I went in to my bedroom and applied a subtle touch of peach blusher and rosy pink lipstick. Taking the blue dress out of the closet, I tried to remember the last time I wore it.
Chad Chadwick, even the name had a certain presence. I grabbed my Aretha Franklin CD and blasted 'A Natural Woman'.
Dancing in front of my full length mirror, I was pleased with the results. Slipping into my black pumps, I was now ready for what would be one of the most exciting evenings of my life. We'd have a little dinner, maybe a little wine. He'd tell me his life story I'd tell him mine.
I quickly gave my best friend Donna a call. No answer, straight to voicemail. "Hi Donna, it's Lois. Sorry you missed this call because I wanted to tell you that I'm about to experience one of the most exciting nights of my life. I've met an absolutely adorable man and we're going out to dinner."
I wondered if the squeal was too much.
"Anyway, I'll call you in the morning, Byeeeeee!"
Going back into my closet, I pulled out a black wrap. It could be cooler later should we decide to take a midnight stroll by the pier. Of course he could always give me his jacket but that might be to presumptuous. I sat down on the sofa and looked at my watch.
Yup, anytime now Chad Chadwick would be walking through that door.
Yup, tonight was a going to be a good night.
Now, if only I had told him where I lived.
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Story of My Life
HumorSweet Lois Phinney hasn't had a lot of luck with the opposite sex. When her mother and nosy next door neighbor try to encourage her to get out there. Lois decides to become the master her own destiny. This is a short story I had written almost 20...
