The Perfect Gentleman

The Summer of Luna - Prologue

Luna

It’s been a long two years, I was finally feeling settled into my new life. Packing everything up and leaving Hunter was the best thing that I could have done for myself and my four year old son Micah. There was just no growth in that relationship, it’s like I grew up when we had Micah and tried to create a stable life for him but Hunter on the other hand refused to stop partying and running around. Ending up in bed with my ex friend Lila was the last straw for me. We deserve so much better. After we left our small town and moved about two hours into a nearby city I was able to get a decent job and find Micah a daycare that he loves. Surprise surprise we also have a somewhat good relationship with Hunter now who by the way is still seeing Lila from what I understand.

Anyways, after successfully avoiding the dating scene this long my bestfriend Macy has finally dragged me out to a club. Club Morgan is the hottest thing on the scene right now, it opened about six months ago and it’s still impossible to get in the door. I’ve honestly no idea how Macy pulled tonight off. She’s been nagging me to get out of the house for a while now and looking around taking in this amazing atmosphere I finally think she might be on to something. The music is pumping, there are neon lights, fogging machines and scantily clad servers everywhere. There’s a grand piano to the side of the stage next to the DJ booth, silhouette dancers in cages in the four corners and then the bar wraps around like a horseshoe. When we stepped in it was like walking into an alternate reality. We definitely didn’t have anything like this back home.

I only agreed to come out tonight as we are celebrating landing a new client. My client. And I couldn’t be more excited, I never thought I would have an opportunity like this, especially since I hadn’t even gotten to finish college after having my son. But you know what they say hard work pays off (sometimes). I’m really not much of a drinker but I definitely deserve a few toasts tonight, i worked super hard for this opportunity. That and my mom has been visiting with Micah and I so shes insisted on babysitting so I could have a night out. I must say though, so far I’m not sorry that I came.

I let my eyes wander the dance floor again, slowly my eyes connect with the most beautiful chocolate browns I’ve ever seen, it almost feels like time is frozen for the few moments that we held each other’s gaze. Damn even I can acknowledge that he is hella fine. He’s dressed in a light pink button down shirts that highlights his skin and eyes perfectly and tailored khaki that are hanging on his hips just right. I had to tear my gaze away from him. Jesus! Get it together Luna! Clearly it has been way too long. I can’t help myself, I raise my head to peek at him again just as Macy gets back with our drinks and find that he’s headed right over to our booth. I take a deep breath to calm myself as I feel liquid pool between my thighs from just his hungry look alone, it’s official it has been way too long, I remember Macy’s words and decide to leap before I look this time around. I deserve to do something crazy, I mean what’s the worst that could happen…

I found myself staring at her all night, she was beautiful in a shy innocent way, just perfect. I had to get to know her tonight. I checked my watch quickly and I motioned to Derrick and back at the ladies, he understood right away. We head over to their table and introduce ourselves, one look at her, what did she say her name was? Luna?, one look at Luna and I could tell she’d be mine tonight.

It’s two am and I’m easing Luna off my arm, last night was amazing, so much more than I could have imagined but unfortunately I have to go. I watch her sleep while I dress and something in my chest clutches as I make my way to the door. I just know I have to see her again. Goodbye Little Luna.

I feel the light coming in through the blinds, I didn’t want to open my eyes, last night was so perfect. No, beyond perfect and I never wanted it to end. Samael was so amazing and attentive. He’s just soo charming not to mention the sexiest guy I’ve seen in what has to be forever and don’t get me started on the s*x… AMAZING I felt things I didn’t know were possible. I roll over in the bed still dreaming about last night while absentmindedly searching for his warmth, one last cuddle before I open my eyes I say to myself. I know I’ve got to get home to Micah, it’s almost 6 am and he’ll be waking soon, I also don’t want to have my mother calling to find out where I am. It’s only two weeks left of her visit until she leaves and takes Micah with her to spend the summer with his Dad in our hometown and I definitely don’t need her on my case for the rest of it. My thoughts are interrupted when it finally dawns on me that I’m alone in the bed.

I jump up eyes wide open and I see a note:

Last night was fun my sweet Luna, you looked so peaceful I didn’t want to wake you. Check out is at 11. I hope to see you again soon and he scribbled his cell number.

I clutch the note to my chest and inhale deeply, it’s gonna be a great day. I roll out of bed, dress and head home to Micah. Two more weeks until I’m gonna be alone for the first time in years. Cheers to a great summer. The summer of Luna!