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“Looks like I may not see you much for a while,” I say with regret and then look up to see Juan’s suddenly serious face. His arms are now wrapped around my waist. I start to stiffen.
“I can’t believe that I won’t see you almost every day, Joanna. I’m really going to miss you.”
“Hey, we’ll always have our contacts through Rob and your dad,” I remind him.
“Did I tell you that I am actually having a party at my apartment to celebrate the summer solstice? I’ve asked a faculty member who’s an archeologist to talk about it and they’re going to show all these pictures of the solstice around my place.”
“Really? I’m so impressed that you’re finally reaching out to others, Juan. What time and day is it? I’ll come back for it and to see you.”
“It’s a month from now, Joanna, on Friday starting at 6pm. I’ll text to remind you.”
I decide that the smartest move to make just now is a quick hug. I move in to touch Juan in what I hope is a friendly manner. Juan doesn’t release me, however and it’s getting awkward.
“Joanna, I really like you as more than a friend,” he proclaims and then he leans down for a kiss.
In a moment of weakness, I reason that one quick kiss won’t matter. He’s my friend and we won’t see each other for quite a while. I quickly peck him on the lips but his hands hold me firmly in place. One hand pulls me toward his chest while the other snakes behind my head and anchors me. He kisses me fully on the mouth and moans. I freeze.
“Juan, stop… I really like you but…not that way,” I mumble in between his kisses and push back.
He releases me reluctantly. “Damn it, Joanna. Why did I have to fall for you? Maybe one day I’ll change your mind.”
I merely smile at him while he lets go. “Juan, I wish I felt some sort of chemistry with you but, I don’t. I’m sorry.”
He shakes his head with embarrassment and jumps in his car.
“Thanks for all of your help today, Juan. You’re my buddy. I’ll see you at the party,” I promise.
“Yeah, sure!” Juan mutters before starting his car and heading off into the night. He looks down with a crushed expression on his face. It’s just so awkward and sad.
I feel awful as I head back into my apartment because I don’t want to lose him as a friend. Still, I’m glad that I didn’t try to string Juan along. It’s uncomfortable though. I look at my phone. There’s a voice mail from someone I don’t know. The name reads Kristen Powers. Maybe it’s some employer from a psych hospital. Another interview? I listen to the message.
“My name is Kristen and I’m a friend of Mr. Tristan Grant’s. He’d like to see you, after you move to Mission Beach. He can’t use his own phone, right now. Can you call to let me know when and if you’re available?”
I wonder what kind of friendship Kristen has with Tristan and why he isn’t calling himself. Has he lost his voice? She sounds like she could be his older sister. I decide to call her tomorrow since it’s already quite late and she may be sleeping by now. I’m excited about finally seeing Tristan again. Tomorrow should be an interesting day.
Chapter Two – Reunited
When I awaken in the morning, I have a text message from Mr. Adonis himself. In addition, there’s a VM from Bailey. I read the text message first. I feel like a child who’s just gotten a birthday gift.
“Miss you, Joanna. Come to see me. Bailey will bring you. J Tristan”
“Tonight?”
“Please. Can’t wait. Tristan”
I am so thrilled with Tristan’s texts. Yikes, I’m already salivating with desire. I wonder where he’ll be found. Let’s hope he’s out of the hospital by now. Maybe Bailey’s VM will help me figure out the logistics of where and when. I listen to the crisp accents of Tony Bailey’s voice. I hear ex-military, all the way.
“Miss Prime.
“Looks like I may not see you much for a while,” I say with regret and then look up to see Juan’s suddenly serious face. His arms are now wrapped around my waist. I start to stiffen.
“I can’t believe that I won’t see you almost every day, Joanna. I’m really going to miss you.”
“Hey, we’ll always have our contacts through Rob and your dad,” I remind him.
“Did I tell you that I am actually having a party at my apartment to celebrate the summer solstice? I’ve asked a faculty member who’s an archeologist to talk about it and they’re going to show all these pictures of the solstice around my place.”
“Really? I’m so impressed that you’re finally reaching out to others, Juan. What time and day is it? I’ll come back for it and to see you.”
“It’s a month from now, Joanna, on Friday starting at 6pm. I’ll text to remind you.”
I decide that the smartest move to make just now is a quick hug. I move in to touch Juan in what I hope is a friendly manner. Juan doesn’t release me, however and it’s getting awkward.
“Joanna, I really like you as more than a friend,” he proclaims and then he leans down for a kiss.
In a moment of weakness, I reason that one quick kiss won’t matter. He’s my friend and we won’t see each other for quite a while. I quickly peck him on the lips but his hands hold me firmly in place. One hand pulls me toward his chest while the other snakes behind my head and anchors me. He kisses me fully on the mouth and moans. I freeze.
“Juan, stop… I really like you but…not that way,” I mumble in between his kisses and push back.
He releases me reluctantly. “Damn it, Joanna. Why did I have to fall for you? Maybe one day I’ll change your mind.”
I merely smile at him while he lets go. “Juan, I wish I felt some sort of chemistry with you but, I don’t. I’m sorry.”
He shakes his head with embarrassment and jumps in his car.
“Thanks for all of your help today, Juan. You’re my buddy. I’ll see you at the party,” I promise.
“Yeah, sure!” Juan mutters before starting his car and heading off into the night. He looks down with a crushed expression on his face. It’s just so awkward and sad.
I feel awful as I head back into my apartment because I don’t want to lose him as a friend. Still, I’m glad that I didn’t try to string Juan along. It’s uncomfortable though. I look at my phone. There’s a voice mail from someone I don’t know. The name reads Kristen Powers. Maybe it’s some employer from a psych hospital. Another interview? I listen to the message.
“My name is Kristen and I’m a friend of Mr. Tristan Grant’s. He’d like to see you, after you move to Mission Beach. He can’t use his own phone, right now. Can you call to let me know when and if you’re available?”
I wonder what kind of friendship Kristen has with Tristan and why he isn’t calling himself. Has he lost his voice? She sounds like she could be his older sister. I decide to call her tomorrow since it’s already quite late and she may be sleeping by now. I’m excited about finally seeing Tristan again. Tomorrow should be an interesting day.
Chapter Two – Reunited
When I awaken in the morning, I have a text message from Mr. Adonis himself. In addition, there’s a VM from Bailey. I read the text message first. I feel like a child who’s just gotten a birthday gift.
“Miss you, Joanna. Come to see me. Bailey will bring you. J Tristan”
“Tonight?”
“Please. Can’t wait. Tristan”
I am so thrilled with Tristan’s texts. Yikes, I’m already salivating with desire. I wonder where he’ll be found. Let’s hope he’s out of the hospital by now. Maybe Bailey’s VM will help me figure out the logistics of where and when. I listen to the crisp accents of Tony Bailey’s voice. I hear ex-military, all the way.
“Miss Prime.
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