Cat and Mouse

~ prelude to Trace's "Hearts Desire" ~

 

 

 

Blue eyes meet brown across the dimly lit room

a quick glance…just a glimpse

held for a heartbeat

as shy smiles are exchanged

 

She averts her eyes, studying the cocktail napkin

tucked neatly under her wine glass

 

Glancing up again

brown eyes have still held the gaze and his smile remains

She looks away

crossing and uncrossing her long legs

 

Not uncomfortable

….breathless…

 

Slowly lifting her wine glass to her lips, she looks over again

He is speaking with the bartender,

his sparkling brown eyes peeking through the waves of dark hair

boyishly falling across his forehead

 

Handsome

refined

a gentlemen

He glances back toward her

 

She looks away quickly

as perfectly painted nails stroke the long stem of her wine glass,

a fevered blush staining her cheeks

 

~ A cat and mouse game has begun ~

 

The butterflies have taken wing

starting in her throat

fluttering in her stomach

Tucking a long strand of gold hair behind a jeweled ear,

she looks up again

 

He’s gone!

 

A soft sigh is released from her berry lips

Disappointment

an unexplained hint of sadness

maybe next time

 

Suddenly

a red rose appears

next to her wine glass

 

Looking up

she is startled by those same brown eyes

"More wine?" he asks with a smile

 

 

Author's Note

Art by Fabian Perez
This is the prelude to Trace's "Hearts Desire"
http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/TraceyB/1319422/#comment-3296431

Reviews

[Saddam]

A marvelous piece...A long poem but a whole story contain. I like this cat and mouse play because I am a part of it too. Mostly amazing moment is this
Looking up
she is startled by those same brown eyes
"More wine?" he asks with a smile
Wow.... I love this surprisingly appearence. Love this most.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Ssadd. Trace has the man's perspective posted on his page. I hope you have a chance to read it :) Julie

[Al R. Arce]

I swear! This belongs in a classic spy or private eye nobel or screenplay. It was super cool! Specially the open ended ending. Your narrative was exquisite!

[Priyankaabhilaashi]

I guess..your name should be Ms. Magician..!!! You write 'Impeccably Neat'..:-)

Cheers!!!

[MsJewel]

You are too kind!
:) Julie

[Priyankaabhilaashi]

M too honest..:-)

[MAC]

this is just sexy and very romantic...and I can't do a review that could possibly do justice to your craft.

[MsJewel]

You are very sweet Mark. Thank you. Trace wrote a poem in response to this one from the man's perspective. Check it out if you have a chance. Hearts Desire :) Julie

[MAC]

I absolutely will, I truly respect and enjoy Trace's work. Thank you.

[Blue]

Wow. This had my heart pacing and singing and dancing! :) Way to go, Julie!

[Saddam]

A marvelous piece...A long poem but a whole story contain. I like this cat and mouse play because I am a part of it too. Mostly amazing moment is this
Looking up
she is startled by those same brown eyes
"More wine?" he asks with a smile
Wow.... I love this surprisingly appearence. Love this most.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Ah the art of seduction .....

[MsJewel]

I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Please check out Trace's poem in this series :) Julie

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome and I will :)

[Shaquana Adams]

I laughed at the end because I thought he really did leave, but then nope he's back. Very nicely written. I enjoyed! :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) julie

[Pushkar Prabhat]

OH MY GOD!
awesome......
Speechless!
I love it love it
:)

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) Julie

[Giggling Star]

Have to go ready Trace's now! ...the suspense is killing me!

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) Julie