THE LOVE OF MY LIFE | SAL VULCANO/ BRIAN QUINN

It's Showtime

We were in the location where they were going to film the finale to the first season. It was going to be filmed like a chilled-out four friends sitting and talking. They went on and on, very casually, about the dares and the events and then Joe went on to say, "Why don't we show them an unaired challenge. It's Sal's favourite. Isn't it Sal?", and I understood what Joe was talking about.

Then they showed Sal's and Qs clips. When I saw my segment it felt weird because,
A. I didn't look as good as I thought and my voice sounded weird
B. I am pretty sure I made an ass of myself on national television

They all laughed and then Murr said, "So did you meet that pretty girl again?", and Sal said, "Totally. We're dating now. Say hello to my girlfriend Susan Bishop everybody!", and the cameras panned to me. The fuck? I was so shocked. What does one do at such moments? I tried to play it cool and gave possibly the most cringe-y smile on camera and waved. To be honest I was really really nervous.

Q then said, "Well that happened quickly. I'm proud of you Sally boy, you scored a good one. I'm jealous.", and he gave me a look. Obviously it was nothing. Right? Not giving it much thought I gave Sal a flying kiss and he motioned to me and said, "Why don't you join us Suzie Q?", and not knowing any better I went.

Sal Vulcano, my new boyfriend, just said on live television that he's dating me and called me Suzie Q. I'm a real trooper for not fainting caused by this chain of highly unlikely events.

I went and he hugged me and gave me a kiss. Then he said, "This is my girlfriend everybody. Susan Bishop.", and I just waved at the cameras again. If people didn't know any better they'd think I'm a retard.

Joe then said, "Hey Susan, you look like a sane person, why are you dating Sal?", and they all laughed while Sal looked on.

Before I could say anything, Q chimed, "Daddy issues!", and they all laughed. Basically I'm being hazed by Sal's friends on live television. Sucks to not have a humorous temperament.

I said, "Oh come on you guys, how could I say no to that face. Plus he really charmed me off my feet ya know and I did drink a substantial amount of alcohol.", and laughed.

Murr said,"Girl you'll fit in well.", and I said, "I'm glad ya think so", and gave them a sheepish smile. Sal then kissed me and I kissed him back and Q said, "Enough lovebirds. Enough." Then they joked some more and wrapped it up.

Joe said, "It was really great to have you on set. Since the day Sal saw you he couldn't stop talking about you. Take care of him Susan."

I replied, "Oh really? It was great to meet you guys, not so much to be on TV but mostly I'm glad to have met you guys. Sal's a lucky guy to have friends like you guys.".

Q then said, "Sal's really a lucky guy to have a girl like you Susan", and I couldn't help but feel a certain intensity in his wording and expressions.

Obviously I'm reading too much into things.

Sal then said, "Hey baby girl, we're having a party later to celebrate the finale. Would you like to be my date?" I looked at the guys and said, "Yes.", and gave him a kiss.

I then asked, "Do you mind if I bring a friend. One of my girlfriends is into Q."

I looked at Q and he said, "Of course. Your friends are our friends."

Joe, Murr, and Sal gave him a look and said, "Sure. Whatever Q said. Keep her away from Quinn though.", and we all laughed.

I then walked towards my bike and the guys said, "That's your bike?", and I said, "Yeah, this is my first love. You guys ride?"

Q said, "I ride. Will show you my bike someday. Its a babe.", and I said sure. Except Q the other guys didn't and somehow the thought of Q and I on a bike made me all giddy inside. Aye focus girl, Sal's your boo. Q is looking me with intensity and I guess that bothered Sal because Sal got all touchy and he put his arm around my neck and said that we best be going back to get ready. I told Q that I'd call my friend, Abbie and let him know him of she's coming and he could meet us at Sal's place. Q seemed open to the idea and then we all departed.

Sal and I went back to my place and from there he drove home and I called Abbie to invite her to the party. I was basically deaf on the right ear because the girl couldn't stop screaming and panting. She was so ecstatic and basically told me that she loved me and would probably give me her kidneys if I asked. "No girl, I don't need a kidney but I want you to join me and Sal. You saw today's episode?", She said not yet and I told her to come to my place so that we could get ready and meet the guys at Sal's place. By the end of the call I was totally deaf in my right ear. All I need to do now is pick a pretty dress and doll up.

As I went through my closet I realised that
A. I have nothing to wear
B. I couldn't stop thinking about Q for some reason even though I have totally fallen for Sal.

I couldn't think of anything else but the way Q looked at me. Of course it's only in my head. But something about him really appeals to me. He came across to me as a typical man's man- rough around the edges, definitely loves his drinks and his women and loves to ride. How hard would he ride my ass? Wait what the fuck am I doing? I'm with Sal. But I couldn't stop thinking about Q. I was throughly and utterly confused. I got myself some coffee and lit up a cigarette. After a couple of minutes Abbie came to my place and then we got ready.

I wore a little black dress and my Louboutins with red lipstick and straightened my hair while Abbie wore a pink lace dress with nude stilettos and pink lipstick and decided to keep her mid-length hair naturally wavy. "Oh my God Suze, we look hot!", Abbie gushed, "So what did you and Q talk about?"

"Nothing really. He was open to the idea of meeting you though and you look gorgeous.", I said. "You really haven't seen the live episode yet?", I asked.

"No I tivo-ed it", she said, "Why so curious?"

"Before the show Sal asked me to be his girlfriend and they showed the segment where I first met him and he showed me off on national television", I said it all without breathing.

Her jaw dropped, fuck yeah. "You lucky bitch! That's amazing. Oh I'm so jealous.", she spoke.

I replied, "Oh Abbie, in this outfit Q wouldn't leave your side. We done right?"

"Yeah!", she said and we then got out and hailed a cab to Sal's apartment.