Pieces of Dreams (sequel to TWST)

Chapter 12

"So what did Paul want to talk to you about?" Andrew asked curiously. 

Katia bit her lip. "It was more than just talking...he kissed me."

Andrew raised an eyebrow.  "He did?  After he ignored you all night?"

"I know.  I didn't really expect it...I didn't even expect to talk to him at all tonight.  But he said he wanted to talk about tonight...and then he said he hated seeing me dance with John."

"So he's still jealous of John."

"Yeah..."

"And he kissed you."  

Katia nodded.   Andrew didn't say anything after that.  He went and sat on his bed. 

"What are you thinking, Andrew?"

He looked at her.  "What kind of game is Paul playing?"

"Game?" 

"Well he ignores you all night...talks to another girl without even considering you...and then when he sees you with John is when he reacts?  I don't know...it seems a bit odd. It's as if it takes him seeing that he could lose you to someone else to make his move."

"But John? He's married and Cynthia is here for goodness sakes!"

"I think John might really like you and Paul knows it."

"John and I tease each other...but...you really think?

"He might...you're a great girl." 

***

The next day Andrew and Katia went out to explore the town. It was so picturesque; there was snow everywhere. It looked so clean and smelled so fresh. It was as if they were in a storybook. There were a lot of little shops and bars around the hotel. They stopped in most of them just to look around and decided to have brunch at a little café that faced the slopes 

"I can't wait for today's lessons. Have you ever been skiing, Andrew?"

"No, but I'm a bit surprised you never went when you lived in Canada." 

"My dad used to love skiing. He always urged me to go with him, but I never took an interest. Now I wish I had."

"I am sure we will learn quickly. It was very nice of Brian to set up ski lessons for us."

"I know. I'm really excited."

"What time are we supposed to meet everyone?"

"In about 20 minutes or so at the hotel lobby. I am surprised the filming is done so early, but it's nice to be able to spend some time with them."

When they got to the lobby, almost everyone was there, except for Maureen and Cynthia. 

"Are Cynthia and Maureen not skiing with us today?" Katia asked. 

 It was clear to her that the boys were already high as they burst into a fit of giggles without even answering her question.  They were much more interested in knowing who had the stash of pot.   

"They're already high." Katia told Andrew. 

He shrugged. "What are you gonna do? C'mon...let's just concentrate on the lesson." he said taking her hand. 

"Hey Andrew!" John called out. "Now that you're sharing a room with our Kat again, I bet your odds are getting higher!" 

Andrew looked back and smiled. "Better than any of yours!" he responded. 

John howled with laughter as did the others. Katia smiled and rolled her eyes as Andrew looked back at her. 

"What?" he laughed. "I couldn't resist."