She is resting in her king-sized bed and staring at the ceiling. Therese's life has changed over the last 3 weeks. Before, she lived from day-to-day, but now her life is like a beautiful rollercoaster which provides loads of surprises. Every day is like one of these fast rides, that goes up slowly and remains there for a while to make it extra thrilling. And when it gets down and into the corners, it gives you a tingly feeling in your belly and weak limbs. When the ride ends, you feel blown away, like a new person.
That's precisely how Therese feels. Ever since she worked at Rindy's birthday party, her life went upside down. In a positive way.
It has been several days since Carol asked her to grab a drink. Well, technically, it was Rindy. This teenage girl is something else. Honestly, she didn't see that coming, but she isn't complaining. The brunette would have never had the guts to ask Carol out for a drink. Her neighbour makes her way too fussy. Therese is wondering why. Maybe because she's way older than her? Because the blonde's an adult who's outstanding and smart? And did she say beautiful? If she has to choose one word to describe Carol, it would be 'beautiful'. The older woman looks like someone who knows what she wants and will do everything to get it. And oh wow, if that isn't a hot attribute.
Wait. Did Therese just say "hot"? Her brain is like mush when it comes to the blonde woman. It feels like she stops thinking and blurts out whatever comes into her mind. There were already several embarrassing moments where she wished she could turn back time. Carol never seemed to care or just acted like she didn't hear Therese's rambling. Maybe it's better if she doesn't know what the blonde thinks.
Therese sighs and picks up her phone. They both didn't text again since their last time. Perhaps Carol isn't much of a texter? Is she one of those people who prefer to call someone? Ugh. Better not. There's nothing worse than folks who call you mid-texting.
Maybe her neighbour also doesn't know what to say? I mean, what should they talk outside the tutor sessions? Oh god. If she doesn't know what to write via text message, what should she talk with her during a night out? Perhaps they need to get to know each other better.
Therese unlocks her mobile and starts writing.
Therese (03:46 pm): Hey Carol! How was your weekend? Did you and Rindy have a wonderful time?
Okay, that doesn't sound so bad. Therese's glad she dared to start the conversation.
Carol (03:55 pm): Hi, there! What a lovely surprise hearing from you. Rindy and I had some fabulous days together, thank you. How are you? What did you do?
Therese (04:01 pm): Aw, happy to hear. Did you do something special? I'm fine, thanks. Ugh, I mostly spent my days studying for uni.
Carol: (04:05 pm): We went out to watch a movie, cooked together, went shopping... Look at you, what an excellent student you are. Always studying ;)
Therese (04:07 pm): "That excellent student" who prefers to procrastinate most of her time, yes haha
Oh god, she sounds like a fool.
Carol (04:09 pm): I'm sure you are doing fine! Therese, something else. Are you free this Friday to catch that drink with me?
Therese (04:10 pm): Yes! I absolutely am. Let's meet at 8 pm? Or later? Not sure if you have plans with Rindy...
Carol (04:13 pm): 8 is excellent. Don't worry about Rindy. I'm all yours.
Therese suddenly chokes on her water. She texted me, "I'm all yours"? AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Is Carol even aware of how that sounds?
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La Vie En Rose
Fanfiction++this is a cross post of my ao3 fanfic++ After her divorce, Carol lives alone in a big house in a suburban area that once belonged to her husband and herself. Since then, she spends most of her time in the office of her bar that she and her best fr...
