Chance Meeting

Through his eyes

She was sitting in the restaurant alone, as if she was waiting for someone.  She was sipping on some kind of fancy drink but every so often she would look at the door to see who was coming in.  By the look of disappointment on her face, I knew she was about to be stood up.  I am not the kind of guy that would pick up a woman in a bar for the simple fact that I was married and I loved my wife deeply.  I knew if I went over and started up a conversation, you know, just to talk, she would think I was trying to pick her up but I took my chances.  She looked so lonely sitting their and I knew soon she would be sad and lonely. 

I walked over to an empty seat next to hers and sat down.  I called for the bartender and said, “Hey Mack, I will have a Jack and Coke and a refill for the young lady.”  The drinks come and I raise my glass and say “Cheers.”

Through Her eyes

I waited for Jimmy for almost an hour.  “Where was he?”  I thought “I feel so foolish sitting here, in a bar, looking as if I was waiting for a pick up line to start a conversation.  It’s as if he doesn’t care anymore.  Oh great, someone is taking Jimmy’s seat.  I guess I can’t hold it all night.  Oh man, he is ordering me a drink now.  “Thanks, oh and cheers.” 

Through His Eyes

“Husband or boyfriend late tonight if you don’t mind me asking that is. Well, to old friendships, new lovers, and a better tomorrow.”  I raise my glass and she clangs hers to mine.  She shows me a picture of her Jimmy and I smiles.  “He is a very handsome man.  So, maybe he is working late or….”

Through Her Eyes

My cell phone rings.  It is Jimmy calling me to tell me he is working late and won’t be home at least until midnight.  I was angry but wouldn’t give him the satisfaction of knowing it.  “Well, Jimmy, I am already in my car and half way home if you even care.”  He was on the phone for three minutes trying to tell me just how much he did care.  I decided to stay for one more then hit the road.  “I am so sorry for the interruption, My name is Katie, That was Jimmy, he says he is working late, till midnight at least.”

Through His Eyes

 Well I am Joe, and nothing wrong with a little conversation to clear the brain cells, I always say.”  My wife is out of town, at her sisters.  She is coming back home tomorrow.

Through Their Eyes

Just then the bar doors swing open.  Jimmy walks in with a beautiful red headed vixen.  Katie stands up in shock and couldn’t talk.  Joe stands up and says, “I thought you were at your sisters?  Katie walks over to Jimmy and slaps him across the face.  Joe escorts her out of the bar both fuming.  Joe walks Kate to her car and both are arguing to themselves.  Just then their eyes meet for the first time of the evening and they both kiss.