Wildflowers

Chapter 44

Chapter: 44

The next morning I wake up from the window shining through. I look over to Patrick and he's looking so peaceful sleeping. I just lay back down and I close my eyes.

An hour or so later, I wake back up and I look at the clock 10:13 am. Shit, I usually don't sleep in this late. I feel Patrick moving and then opens is his eyes.

'I could get used to waking up with you next to me' he says leaning for a small kiss.

'I agree' I tell him kissing him again.

'I was so tired last night' I say sitting up and stretching. 'Yeah me too, did all that stealing make you tired?' He asks and I giggle.

'Life of tomato crime is a tough life, it takes a toll for sure' I say and he laughs.

He kisses me one more time before asking 'Wanna go relax by the pool?'

And nod 'Yes, that sounds amazing.' I say getting out of bed and walking over to my luggage.

I pull out my black and white one piece and my white shorts. I go into the bathroom and change. I brush though my hair and put it back up in a pony tail. I walk out and Patrick has on his black swim trunks and a white short sleeve shirt with small black stripes on it on but totally open. He has some aviator glasses on too. I put my pajamas in the suitcase and I grab my sunscreen, towel and I sit on the bed to put on my wooden black sandals.

Patrick gives me a kiss before we head out the door. He grabs my hand then laces our fingers together. As we press the elevator down button, the doors open and we hit the lobby button. We walk into the pool area there is a long blue watered pool with cabana one side and green white striped lounge chairs with matching umbrellas lining the pool deck. We find two chairs together and we set down our stuff. He takes my sunscreen and puts some one his shoulders and neck

'You want some?' He asks me.

'Yes, please' I say as he puts some in his hands and then rubs it in my back, shoulders, arms and neck.

I do my chest and stomach and I put it down on the glass table in between us.

We lay there and a waiter comes up and we order drinks. I get lemonade and Patrick gets a beer, they also give us a menu because we can have lunch by the pool. I don't even want to think about food after last night but Patrick orders some fries.

I decide to cool off so I stand up and I take off my white shorts and I fold then neatly on the chair. I walk over the edge and sit down and put my legs in the water. The pool is mostly empty because kids are in school, there are some ladies sunbathing and eating lunch but they wouldn't be caught dead in the pool. I slip into the pool and the coolness of the water surrounds me as I go under the water. I come up for air and I decided to swim some laps. I swim about 20 laps back and forth and then I get out and walk over to our chairs. I dry off with a towel and then take a sip of my lemonade.

'How was the water?' Patrick asks me looking at me. ' 'Amazing, how was the fries?' I ask him laying down on the lawn chair.

'Delicious, there is some left if you want them' he says with a smile.

'No, I might order some fruit when the waiter comes back around though' I tell him with a smile.

The waiter does come around in the next few minutes and I order another lemonade and a fruit salad and Patrick orders another beer. We sit in the sun for about a 15 minutes before my fruit comes out. I swing my legs over and I pop a grape into my mouth. Patrick takes a swig of beer and sits up.

'Fruit looks good' he says and I nod.

'Yeah it's nice and fresh, want some?' And he shakes his head.

'No, I'm going to order and burger or something, are you sure you don't want more for lunch?' He asks me.

'No, I want to enjoy dinner and save room for cake' I say eating a piece of melon.

'I am looking forward to that cake as well' he says.

The waiter comes around and Patrick orders a burger and another beer and I get a water. We hang out by the pool for a while longer, Patrick finishes his burger and then we heads back upstairs. We ride the elevator and open the door. Patrick goes to the bathroom and I set down my stuff one the bed. I can see that my dress has been delivered and I unzip it to look at it.

'Are you fucking kidding me?' I say looking at the dress and its ripped to shreds.

'What happened?' Patrick runs out and looks at what's left of my dress 'Jesus, Jo I'm so sorry' he says wrapping his arms around me and I burst into tears.

'I don't want to sound mean but I'm sure Darcy did this' I said, shaking my head.

'I think so too. No one else besides Darcy would do this. I'm so so sorry, I want to beat the shit out of Dave right now he's involved too.' He says getting mad.

'He's not worth it, but I have nothing to wear now. What am I going to do?' I say and we sit on the bed.

'I didn't bring an extra dress, especially one that's formal enough' I say crying into his chest and he strokes my hair.

'I'll figure something out okay give me a second' he says grabbing his shirt and sliding on a pair of converse.

'Will you be okay here for an hour or so?' He asks me

'Yeah, where are going?' I ask him, confused.

'Trust me I'll be right back, I love you' he kisses me.

I say 'I love you' and Patrick leaves the room, in a hurry.