Story Part II
I had seen him before. Much like playing the slot machines in Vegas, this dating site offers four random gentlmen (or women) from across the world for your viewing pleasure when you log in. "Here," they say, "take a look at these fine specimen. See anything you fancy?"
He looked morbidly depressed in his picture, but there was something tongue-in-cheek about the way he was posed. He had a strong, graceful neck which rose up to meet a perfect, square jaw. His lips were so sensual, and those sad dreamy eyes just stared back at me from cyber-abyss. You could see one perfect hand in the photo; it was strong, and his fingers looked nimble, capable. He was standing in some sort of shower stall, obviously taking the picture of his reflection. His hair was brown and messy, unintentionally spiked in the middle. My stomach turned, and my blood pulsed with a bit of adrenaline. He was beautiful.
He didn't live anywhere near me. Over 2,000 miles away, in fact. But I was curious. And so, with another magical click, I traveled the distance and met him:
Age: 31
Location: Milwaukee
Occupation: Antiques dealer
Education: Masters
Last Great Book I Read: A Flannery O'Connor omnibus.
My Most Humbling Moment: Every time I realize another limitation.
Favorite On-Screen Sex Scene: Oscar and Lucinda playing cards.
Best Lie I've Ever Told: Only the ones we tell ourselves.
Five Items I Can't Live Without: Taking it literally: laptop (well it's true), down comfortor for dreaming, my ipod, my passport, words.
About Me:
I have been described as remarkable. I may be the second most intelligent person you will ever know. I have razor-sharp perception, and try to keep a healthy and balanced perspective on life. I love music, the movies, and rare beauty stolen in private moments. And, I've been told, after a while, my bone-dry sense of humor becomes entirely endearing.
What I'm Looking For:
I am looking for the most unbelievable woman in the world: critically intelligent, sarcastic and funny, mature and self-confident, generous and happy. I am looking for someone incredible to trust and love and enjoy. I am looking for my partner for life.
*****
He lived so far away, but those eyes and that profile and that simple invitation...Of course I wrote back. I had already flown out to Boston to meet someone by this time, and though it didn't work out, I was enamored with my new romance story--Girl Travels All Over the World for Love. So, when I saw Sebastian, and read those words, I knew I had to meet the second-most intelligent person ever. I mean, how could I, the most intelligent person ever not correspond with him? He would surely know how to spell 'piqued'.
"Sebastian,
I know I live far away; I had no idea you were in Milwaukee or I would have planned better. These moirae, they enjoy toying with me by placing the most interesting people far away from me. In fact, Showtime is now working on a pilot about my life, tentatively titled, "Look What We Can Get This Crazy Gal To Do!" But if the universe ever collapses, I'll be sure to find you and buy you a drink. And in the meanwhile, I could use a good penpal.
Lexi"
He looked morbidly depressed in his picture, but there was something tongue-in-cheek about the way he was posed. He had a strong, graceful neck which rose up to meet a perfect, square jaw. His lips were so sensual, and those sad dreamy eyes just stared back at me from cyber-abyss. You could see one perfect hand in the photo; it was strong, and his fingers looked nimble, capable. He was standing in some sort of shower stall, obviously taking the picture of his reflection. His hair was brown and messy, unintentionally spiked in the middle. My stomach turned, and my blood pulsed with a bit of adrenaline. He was beautiful.
He didn't live anywhere near me. Over 2,000 miles away, in fact. But I was curious. And so, with another magical click, I traveled the distance and met him:
Age: 31
Location: Milwaukee
Occupation: Antiques dealer
Education: Masters
Last Great Book I Read: A Flannery O'Connor omnibus.
My Most Humbling Moment: Every time I realize another limitation.
Favorite On-Screen Sex Scene: Oscar and Lucinda playing cards.
Best Lie I've Ever Told: Only the ones we tell ourselves.
Five Items I Can't Live Without: Taking it literally: laptop (well it's true), down comfortor for dreaming, my ipod, my passport, words.
About Me:
I have been described as remarkable. I may be the second most intelligent person you will ever know. I have razor-sharp perception, and try to keep a healthy and balanced perspective on life. I love music, the movies, and rare beauty stolen in private moments. And, I've been told, after a while, my bone-dry sense of humor becomes entirely endearing.
What I'm Looking For:
I am looking for the most unbelievable woman in the world: critically intelligent, sarcastic and funny, mature and self-confident, generous and happy. I am looking for someone incredible to trust and love and enjoy. I am looking for my partner for life.
*****
He lived so far away, but those eyes and that profile and that simple invitation...Of course I wrote back. I had already flown out to Boston to meet someone by this time, and though it didn't work out, I was enamored with my new romance story--Girl Travels All Over the World for Love. So, when I saw Sebastian, and read those words, I knew I had to meet the second-most intelligent person ever. I mean, how could I, the most intelligent person ever not correspond with him? He would surely know how to spell 'piqued'.
"Sebastian,
I know I live far away; I had no idea you were in Milwaukee or I would have planned better. These moirae, they enjoy toying with me by placing the most interesting people far away from me. In fact, Showtime is now working on a pilot about my life, tentatively titled, "Look What We Can Get This Crazy Gal To Do!" But if the universe ever collapses, I'll be sure to find you and buy you a drink. And in the meanwhile, I could use a good penpal.
Lexi"
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