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The Lonely Salesman Chapter Three Part Two
Date: 3/1/2024, Categories: Love Stories, Author: JdRobbins
... my lips and said, “It’s a surprise!” The woman smiled as I entered the elevator before the door slid closed. I arrived at Connie’s apartment to find the door cracked open an inch or so. I knocked lightly and pushed it open. The hurricane lamp on the end table by Connie's sofa was lit, and I stood there for a second looking at that soft sheepskin rug Connie and I had made love on two nights before. The memory of that first time we'd made love brought a massive smile to my lips. I called her name, "Connie, I'm here, sweetheart." She replied from her bedroom, "I'll be out in a minute. Make yourself comfortable." I slipped off my coat and sat in the matching loveseat, which faced her entertainment unit. I was still formulating the perfect words to say to her later tonight. I finally just decided I’d let the moment guide my words. From behind, I heard the door to her room close and turned toward her as she walked through the short hall to her bedroom. She smiled as she approached me and said, "How do I look?" Connie had changed into a pair of black jeans and lower-heeled boots. Her hair was pulled back into a ponytail, and she had a fluffy white scarf loosely wrapped around her neck. I smiled and said, "You look incredible as always." "Think I'll need a hat?" She asked. "It might be a good idea if you take one along, sweetheart," I replied. Connie walked over to the loveseat and sat down beside me. She grinned and asked, "So, won't you at ...
... least give me a hint where you're whisking me off to tonight?" I answered, "No way, I don't want to spoil the surprise. But we better get going 'cause it will take a half-hour to get there, and traffic may be heavy." I stood up and offered my hand to her, which she happily accepted. As we walked toward the door, I was behind her. She opened the foyer closet and pulled a white ski jacket from its hanger. I took it from her, and as I held it for her to slip her arms into it, I leaned forward and lightly kissed her on the neck just behind and below her ear. She tilted her head to give me full access to the spot and sighed softly as my kiss sent a shiver down her spine. I broke the kiss before it led to a change of plans for the night. Connie asked, "Are you sure you wouldn't like to settle here for the evening?" "No way, I've been planning my surprise all day," I said. Connie hugged me and whispered, "I love the idea that you're making plans ahead of time. Let's go. I'm excited to find out what you've been planning." We made the short walk to the elevator, and in a moment, the door slid open in the lobby. The two women I'd spoken to earlier were still hard at work with their decorating. As we walked past them, the friendly one said, "Have a good time tonight, kids." I grinned at her and said, “I’m already having the time of my life.” As Connie and I walked to the parking lot, she said, "Those two are the biggest gossips in the whole complex. I'm sure that ...