The Woman in the Black Dress

I can't believe I am doing this. Why am I doing this? Here I am in this nice limo heading to an unknown location about to go on a blind date. I keep thinking to myself, "Can I tell the driver to pull over...Nope that would be rude of me" As I begin to sweat under my suit I check my phone and see a message from Ben. He sent me a smiley emoji and says, "You can do it kid! Don't embarrass yourself!" I put my phone up in annoyance. Long story short Ben signed me up for a blind date without telling me because he says I need to get back out into society since my last breakup. I don't blame him because honestly I have been a turtle hiding in my shell since I lost my "heart". As my mind begins to go down the rabbit hole of despair, the limo abruptly stops. The driver opens the door and before I can get out of the limo my heart stops.

Right in front of me is a beautiful black yacht standing at least 24 meters tall. I ask the driver, "Sir...I think you've taking me to the wrong place. I was suppose to meet someone at a restaurant." The driver looks at me and smiles. "This is it! If you do not mind sir please head to the dock and someone will be waiting to escort you." As I walk to the dock an elderly man dressed as a butler is standing there waiting to take me to my table. As you can imagine I'm just in awe at everything I am seeing. I'm walking on a million dollar yacht just to go on a blind date! What the hell is going on. We finally get to the top of the boat where a round table is waiting for me. The butler advises me to sit down and wait for the other guest. After a few moments pass I hear footsteps walking towards my table. Instead of seeing the butler I see the most gorgeous woman I've ever seen. She approaches me with skin that looks as smooth as silk, long red curly hair, blue eyes, and the most fittest black dress on her already toned body. She stops in front of me, smiles and says "ready for our date?"

I'm sure I had an awkward look on my face because all she could do is let out a little giggle and walked to her chair to sit in front of me. I must be in some erotic dream and any moment I should be waking up because this woman is flawless. There is no way this is real. The full moon is even acknowledging her presence by shining on her like a goddess.

"Are you going to say something?" She asked.

"Oh my god I'm sorry...you're beautiful." I spit out stupidly

she giggles, "Oh my you are funny and polite...I like that."

I stick my hand out hoping for her to reciprocate, "My name is Joe." The lady sticks her hand out to shake mine. "My name is Natalie." I have no clue why that name begins to resonate with me, but I'm already intrigue to see where this date goes.

The butler brings a nice bottle of Merlot and pours two glasses for us to drink. Once the nerves in my body begin to calm down I ask Natalie simple questions like where is she from? How old is she? What are her hobbies? All the basic questions that helps melt the ice. Natalie answers the questions so effortlessly, "I was born and raised in Seattle Washington, I am 28 years old, and I love to write poetry and watch movies."

"No way!" I reply. "I'm from Washington and I love poetry and watch movies."

"Looks like we are going to have a lot in common." Natalie smiles.

We begin to ask each other millions of questions while a waiter brings both of us a plate filled with blackened shrimp alfredo with a side of asparagus. As I pour Natalie another glass of Merlot we just continue to vibe off of each other. She explains to me how she was raised by a single mother and grew up inspiring to own her own business so she could provide for her mom. Natalie also explained how she focused on becoming financially stabled so she can create housing and programs for kids in poverty. Not only is she physically beautiful, but Natalie truly has a pure soul. Everything we say to one another continues to draw us closer. Our eyes never stray, but they always remain in unison as we both eat and drink on this fine night.

The waiter comes to pick up our empty plates of food, and for some reason I have an itch to ask Natalie something.

"Natalie...is this your yacht?" I find the courage to speak out.

Natalie looks up at me, "Yes..this is one of them. Would like to see the others?"

I nearly spit out my wine. Did this fine woman just say not only is this her yacht, but she has more?! What the hell does she do? Before I could even get another word out Natalie speaks, "Before you ask me anymore questions I have to let you know I can't exactly tell you what I do. It's something I do not like to bring up on a first date but I like you and I am very interested in seeing where this goes. So, if you follow me on this adventure called life just for one night...I'll show you what I do."

Instead of feeling scared or anxious from what I just heard, my blood began to boil with a surge of excitement and interest.

"Will I enjoy this ride?" I asked.

"From what I've learned from you today...this will be the best ride of your life." Natalie grins.

I get up from the table, grab Natalie's hand, and say "Let's go."

I have no clue what is about to happen next, but this feels like the beginning of a new chapter in my book called Life. Lets see where this goes.