Wow. Round 2 with The Engineer last night. He called during the day to tell me that he would love to take me out again and could rearrange his schedule to stay another day if I was free. Another night of fine cuisine and pampering? Of course! When I got to the hotel he asked me to come up to the room because he had a surprise for me, he had bought me some beautiful flowers and had to 2 glasses of wine waiting. He took my coat, remarked on how beautiful I looked and went to hang it up and thankfully before I grabbed my wine I went to sit down and missed the bed. Yup. Landed with a THUD on the floor. As I scrambled to get up his turned with a look of horror on his face, Oh No! Are you ok? I didn't dare look at him and I just laughed and said "I do believe I told you I was a klutz, great view....umm, time for that wine...." He proceeded to toast to our wonderful 1st date and an even better 2nd and hopefully no more spills.
After my embarrassing tumble, which I knew was destined to happen because I can't maintain the air of gracefulness for to long. We went back to the concierge for another recommendation. Last night's cuisine was in a Colonial style restaurant with French and Vietnamese influences. It was so beautiful. I didn't know we had anything like that in the city. Again we had a great conversation, The Engineer was extremely upfront about what he is looking for. He wants a stay at home wife who will take care of the household, except for the cleaning because he doesn't want his wife doing that. Really? Seriously? I feel like I fell into and episode of Real Housewives from Orange County and I am Gretchen praying on poor Jeff. I do notice the looks some people give us, the age difference is 13yrs but I think he has worked to hard for to long and aged more than he should have.
After dinner we walk back to the hotel and he is already planning our 3rd date. I don't know what I think right now but feel like I do enjoy his company enough to see it through a couple more dates before I make a decision one way or the other because my feelings are not something I trust at the moment. 17days ago I had a boyfriend who I thought loved me more than anything and wanted to spend his life with me and it was gone faster than I could snap my fingers so I don't know if I will ever be unguarded again. I am not opposed to enjoying my dates just don't feel a serious relationship is in the immediate future for me.
Of course I talked to The Ex in the morning and the evening, just a hey how you doing from him, doesn't make my heart clench as much as it used to but there is still a pang. But for today I am not thinking of anybody else and just enjoying the company of a very handsome man, he is an old boyfriend from years back, I will affectionately call him The Stalker. We have lunch plans and he always makes me smile. Bon Appetit!
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Very sweet and sensible. Perhaps the Engineer is accustomed to making 'deals' and if you were to both start to feel something deeper for one another he might have a prenup agreement for you. Make your stipulations clear as well and make them so you are well taken care of should he decide to back out of his idea of marriage.
ReplyDeleteYours is an exciting time in your life for sure.
So funny that the ex calls. Isn't it strange how people always seem to want what they throw away when it's just too late or painful to do so?
I'm a sensitive person so I feel for you both but he called it quits, he needs to live with his decisions. And you have a life..you need to live it.
I think falling on the floor was a definitely nice touch. At least he knows you were nervous being in a mans hotel room, little girl! ;P
I have no doubt you will laugh the hardest when he has his first clumsy moment in front of you. And don't believe he isn't laughing at this moment remembering the incident. LOL...
The difference you imagine about age difference and people looking at you and him is just that 'imagining' . A good thing comes in all sizes, shapes, colors and sizes. Viva La Difference ! Have fun with it. Life is better with great memories such as the ones you are creating right now.