Moments In Time

Chapter 3

She quickly finished her lunch then paid out. The waitress was giving her evil looks as she strolled out of the little diner. She couldn't help but giggle to herself as she drove around town looking for a decent hotel to stay at. She didn't want to be staying at a slum-type hotel or some high-class joint either in case she got the opportunity to take him "home" with her after dinner.

She finally found the right hotel and booked herself a room for the night. She wasn't planning on sticking around town much after today, as she told the stranger, so she didn't bother booking more than 1 night. Besides, it's not like she can't book more nights! Suddenly she realized she didn't even know the guy's name she was supposed to be meeting at 7! Shaking her head at herself and laughing, she grabbed her room key and purse and headed down to her car. She thought she ought to buy a new outfit for her little date this evening even if nothing would probably come out of it.

She asked the desk clerk of good shops to check out before heading out for the afternoon. There was only 1 barbershop in town although there was a nail salon just down the street. For 14 thousand people, this town made it seem like she just stepped into Mayberry! There wasn't a whole lot to do so she headed to the next town over called Lodi for better shops. She spent most of the afternoon shopping and just enjoying her surroundings. She found a few outfits she liked and a nice pair of heels she could wear with several outfits she already owned.

Lodi had a decent enough mall which had a decent salon. Figuring she had time to kill, she strolled in to have her hair trimmed and eyebrows waxed. Might as well look presentable for the mystery man she'd be having dinner with later! Before long she made the trek back to Charming so she could get ready for her evening.

After putting up her new clothes into her suitcase, minus what she'd be wearing tonight, she hopped into the shower to clean up. Something told her he wouldn't be as concerned with making sure he was "cleaned up" as she was. That didn't bother her at all. She was just looking for some fun. The worst that could happen would be he ended her life earlier than she expected and the very best she could hope for would to find the person she wanted to be her companion for the next several months. Who knows what tonight would bring!

She slipped into her outfit and shoes then ran her brush through her long chocolate brown slightly wavy hair. Looking at her reflection in the mirror, she could tell she'd lost a bit of weight and her eyes were a bit sunken. It made her look like she hadn't slept very well for a few nights. Sighing she hoped the conversation she knew would come wouldn't be as hard to explain as she thought it would. Up until now she hadn't come across anyone who intrigued her as much as the tall stranger she met earlier today. He had spunk, was obviously in a position of some authority in whatever it was he was in, and was a man who obviously didn't take too kindly to not getting the answers he sought.

Shortly before 7, she left her room and hopped in her car. It was a short drive to the diner and she parked where he could see her as soon as he entered the parking lot. For the first time in a long while she actually felt a bit nervous. She wasn't sure why but she figured it was because this was an adventure that had the potential to be actually dangerous! Right at 7pm she heard the roar of the Dyna and smiled to herself as he pulled to a stop next to her.

He told her to get on the back of his bike but she refused. He looked confused that she'd turned him down. She informed him even though this little dinner date was her idea, she was being cautious. He nodded, and scowled at her, but told her to follow closely behind him. She chuckled to herself as she rolled up the window and started the car.

They drove the 45 minutes to Lodi. She wondered what he was thinking but quickly dismissed the thought figuring she probably really didn't want to know! She smiled when he turned his blinker on and then proceeded to turn into a nice looking mexican restaraunt parking lot. Mexican was one of her favorites! She parked next to him then grabbed her purse.