50 Shades of Family

Mr. Green-Eyes

Phoebe's POV

 “I never thought a massage could feel this good.” The Aria Hotel in Prague has the best spa facility I have ever been to. Navy and Ava are face down on the table and with two women digging into their taught muscles. I am relaxed back in a very big, comfy, white recliner with my feet in hot water and seaweed is wrapped around my calf.

“Why are you reading at such a relaxing time? You should be enjoying this.” Ava spoke up. I rolled my eyes and looked at her.

“I kind of want to learn the language. And I am enjoying this for your information.” I look back down at my book again and read over the terms for family and friends.

“Do you mind taking that book away, and tossing it off the balcony?” I look up and Navy is pointing in my direction. The lady walks over smiling lightly at me. She takes my book and sets it over by the shelf holding my belongings. “Now kick back, close your eyes, and enjoy this.”

I rolled my eyes, but decided to do as instructed and relax back in the recliner. I find my self edging closer and closer to sleep when a voice disturbs me.

“So hows that guy of yours, Pheebs?” I open one eye, roll it, and close it again. Navy knows I don't have a boyfriend, well not since the third grade. I'm pretty positive that is why my dad fought so hard to pull me out of public school. Mom says it's because Ted was going to be pulled out, so I should be too. I think my theory is better.

“You need a foreign boo.” My cousin speaks up. I choked one air.

“I don't need a guy.” I argue. It's true, I don't need a guy. But, I constantly catch myself day dreaming about what it would be like meeting his family and him meeting mine, cuddling on the couch watching a rom-com and feeding each other popcorn. I wonder what it feels like walking down the side walk with our fingers laced together, having late night conversations about stupid things, and sharing our darkest secrets. Would he be the kind to spontaneously show up on my door step with flowers, and make a run for necessities when he knows it's that time of the month? Would he take me on a random date even if I was in sweats and a tank?

Like I said...I don't need a guy right now.

“We should go out tonight and reel one in, all three of us could get lucky.”

“Ava, you have a boy friend. In fact I'm surprised you two aren't married, and Navy, you have sworn off all guys because you claim there are no gentleman left in the world any more. So, you have one, and you don't want one Tell me again why I need one?” Ava and Navy just give me blank stares.

“Number one, I'm not married because the Lord only knows what my mom, dad, and your parent's would do to me.” Ava said propping up on her elbows while the woman digs her knuckles in to the calf muscles.

“And number two, I swore off all guys in the North America. We are in Europe for cry out loud! You need to lose it soon anyway,” Navy says. Once again, I choke on air.

“I don't need to lose anything!” I cross my arms over my chest, kind of embarrassed that they are talking about my virginity in front of these random women. “Especially not to a guy who doesn't speak English.” I slouch lower in the chair, praying this relaxing nightmare will be over soon.

“Look at that guy at the bar? He's been checking you out the whole time.” I take a sip of my drink and casually glance over to where the guy is seated. Sure enough there is a boy sitting there looking right at me. Immediately my cheeks flush with color at the heated stare of his piercing green eyes. His right eye drops in a wink and I look down at my food.