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had a house with furniture and the most amazing view of the ocean. Just like she’d always wanted.
When Ian had first shown up with James and two trucks worth of furniture. Juliet had been shocked. Tears had pricked at the corner of her eyes and she had done her damndest to hide them, even sneaking upstairs to wash her face before changing out of her sundress so she could make herself useful and help. She couldn't believe that on top of bringing the basics like a bed and chairs and the sofa, Ian had even taken the time to bring a few boxes of little creature comfort items like a coffee pot and knick-knacks.
In one of the boxes, she’d found a whole treasure trove of glass sculptures. They looked hand-blown, the colors vivid and mesmerizing. One in particular had caught her attention—a little red bird that fit in the palm of her hand. She put it on the middle of the coffee table Ian had brought so that she could see it as she sat on the couch, kicked up her feet, and stared out at the ocean. Something about the little bird made her think of freedom, symbolized this whole adventure.
“Can you believe it, Lulu?” she asked the little dog at her feet. “Yesterday we were in New York, afraid that we'd never get our life back. Hell, I was even starting to think that my life was in danger. And here we are in this perfect town, in this perfect house, and I think we just met the most perfect man ever.” Lulu turned her head to the side and cocked an ear. “I know, I keep telling myself the same thing. I'm not supposed to even be thinking about men right now. But can you blame me? I mean, you’ve seen him. He's hot as hell, and nice on top of it. Just look what he did for me. I mean, I'm just a stranger he met at a dirty rest stop. Suddenly, he's got me set up in a house with furniture and a great view? I don’t think it’s right to judge me for getting a little wrapped up in him.”
Of course, Lulu didn’t respond. You might be losing it, Julz. You’re having full on conversations with your dog now. She stared at the inviting sofa and considered plopping down and relaxing for a little bit, but she didn’t have groceries or toilet paper or any basic human necessities. And, seeing as how she didn’t know her way around town yet, she’d be smart to go get lost now, so she didn’t have to find her way home in the dark.
After taking a moment to run outside and get Lulu's food and doggie dishes out of the car, Juliet ran upstairs, changed out of the little shorts and tank top she’d put on to help the boys move, and back into the little white sundress. She took a little extra time in front of the mirror, making sure her hair and makeup were at least acceptable in case she happened to run into Ian again.
It was kind of exciting not knowing where anything was, kind of exciting to have every step outside her door be an adventure, a new section drawn into her mental map. She'd been afraid it would be unnerving not knowing where anything was or who anyone was, but it wasn't at all. At least not today. Day one of Juliet’s grand adventure. She promised Lulu she’d be back soon and hopped in the Hyundai, ready to explore.
She had paid extra attention to the roads Ian had taken as he led her out of what seemed to be downtown Bliss. But it had been a long drive and she wasn't so sure she could replicate it easily without getting lost. But, that’s what the map was for. If things got bad she’d just pull over and unfold the blasted thing. See if she could make heads or tails of where she was. Besides, getting lost might be a good thing as she fully intended to make notes on her map as she found important landmarks or stores she would like to explore later.
First things first, she wanted to know how to get back to where she’d started the day, so she did her best to backtrack, following the path Ian had taken this morning. She only got lost once and had to pull over to make some notes on her map, but before too long she
When Ian had first shown up with James and two trucks worth of furniture. Juliet had been shocked. Tears had pricked at the corner of her eyes and she had done her damndest to hide them, even sneaking upstairs to wash her face before changing out of her sundress so she could make herself useful and help. She couldn't believe that on top of bringing the basics like a bed and chairs and the sofa, Ian had even taken the time to bring a few boxes of little creature comfort items like a coffee pot and knick-knacks.
In one of the boxes, she’d found a whole treasure trove of glass sculptures. They looked hand-blown, the colors vivid and mesmerizing. One in particular had caught her attention—a little red bird that fit in the palm of her hand. She put it on the middle of the coffee table Ian had brought so that she could see it as she sat on the couch, kicked up her feet, and stared out at the ocean. Something about the little bird made her think of freedom, symbolized this whole adventure.
“Can you believe it, Lulu?” she asked the little dog at her feet. “Yesterday we were in New York, afraid that we'd never get our life back. Hell, I was even starting to think that my life was in danger. And here we are in this perfect town, in this perfect house, and I think we just met the most perfect man ever.” Lulu turned her head to the side and cocked an ear. “I know, I keep telling myself the same thing. I'm not supposed to even be thinking about men right now. But can you blame me? I mean, you’ve seen him. He's hot as hell, and nice on top of it. Just look what he did for me. I mean, I'm just a stranger he met at a dirty rest stop. Suddenly, he's got me set up in a house with furniture and a great view? I don’t think it’s right to judge me for getting a little wrapped up in him.”
Of course, Lulu didn’t respond. You might be losing it, Julz. You’re having full on conversations with your dog now. She stared at the inviting sofa and considered plopping down and relaxing for a little bit, but she didn’t have groceries or toilet paper or any basic human necessities. And, seeing as how she didn’t know her way around town yet, she’d be smart to go get lost now, so she didn’t have to find her way home in the dark.
After taking a moment to run outside and get Lulu's food and doggie dishes out of the car, Juliet ran upstairs, changed out of the little shorts and tank top she’d put on to help the boys move, and back into the little white sundress. She took a little extra time in front of the mirror, making sure her hair and makeup were at least acceptable in case she happened to run into Ian again.
It was kind of exciting not knowing where anything was, kind of exciting to have every step outside her door be an adventure, a new section drawn into her mental map. She'd been afraid it would be unnerving not knowing where anything was or who anyone was, but it wasn't at all. At least not today. Day one of Juliet’s grand adventure. She promised Lulu she’d be back soon and hopped in the Hyundai, ready to explore.
She had paid extra attention to the roads Ian had taken as he led her out of what seemed to be downtown Bliss. But it had been a long drive and she wasn't so sure she could replicate it easily without getting lost. But, that’s what the map was for. If things got bad she’d just pull over and unfold the blasted thing. See if she could make heads or tails of where she was. Besides, getting lost might be a good thing as she fully intended to make notes on her map as she found important landmarks or stores she would like to explore later.
First things first, she wanted to know how to get back to where she’d started the day, so she did her best to backtrack, following the path Ian had taken this morning. She only got lost once and had to pull over to make some notes on her map, but before too long she
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