Learning to Trust Again

Chapter 2

"No, no. I understand. We can't control the weather. I'd rather my things arrive in one piece and the driver arrives safely as well. Thank you for letting me know. Good bye."

So much for staying at my new place today. I should book a hotel room for the night.

Meryl was glad she had decided to bring her just in case bag with her. Now she'll have clothes for tomorrow. She booked a room at the hotel just 15 minutes from her apartment and caught a cab over there after she locked up. I'll call Maks when I get there. I'm kind of glad they won't make it until the morning. I'm so tired. I was looking forward to spending time with Maks outside of the plane tonight though.

"We are here miss," the cab driver says.

"Oh, thank you" Meryl said and handed him the fee.

Meryl gathered her bags and went in to the hotel to check in. She was very happy to have not been recognized at the desk. Once she was settled in her room, she picked up her phone to call Maks.

"Hello Princess." Meryl melted at those words. No one had ever called her that.

"Hi Maks. So I have something to tell you."

"And what's that Meryl? Is it that you miss me?"

Meryl was caught off guard. The fact that she did scared her. But she was also scared because she had heard that before but just with move power and followed by scary words. No Meryl stop thinking like that. Trust your gut.

"Sorry Meryl. I didn't mean to come on so strong. I just...I miss you. I really had fun with you on the plane."

"Oh Maks. It's really okay. I uh... I miss...you too. I just um...I've um..."

"Wait, you miss me too! Really?" A smile grew on Meryl's face.

"Really."

"Well I'm glad I'll get to see you later then. Has the..."

"That's the thing Maks..."

"Oh no."

"No, no. It's ok. The moving truck got delayed until tomorrow because of weather."

"Oh Meryl. I'm so sorry. Do you have somewhere to stay? You can stay at my place if you want. I have an extra bedroom. I'll get it ready..."

"Thanks for the offer Maks but I got a hotel room."

"Oh Meryl. There is no reason to pay for a room when you could stay here for free. I could stay at one of my friends' houses if that makes you more comfortable. I know we just met and all but..."

"Maks. It's really ok, I promise. I'm fine staying at the hotel. I've stayed many nights in a hotel."

"But this isn't a skating trip Meryl. Cancel your room and..."

"I can't Maks. I'm already in the room. I really appreciate your offer though."

"Anytime Princess. So when will the moving truck get in tomorrow? I still want to help you move in."

"Oh you don't have to do that Maks. I'm sure you have work or..."

"No Meryl. I don't have anything but to help you move in. So what time?" A huge smile grew on her face that she couldn't hide if she tried.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes Meryl. Now tell me what time please."

"They said they'll arrive between 9 and 10 am. I was going to head to my apartment to be there at 8:30 am to be on the safe side."

"So I'll pick you up around 8:15?"

"No I'll just catch a cab. I can call you when they get there with the truck."

"And what do you plan to do while you wait? Not going to happen Meryl. I am going to pick you up. There is no reason for you to take a cab. We can watch more episodes of Big Bang Theory while we wait."

"I really do love that show."

"Me too! Is that a yes?"

"Ok. I'd like the company."

"Great I'll pick up breakfast and come get you. Can you text me your hotel address later?"

"Of course."

"Thanks. So are you enjoying L.A so far? Well besides not getting to stay in your new apartment."

"I love it here. That's why I decided to move here. I'm going to hit the exercise room and then go to bed."

"What a fun first night princess."

"Well my day was fun so I thought a calm night would do. I'll need all the energy I can get for tomorrow anyway."

"Well, I'll be there to help tomorrow so it won't be too tiring. Right?"

"You're right. I'm glad you'll be there."

"Me too."

"Maks, I'm going to go get ready to go to the gym because if I don't go now, I won't go."

"I know what you mean. I'll see you in the morning Meryl. Don't forget to text me the hotel address."

"I will. Thanks again Maks."

"Anytime Meryl. Oh, can you also let me know when your back and safe in your room? You know, so I know when to not text you so you can get some sleep."

"Oh...um..."

"You don't have to Meryl. I want you to be comfortable with me. I just hope I didn't scare..."

"Maks, it's ok. I'm learning to trust my gut again I've uh... I've been hurt before so that kind of took me off guard. But don't worry. I'll make sure to text you when I get back to my room. I wouldn't want you to be worried.

"I'll never hurt you Meryl. You're too precious to me. Sorry if that's too much for just meeting you today. I pride myself on being truthful and that's how I feel about you."

"Thank you Maks. You make me feel very special. I truly appreciate the kind words. I've got to go now. I feel my will to go to the gym dwindling."

"I'm glad I didn't scare you. Have fun at the gym. I'll talk to you soon. Bye Meryl."

"Talk to you soon Maks. Bye."

Meryl was giddy as she got ready for the gym. She was liking this trusting her gut thing this time. He really was treating her well. I hope it lasts. No, don't think like that Meryl. Not everyone is like that. She quickly texted the address to Maks and headed to the gym.

Once at the gym, her mind went back to how happy Maks was making her feel after just one day. She even began to think about how she hoped this would progress. She ran with the biggest smile on her face, a smile she hadn't had in awhile.

When Meryl felt like she couldn't run anymore, she decided to leave and go back to the room. She grabbed some food from the restaurant in the lobby and went back to her room. As soon as she got back, she grabbed her phone to text Maks.

MD - All exercised now. I'm back in my room now.

MC - Oh good. Did you eat dinner yet? Do you want me to have food delivered or I can bring you something."

MD - I'm eating right now. I picked up food from the restaurant in the lobby. Thanks for the offer though.

MC - Anytime. Now I'll let you go so you can finish eating and get some rest. I'll see you at 8:15 in the morning.

MD - Yes, see you then. Thank again Maks. Goodnight

MC - Sweet dreams Meryl.

Before Meryl climbed into bed, she set an alarm for 6:40 am. She wanted to get up earlier so she could make sure she had time to make herself look pretty. Sure, she was going to get all sweaty while moving in but she still wanted to look nice for Maks. Plus she would need to pack her things up. Meryl fell asleep rather quickly for being so excited for the next morning. A smile never left her face while she slept.