I was sitting in the business class lounge awaiting the call to board my Air France flight to the States. I had taken my favorite seat at the bar where I could see the comings and goings of my fellow passengers. My glass of Bordeaux was still half full sitting on the bar by a €2 coin I was leaving for the bartender.
I heard a rapid *clip clip clip* and looked up to see this stunning beauty approaching. Her barely-shoulder-length, reddish-brown hair was tied back into a smart ponytail. Her camel colored skirt and jacket, maroon Kashmir pullover and matching stilettos told me this is a no nonsense business woman. She set her oversized purse on the stool next to mine, looked up at me and said, “You don’t mind, do you?”
“Not at all. Please join me,” I said returning her smile. “My name is Eugene; may I get you a drink?” I said, as I signaled the bartender with a nod.
“That would be nice,” she said noticing my wine glass. “One of those would be fine. I am Carmen, by the way. Nice to meet you Eugene.” She extended her hand for a shake.