As we exited the restaurant I shook in the chilly air. He wrapped his black wool coat over me as his car was promptly driven up. We stood waiting for my car . He turned to ask the valet about my car. I had to interrupt and explain I did not park here. He asked me to get in his car and he would drive me to my vehicle. I was hesitant of him seeing my clunker junker but agreed.
His car was the typical James Bond Aston Martin in a shiny gloss black. The interior smelled of new leather. I squished on the plush seats and buckled up. I noticed a ton of man gadgets but fought the urge to punch and prod.
I pointed to the side street where my vehicle sat alone in the deserted alley. He moved in slowly and said "I really wish you would not park in such a desolate area. I laughed and assured him I could take care of myself but thanks. He pulled the keys out of the ignition and turned to face me. "These streets at night can be very dangerous Selina." I rolled my eyes getting annoyed at his fatherly lecture.
He place his hand against my face imploring me to listen. I tried to listen but wasn't buying what he was selling. The hand was o.k. though. "That outfit you are wearing could attract the wrong kind of attention." I laughed and looked down at my tight black dress and smiled. "Did it get your attention?" I purred with a devilish smirk.
"yes. " He said quickly. The car was getting warm. Maybe it was the wine or was it him? I leaned closer to him. He leaned back and said. "I want to follow you home." I laughed "I am sure you do!" and giggled. He seemed serious. "You have had much to drink. I do not want you to drive but know you will not allow me to drive you. Permit me to follow you home?"
I leaned closer and said "All right."
I turned to hand him his coat but he insisted that I hold onto it and give it back on our next date. "Collateral, smart" I chided He laughed and told me to hold on as he ran out and opened my door. The brownie points were piling up. I pictured a molten lava chocolate cake in my mind and smiled.
He walked me to my clunker and eyed the tires. Before he could speak I said "I know, I know, I plan on getting new tires." He nodded and said '"good." I turned to face him and he said "I will be right behind you." then he closed my door waiting for me to buckle up. My cold car lurched in the freezing air then finally spit and sputtered to life.
He smiled,tapped the roof of the car twice then jumped into his car.
