one is rarelyhe was rarely afforded such a welcoming introduction

walking into the bank on its tiled foyerthe black mat to scuff the bottom of his shoes if they were wet or dirty he saw beneath the tall fourlegged writing desk in the carpeted lobby a young woman on her knees 

                                                                                                her round bottom facing him her skirt pulled tight across it  a tantalising hint of thighs

he strode directly over to her and also dropped to his knees beside her Good afternoon Can I help you

she tilted her head to look at him her glasses had slipped down on her nose they made her huge hazel eyes huger loosened hair hung in curly tendrils on her face

                                                  he was ahead of her she would say I believe that’s my line.

she smiled her teeth broad and white against her complexion Afternoon, she probably recognised him as a customer he always did his banking in person I think that’s my line.he liked her immediately chica round fanny  sense of humour curly black hair blackrimmed glasses Possibly had you been facing me when I entered You were engaged  Can I help

the smile grew widergrew more humoured I lost a contact len. I was helping a customer with some paperwork and it jumped out of my eye.

Im your man Im really good at this Im very handy helping damsels in distress

Perfect. I’m in distress, I can’t speak to the damsel part.

Young  Unmarried

Then I s’pose I can, I am a damsel in distress.

An Im here to remedy you

laughter peeled out of her throat gayly uninhibited she didnt cover her mouth though to be fair she was on all fourshe liked her on all fours  she was memorable on all fours

Im on it

Lotsa luck, I’ve been lookingwhat time is it?

I dont have a watch

I’ll guess nearly ten minutes, and I got get back to work.

Youre working he eyeballed the carpetdeeper pile than most commercial ventures Youre helping me help you

Right.

Finders fee

A finder’s fee? they were both eyeballing the carpetfingering it Kind of mercenary, aren’t you?

Dont follow damsel but ya know mercenary

Well, my Momma says men are mercenary; they expect something in return. Are you expecting something in return? they fingered the deep pile carpet

I dont expect but something is awfully nice even if its Thank you Im easy to pleaseridiculously easy to please

he found it inside five minutes  Told ya Im good at this

Thank you.

he did get her name Ysabel. A Y not an I.

My names Joe she noddedshe was still wearing her glasses he felt like she could see through him which was awright he wasnt hiding his admiration Its been a pleasure meeting you Ysabel Were now properly introduced though mighty hard to beat our original introduction

Our original introduction?

he had nothing to lose it was a blatant compliment Yes youre attractive on all fours facing away  I just had to see your nameplate but youre not wearing one

You noticed.

I noticed

I get in trouble for not wearing mine. I think it’s a subtle business reason so men can look at my breasts.

I think you got something there

Thank you. By my figuring if someone wants to know my name they can ask me; like you did.

Maybe I wouldnt have asked if you were wearing a nametag

I’m not sure I believe that.

I dont know But Ive enjoyed meeting youtalking with you But I suppose youre not paid to talk to mesuppose I ought go now that weve concluded my business

during their brief intercourse he learned she was born April 6 Aries Yes she said And you would know that why? I was born on the 9th Pregnant with possibilities Excuse me? You born on 6 and me on 9 Yes. Yah  Born 6 and 9 is pregnant with possibilities? Not for conversation here Ysabel Maybe some other timesome other place You sound prophetic. I hope so I truly hope so

the Bears were playing the Packers on a Thursday Night

he had to go out if he was going to see the game he didnt have TV

he was within walking distance of the business district which proved to be boon he could walk home if his buzz exceeded the states .08 fuckinkiddinme Four drinks in an hour Unlikely that was ever gonna happen

                                                                                                          still cops are always a snaky bunchselfserving they cruised the main drag through town looking for an opportunity to sit on someone he didnt take kindly to being sat on by anyone so walking  he negated Opportunity

game time was 1715 hours Happy hour in full throat people out of workdone for the day he tried to arrive 1730 that way hed get two pints at Happy hour prices and imbibe waternibble pretzels between them  usually a third pint at the end of the third quarter 

