I like what I see
It was unusual for me to go on dating apps, but a friend of mine at work, Phil opened a profile for me on matchbox without my knowledge.
I got home late at night seeing a whole lot of notifications on my phone. I opened the app and saw what Phil had done.
"What the hell, Phil? "
I rang his phone , he started laughing at the other end of the phone immediately he picked it up.
"I am sure you are getting a lot of notifications from the ladies ,yeah" Phil said in an irritating tone.
"I told you I don't do shit like this, I don't do online dating. These are unserious people who get scammed or kidnapped, I'm not into all this new age stuff " I replied.
"Oh please Simon, move on with times. You are about to get old, you need a woman to rock your bed and make you warm. You will be fifty next year." Phil replied
"Oh shut up Phil, I don't look a day older than 35, still got my abs, smooth skin and just a little grey hair in sight." I countered him
Simon
"So get in the game, and show the ladies who is boss." Phil laughed again and hanged up.
I scrolled through the match box app all night but didn't like any of the ladies I saw. They seemed to be a little too interested in getting down, some wanted a fling, some were not good looking. I dropped the phone on my table , I had a shower and slept off.
The next morning I had a meeting at the office with a major shareholder. I got to the office early that morning opened the window, going through my itinerary for the day. My assistant came in with a cup of coffee giving me my schedule for the day.
"Thanks Mary, please let me know when Mr. Scot and his lawyers come in."
"Alright, sir." She nodded her head and left back to her office.
An hour later, she beckoned on me telling me Mr. Scot was around. I met them both in the meeting room and we started talking about new ideas and new contracts for the shipping company.
I ran a shipping company I inherited from my father but I have been blessed to expand it and have branches in so many other states in America. It was one of the biggest shipping company in America.
As the meeting ran on, I unconsciously took my phone and scrolled through the match box app as the meeting was taking a bit too long. I saw this lady's profile. She looked so natural and welcoming, she was 45 years old.
I smiled to myself as I clicked on her profile and sent her a message. She replied in seconds.
Hey beautiful, how are you doing?
I am fine, thank you. How are you doing as well? she texted back
I am Simon, and I am new on this app. Just created this yesterday.
Oh, that's funny. We are both newbies, my little sister got me on here, and it's been fun strangely.
As I was about to reply, my assistant came in with tea and cookies. Mr. Scot and his lawyer where still going through some documents, we rounded up the meeting and said our goodbyes.
I was so eager to talk to this lady, I sent her a message asking for her phone number.
She replied in a few minutes and I called her immediately.
"Hi, this is Simon. I didn't catch your name earlier on from our chat."
"I am sorry, my name is Michelle."
"I really don't know how to play this online game so I may take it old school on you. Can we meet maybe later tonight for drink. I can see you are in New York as well." Simon asked on the phone.
''I can do that, I run a hair salon. I'll send you the address, to come pick me. If that is fine by you."
''Yes, that would be amazing.'' I replied feeling happy.
I dropped the phone feeling a little excited, I felt like a little boy who was handed candy. I was a bit nervous, I hadn't dated any lady for the past three years. My ex-girlfriend had broken my heart really bad. I couldn't handle another relationship.
Story for another day.
It was time to pick her up from the salon. The salon was small but cute. I saw a few young ladies come out looking all made up. I waited for a few minutes and then I saw her.
This gorgeous lady came out in a long blue dress that hugged her curves perfectly. She had red lipstick on, and a curvy hair do.
I blushed as I saw her walk up to my car. She was in her mid-forties but looked not a day older than thirty. She was brown skin with long dark wavy hair. She was petite with an hour glass shape.
I had given her a full description of my car and plate number, so she found me easily. She opened the door of my car , smelling like coffee and vanilla.
"Hi Simon, it's nice to see you in person." she spoke with a smile on her lips adjusting her dress as she closed the door of the car.
"Hello Michelle, you look more beautiful in person than you do in your pictures." I complimented her
"We can't let it all out on the internet, can we?" She jested
We both laughed out loudly while I played a nice playlist on our way to a nice restaurant I had booked down. I had booked a VIP service for the both of us.
As we got to the restaurant, I came down and quickly went over to her side to open the door.
"Hmmm, you are such a gentleman." She smiled and took my hands as we walked inside the restaurant.
We ordered food and drank wine. The ambience of the restaurant was calm and romantic. Just what I needed to get this date rolling.
"So what do you think about me so far." Simon asked
"I like what I see so far, but I just met you so fingers crossed."
"I am happy to hear that, you are so beautiful and we sync so naturally. I don't feel like I have to be someone else around you." Simon continued.
She smiled as she took the glass in her hands and sipped on the wine. We talked about a lot of things and got to know each other. I dropped her off at home. As soon as I got home that night, I received a message from Michelle.
Tonight was beautiful, thank you.
I should be the one saying thank you Michelle. Can't wait to see you again soon, maybe this weekend if you are free. I replied her text.
Sunday would be okay, preferably by noon She replied.
Okay Sunday then, goodnight beautiful.
I dropped the phone and had my shower humming in the bathroom feeling good. I called Phil and told him what happened and how I felt about her.
"Take it easy, Simon. You wear your heart on the sleeve all the time, don't get your heart broken this time. Play it safe."
These words hit me so hard, the excitement of seeing Michelle died down. "Thanks Phil, you sure know how to dampen a man's mood. I will take it easy this time. When are you coming back from your trip"
He chatted with me on the phone about his trip and all the Mexican ladies he had. Simon was a famous player, he was never ready to settle down and find love ever since he lost his first wife to Cancer.
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