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Her heart pounding, Lisa made her way to the beach bars, unsure of what she was going to say, unsure of how Victor would react. Maybe she'd get the let's be friends line or maybe she had got the wrong end of the stick, again. Either way it was better to make a fool of herself and find out for once and for all. She could always leave town on an early flight if it turned out he was stunned by her confession of love or even worse appalled by her party girl antics.
Only one way to find out. She got closer to the bar, closer to a big let down or closer to love? She didn't know. Maybe it's better if I come back later she thought as she slowly got closer and closer to her fears and dreams. Maybe this is sheer madness and it's time to go traveling and see the world. I don't need a man anyway, I'm perfectly happy on my own. I am really, well, most of the time anyway.
Closer, closer, closer still. Oh, I can see Victor from here and he's got his top off. Just look at those yoga teacher muscles. That just makes this harder or is it better?
Lisa took some deep breathes and charged right up to the bar. She walked in and rushed straight up to Victor and grabbed his arm, "Look, I'm sorry, I was feeling a little agitated yesterday morning. What did you want to say to me?"
Victor took a break from moving the beer crates and looked up, he smiled, "That's ok, don't worry," pleased by the unexpected interruption. "I spoke to Maria and she said you are staying in Cancun."
"Yes, I'm going to stay 6 months, maybe longer, I really love it here. I just feel good here."
Victor wiped the sweat from
his forehead. "Great, Well, in that case, I 'd like to invite you to the opening of a new restaurant next week. One of my best friends is opening a new upmarket French restaurant. It'll be a great evening. I'm sure you'll enjoy it, all my friends will be there. You can wear your navy dress, you look great in that."
Lisa beamed. "Oh, do I? I didn't know you noticed."
Victor looked into Lisa's eyes. "Yes, I noticed alright. And I could tell you practice yoga by the way you walk and the fine muscle tone of your arms." Victor held her bronzed forearm as Lisa tried to hid her excitement.
"Oh, by the way Victor I'm not pregnant. I went to the doctor. No more wild nights for me. I'm back to my vegetarian yoga lifestyle. I think I needed to hit a low to wake up to what I was doing to myself."
"More good news," Victor beamed as he looked into Lisa's eyes, "Lisa, I know this may sound a little forward so forgive me if it is. After Maria told me you were staying in town I couldn't sleep last night. I've been thinking about you all day everyday this week. But there was no point in saying anything. I knew it was just a matter of days and you'd be heading back to your high powered job and your real life. You'd forget about me in no time."
Lisa looked up into Victor's dark brown eyes and felt her heart flutter again. She almost felt faint. Am I dreaming? She thought to herself and waited for a moment for the alarm clock to blast here into another hectic day. But no, the sun was high and bright in the early morning sky, a handsome man was staring into her eyes and she felt complete in an unusual way.
Lisa felt her heart flutter even more, light headed and delighted she took in every detail of Victor's face. His short black hair, his strong jawline, his deep brown eyes and the immaculately shaved glowing dark skin of his face. His lips...
"I could never forget you Victor. I've loved talking to you all week and I felt a special connection with you from the first time we met. I had put it out of my mind because I couldn't handle anymore disappointment and because I thought you were gay."
Victor squeezed her hand and she felt his warmth and strength,she listened to every word as he said, "I've never been more happy that I'm straight. You're gorgeous." Victor moved closer and hugged Lisa tight. She relaxed into his strong body and everything felt right, they fitted together just right.
His lips found her lips and they kissed softly. He caressed the back of her head and held her blonde curls in his hand as he gazed into her big blue eyes. He moved closer to kiss her again and whispered in her ear, "Lisa, I'm in love with you, you are my angel."
Like My Ex
I really want to call my ex, I miss him so much, but I think it's the wrong thing to do. Is it wrong to want your ex back? Cristina wanted to admit it but but she didn't want Sally to think the worst of her so she said nothing. Instead Cristina smiled as Sally delivered their caffeine fix to the table and took a seat.
Covent Garden, Sally and coffee. A perfect London Sunday afternoon. There was something wonderful about London on a Sunday. The only day in the week when the people of this hectic town had time to talk, to walk in the park and to sit with a friend without a schedule chasing them.
The two successful young professionals stood out from the crowd wherever they met. At 32, Cristina was a stunning tall blonde with a fit body toned by hours of dedication in the gym, while, Sally, 34, with her long black hair and fair complexion made every head turn. Together in their high fashion they never went unnoticed.
Cristina reached across the table and held Sally's hand. "Sally, I do so enjoy this little weekly meet up of ours. It makes the madness of the week so much more bearable knowing I'll see you for a chat."
"I know exactly what you mean. I've hardly had time to breathe let alone think these last few weeks. Since I got promoted and moved back from Manchester I've hardly caught up with anyone. Assuming we don't count online catch ups." Sally giggled and sipped her drink.
Cristina pushed her hair back. "You've been local again for the last month isn't it? So, you were working away the whole two years I was with Greg."
"Yes, somehow we three never managed to get together. Sorry, my workaholic ways do get the better of me. So how is Greg these days since you parted company?"
"I've no idea. We've not spoken since the break up 2 months ago. It seemed like the right thing to do at the time and now I'm not so sure. Maybe I should have taken more control in the relationship for once in my life. I left all the decisions to him, I was quite passive now that I look back on it. Even towards the end I just let it slip away. I didn't fight for the relationship. I suppose I gave him no choice but to end it and put us both out of our misery. At least he had the nerve to do it. I didn't."
"Don't be so hard on yourself Cristina. We all make mistakes. All you can do is learn from them and hopefully not do it again. And don't think you're going to get good relationship advice from me. I don't remember the last time I went on a date. I simply don't have time now that I'm married to the office. I do flirt a little with online dating but that doesn't count, does it?"
"You've always been good with men Sally. You know how to handle them. You always have. I don't have your confidence. The last thing I feel like doing right now is going on a date with a complete stranger. I suppose it sounds cliched but maybe I am afraid to love again. I'll just drop by the pet store later and get myself two cuddly cats and call it a day. No more men for me."
Sally giggled and squeezed Cristina's hand. "Oh, don't be so silly my little friend. You're lovely. You just need some time to recover. Trust me, before you know it, you'll be bumping into me on the high street with a handsome man on your arm. You always bounce back. I know you will again."
Cristina sighed and wiped a tear from her eye. "Yes, I hope you're right. It's just that I don't feel so able anymore. It's like this balloon has had the air taken out of it one time too many. Seriously, the two cats option sounds fine by me."