                         he was running late

hed get in just under the end of Happy hour for a pint

walking up to the door he cast a look at the car at the curb where a woman was leaning at the passenger window halfbent  talking to people inside the car

Hold your horses cowboy

That ass looked familiar

she stood up stepped back waved as the car pulled away

Ysabel

he took a couple steps towards her Ysabel

she turned Joe she smiled huge she was wearing her glasses

he motioned against his face eyeglasses You tryin to throw guys off the scent wearing your glasses

Momma says men aren’t keen on women who wear glasses; but no, end of the days I like to slip out of my contact lens. I’m not a fan.

Why bother then

Maybe because men aren’t keen on women who wear glasses.

Horseshit You look fantastic in glasses Your eyes become enormous

Men don’t usually look you in the eyes.

They aint men

What?

You heard me You out with friends

Maybe.

Maybe youll stay out awhile longer with a friend

Are we friends?

Were acquaintances But friendships got to start somewhere

They do.

You like football You like beer

Im not too familiar with football, so I can’t say. I like an occasion beer.

Howbout this Bears and Packers Im a freak for the Bears When youre born in Chicago they inoculate you at birth a rite of passage so to speak boy or girl so youre a Bears fan for life I can infect you  So be careful if you think to say yes

I will guarantee you however I will guarantee you a good evening even if you dont think watching football with a Chicago man can inspire you

Are you daring me?

Would that work a playful dare

Are you being playful?

he smiledquickly she smiled back

Im a good playmate

I’m tempted.

she thoroughly enjoyed the game despite not understanding it 

she called him Crazy! more times than shed ever called anyone Crazy

he told her he walked into town if shed like they could walk back to his place and he could give her a lift home or if shed rather hed call her a cab an Uber or whatever the fuck else it was there was

You don’t sound like a fan.

Theyre off my radarNonexistent Im pretty selfsufficient

How’s that working out for you?

Not shabbynot shabby Though there are some things Id rather not be selfsufficient at

that beautiful wide white smile Yes?  Do tell.

Do walk

Yes. But do tell.

he told Ysabel

at his place she excused herself to use the bathroom

coming out she said  I like your shower curtain.

Thank you

Sperm whales.

Yes

It threw me, although you did say you’re playful; and the painting about the toilet?

My brother painted it and I stole it when I left Chicago

It’s . . ?

Thats for whoever views it to decide

It’s . . erotic.

I think so

Would you share with me what it looks like to you?

I would

And?

The way I grew up if someone asks you what you thought  they were compelled to say what it is they thought first

Really?

Yes

     If I were to ask you if you thought your ass was attractive I would say first  your ass is roundis exciting I would say your ass was attractive You

Do your remarks have anything to do with your brother’s painting?

Not necessarily Though possibly

Okay.

You going to reply to the painting  or to your ass

Can I think?

Yes And if youll excuse me while youre thinking Im gonna use the bathroom

And look at the painting?

Ive memorised it Had to have it  Why I stole it

I’ll think.

Ill be back

when he came out of the bathroom he went right up the hall to the livingroom  

Ysabel

she didnt answer

he entered the kitchen

she wasnt there

he went out onto the front porch Ysabel

he walked around the corner of the wraparound porch

she wasnt there either

he reentered the house Ysabel BAMhe was struck at the end of the hall beneath the fulllength mirror was clothing

it wasnt his clothing

Ysabel

he walked down the hall  his bedroom was to the right

Ysabel

she was on all fours facing away from him reenacting their first introduction It’s erotic, Joe; leave it at that?

You dont have to say another word I can see what you think

And your ass Is your ass attractive he began undressing

You’re a tease.

Talk to me

Yes, I think my ass is attract . .

                                 Ysabel didnt finish saying anif she did he didnt hear he had his hands at her asspulling her apart like a peach and was lapping

earlier & 1151 & 1504,  Monday,  29  6. 20