A Second Wave-The Surge

Chapter 30-Shelby

Chapter 30

Shelby

Once I am in my room, it feels good to take my mask off. I get my stuff pulled out to take a shower. I figure I will set the rest up after. I still can't believe that Simon was with that woman as I walk into the bathroom. My imagination starts up, I wonder if they showered together and images of them together start filling my brain, making my stomach flip flop. He said nothing happened but to what extent.

Just knowing that his mouth was on another woman's lips is enough for me not to continue this relationship. I remove the image and step into the shower. Images of Simon and me in the shower before used to be a relieved feeling. It felt so good to remember everything. I realize that Simon made me feel so alive again. Something I didn't even realize I was missing.

Washing the trip off, I think about what it must have been like for him. He didn't know whether I was alive or dead and then knowing I was okay but I didn't remember our relationship. I am sure that was pure torture for him. He has gone through so much in such a short period of time and still dealing with a pandemic and keeping the company going.

I finish in the shower feeling refreshed as I wrap a towel in my hair and another around my body. I grab my lotion that I haven't been able to use the past few days. The bruises are pretty much gone and the medicine for my cheek is doing wonders. There is still some scarring but it is improving. For the first time I feel like myself again. Just one thing is missing as I finish getting dressed. I grab a pair of biker shorts and T shirt, letting my wet hair dry naturally.

I make a cup of tea and step out onto the patio. The warmth of the Texas air even in the early evening is refreshing. The warm breeze glides over my skin, warming it instantly. Taking a seat on the small chair that is part of the hotel's color theme. It feels as if it is all a fictional story with someone writing what will happen next. But it is real life. It is real life even with the enormous amount of stuff happening right now. We are dealing with it the best way we can.

My mind goes to Simon again. Seeing him standing there in front of me, tears in his eyes. I do think he does love me. Even if things don't work out between us, he has been there for me. He has been a friend, well more than a friend. He has been someone who deep down I know that I will be able to always rely on no matter what.

Even though I am beyond upset with what happened, right now sitting here alone I want my friend. I want to tell him everything that has happened and I want to hear what he has been going through. Just then I realize I miss him more than I want to. I get up and grab my phone, hesitating over the call button but then press Simon's number. He picks up on the first ring.

"Shelby, is everything okay?" he says, panic and desperation in his voice.

"Yes, I thought maybe you would still want to grab something to eat and catch up."

"Yes, yes, absolutely yes," he says quickly and I giggle at his excitement.

"I don't feel like going out why don't we order room service?" I offer.

"Yes, do you want to come to my room or I can come to yours?"

"I will come to yours, just order me a cheeseburger. I feel like some comfort food," I say and put my sneakers on. "I will be there in a minute." I hang up the phone.