He kissed me — I’m afraid I was smitten there and then
DATING PAST
i was with my sons’ father from the age of 19, but we split each time i discovered i was pregnant, so i raised my boys on my own.
i’ve had a few relationships since, but i always end up with the wrong guys.
PRE-DATE NERVES?
i don’t normally get nervous, but i was a little. My sons want me to meet someone, so they were excited when i told them about the date. i decided to go for a sexy look with white skinny jeans, and a red jacket, finished off with sparkly heels.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS?
Neil looked striking and handsome. He was already at our table and stood up when i walked over. we met at ibérica Restaurant in Victoria, central London, which has an outside terrace.
i’m a stickler for good footwear, but neil was so charismatic i didn’t peek at his shoes for an hour. i was delighted to see he was wearing Jimmy choo lace-ups.
EASY TO TALK TO?
Neil is a witty raconteur and made me laugh a lot. He used to be an armed protection officer in the Met police and looked after Margaret thatcher.
i could have kicked myself for asking about neil’s siblings as he lost a sister recently. it was difficult for him to talk about it, which i understand as i lost both my sister and mum last year.
EMBARRASSING MOMENTS?
When we left, we decided to go for a walk to pick up neil’s car in knightsbridge. k i ht b id i almost l tti tripped; d because of all lockdowns i’m not used to walking in heels. Luckily, i had a pair of slides to change into.
DID SPARKS FLY?
When we parted ways, he gave me the softest peck on the lips. i’m afraid i was smitten there and then! He’s tall, handsome, funny, polite and courteous. we exchanged numbers and have been in touch since our date.
WILL YOU MEET UP AGAIN ?
i Hope so soon. i’m away filming a tV series at the moment. neil is also grieving, so i’ll give him some space.
WHAT DO YOU THINK HE THOUGHT OF YOU?
That i’m a crazy loud American. i made him laugh when he said all Americans are loud. i replied: ‘we’re not, we’ve just got big lungs!’
WOULD YOUR FRIENDS LIKE HIM?
Definitely. neil is kind, funny and tall. He’s also good with one-liners.