The Winker

I went into the jewelry store in order to get my ring cleaned and as soon as I walked in the door I wanted to get out of there as fast as possible. I made eye contact with one employee, gave her my ring, and walked over to the watches to glance around.

Unfortunately, she saw me. This is a person who unexpectedly shows up perpetually in my life. First, she worked in the office of an apartment complex that I was renting from. Second, I end up doing her hair for her wedding. (that I cannot even go into.) And NOW she works at the same store that j got my engagement ring from. Ahhh!!!

C has a loud and abrasive way about her. Also, she thinks we’re best friends. I saw her in the store a few weeks ago and she pounced on me and demanded to know details about my wedding. I disclosed the least but most satisfying amount to her.

C: Well you just remember, girl, that things are going to go wrong that day and you just need to know that in the end you are getting married and it doesn’t matter if the flowers aren’t perfect or everyone is on time but oh it is just so much fun and oh my gosh I know you’re excited. . .

(I’m starting at her wondering where a breath will come in?!)

Me: Yeah. . .I’m really not worried about it. . .(that destroyed the entire novel she just told me about not worrying and I could tell she was surprised at my calm demeanor)

C;:Well GOOD girl! Well, do you need anything while you’re here?

Me: No thanks!

Up walks the girl with my newly cleaned ring and I jet outta there.

 

So this time, I was in there again to get the ring checked and cleaned and I made a point to say “hi” to her. I thought if I approached her I might be able to ‘control’ the conversation a bit.

Me: Hey C, how are ya?

C: Oh HEEYYY girl!!! I’m good I’m good (wink) Things are going good!

Me: Great. You still enjoying working here?

C: (wink) Absolutely, ya know I’m still getting my feet wet (wink) but it’s going really well.

Me: Good. Glad to hear it. How’s married life going for you?

C: (wink) Well, you will soon see that it’s interesting! We are doing good though (wink) ya know? Just getting settled (wink)

Me: (at this point I’m so distracted by the winks I have completely missed everything she said) Well good, I hope it goes well for you! I’ve got to go!

C: (wink) Alright girl, well, I’ll see you soon!

 

I push through the doors and smile. What in the WORLD was with all the winking? I have never in my life seen a woman WINK that much. And I know it wasn’t that there was something in her eye because she would wink at the times when a wink may be appropriate for a 80 year old man. But not for a young outgoing 30 something.

 

Next time I talk to her I’m going to wink and see if she gives me a double wink back.