They finished the bottle of wine and the conversation flowed. The kept it neutral for the most part. As neutral as Joe would allow. That’s man had a one-track mind, but it didn’t bother her. It felt like old times again, except for the side glances and occasional touches she got from Martin. Each one felt heated and sent her skin blazing as if she were lying in the hot summer sunshine. The trio skipped their dinner plans, opting to eat the rest of the pizza and consume more wine. She didn’t mind one bit. She liked hearing about the crazy lives they lived. Martin wasn’t his usual talkative self but then Joe hardly allowed a word in. Her cheeks hurt from smiling and she was having fun. Could have been the wine, the clothes or the way Joe and …show more content…
“Of course she’s fine. She’s with me,” Joe said, moving his stool closer to hers. She raised her empty glass. “I’m not with you; I’m sitting with you. See the distinction?” “Semantics. It’s only a matter of time before we get together.” Joe winked. “Who are you hooking up with?” A lithe, raven-haired beauty asked, stepping next to Joe. He wrapped his arm around her trim waist. “You my dear. I’m sorry I bailed on dinner, but a friend arrived in town and it would have been rude to stand her up.” The young woman shrugged her shoulders as if it didn’t matter; as if she was used to being stood up. “Oh. Makes sense. You’re here now. I’m Beth.” She extended her hand towards Sylvie. They completed their introductions and chatted for a while. Beth was a gorgeous girl and too smart not to see Joe for the player he was. The way they flirted, gave her the impression the two would have sex and nothing more would come from their relationship. Though Sylvie got the impression Beth wanted more than a one-night stand. She wondered why someone who could have any guy in the place would subject herself to less than she deserved. But then who was she to judge. Sylvie needed to get laid in the worst way and maybe it was the same for Beth. A few more hockey players and their entourage joined them. The conversation flowed and so did another round of drinks. Martin seemed quiet and never left the table. He sipped his water and smiled, but it seemed like he had something on his
Moving to find a more comfortable position in the armchair, he cleared his throat before taking a long sip of the coffee. “She didn’t have the typical look of a junkie or a street person.”
"I did not know you would be coming!" Sophia said. Her voice was only loud enough to
“My bride,” he said, lying still and kissing her lips gently. “Are you all right?”
He placed his glass down onto the table--he could hear even the clinking of the glass against his table with how still the night was--and frowned into the red liquid inside of it. It was very rarely that he drank wine and tonight wasn't an exception, his drink of choice being a fizzing fruit juice affectionately called by his friends "kid wine. " Unfortunately, he didn't have time to ponder why he seemed to be the only one in his generation not enamored by alcohol, more important things needed to occupy his mind. Like his unfortunate and untimely demise.
After talking about general things, Johnny had remembered seeing a full moon right before he entered the pub for a second time that night. His southern, romantic, roots were taking hold of him when he asked Clarissa, “Hey darlin,’ would you like to take a stroll along the shoreline?” Clarissa looked him over, first looking into his eyes, then to his chest, then back up to his eyes again. “I would love to,” she responded, sort of stunned that he had taken an interest in her. Johnny got up first, then hurried to Clarissa’s chair to assist her out of it. He could see that she was wearing some pretty fierce high heels, so he wanted to make sure she didn’t stumble and embarrass herself, plus he was a gentleman through and through. His hand, he threw
He hoped that the taste of mint overpowered that of alcohol; just a couple of beers for Dutch Courage; as they shared a soft kiss, and when she exited the bathroom a deep breath escaped his lips, elicited by the visage before him. This was the woman he loved and, as he'd done for the past month, he told himself that the fire she'd ignited could be quenched by continuing to visit prostitutes. Lila need not be aware, and in the end, it was for her benefit. A man could justify any act if he desired to commit it enough.
The theatrics seem to die a little "Ok, I understand all this, Madame. But if you find me so shockingly offensive, why are you here? Must have been quite the walk" he says, sitting back calmly.
“Can I talk to my sister for a moment?” I grabbed Haylee by her sweatshirt and pulled her to the side.
It wasn’t long before everyone had forgotten all about the news broadcast, electing to be in a more spirited mood which even included Chuckles after Steaks had secretly poured a couple of beers into his water bowl. Over in the living room Lovienthal and Mary were now doing what they referred to as dancing while V.Q. sat on the couch watching them solicitously.
Nancy was thinking that he was a little nosey, but she didn’t mind telling him the truth. She wasn’t ashamed of being a virgin, although she did want to fall in love one day. If her life would ever permit her to have time to actually meet a decent man she would definitely start dating. She thought that Matthew was cute, but he looked like a rich business man in his silk suit. She knew it had to be expensive and men who dressed like that didn’t ever go for women like her anyways. Nancy heard the chime of the cook’s bell from the kitchen window letting her know her order was ready. She grabbed the plate, placed it on a tray and brought it over to
Emboldened by the need to explain herself, Dallea looked up at the man with the respect he deserved. “I needed to say goodbye. I hope I have not angered anyone with my late arrival.”
“Your place is over there?” She pointed to the far end of the table across from the head.
“Let’s go honey, you are getting drunk. I should not let you.” She took my hand and we left the restaurant.
To entertain myself for the duration of their private discussion, I engage silently into other people’s conversations and interactions. After observing Clyde flirt with girl after girl at the bar, all the while, Derrick watches with envious eyes, I draw my attention to Mary, who stands in the corner having a ‘break’ with her tongue down some guy’s throat. Nice Mary. I avert my eyes in disgust.
The week and a half I had to mull my decision over, led into a much lighter conversation with Mary. That day I made sure to be a good 15 minutes early. Waves of ease went through my body as I walked back into our claustrophobic break room. I called her over to talk. Squeaking of her computer chair echoed through the room. She stood and walked over to me, promptly pulling out a seat for herself. “What did you want to talk about Elizabeth?” she inquired.