The Rose

In love?

Sarah

I've been dancing for half an hour and I was just getting started. I yelled at Lizzie; I was so ready to kick her ass in this battle. When Lizzie finally arrived at the dancefloor,she had a huge smile on her face. That could only mean one thing; she's met someone. I guess one of us should get some s*x on this trip; better her then me. It wasn't that I was sexually frustrated. I haven't had s*x since high school. Not since my high school sweatheart just went up and vanished, the day after I gave him everything. At least I got my beautiful son out of it, but it still pissed me off. I could feel the anger build up inside of me and I had to get it out of my system. I looked at Lizzie.

    -It is on! Like Donkey Kong! Prepare to lose!

 I started to move my body to the music. I let it take over my body. I didn't even take notice of Lizzie. I was in my own world. As we danced I could feel that we were getting an audience and more room on the floor; I paid no notice of it. All I could think about was dancing. I could hear people chanting: Rose! Rose! Rose!Rose!

I guess that is my new nickname. When I gave birth to my son, it had to be done by c-section because of some complications. That of course left a scar, which I hate; so a got a beautiful rose tattooed on my abdomen. I loved it. I saw Lizzie was ready to admit defeat. I laughed.

    - Told you Lizzie!

    - You were on fire Sarah. Your body might have been here on the dancefloor, but your mind was elsewhere. Where were you? Were you thinking of Daniel?

I have always taken pried in not thinking of his name and just calling him "him", but as soon as she mentions his name, my body tense up. I close my eyes and feel the music. I have always thought of myself to be a strong woman who didn't take crap from no one; but as soon the mention of his name, my mind goes weak and I turn into the 17 year old girl, whos heart got broken into a million pieces. 

I took a few deep breaths and looked at Lizzie with a with half a smile.

    - Let's get something drinks. Thank you Mr. Bossman!

Before Lizzie could say anything I turned towards our booth. Thank god there was a new round of shots an drinks. After I downed a couple of shots, I noticed yet another bouquet of flowers with a card. I grabbed it before Lizzie had a chance.

"Dear Elizabeth; dear Lizzie

I would love for us to meet tomorrow in the lounge; I have something I want to run by you.

Sincerly YOURS David Johnson"

I looked at Lizzie

    - He's here?

    - He turned up just before our battle

    - And how do you feel about that?

Lizzie tried to conform a sentence but all she did was stutter, turn red and got a huge smile on her face.

    - You love him don't you?

I asked her. I could see she got tears in her eyes and she looked guilty and I didn't understand why

    - Why do you look guilty Lizzie? How long have you had those feelings?

    - A year. Maybe more.

    - Why didn't you tell me?

    - Sarah, I know how you feel about the subject of love!

    - Hey! That doesn't mean that when my best friend is in love, she can't come to me and talk. I happy for you

    - You are?

    - Of course. I love you and I would do anything to see you happy. You deserve it.

I hug her like there's no tomorrow

    - I'm sorry!

    - Don't be Lizzie. 

I let her go

    - So all the times you said you've hooked up?

    - I lied. I didn't wanna give myself away

She smiled.

    - You really love him

    - Like you wont believe. I've loved him since I met him. At my jobinterview. Since the first time we shoke hands. It was like electricity ran from his fingers and through every cell in my body.

    - Wow!

    - I know

    - Well, I would say that we gotta go

    - What? Why? The night just started

    - Yeah, but according to loverboy, you have a date tomorrow and we can't have you look like you don't sleep at night. So drink up and let's go

We finished our drinks and left the club. When we arrived at our cabin we saw that a new bouquet of flowers had been delivered and also a single rose. Like before a note followed.

"My dearest Lizzie

I enjoyed seeing you. I had missed that smile of yours. I hope your evening was what you had hoped and more. The rose is for your friend the famous "Rose"

Looking forward for tomorrow

XO David"

    - Well I for one is a fan of mr. Bossman. Tomorrow I will stay in our room and go to the studio, so you don't need to worry about me aaaaand I don't have your attention

Lizzie was in her own world while holding the card and admirrering her flowers. God she had it bad. I sure hope he will treat her right. I would hate for her to get her heart broken like me. I couldn't help but laugh at her.

    - Lizzie, you need to go to bed. LIZZIE!

    - Huh, what?

    - Lizzie go to bed

    - Yes, goodnight Sarah

I smile and laugh at her. I take off my clothes and throw myself on the bed. Today was a good start of this vacation.