I don't want to go home.
Vera had just got home. She went upstairs and quickly started getting ready. After her shower she went through all of her clothes before deciding on a slim fitting dress that went down slightly past her knees with a slit that went up to her mid thigh. She chose black dangly earrings to go with it along with a pair of black stiletto heels and a small black handbag. After getting dressed she went into the bathroom to do her hair. She went with a messy low back bun with two pieces of hair on each side to frame her face. She made sure it wasn't too messy but not too tight and clean. Vera didn't wear makeup often so she decided to wear some red lipstick and mascara and eyeliner to bring out her eyes. She put on some perfume that smelled of roses and headed down stairs.
She sat in her kitchen watching as the clock hit 7:30 PM right on the dot she heard a knock at the door. Her cheeks turned red in excitement. She quickly pulled out a compact to check her lipstick and ran to the door.
“Joan!” There she stood looking as beautiful as ever. Her strong features really brought out by the tailored suit. Her eyes began to wonder Joans beautiful figure before she noticed that Joan was holding something behind her back.
“What's behind you?” Vera said curiously with a smirk.
Joan smiled and held out her bouquet of flowers hoping that Vera liked them. “There are Pink Camellia’s, I thought they were just beautiful so I wanted to bring them to you.” Joan said with a small smile on her face.
“Thank you Joan, they are really beautiful!” Vera said, taking the flowers from Joan and running to the kitchen to put them in a vase of water. Vera walked back to the door where Joan was standing waiting for her. “I've put them right on my kitchen table so I can look at them everyday.”
“That's lovely, I'm sure they compliment it well.”
Joan and Vera walked out to the car and drove off. Joan wanted to make sure it was a surprise for Vera so she made sure not to tell her where they were going. “Now we’re going somewhere that I think you'll like. I can't tell you where but just know you'll most likely love it.” Joan knew that Vera was both excited and frustrated to not know where they were going but Joan liked to keep people on edge.
When they got there the outside was lit up with beautiful lights and outside seating areas. There was a section with an out look on the beach. Vera looked at Joan with a twinkle in her eyes.
“Joan! This place is beautiful.” Vera said with a tear forming in her eyes. Before they got out of the car Joan saw that Vera had a tear rolling down her cheek. She reached over and placed her hand on her knee.
“I'm Sorry Vera, is something wrong? Would you rather go somewhere else?”
“No I- I just- No one has ever taken me to a place like this before I love it! Thank you for this Joan.” Vera smiled
“Well i'm glad to be the first. I've actually never been here myself but I heard it's quite nice.”
They then realize that Joan’s hand was still laid on Vera's knee. They both blush as a result of Joan moving her hand away. Altho Vera was sad at the loss of contact she desperately wanted to get to their table as she was starving.
Joan got out of the car and walked over to Vera’s door and opened it for her. Joan grabbed Vera’s hand to help her step out and then Joan held out her arm for Vera to grab on to. As they walked up to the front of the restaurant they were greeted by a tall man, so tall that he was even taller than Joan.
“Good Evening ladies! Do you have a resignation? If so, may I have a name?”
“Ah yes, Ferguson, Joan Ferguson.” Joan replied
“Ok Mrs. and Mrs. Ferguson, right this way.” The Hostess had no idea that Joan and Vera weren't a couple let alone married.
“I- Um” Joan stammered. “We’re not-” Motioning her hand between her and Vera.
“That's the second time we’ve gotten that. Do we really strike everyone as a couple?” Vera laughed nervously.
“I am truly sorry, but you could have fooled me.” The hostess laughed
“Not a problem.” Joan said with a smile
The hostess directed them to their table. Vera’s eyes lit up when she realized that they were going to have a table outside with an overlook on the beach. Joan watched as Vera's eyes lit up. Joan felt satisfaction knowing that she chose a good place for their lovely evening.
As they got to their table all Joan could see was a huge grin on Vera’s face as she looked out at the beach.
“This truly is wonderful Joan. I love it! I never expected to be at such a lovely place.” Vera looked out at the beach in total awe.
