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Roxy
Yeah. I’d probably send a message saying ‘fuck you, arsehole’ and delete him. Trust me, honey. You get used to this shit after a while!
Roxy
BUT there is the biggest positive…you had an amazing time on your last trip, you braved what you wouldn’t have three months ago and have good memories of your breakthrough to the new you, so give yourself a pat on the back. You had a night of passion and with an Italian stallion…just like an amazing chick flick. Minus the soppy happily ever after this time round…
Me
You’re so right. I will focus on the positive elements, see it as a fun experience and try to move on (easier said than done, though…).Thanks, hon. Speak soon x
I climbed out of bed, dragged myself to the kitchen, opened the fridge, took out a bottle of gin and Fever-Tree tonic and poured myself a generous glass.
I could do with some cake too. I opened the cupboards. Nothing. That lonely looking Green & Blacks Butterscotch chocolate bar lurking at the back would do nicely though.
I retreated back to my bedroom, plonked myself on the bed, took a large swig of G&T and checked my phone. Bella had replied.
Bella
Dammit!!! I know it’s disappointing, but without sounding soppy, I’m sooooooo proud of you and I think you mentioned that you picked a hotel where you could pop off to Rome for a day? You know our motto, that things happen for a reason? I really think he’s served his purpose and maybe his function was to awaken the sleeping lioness within. There are many more fish in the sea (truly there are!) and what a wonderful talking point, eh, when you next go to a dinner party? Just put certain things in a safe place, ready for the next reveal!!
Bella
I’m away to Cornwall with Paul and Mike this weekend and I’m not sure what the Wi-Fi will be like where we’ll be staying, but will try to check messages, so keep in touch. P.S. still got 4th June in the diary x
Me
Thanks. I’ll try my best to make the most of it. Also, better that I know now rather than when I get there, but wasn’t ready for that story to end just yet—especially as the lioness within truly was awake and ready to roar! But hey-ho. Out of my control, and like you said, everything happens for a reason.
Let’s hope there are more fish. It has been a fun chapter, though. Too short but relatively sweet. I’ll keep you posted. Have fun in Cornwall xxx
Bella
Will do, Soph. xx
Thank goodness for my friends. Whilst I was still feeling like crap, on the scale of shittiness, with 10 being the worst, I was now hovering around the 6/7 mark, whereas before messaging them, I had been more like 20 (I know that’s not technically possible, but…).
I downed the rest of my drink, stripped off my dress and underwear, threw them on the floor and pulled the duvet over my head. Screw having a shower. Screw throwing my clothes in the laundry basket. Screw packing. Screw Lorenzo (well, I was hoping to, but that was never gonna happen now). Screw everything. I was going to bed.
So here I was again.Back in Florence. I put the key in the door of my hotel room and opened it to reveal a very grand yet minimalist room with dark wooden flooring, huge windows, white furniture and a ginormous bed. What a shame.
I put my suitcase by the white wardrobe and then sat on the edge of the bed, which was clearly created with orgies in mind. It could literally fit four or five people (now I know I’d come here for a dirty weekend and to lose my MARGINITY, but that would definitely be too much of a stretch for a vanilla girl like me). It would have been perfect for the two of us. We could have rolled around on here for hours…
Whilst I hadn’t quite worked out exactly what I was going to do on this trip and was apprehensive about being completely solo this time around, I’d have been disappointed with myself if I’d just sat at home. That would be giving Lorenzo too much power and letting him control my life, and I’d already done enough of that by waiting for his messages. As everything was already paid for, I had nothing to lose by being here, but potentially lots to gain. Who knows? I might even have a good time. I had zero expectations, so any enjoyment I got to experience will be a bonus. In honour of MAP point number 7, whatever happened, I would embrace it.
I was starving, but first things first. Better let the ladies know I was here.
Me
Hey. Arrived safely. Still quite warm here and it’s just before 9 p.m. Currently in my hotel room lying on a ginormous bed all on my own. Oh, what could have been…gutting.
Me
I’m okay. I go from feeling shit and wondering why he didn’t meet me to thinking ‘sod him, I don’t need a man to have a good time’. Will probably venture out to a restaurant around the corner with a good book, order some delicious food, get a nice bottle of wine, do some people watching and try and take my mind off things. I’ll also go to the concierge and book some excursions. Enjoy your weekend and see you next Sat xxx
Roxy
Aaaah buonjourno (sorry don’t know how to spell it!) my gorgeous…glad you arrived safe and sound. That’s the spirit. Now go find food! And keep messaging x
