Rascal- Pedro has just text me asking if you're single
Bella text later that evening. I'd unpacked a little and then spent 20 minutes having a quick google of Mr Pascal. He'd told me most of the stuff I'd found, but there were a few comments in interviews about not wanting a relationship, or kids. And I mean he was a bit older than me, starting something in you mid-40s wasn't something I would expect anyone to do.
Me - I don't really think he's after anything though. He seems far too nice. And he's said he doesn't want a relationship. Yes I'm single but I'm not sure I'm down for a one night thing.
Rascal- what did he say? I mean we've talked about all sorts of shit and I know he's defo not a happy single.
Me - I read it.
Rascal - and when was the last time you told nothing but the truth in interviews? ;) I'm gonna reply that you're very much single and send him your number.
Before I could protest she replied saying it was sent.
Rascal - super happy you're here. Im looking forward to hanging out tomorrow. Xx I'll text you when I'm up and when Pedro's ready to chauffeur xx
I was looking forward to the next day too, but now couldn't sleep knowing that he had my number and wasn't texting.
I woke early the next morning, the long day of travelling and drinking had wore me out and despite checking my phone a bit, it was a nice bed and I managed to sleep well.
Unknown: hey, 'small one' gave me your number. Let me know if you need anything in the morning. See you tomorrow. Pedro
Well he was being rather cute, I didn't know what to do. I didn't reply but saved his number, they wouldn't be long and I didn't want to come across too keen.
"Good morning" I brought my coffee with me and sat in the back of the car.
"Morning! Did you'd sleep well?" Bella leant back and asked.
"Like a fucking log! Thank you. What's the plan then?"
"She's making me drive north a bit, there's a walk we did for a location that has some pretty awesome views" Pedro set off
"I'm not making you do anything. You said you were happy to drive!" She gave him a shove "and we'll be home before lunch, I just wanted to show you around a little"
"Sounds perfect" I smiled and put my hand on Pedro's shoulder "and thank you for driving."
We drove for about 30 minutes. Bella chatted the whole way, we caught up on their shoot and what she'd been up to. We talked future plans and their hectic schedules. My life was settling slightly after leaving a franchise so it was fun to hear of all of their adventures, even nicer knowing that I didn't have to do all of those hectic things and could have a summer off if I wanted it.
Pedro was very gentlemanly and opened my door when we'd parked.
"You didn't get my door" Bella teased.
"You didn't give me time!" He bit back walking around the car. "I guess I've got the bag then" he grabbed it out of the boot and put on the rucksack.
We walked for a bit before Bella got a phone call and had to drop back.
"Thank you for coming with us" I smiled as we continued our walk.
"It's nice to be invited. So are all of your family here?" He asked.
"No, just my dad's brother. They're American but moved here like 10 years ago. Everyone else is in England."
"You got a big family?"
"Not huge. I've got an older brother Michael; then Mum and step-dad and half brother Rupert and then some grandparents knocking about too"
"Is your dad in the US?" He asked innocently.
"Oh no he died when I was like, 3 he was in the army, was away lots and then one time just didn't come back"
"That's shit" he was genuine.
"Yeah a bit, I mean I've not really known anything else, and my therapist is happy as she charges lots" we chuckled. "How about You? Have You got a big family?"
"Yeah kinda, I've got and older sister, we're super close, then younger brother and sister - there's a bit of a gap between us and them. Then I've got a big extended family in Chile, with my dad."
"How big?"
"I've got 34 first cousins" he smiled.
"Holy fuck! How do you remember birthdays?" I asked.
"Ha! I don't. They've got used to me being rather shit at it! Mum was always good at reminding us but since she's been gone I've been rubbish"
"You think you'll go back to Chile? Like retire out there? Wife, kids?"
"Nah, I might get a proper place out there to stay more but I'm now an American through and through, sadly" he smiled. "And I worry that I've missed the boat a bit with the wife and kids bit really"
"No. You're not that old really?"
"How old are you?"
"43"
"That's nothing! You'll be fine" I reassured.
"Yeah? I think I'm kinda old and wrinkly"
"Not at all. You're definitely hot" I said a bit too enthusiastically and he chuckled.
"Here we go" he pointed forward and we walked to the opening that had a view beyond words.
"Holy shit" I gawped. I don't think I'd ever seen anything so clear, so magical.
"It's stunning, right?" He stood next to me as I looked out.
"Oh my gosh" I stood for a moment staring out, I felt his gaze was on me but we were joined by Bella before I could check as see if he was looking.
"Pretty right?" She said, nudging Pedro and giving him a wink; he just smiled and rubbed the back of his neck in an embarrassed kind of way. "Sorry about that, mum hates when I brush her off when she calls"
"No worries. We were fine chatting. This is like the best view! Let's get a photo" I took out my phone and tried to take a selfie.
"Here let me" Pedro took my phone and took a picture of me and Bella. She then snatched the phone from him and insisted we had a photo of the two of us. I linked his arm and posed for the picture leaning my head playfully against his shoulder and he smiled over at me. "Too fucking cute" Bella announced before grabbing the pack back from Pedro and sorting out a drink for everyone.
"What you doing the rest of the day?" Pedro asked sipping his coffee from the flask.
"Dunno, I think we might head out for lunch and then I was thinking of shopping a bit? There some cool thrift places you'd love, Soph." Bella was talking rather quickly.
"Sounds good. I'm happy to do whatever. When are you back on set?"
"Like early Monday morning I think. I'm gonna need to go for a run or swim or something on Sunday though with all of this food and booze"
"I'm up for that too." I grinned.
"Training with a super hero?" Pedro raised an eyebrow.
"Ex-superhero," I protested. "I'm Nowhere near as fit as that!"
"I dunno, you look amazing" he blurted out before he'd realised and Bella spluttered on her drink.
"Ha, I don't know about that, I'm weak and my knees hurt a lot, but thank you"
"Right, drink up and we'll head back so we can shop!" Bella jumped up and we followed her back.
