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The day started out like any Wednesday at the office. The receptionist brought in the doughnuts and coffee while the rest of us began to collect money for our weekly lunch out day. A few hours later, I had consumed my veggie sandwich on whole wheat. It was just after twelve when the computer tech arrived. Twice a month, Tonya Stewart came to the ninth floor of the Merritt Building to service the computers for the Millennium Group. Every time she comes, we flirt. Well, I flirt. She just smiles. It had been nearly six months since I first noticed her. I recall that day so vividly. It happened on a Wednesday, of course. We were on the elevator together and I thought her beauty to be striking in a very simple way.
She was tiny at 5'4" next to my 6'6" frame. She had the most perfect skin. It looked silky and I just imagined how wonderful it would be to touch her. Her caramel skin glistened, no doubt from the oil that she wore. It was a very subtle application of frank & myrrh. I thought I was in heaven. I like a woman who wears oils instead of those offensive perfumes. Her eyes were just a tad bit slanted and very clear, a pale brown. Full lips accented what was a very pleasant face and captivating smile. Yep, I remember her on that day as if it were yesterday. For nearly three months, I took every opportunity I could to flirt. At first it seemed as if she were shy, but now I believe it was just her way of trying to keep her visits totally professional. I had to admire her for maintaining a professional decorum. I, on the other hand, decided a little flirting wouldn’t hurt anyone. So I never in a million years could have imagined what would happen on this particular day.
I always enjoyed my visits to the Merritt Building. Actually, I looked forward to them. I remember how hesitant I was at first when this site was added to my route. I recall thinking how I would hate dealing with the downtown traffic and how I would probably have to deal with a lot of stuffed shirts, too. But to my surprise, servicing the Millennium Group wasn’t anything like that. The best part of my twice a month visit is that I get to look at David Johnson. That brotha is fine! It takes everything I have not to flirt back with him. He’s been flirting with me for three months now and I’ve been kinda brushing him off. But today, today I am going to go for it!
I think she does it on purpose. I know that Tonya wears her company’s uniform, but does she have to wear the pants so tight that they show off every curve of her body? But hey, I ain’t complaining. I’m just glad that mine is the last computer that she checks out before leaving the office. Sometimes I think she lingers a little just to talk to me. But I’ve also considered that after nearly three months of flirting and no bite, maybe she has a man or maybe a woman. I don’t know, but seems like sistahs are really going there these days.
“Hi, Tonya.”
“Hey, David, how’s it going? Are you having any trouble with this thing?”
Tonya patted the computer and I wished I were spanking her. As she put her equipment down, I could see a little cleavage. Just thinking about it now makes me tremble.
“Nope. Everything is fine, actually. My baby here hasn’t given me any trouble. So, how are things going with you?”
“Same ol’, same ol’.”
“Tonya, why don’t you sit down? I really don’t think she needs servicing today and if you have a few minutes before your next appointment I could get you some water, coffee, or a snack from the kitchen.”
“No thanks, David, I don’t want anything to drink, but I will sit down for a few minutes. I have another job to do in forty-five minutes, but it’s only a few blocks away so I’ve got a half hour to spare.”
“You know, Tonya, I’m glad that you do have a few minutes. I was wondering if maybe you’d like to go out sometime for dinner, a movie or something? I’ve looked and I didn’t see a wedding ring, so I hope it’s safe to ask.”
“Well, I have been dating someone, but hey, I’m still a free agent for now. And I would love to go out with you, David. I’ve noticed you from time to time checking me out so I was wondering if you were going to ask me or not. You just don’t know how often guys will grin at me, stare at me, and even sometimes speak to me, but will never step to me honestly and speak their peace. I just don’t understand it.”
“Oh come on…are you saying that every time you find yourself attracted to a brotha you step to him and invite him out on a date?”
“Yes.”
“Girl,
get outta here.”
“Listen, if I am going to put out that much energy to stare, I may as well speak and see how far we can go. I am a very free person and I don’t get caught up in that ‘demure’ lady thing. If I see something, or someone that I want, I go for it.”
“Well, alrighty then.”
“And since we’re on the subject, let me tell you something else. I’m really glad that you asked me out. Like I said, I’ve seen you for some time now noticing me and I was just wondering if I was going to have to ask you out myself.”
“You could have.”
“And what would you have said?”
“Baby, you can do whatever you want with me. You can take me anywhere you like, anytime you like.”
“Is that right?”
“Hey, it’s tight, but it’s right!”
“Now, is that right? David, you might wanna be careful what you say. I’ve been known to take what people say too literally.”
“I’m for real. Girl, you know I’ve been diggin’ you. You can. You can do whatever you want to me and I’ll let you. You could lean over right now and kiss me and I would just let you.”
“Now, don’t get yourself into something you can’t handle. I don’t scare easily. And reverse psychology doesn’t work.”
“Reverse psychology? Tonya, I’m for real. Look, we’re both here. I have this enclosed cubicle and…”
