Sofia's POV
The plane ride wasn't bad, I actually heard him out about the things he was pressuring me to talk with him about. It honestly wasn't that difficult anymore. Only because this time - I didn't care. I was convinced that my heart only felt right with 1 person, and that person wasn't Devin.
In fact, I'm not even interested in Devin anymore. But here I am on this trip with him. Anything to make my life easier, right?
He could sense that I didn't care much, my lack of argumentative responses and overall ignorance in general was pretty obvious. His verbal and mental abuse couldn't bother me anymore, I had 100% detached from him. Little did I know, the way I was acting would only encourage him to do whatever it takes to win me back during this vacation.
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Once he hooked up the rental vehicle and brought our things to the hotel after we landed, he took me to go get a phone. I set up my brand new iPhone during our drive to this tropical breakfast place while he blasted the music and tried his best to make me comfortable. Much more effort than usual, I noticed...
This might sound crazy, but I was considering taking him back already. Not because I want him, but because he was really trying for once. He bought me an amazing breakfast and managed to hold a real conversation with me instead of arguing. I didn't catch him looking at any women so far, he kept his eyes glued to me the entire time. At the same time, I was drowning myself in guilt every time I went into the bathroom and looked in the mirror. All I could think about was Fez.
Fez never once made me feel like I was in competition, in fact his obsession with me is far more attractive than Devin's uncontrollable urge to look at every other girl. I fantasized about coming to a place like this with Fez one day, even though it was nothing compared to the Waffle House. Only because that's where me and Fez had our first date. It became a meaningful place to me.
Once we left, we got in the car and Devin reached into the backseat to grab something. "I got you a surprise" he says, handing me the bottle of Pink Whitney. I smile slightly, the guilt fading away and being replaced with satisfaction. No matter how much being with Devin made me feel icky, I could always go for a drink. In fact, it would make this trip easier for him and I.
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Tanning is one of my favorite things to do. Laying on a white beach chair and soaking up the sun while drinking the day away. Sounds fun, right? It is. The only problem is, I'm here with the wrong person. Devin would constantly bother me a feel up on me when I was obviously trying to relax, so I was relieved when he walked away.
I got a better view of the place we were staying at once I was alone. The air is clear and there is a pool that could fit at least 50 people. I thought about Fez, and I decided to text his number.
me: Its Sofia, save my new number
Fez: you safe?
me: yes I'm actually enjoying my time out here
After I sent that message, Fez hesitated to reply. I saw him type momentarily but the 3 dots disappeared. A few moments later, he had a response for me.
Fez: thats good to hear
I really hope he isn't jealous. The last thing I wanna do is make Fez feel any type of way about this vacation. I know I'm considering taking Devin back, but even if that happens... Fez would still come first to me.
I knew ever since that night at the carnival who it was that I truly wanted. Even before the carnival, my feelings for him grew undeniable each and every time I saw him. Not a day would pass where I didn't think of him or fantasize about being with him. Nothing would keep us apart, not even Devin. I just really hope I don't have to end up sneaking around with Fez for the rest of my life.
I sent him a picture of my legs and toes, revealing both of the empty chairs on either side of me and implying that I wasn't with Devin.
Fez: your alone?
me: I wish you were here with me
I felt myself closing my eyes, picturing Fez by my side playing with my hair or rubbing lotion on my back.
I wish I could be back on the phone with Fez, talking to him for hours again and showing him the palm trees outside.
Fez: say less
me: don't actually come here Fez you'll get me in trouble
Fez: your boyfriend is lame as hell
Fez: plus I wouldn't let nothing happen to you
me: very tempting
Fez: call me tonight if you get the chance
I smiled to myself, holding my phone to my chest. I saw Devin coming back outside with a pack of beer and I quickly deleted my text thread with Fez.
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