This week’s prompt for Tuesday Tales is TOES.
I’ve started a new story set in 1956 near Edward’s Air Force base in California. The heroine works for Eisenhower’s second presidential campaign and the hero is a test pilot. Check out the other entries here.
“I was asked to meet the base commander here for a meeting with him and”—the man glanced down at a piece of paper he held—“a Vivian Bowker.”
“That’s her over there.” Susan pointed at Viv. “She cut herself and was trying to get the blood out of her blouse before your meeting.”
The man walked across the space and stopped in front of Viv. “What’s a little blood between friends?” He grinned, dimples flashing, as he held his hand out to shake hers. “I’m Rick Logan.” She noticed his eyes stray downward to the still-wet fabric of her shirt.
“I do have eyes, you know.”
“What do you mean?” He finally looked her in the face.
“You were paying so much attention to my breasts that I wasn’t sure you knew there was anything above them.”
“Lady, I’m aware of all of your gorgeousness. From the top of your head with those dark curls to your feet enclosed in those peep-toe shoes, you’re a real Dolly.”
“Enough already. I’m sure your lines impress all the gals who like men who have no depth but they won’t work for me. I’ve got way too much sense to be beguiled by a pretty-boy.” Viv moved over to her desk. She sat and picked up her stapler, determined to ignore the man.
Jillian Chantal 
Love the leap into sexual tension and snappy dialogue! You’ve sucked me right in and I’m looking forward to more between these two.
By: jeanjoachim on January 7, 2014
at 7:12 am
Thanks Jean. I was feeling like they weren’t working but your words give me encouragement.
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By: Author on January 7, 2014
at 7:17 am
Guess she put him in his place! Great start.
By: Vicki Locey on January 7, 2014
at 7:14 am
Thanks Vicki. Glad you liked it. I was having a “doubt party” about this couple. lol.
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By: Author on January 7, 2014
at 7:18 am
Haha…methinks the lady doth protest too much. I think, even if she doesn’t want it to, his attention has her slightly flustered.
By: Sarah Cass on January 7, 2014
at 9:42 am
LOL Sarah! Yep. She’s flattered but trying to hide it.
By: Author on January 7, 2014
at 2:07 pm
You pulled me in with this scenen. Looking forward to next week.
By: Sherry Gloag on January 7, 2014
at 1:12 pm
Thanks Sherry. I’m feeling better about it as I didn’t think it was any good.
By: Author on January 7, 2014
at 2:05 pm
He is a silver-tongued devil and she knows it and won’t have any of it.
By: Lindsay Downs on January 7, 2014
at 1:17 pm
Yep, Lindsay! For sure
By: Author on January 7, 2014
at 2:05 pm
quite a charmer that bloke. loved it!
happy new year, jillian!
By: Iris B on January 7, 2014
at 9:19 pm
Thanks Iris. He’s some kind of fun, isn’t he? Lol.
Happy new year to you as well
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By: Author on January 7, 2014
at 10:22 pm
Love the reactions. “Beguile”
By: Stefan Ellery on January 12, 2014
at 10:15 am
Thanks Stefan. Glad you liked it
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By: Author on January 12, 2014
at 10:24 am