Valentine's Wish List from Jocelyn to Cupid
"Good night sexy mama, Jeromee-Rome will call you tomorrow". Said the jheri curled, leering, clingy, forgettable man as he tried to get a good night kiss.
She couldn't be bothered with anymore faking so she told her date that she would be busy working a particularly hideous murder case and when it was solved, she would give him a call. She hurried inside, slammed her door and never looked back.
As she kicked off her heels and grabbed a beer she contemplated whether she would ever find her soulmate after so many disappointments. She scanned her iPod needing a song that could explain the type of real man a real woman wants.
She selected Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man" while grabbing pen & paper to be specific about the man of her dreams and the qualities she wants him to have. Jocelyn decided to give Cupid a chance to fulfill her wishlist for Valentine's Day tomorrow since Santa failed to deliver last Xmas. She sat back and let the song lyrics inspire her:
"…ain't no other man, can stand, up next to you / ain't no other man, on the planet, does what you do...
you're the kinda guy, a girl finds, in a blue moon / you got soul, you got class / you got style, you're a Bad Ass
ain't no other man it's true, ain't no other man but you.."
Dear Cupid:
Use your magic dust and love arrows to bring me my soulmate. These are the 14 qualities he must have to win my heart.
Jarhead. He should be a dedicated soldier who serves a cause higher than himself.
Open. An intelligent man who considers all the possibilities of a situation before he takes action.
Helpful. He does whatever is required or needed without waiting to be asked.
Noble. His sense of honor and integrity make him always do the right thing.
Deserving. Capable of recognizing, giving and receiving true love and friendship.
Amazing. His knowledge of the world, languages, and people allows him to fit in anywhere.
Vigilant. Always aware and watchful of his surroundings. Never caught offguard.
Intriguing. He keeps my interest because he is a person of various interests.
Sensitive. A man who wouldn't turn his back on a stray/neglected dog or a person in need.
Reliable. Someone I can count on when I'm in need of comfort and rescue.
Exciting. He stirs my emotions and makes me want to come to him, with him, and for him.
Exceptional. A man whose confidence sets him apart from ordinary men.
Sexy. An attractive, kind and clever man without arrogance.
Eyes. A man who looks at me and makes me feel like the only woman in his world.
Joss read her list and sensed something very familiar about it almost déjà vu. She squinted then scanned it like a word search puzzle and when she saw what she'd done, her hand flew over her mouth to suppress the gasp. Her choices spelled out his full name. Joss was so stunned & shocked that she jumped when her phone buzzed.
She smiled at the familiar number and mouthed the words "thank you Cupid" as she softly spoke: "Hello John, I had a feeling you were going to call me." She leaned back on the sofa and let his sensuous voice lead her as she relaxed, then she exhaled.
"Jocelyn, its Valentine's Day tomorrow. If you're not busy may I take you out for dinner?"
"...you are there when I'm a mess / talk me down from every ledge /
give me strength you're the best / you're the only one whose ever passed every test… /
ain't no other man but you / you got soul, you got class / you got style, you're a Bad Ass /
ain't no other man it's true, ain't no other man but you.."
A/N: Giving credit for what I stole: The name John Davis Reese came from the multi-talented SWWoman.