Forbidden Fruit (gxg)

Part 16

I'm going to Kori's house.

I'm actually going to her house.

What. The. Fuck.

As I drove to Kori's, I couldn't quite believe that I was actually driving to her condo.

I spent more time than I'd like to admit deciding on what I was going to wear to see her, just to settle on a gray knit off the shoulder sweater and dark wash jeans. I lightly curled my dark hair, and made sure to put on some vanilla-scented perfume.

I don't want to seem like I'm trying too hard.

But I kind of am.

Kori lived 28 minutes away from me, and when I pulled into her neighborhood, I could feel my heart practically in my throat.

Kori's neighborhood was full of single homes, townhomes, and condos. I knew she lived in a condo, and she had texted me that she was on the first floor.

Thankfully, the neighborhood was well lit, and I was able to see the numbers of the condos clearly. Kori's was number 304.

As I walked up to her door, I texted her that I was there, and a moment later, the door to Kori's condo opened.

And there stood Kori, in one of what seemed to be one of her usual outfits outside of work, a seamless pair of joggers and a hoodie that I knew was likely more expensive than any hoodie I owned.

Behind Kori was her dog, Chester. He was a beautiful German Shepard, and he barked once when he saw me.

Kori smiled when she saw me, and said, "Come on in. Are you alright around big dogs?"

"Perfectly fine," I said to Kori, and I stepped inside her condo.

I was expecting her place to be nice; I just knew that it had to be. But I wasn't expecting it to be this nice.

Kori seemed to choose furniture that was a mix of contemporary and luxury, with lots of white and gray accents. The living room, dining room, and kitchen were laid out in an open floor plan, and the floors were hardwood.

As Chester walked up to me, I said to Kori, "Wow...your place is gorgeous."

"Thank you, I appreciate that. It's come a long way," Kori said, "How about you follow me to the kitchen, and we can have a drink."

I followed Kori to her kitchen, still not believing I was at her house.

The kitchen was equipped with state-of-the-art appliances, quartz countertops, and an island. There was also a bar area, with two stools behind it.

Kori leaned against the island, and I did the same, standing next to her.

"You look gorgeous," she said to me, "Not that you don't always."

I smiled at Kori, "Thank you. You look great as well. As always."

Kori flashed me a quick smile, and then said, "I was going to pour myself a glass of red wine. Would you like one as well? No pressure to drink, I'll gladly grab you some water, sparkling water...whatever you'd like."

"I'll have a glass of red wine just like you," I said, "Thank you, Kori."

Kori stepped aside and grabbed a bottle of wine that was on the kitchen counter and opened it. She then grabbed two wine glasses out of a cabinet as well and poured the drinks for us.

Kori placed the wine glass in front of me on the island and set her glass down as well after taking a sip. I took a small sip as well, and it was slightly sweet.