“Georgia, thank you for a wonderful night.”
She smiled at me, the street lights mirrored in her beautiful brown eyes.
“I had fun too.”
After an embarrassing moment of silence, we hugged and said good bye. I walked around the back of my car, silently cursing my lack of nerve. I just lost a wonderful woman. As I opened my door, I looked up. There was Georgia—alone. Lisa was gone.
It took me only a second to rush back around the car and into her arms. We kissed—long and tender. I didn’t hesitate this time, “Georgia, is it OK if I call you some time.”
“Sure! I’d like that.”
She handed me her business card. “Call me at work.” We kissed again. She disappeared into her building. My heart pounded in my chest. Was she the one I’d been looking for?
Days went by. I’d take her card out, start to dial, and hang up. Calling a woman was new to me. I’d never had a girlfriend before. I was afraid I would make a fool of myself.
A week passed. I knew I would lose her if I didn’t call soon. My finger shook as I dialed. I heard the ring on the other end of the line. “Canada Life! How may I help you?”
“May I speak to Georgia “K” please?”
“One moment please.” The bored receptionist replied.
The phone rang again. “Canada Life! This is Georgia.”
“Georgia, this is Mike. We met the other night. You remember me don’t you?”
“Of course! I wondered if you would ever call!”
“You did?” I was surprised. She was waiting for me? Me?
“I thought you were like other guys who ask for a number and never call.”
“Well, umm, I was wondering. Would you like to go to dinner some night? Maybe we could go dancing afterward. I mean, if you would like to. You don’t have to. I just…”
“Yes!” she interrupted.
“Thought we had such a nice… Did you say yes?”
“Yes. I’d love to.”
I had a date. After a few minutes of pleasant talk, we hung up. I leaped from chair, “YES!! I got a date!”
PREVIOUS PAGE
