The Arch of Letting Go

Brunch,Margaritas and Rules

Sara, you really know how to pick them." It was Sunday brunch with the girls and it was always a good time to pour out some horror. Aribeth is a person who has a way with words. " I say we name him pantless hob. "

"I never liked anyone with the name James," Charlotte admitted . Her face was crunched up like she smelt bad cheese. "Plus he always talked with this fake accent.."

"We can't make that a rule." I stated firmly, knowing where this would lead to. All failed relationships end up making a rule in our group. It was our version of starting new, not revisiting the past and way cheaper than therapy.

"But- no we cant make that a rule because someone has a son named James and I will not be responsible for the future complex that person will then receive.

"So then no roof top hookups?" Aribeth asked not so innocently. "I swore I saw you-

"Then where would you find your next love interest ? Can we just state that the matter is settled. I have moved his stuff to the curb and the passcode has already been updated. All in motion?

"Denied." Aibeth stated in a cold firm tone, the wicked grin is gone. I sighed, careful not to instinctively rub at my wrist in contemplation.

"I have to agree. Sara, you are one of our dearest friends but this is more of a patterned problem than anything else . We need to set ground rules if we are heading out on the annual trip." Charlotte's curly hair bounced in her shake of concern.

Luxuria City

Our girls trip? It's within two days and the next chapter in our Sunday brunches to come.

"We then Keltin should be included as well since he is coming."

Sara you- Did you start the party without me? I wanted to hear about the disaster first hand. "Speaking of the devil.

"We were just discussing the possibility of disabling old key cards." Charlotte stated.

"And I was countering because you still do my grocery shopping.You would never forgive me and we all agree you make the best break up desserts. "

Keltin was one of the nicer breakups. He looked like he could be on a Calvin Klein Ad and had a way with cooking. He stood 5'11 with hazel flecked eyes and a devilish smile. It always made me feel that there was something dangerous that lurked beneath.

We met on the second floor of the Raven. A smooth talker who could out drink my weight in Black Label Whiskey.

In the end we just weren't compatible.

Well if you are asking my opinion, being a bit more cautious would not be unwarranted. Especially if something happens to you and your guardian gets notified....

Farkith, not one you would tussle with.

Fine

No giving out keys until the person has had a background check

Back to business and pleasure

To confirm we are taking Wyvern airlines at 6am and arriving at noon. The hotel has us for a week's stay and much sightseeing will be ensured.

Sara was finally able to take a sip of her lemon lime mimosa. The sweetener was slightly different than usual. Then her eyes started to get fuzzy.

Aibeth you got the mimosa right? Did it state that an alternative sugar was- she paused her eyes finally in focus. Across the table where Aibeth was sitting were gold and red eyes staring back at her.

Um Aribeth... were your eyes always that color?

Confusion covered her face. What do you mean?

It's just, they are- fuzzy ness again and this time small horns appeared.

Ok guys this is a funny joke right? Like where did you get the horns ? There is now way you can hide them in your clutch.

Aibeths face turned blanche.

Sara, maybe we should get you checked out ?

Yeah, maybe you're having a bad reaction to the drinks.

Sharp pain went through her head.

Yea maybe you're right. Charlotte, can you take me home?

Maybe some antihistamine and sleep off whatever this is my brain will reset back

Are you sure you don't want to go to the hospital?

No, no. I will be alright.

A week-long trip is much needed if I'm starting to see things.