Our Secret Dream 2

Me, Myself & I

Later that afternoon after we had all returned back from the beach, I decided to have some me time. You know time away from everyone, including your boyfriend or girlfriend and just having some alone time.

I gather up my things, slipping my phone and lip gloss into my back pocket as I stroll into the kitchen hunting for some snacks. I open a cupboard removing a bag of microwave popcorn, placing it on the plate in the microwave before pressing start. As the plate spins and the subtle hum from the microwave fills the room I shuffle over to the fridge. Heaving a little as I open the oversized stainless steel door. As I look into the fridge at all the different snack, drink and chocolate treats I tap my finger against the door. Pondering over what goodies I want to take with me down stairs.
  After a couple of minutes I decide on a chilled bottle of water, Dr Pepper, a bar of chocolate and some carrot sticks. With my arms full I place all my goodies into a deep tray. *ding* smiling I turn back to the microwave, open the door and remove the popcorn pouring the contents into the empty bowl on the tray. With my tray now overly stacked with goodies I head down stairs into the cinema room. Setting down the tray on the table. Using the remote I change the settings on the air con to high. Waiting a couple minutes until I hear the hum from the machine circulating the cold. The gentle breeze whisping past my face and into my hair.

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After settling back into my spot on the sofa, I turn on the screen. Flicking through the movie options, before deciding on one of my all time favourite romance films.

Can you guess which one it is?

It's 'The Choice' a Nicholas Sparks classic. In my humble opinion it's a flipping heart stopper. It never matters how many times I've watched the film I always end up crying at some point. And I mean crying, the sort of ugly cry that not even Bryan would say is attractive....my nose red, eyes puffy and blotchy face, among other things.

Just as I'm about to press play my phone buzzes. Drawing my attention away from the screen and over to my phone. With a smile I look over, clicking the home button to see a message from Teddy.

Teddy 🧸

How would you feel
about a beach party?

Hmm, depends
when and where?

Tonight in Malibu.

Who else is going?

Frankie, Dom,
Quinn, Tyler, Alyssa, 
Bella & Bryan.

Sounds like the whole
groups going.

So is that a yes?

No, it's an "have fun and
don't get my
man too drunk." 😵

I promise.
But, think about joint us, okay?

Hmm...

Come on COOKIE!
We haven't been to a
beach party in
forever it will be fun!

I'm not sure.
I'll think about it.

Okay. Party starts at 7.
See you there!! 🧡

Talk to you later Teddy. 💛

Locking my phone and turning it to silent I press play to the movie. My heart starting to warm from the opening credits. A warm smile covering my lips as I switch between eating popcorn and drinking.