8/14/2019 Arlecs Story

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Arlec’s story J 

There he sat. His shaggy hair masking his eyes. His body leaning into the bar, his

hands cupped around a half empty glass. She stared at him, even from a distance she

could see his beauty. Her friend surrounded her, obviously not noticing her sudden

obsession with the man. She walked over. Her heels scraping the wooden floors. Heturned his head, ever so slightly. She sat down, crossed her legs,, and turned her body

towards him. He didn’t look up. He sat there, stroking the glass. She wondered why he

didn’t drink it, or ask for a refill. He continued staring. She watched him. His hair waswet, explaining its lifelessness on his head. He was dressed in a black shirt, and jeans.

 No rings, not even a watch. She leaned towards him. “What’s that you’re drinking there?”

Shem smiled. He brought his head up, and her eyes locked with his blue eyes. The grey inthem toke her breath away. It was like a crystal clear river with the reflection of a grey

cloud above. She pulled her gaze away, knowing she couldn’t fall just yet. She looked at

his lips. They were hard pressed into nothing. No smile or frown. He was expressionless.

Why didn’t he answer her? Wasn’t he interested? Most men that saw a young women in a

shot red dress would die for her. But not him.Finally, he sank back down into his seat, returning his gaze to his glass.

“Whiskey.” His velvet voice crept over her. She fought for her breath, and turned back around to face the bar. As she was about to slip away, and hope he forgot her 

embarrassing attempt at seduction, he whispered, “What is a pretty lady like yourself 

doing over here with a scruff like me?”. It was a compliment. He was charming, butdidn’t look it. And he certainly didn’t attempt a casual smile for the statement. What was

he thinking? “Scruff? No sir I don’t se one of those before me”, She smirked, but he

wasn’t at all amused at her. Then what do you see?” His monotone voice was almostintimidating. He seemed more irritated than flattered or curious in the women, who was

more than beautiful.

“A man. A handsome one at that!”, She smirked, and placed her hand lightly onhis arm. He jerked at her touch, and sliced her with his eyes. She removed her hand, buthe snatched it into his. The women slid her gaze over him. He smiled. He was obviously

entertained by her shock and confusion. “What do you say to a drive than miss?” . She

smiled innocently, glaring back at her friends, that were no longer resided at the tablethey were at before. She panicked as he arose form the stool, he laid down a twenty, and

gestured his hand to her. Not politely though. He seemed arrogant and frightening, now

that he was standing she noticed his build. He seemed strong, really strong. She trembledas she placed her fair skinned hand into his. His hand swallowed hers, and pulled it

forward. She glanced back at the bar as he floated away, she stumbled behind, not

realizing that hereafter she would regret her innocent chat, with the seemingly innocent

man.