“Well i'm truly glad you like it Vera. What are you planning on having?”
“I think i'll have the… Gado Gado salad!” Vera said in excitement. “Y’know they say it's pretty good.”
“I think i'll have the same. It's good to try new things!”
They soon called for the waiter to come and take their order. Once they ordered it was no time before the waiter came back with their wine. Joan had made sure she got one Pinot for Vera and one Shiraz for herself. Vera blushed when she realized that Joan had ordered two separate wine bottles just to make sure that she had something she liked.
“You got them both!”
Joan just answered with a smile and a nod
After a few minutes of Vera and Joan talking as they drank their wine the waiter came back with their food.
“Hear you are ladies.” The waiter smiled
They both thanked the waiter. As the waiter walked off Vera picked up her fork and began eating her salad. She hadn't eaten lunch so she was practically starving.
As she ate she saw that Joan was watching her devour her food. She froze and blushed. She proceeded to chew what was in her mouth and wipe her mouth with a napkin. “S-Sorry i haven't ea-” Vera said before Joan stopped her.
“Vera, don't be sorry you're clearly enjoying it.” Joan said with a chuckle.
Joan began to eat her food as Vera continued to eat hers. They exchanged glances a few times as they ate.
“It is quite good, I have to say you made a good choice Vera.”
“Why thank you Joan. I quite like it myself.” Vera said smiling as she began to finish her food.
Vera soon realized that Joan and her both had finished their food.
“I'm going to go to the washroom. I'll be right back don't leave me now.” Vera joked
As Vera was walking away Joan couldn't help but stare at her behind. She loved how the black dress accentuated her curves and her arse. Still waiting on Vera to get back she called over a waiter to grab their empty plates.
Vera was on her way back from the washroom when she was stopped by a man. The rather large man approached her and cornered her.
“What's a pretty lady like you doing over here all alone huh?” The man smelt of stale beer and cigarettes.
“I'm on my way back to my table can you please move.” Vera tried to push her way around him but he just pushed her right back into the corner.
“You're not going anywhere little lady, we’re gonna have some fun tonight.” The man took his hand and rubbed it up against Vera’s leg slowly making his way to her upper thigh. Vera was squirming but couldn't do anything as she was so small. This is a time that she cursed herself for being so small.
Vera, now terrified, tries to scream for Joan but the man quickly put his hand over her mouth muffling her scream. All of the sudden a man gets a tap on his shoulder which makes him turn around. In the quickness of him turning around Joan gave him a right hook right in his jaw. She hit him so hard that he shriveled to the ground. She knocked him out cold. Everyone in the restaurant gasped.
Vera was still in slight shock as she ran to Joan and gave her a big hug holding her as tight as she could. Joan wasn't used to this kind of contact with anyone else but with Vera it felt right and in the moment she knew Vera needed it.
“Joan, I was so scared.” Tears started to build up as her vision got blurry she let out a sob. Joan hugged her back and held her close. With Veras heels on she was tall enough to lay her head on Joans shoulder. The two stood there for a few minutes just hugging as Vera cried on Joan’s shoulder making her mascara run.
The cops came and arrested the man for sexual assault. Vera was relieved that Joan got there when she did who knows what may have happened. Vera didn't even want to think about what might have happened; she just wanted to leave.
“Come one lets get you home, it's been a long night.” Joan said
On the way to Vera’s, Vera suddenly didn't want to go home. She wanted to go to Joan’s. She wanted to tell Joan but didn't know the best way so she just said the first thing that came to mind.
“Joan?”
“Yes?” Joan still looking forward at the road
“I don't want to go home.” Vera sighed
Joan looked over at Vera with confusion.
“Well, would you like to come over to my house? I have a spare room.” Joan began to get butterflies thinking maybe that wasn't the answer Vera was looking for, or was it?
“I'd like that if you didn't mind. I just don't want to be alone tonight.” Vera gave a half smile.
“Of course.” Joan smiled back