pick up around 7 PM and Alexander gets frustrated she isn't paying him much attention as she has 8 other customers at the bar and 4 tables as well. He slams his card on the counter and chugs the rest of his beer.

Marie rushes over once she sees him get agitated she knows it can go either way once he gets upset and doesn't want to cause a scene. She quickly swipes his card and calmly sets it down with a sweet smile. "I'll see you at home in no time she says." With a shake of his head he pockets his card and turns to leave with a grunt.

Marie let's out a breath she didn't know she was even holding. Her co worker Anna comes to quietly check on her asking if she's ok and she brushes it off.

"It's okay Anna you know how he gets. Jealous of the guys that come in for the food and drinks and stay because I give them decent bar service and can mix a mean old fashioned."

"Anna chuckled. Okay Marie I just wanted to make sure, you looked a little distressed over here," said Anna.

With a wink Marie turns to wipe down the bar where Alexander was sitting in preparation for any potential new customers that may walk in and need a place to sit.

Just as Alexander was leaving a man was getting out of his truck to enter the restaurant. A 6 foot something mystery guest. Her eyes were drawn to his build. Muscular with slightly grayed hair either by choice or with age styled to perfection. Hints of stubble were present along his jaw. He was dressed well in dark jeans that hugged his muscular legs, a grey trench jacket and a 1/4 zip sweater underneath. He walked through the door and immediately caught sight of a tiny vibrant brunette that drew him in.

Mr. Tall, and Handsome caught her staring. When she looked back up she met his eyes and caught his smirk and quickly turned around to busy herself. He went right up to Marie's position at the bar to take a seat.

Marie heard a chair scoot back and started to turn around from loading the bar dishwasher. Instantly she caught a spicy sandalwood scent and turned to meet gorgeous blue green eyes, and a perfect smile that made her feel safe. Safe she thought? That was a new feeling something reserved for friends and close family never a stranger.

"Welcome! My name is Marie can I get you a drink? Maybe a menu as well?"

"Nice to meet you Marie, the name is Kelley. To answer your question I will take a draft Coors Light and a menu as well."

She nodded her head and jumped straight to work getting his menu out she placed it under her arm and reached into the glass chiller for a cold mug.

While she turned to get a frosted glass from the cooler Kelley took his time eyeing Marie as she bent over. Her short stature, toned legs, full round ass, taunt stomach, long brown hair on display. All he could think about was what he could do to her if the bar was empty. The throb between his legs continued to get worse straining on his zipper.

Kelley subtly readjusted as she turned around. Marie poured his beer with a smile and place it in front of him. She pointed out a few of her favorites on the menu and he chose to go with her favorite option. Battered wings in the house sauce finished on the grill and jalapeño cheese fries. Normally he doesn't eat unhealthy like this but if she suggested it he'll give it a try even if he deals with stomach pain all night.

Marie quickly put the order in and Kelley continued to watch her work. He enjoys seeing her speak so animatedly and free. She is a spitfire who talks back to any customer she may disagree about something with. This girl seems to have the eyes of every guy that steps foot in here on her. He just hopes they don't feel about her like he does.

Marie brings over his food minutes later and sets it down with fresh silverware and a new ice cold beer.

"Anything else I can get for you Kelley?"

"No thank you Marie I'm good. This is delicious by the way, he says with a wink."

He watches Marie blush and tuck a strand of that long hair behind her ear as she turns away. This has him wondering what else he can do to see her cheeks that rosy again he likes seeing her like this.

Twenty minutes later Kelley asks for the check and Marie nods her head and brings it by. After settling his bill he includes a business card for her with his personal number on the back.

Marie comes back to pick up the book but before she opens it up he put his hand on hers and says to keep the change. She thanks him very gratefully.

"What days do you work Marie? I'm right around the area each day with my job and I would love to come back and sit in your company again?" Said Kelley.

"I am here on Tuesday nights and Thursday nights each week from 4:30 until 11 PM closing time," replied Marie.

Kelley slowly slid his hand off hers lingering at her finger tips.

"See you around beautiful," he said.

Kelley turned with a wink that had her feeling hot and her cheeks blushing. Marie kept her eyes on him as he walked out the door admiring his strong shoulders and biceps she could still see through his jacket.

Marie opened up the book a business card fell out with the cash. When she picked up the card she realized his number was on the back. Her hands shaking she tucked it away and pushed away any thoughts she had. There was still an hour left in her shift she could think about what it means later.

Closing time was upon Marie. Anna and her were the only two left to close the floor and bar area.

"Okay girl spill tell me about that hottie that couldn't take his eyes off you," said Anna.

"Girl you know how guys like him are coming in for one thing to see if the bar girl will jump on his dick nothing more." Said Marie.

Anna replied, "okay okay I get it that happens but he seriously looked at you like he could eat you alive if you let him and I would kill for a man like that to do anything to me."

Marie was hysterically laughing by this point. "Anna that is you not me don't forget I have Alexander at home I can't do that to him I love him."

"Marie he treats you like shit. He is always mad at you for the smallest things, controlling and flips like a switch after two drinks. Do you want to stay with somebody like that?"

"Anna he loves me. We have been together for 3 years I cannot just give that up. We live together at that where would I even go?"

"Marie honey you always have a spot in my spare room you know that you are always welcome for a day or for as long as you need."

"Thank you Anna I know your always so helpful what would I do without you? But, I have to see this through I still love Alexander and if it gets worse I promise I'll leave."

With a nod Anna walked away and left Marie to her her thoughts.

Dazed in her own little world Marie finished cleaning in no time and clocked out for the night. Anxious was an understatement for her thinking about how Alexander was going to act once she got home.