My Friend the Stranger

part 12

Picture of David! ----------------------------------------------------->

I didn't know what to do, and frankly, I was freaking out. I mean, I just realized that I loved my boyfriend. Like totally and completely, head over heels, cliche in love with him. There was no doubt in my mind. But why was I freaking out? Because well...I'm not really sure. So I did what I do best: I called Ashley. However, there is also something else I’m known for: stalling. “So Ash, what’s up?” My voice shook as I tried to sound nonchalant.

But Ash being Ash said, “Cut the crap Gwen. What’s wrong with you? David didn’t say or do anything did he? I mean I know he was mad, but I swear I’ll kick his ass for you.”

“No! No, it’s nothing like that!” I exclaimed before she started plotting and went on a rampage.

“Well then, out with it woman!” Ashley ordered impatiently.

“Um…well, I just kinda…how about we talk face to face? Can you bring the boys to my place tomorrow night?”

“Definitely.” She stated, immediately knowing what I was talking about. “I’ll be there at seven sharp. Don’t keep us waiting.” I nodded as if she could see me and quickly told her my goodbyes. I noticed my heart was still thudding in my chest. I groaned; will it never end?

Then I got a spontaneous idea and decided to roll with it. I flipped my phone open and dialed the most newly acquired number.

“Hello?”

“Hey Sophia, It’s me Gwen from earlier today.” I said awkwardly.

“Oh! Hey Gwen. I didn’t think you’d call so soon.” She sounded confused but laughed a tinkering little laugh anyway. “What’s up?”

“I was wondering how long you are in town for, actually.”

“I think I’ll be here for a couple more days. The rest of the team is traveling back the day after tomorrow, but I’m going to leave after them.”

“Why?” I asked, like the stupid, curious, idiot that I am.

“Oh um, I have a couple doctor’s appointments before I’m ready to travel.” Sophia spoke cheerfully as if nothing was wrong with the world. I felt guilt open a new hole in it’s stomach. “No worries though. Why did you need to know?”

Now this was going to be weird. “I kind of need your advice with something and was wondering if we could meet up tomorrow?” I felt awkward in this position, considering she probably would have been enjoying the trip if it weren’t for my anger issues.

“Sure, why not?” Sophia didn’t even pause to consider. I liked her even more now. “But I have to go to the hospital tomorrow morning. How about in the afternoon?”

“That would be great. I’ll text you my address, why don’t you come over at seven?”

“Sounds good.”

After I had shut my phone off and climbed into bed, I felt extremely restless. My heart wouldn’t stop thudding, there was an insane amount of butterflies in my stomach and I felt tingly all over. It was too much at once, almost like being in a constant need to throw up. Or pass out. I squeezed my eyes shut and held myself in the fetal position.

Who knew love could make you feel nauseous?