Old Flames

Struggle

Photos and words shot up Mindy's screen as she scrolled through her social media. She was pretty bored with it already but she didn't dare leave her room. She couldn't let herself be alone with Maria.

There was a knock at her door.

"Mindy, is it alright if I come in?"

Mindy's eyes squeezed shut and her lips pursed together. She took a deep breath.

"Yeah. Come in."

Maria stepped into the room. She still wore her robe.

"Do you want to talk for a minute?"

"Sure!" Mindy faked sincerity.

She got up and sat on the edge of the bed. Maria sat next to her. Her perfume wafted into Mindy's nose. Why did she have to smell so good too? Didn't she have enough going on for her? Mindy tried not to think about how easily a robe can be opened.

"So.. uh.. what did you want to talk about?" Mindy asked.

"Just life. I wanted to see how happy you are now. Tyson seems to treat you well."

"Yeah he does. He's amazing. I don't think I've met guy so kind and supportive before."

"Yeah that definitely doesn't sound like Richard but, mmmm that was some damn good sex. I'm pretty sure it's the only thing I'll miss. How's Tyson?"

"It's good especially since I know how to push his buttons now..."

Mindy stopped herself and turned beet red. She was still so comfortable with Maria. Maria smiled.

"He was pretty fun to tease back when we were together."

Mindy couldn't help but think of that day. Tyson's adorable innocence. Her breathing was getting heavier.

"I wouldn't mind trying it again you know..."

Maria's hand rested on her leg. Mindy's heart pounded.

"Ba-... Maria, Tyson and I agreed... to keep the relationship closed." She furrowed her brow closed her eyes like she was in pain.

Maria's voice when in her ear. "I'm sorry. I just.. still love you, babe. And you can say want to keep things closed but I can hear your heart beating and how heavy you're breathing. I know you still want me to."

Mindy grabbed Maria's face and kissed her. A tear fell down her cheek as she pulled Maria's robe open and fell into her embrace.