He said, “I’m sorry, sometimes things just happen”.
She said “I am choosing to take it as a complement. You said I needed to be more gracious about that!” Laughing, the tension between them broken, they proceeded to order their food and bring it home.
After they ate and cleaned up, she let out a long belch. He stared as she said “Not sorry, just satisfied!” “You never cease to amaze me” he said. “Just surprise after surprise from you.”
“And all of them are FABULOUS!” she exclaimed, laughing and grabbing him, hugging him tight. “You make me feel safe. I’ve never felt that since I was a little girl. You probably don’t understand, but one day I will tell you. I need to be more…happy with myself…before I can do that.” She put her head down and burrowed into his shoulder. He held her for a few minutes, then began to move back. She looked up at him and gave him a kiss. One just like the earlier on, on the lips, and with passion. This time she waited for him to break it.
She looked up at him, smirking, and said “You’re doing it again”. He looked down and cursed under his breath, moving back from her. She began laughing and stepped back. Eyes sparkling, she said “I knew you liked me, but….”
He blushed and said “That thing does what it wants. Remember, it’s a complement!” They laughed a bit, and then he said, “Time for bed for me”.
She said, “Something you need to take care of?”
He blushed yet again. “No. Just have things to do tomorrow.”
“Suuuure” she laughed as she went into her room. He noted that she was no longer locking her door. “What to think about that?” he mused. It took him some extra time to find sleep that night.
Meanwhile, she was in her room not sleeping either. She was wondering what had happened out there. “Oh no. No. No. Was this what love felt like?” She knew it wasn’t right. She also knew that something had changed within her. She was confused beyond words, but eventually sleep found her.
It was Thursday. Just a work day for him, but for Jill, it was shopping day. Irene texted her “I’ll be there at 9, be ready!” At 9 am on the dot, Irene pulled up in her Jeep. Jill stepped out, locking the door behind her. “OK girlfriend, we have work to do. I’ve made a list of places to go, let’s get started!” said Irene. Down the road they went, starting at the mall. They bought shirts, skirts, shorts, pants, slacks and spent some at Victoria’s Secret as well.
Towards the end of the day, Irene pulled into a different store. They went in, and Irene said loudly called out “Vinny!! Where are you!!” An older gentleman came out of the back at broke into a grin.
“Irene! You can’t need new clothes already, you just bought some!”
“Vinny, meet Jill. She needs the complete setup. Hook her up my man!” Vinny invited her to a pedestal and began to take measurements.
“Hey, no touching” Jill said.
Irene spoke quickly “He has to have accurate measurements. Besides, he plays for the other team, you have nothing to worry about.” Jill looked confused, but she had some trust for Irene. She allowed Vinny to take her measurements, but didn’t relax until he was complete.