River of Love

Chapter 4

Chapter 4When the tour began, Dakoda was in the process of serving up a few beers when she saw the short young strawberry blonde sit down amongst the other women at the table nearby. During the course of the night she also noticed that the beautiful young woman had been stealing glances her way. At first she didn’t think much of it, until she saw the blonde begin to stare more often. In return, Dakoda felt inclined to steal just as many glances, but she also knew she had to concentrate on the customers ordering drinks. Inwardly though, she smiled and hoped that she might somehow have the opportunity to meet the beautiful woman who had caught her eye.

At the end of dinner, as the waiters began picking up the dessert and coffee dishes, Dakoda came up with an idea. She grabbed a tall slender glass, filled it with ice, and began mixing a drink to pour inside. Inserting a purple straw into the glass, she placed three maraschino cherries on the top of the concoction, and smiled with satisfaction. “Hey Joe, I’ll be right back,” she announced to her co-worker.

“Yeah, okay. I’ve got you covered.” He responded as he took the next order that came from a regular who just walked up to the bar.

With the drink ready, Dakoda made her way over to the table where the young blonde sat fingering her napkin and watching couples dance to the live band playing.

As the glass was set down on the table, Avery momentarily held her breath, almost in fear, as she watched the graceful hand release the cold drink. She followed that hand as it returned to the side of the long lanky body that stood before her. Avery’s vision moved up the body, steadily stopping as it reached the angular features of the bartender’s face. Soon eyes were riveted to one another --- sapphire blue and emerald green --- slowly getting lost in the hypnotic gaze they saw reflected back at them.

After what seemed like minutes, Dakoda finally said, “I thought you might enjoy a drink.” A small smile played upon her lips at those last two words.

“That’s rather kind of you.” Avery commented, and then asked, “Do you normally hand drinks to strangers?”

Dakoda looked at her with a lopsided grin and a chuckle. “Uhh yeah, especially since I’m a bartender.”

Flushed with embarrassment now covering her face in a scarlet hue, Avery realized the foolishness of her question. Feeling now like such an i***t, she laughingly commented, “I can’t believe I said that.” She closed her eyes, and pinched the bridge of her nose, hoping to calm down her racing heart. “You must think I’m a dope.”

The tall woman pulled out a chair, and took a seat. “No. I think you’re cute...beautiful actually.” She chuckled again because she could see the young woman’s cheeks grow redder. “I don’t make this particular drink for just anybody. It’s not a commonly requested beverage. It’s my favorite though, so I hope you like it.”

Avery took a look at the tall perspiring transparent glass with the vibrant, almost glowing greenish liquid inside. “It reminds of Absinthe. Not that I’ve ever had it, but I remember it from when I watched that movie, Moulin Rouge.”

Dakoda chuckled lightly. “It’s definitely not Absinthe.” She watched the young woman take hold of the glass, bring the purple straw to her lips, and take a sip. Dakoda saw the beautiful sea green eyes brighten with pleasure, and it made her happy.

“Wow, it’s tangy yet sweet. That’s very nice. What is it? What’s in it?”

Dakoda chuckled again. “It’s called a Melon Ball. It has Midori Liqueur, Absolut, and orange juice. I take it you like it.”

Closing her lips around the straw, and taking another sip, Avery nodded. “Yes, I do.”

“Good, I’m glad.” Ocean blue eyes drank in the features of the beautiful strawberry blonde. Her nose picked up the scent of Ralph Lauren Romance, which Dakoda greatly enjoyed smelling on a woman. The scent of a woman could drive Dakoda insane with need, so it was always one of the things that she definitely took note of. Her eyes wandered to the play of muscles on the young woman’s neck, and then trailed back up to those sea green pools that looked right back at her. She momentarily cleared her throat because she had been caught openly staring. “Well...I have to go finish my shift. I’ll be done in about thirty minutes. Would you like to chat more later?” Dakoda asked.

“That would be wonderful. Why don’t you come find me on the upper deck.” Avery coyly answered.

“Will do,” Dakoda stated as she got up, and then walked away.

Avery watched the retreating figure for a few moments. Mmm, that ass looks nice and firm...and those broad shoulders are heavenly. Wait a minute; I’m actually checking her out...like seriously checking her out. Wow have I done that before to others and not realized it?