The Meaningless Wedding Band (standard:romance, 3705 words)
Author: Rich Eubanks	Added: Sep 23 2005	Views/Reads: 3685/2633	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
You finally meet that perfect person but that wedding ring, however meaningless everyone says it is, is still there.

The Meaningless Wedding Band 

“And if you ask nicely,” Jane gave Charlotte a wink, then turned her
smile back to the older man behind the counter at the snack bar, “or 
flirt a little,” Jane made her mouth pucker into a pretend kiss, “Ed 
will make you an extra special coffee.” 

“Hello,” Charlotte extended her hand to the elderly gentleman who was
obviously blushing, “my name is Charlotte,” she hesitated then added 
with a genuine smile, “Charlotte Townsend, the new receptionist up 
front.” 

“Well, glad to make your acquaintance, Miss Townsend.”  Ed was still
blushing from the teasing that Jane had done.  He always enjoyed Jane's 
teasing but he just couldn't help feeling uneasy when this beautiful 
little twenty-something siren came on to him, even when he knew it was 
only in fun.  But this new young woman was really something special and 
he just couldn't seem to let go of her soft hand with those long 
perfectly shaped fingers.  “And, I hope you like coffee and come back 
often.” 

“Well actually,” Charlotte realized that this guy was holding onto her
hand much longer than a simple greeting would require and pulled it 
back, “I usually do my coffee before work at home.”  She didn't want to 
seem like she was being short with the poor old guy, so she quickly 
added, “Morning person, you know.  I'm always up hours before time for 
work.” 

“Well,” Ed spoke as the two gorgeous young women had already turned to
go on down the hallway, “I've got some very good sandwiches and subs if 
you eat lunch here.” 

Ed couldn't help admiring the drastic differences between the two women.
 Jane had, until now, been his favorite in the dealership.  She 
couldn't be more than five feet tall but her figure was perfectly 
proportioned for her height.  Jane had the most flirtatious green eyes 
he'd ever seen and her natural flaming red hair simply added fire to 
her flirtatiousness.  Now this new, Charlotte, was quite a contrast to 
Jane.  She was tall, very tall, fantastic legs and breasts that could 
only be described as perfect.  Her long black hair and beautiful brown 
eyes seemed to make her alabaster skin seem even whiter. 

“I might just try one,” Charlotte turned and noticed that Ed's eyes were
taking in her and her new friend's legs and behinds and decided to add, 
“but I usually bring my own lunch.” 

“Ed's harmless, Charlotte.”  Jane almost whispered to Charlotte as they
went on down the hall to the next person that she would introduce 
Charlotte to.  “He's been married to the same woman for forty or so 
years and he just seems to enjoy flirting with us young women.  And,” 
Jane grabbed Charlotte's arm and leaned into her a little as she tilted 
her head up to attempt to whisper, “I heard from one of the older women 
in the office a few years ago that he can do more than just flirt.”  
Jane grinned broadly as she added, “And I understand he did it very 
well.” 

“But,” Charlotte shook her head and didn't smile back to let Jane know
that she wasn't amused, “he is married, isn't he?” 

“Sweetie,” Jane smiled but let her new co-worker know that she was being
serious, “this is the car business.  You're going to be around a lot of 
salesmen, some married and some not, who flirt and more.  And,” Jane 
hesitated before adding, “some are married and some not.” 

“Are you suggesting?”  Charlotte's white face became quickly flushed as
she stopped and turned to her new co-worker. 

“I'm not suggesting anything,” Jane had also stopped in the hallway and
shook her head back and forth as she looked up at her new friend, “I'm 
just saying that salesmen all have their own way of keeping their 
attitudes and spirit up for their next ‘up'.” 

“Up?”  Charlotte's mind was racing for what Jane meant by this word. 

“Oh,” Jane grinned from ear to ear at Charlotte and could only imagine


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