Funny. I wrote this story in 2020 before Adolph died. The idea of many older women wanting to be a cougar. Actually in my younger days, someone had mentioned me as a cougar. I did not know what it meant at the time.
First Cougar Date
They called her a cougar and she believed it. Feeling so
vulnerable after George died. It was a grueling 3 years providing his care but
she did it.
So getting back on the horse. Well just going out of the
house. Those short walks became longer walks. Not liking the gym, bought some
weights for the house. Not eating as much, the weight just fell off.
Going through all the stuff, trying to decide- stay or move.
So during those trips to the bagel store for the grandchildren
bi-weekly, the young man approached her.
So here she was. Out for a quick meal in Milestones. A favourite restaurant with great steak and other options close to home.
Going to the washroom first. She hesitated as she pulled up
her undies overhearing a conversation.
“Do you believe it? That ugly old broad really thinks Jason
wanted to go out with her?”
Her friend replied” He lost the bet and had to date her. If he
beds her then he wins the $1000”.
“ But how could someone that old think a 38 year old would
really want to screw her?”
“ Now, Suzie, maybe she doesn’t have a mirror?””
They both laughed hysterically.
“ Look at us. We are the ones that could have any man or men
at any age!!”
Helen was stunned. They were talking about her. I guess they
had not noticed after she had arrived, she had quickly gone to the washroom.
“Well we have a good view from the corner. Taking selfies we
can pretend it is for us and get some of them.”
“I hope he tries to kiss her in the restaurant. Then I get a
bonus bet won”
Jason had approached her on several occasions at the bagel
shop.
Yes she started to go there at the same time and well sort of
wanted to see him or just talk with the nice young man.
Widowhood brought lonely feelings. Well lots of them.
Just feeling like a has been.
Age 66 is not old but old enough that people your age discard
you.
The married couples avoid you. Especially the women who cling
to their man as if she would want that fat opinionated pig. Or the ones that
did hit on her, wondering if she wanted some needed sex.
Most men her age wanted firm, younger women. As if they were
firm. Don’t they notice their saggy balls! Well of course Viagra, the wonder
pill for the older man.
Thinking. I have my toys and can take care of my needs, thank
you very much. She was not looking for anyone. Having gone through the loss of
a cherished spouse had been literal hell.
But Jason worked around there and it was not unusual to run
into the same people.
Trying to remember where he worked. Some sub office of a
larger company. He had mentioned it. So of course he would have other office mates his age.
Trying to clear her head. Think. Did you ever see him with
other people? Did you see expensive cars in the parking lot?
What a stupid old fool I have been? He did often look over her
shoulder as if he was seeing someone. Those voices. Did those young women work
with them? How would they know about her?
To think they are all there to witness what? A date? A silly
old woman wearing a summer dress that is too revealing. Well she did look good and often mistaken for a younger age.
The good thing about washrooms at restaurants is they are at
the back and out of view.
So slipping quietly, she waited by the door until she caught a
staff’s eye.
She waved at him to come here. She passed him a note and a
$10.00 bill. Asked for the back way out. She asked him to give it to the man at
the table on the left, second one down from the door. But give her 10 minutes
to get a cab and make her getaway.
Not fun finding one’s way around a dumpster but made it to the
street and actually hopped the bus that was conveniently there would take her
away from the restaurant. She could get off further down the road and call a
cab. Just wanting to be out of the area without hesitation.
She wondered about another Bagel shop to be on her list. She
could avoid ever seeing that jerk again. She pulled her purse tighter to her
chest. Don’t cry now, wait until home!!
Jason was wondering what was going on. He had waited a long
time. Perhaps order a drink. He called the waiter over. A Coors Lite. And maybe
a glass of wine for the lady.
Then the waiter said, another staff person wanted him to have
this.
He opened the note.“ Well tell your friends’ dates, you were
not my type after all!”
He looked over at his two buddies and the women duped. They
quickly looked around the restaurant and outside.
Well did anyone win the bet??
Barbara Di Mambro
Copyright- February 2020
It is not unusual for there to be an age gap between partners. People think of the man always needing to be older. But in life there are situations where the woman is older. Like the current President of France and his wife.
Women being vulnerable is so prevalent in society but also being aware and strong.
One of the first stories I wrote. I had had it in draft for months before I completed it in February 2020.
Hope you liked it.
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