Patrick was taking a walk in the park when he met Penny who was seated on a bench searching for the best angle to take a selfie. He joined her and introduced himself. For the first time in her life her instincts were calm and receptive to a man. She didn't fidget nor did her mind rush to warn her of any signs of a rapist, kidnapper or robber. She felt okay with him.
They chat for a while as they watched the sunset. He was very confident in himself. As the night creeped in, the conversations became more interesting. They were talking and laughing.
"Oh snap! It's getting late, I have to go." Penny said as she picked her bag ready to go.
"Let me escort you." Patrick offered. "Okay then, let's go." she accepted with a smile. She already felt safe with him.
He escorted her, asked for her number and called to check if she arrived safely.
For the next 4 months, Patrick and Penny were always on the phone talking about anything and everything. He called regularly, made her laugh, paid attention to her emotions and responded courteously.
Penny loved it.
Patrick worked several counties apart so they didn't see each other often.
"Hey, I'm taking a 48 hour leave effective tomorrow. I'll be coming over," Patrick called one Friday morning.
"Oh, what time will you be here?" she asked. "This evening." he replied.
"Great! Call me when you get here." she said in a soft happy voice.
She was elated. She missed him but mostly because she already liked him.
He took her on a date the following day. Patrick was easy to talk to and that made Penny feel secure because she is a free spirit.
As the day turned into night, they didn't want to part ways so..
"I'm about to be really vulnerable now.." she said. "You have a safe space in me." he responded as he cupped his strong arms around her.
"We've been apart for so long and I really missed you.. I was wondering if..." she said as she leaned on his shoulder and felt the sweet scent of his cologne.
"Sshh.... I gatchu. Say no more." he replied.
Those words made Penny happier and relaxed. She finally met a real man. A man she only read about. A man who understood her without saying much.
He called a cab and they went back to his place. The conversations continued amidst soft RnB music. Patrick was very romantic. One thing led to another and they made love.
He kept complimenting her throughout the session. Once it was over, he said, "Damn! You are so sweet. You're a very good kisser too," as he reached out for her to lay on his chest and cuddled her.
Penny smiled knowing she unleashed the inner wild and sexy on a gentleman and rocked his world.
The way he cuddled her.... for the first time in her life she felt so safe in a gentleman's arms. She slept peacefully on his chest.
He went back to work the following day and their relationship continued for more than 2 years.
He was gentle, treated her with respect and like a queen. He ensured she was safe emotionally, financially and physically. She always appreciated him which made him feel like a king. Penny has never been in such a peaceful and healthy relationship. Her past relationships were toxic and inconsistent. One of her ex was still stalking her 5 years after their breakup and Patrick made him stop after she told him about it.
"Hey.. can we go for a picnic? Don't worry about the food and bills. I want to show you how much I appreciate you. You are a wonderful man." Penny asked Patrick over their regular Saturday evening catch up.
"I'd really love that. I'll let you know when." he replied.
They talked and laughed he then called her a cab as usual and escorted her to the cab, as he opened the car door, he gave her a hug and a kiss on the forehead and said, "Penny, you're an incredible lady but you're above my league. Sorry, you're not my type." Then ushered her to get in and closed the cab door and walked away like nothing happened.
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