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WineQueenFamilyTruckster: and you called me chicken Ok…where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Wow, it really feels like the universe is conspiring to remind me that my little trip down sex-filled fantasy lane with Penny is just that, a fantasy.
Me: in 5 years…I dunno, work going well, a wife, maybe a kid or one on the way…what about you?
It’s not strictly how truth or dare is played, turning the truth back on the person who asked it in the first place, but considering Wine Queen did it to me, I figure I can do the same to her. The bubbles pop up and disappear for what feels like forever.
As I sit watching the screen, sipping on my beer, my mind turns over all the possibilities she could be typing. Possibilities that could end this potential relationship right now if what I see in five years is different to what she sees in five years.
Unable to watch as the bubbles continue, I put my phone on the table and get up to go and grab a second beer. When I come back outside, I take a seat and lift up the phone.
WineQueenFamilyTruckster: in 5 years huh…an interesting question and if you’d asked me 5 years ago if this is where I’d see myself now, I’d have said hell no. But now I’m here, I know this is exactly where I’m supposed to be…where I WANT to be. And in 5 years from now, I hope I’m still here…working a job I love, in a town I love and living with someone I love…maybe thinking about the whole kid thing too…which is something I want…in 5-8 years ;)
I let out a hard breath that I didn’t even realize I was holding as a stupid grin breaks out on my face at her answer. I hadn’t realized until just now, how important this kind of shit was, how Caitlyn and I not discussing this kind of stuff before we got together was a huge mistake, and one that ultimately killed our relationship.
And even though this is not the norm, not how I ever thought I would be starting a relationship with someone, something about it feels right.
Me: good answer okay, my turn…truth or dare?
Chapter Twenty-One
Penny
I don’t even hesitate in responding, enjoying this game and getting to know C. Grizwold better. Something about it feels young and childish, but it makes me feel alive. There are so many mediocre things in life and once we grow up, we lose sight of the things that once brought us joy. We dive into all the seriousness, almost forgetting the small pleasures.
Me: Truth
C.Grizwold: Do you have any tattoos?
Me: Yep. I have a few. Most of them were gotten when I was younger, but I don’t regret them. No tramp stamp or anything like that though. ;)
C.Grizwold: So you’re not one of those butterfly-above-your-ass-crack girls?
Me: Nope never jumped on that bandwagon. I’ve always kinda been a do-my-own-thing girl. Now it’s your turn, truth or dare?
C.Grizwold: Truth
Me: Do you have any tattoos?
C.Grizwold: You can’t be serious. This isn’t going to be all that exciting if you just ask me the same questions I ask you.
Me: Fine! If you could sleep with one celebrity who would it be?
C.Grizwold: Easy. Kate Beckinsale.
No one could compete with that, and if I’m being honest, I’d sleep with her too. While I’m no Kate Beckinsale, I think I’m a good catch. I didn’t ask the question so I could be all self-conscious and worry about what he’ll think of my body should we ever meet. I asked it because I was genuinely curious, and it may speak a little more about the type of girl he’s looking for.
Me: I ship it.
C.Grizwold: You what??
It’s hard not to laugh out loud at his comment. He must be older than me or isn’t aware of what that even means.
Me: LOL. It means that I think you would be good together. She’s hot.
C.Grizwold: So would you ship us?
Me: Totally.
