"I think he knows more about me than he should. I didn't think we would get that deep into it" "oh my god Jamie? Did you tell him your whole life story?" "Yeah basically. He didn't say anything after I finished talking. I think he just didn't know what to say?"
"aww come here" she gave me a hug. "To be honest it felt good telling him. I could've easily held back but It just felt right telling him, it felt like I could trust him you know?" "Yeah I get what you're saying" she smiled at me.
"So what are you doing later?" "I don't know I just wanna stay home in my pajamas and eat ice cream" "girly you can't just stay home and be lazy it's Friday we need to do something fun" "like what?" "Well I heard ladies enter free tonight at Firefly nightclub we should go. It's been a minute since we've gone out together, what do you say?"
I sighed "I guess, but tomorrow I'm not doing anything understood" "fine but it's 5 so start getting ready soon" "okay but can I just watch a few episodes of Young and Hungry first to cheer me up?" "Sure, cheer up baby girl because tonight we're having fun"
After showering and choosing an outfit, I was finishing up my hair and makeup when Nicole texted me saying she was on her way to my apartment. I put some jewelry on and sprayed some perfume. I grabbed my purse, turned off all the lights and was out the door.
"Hey chica you look hot!" "Thanks, you look gorgeous as well" She drove us down to the nightclub and by the looks of it people were having fun. So I decided to loosen up a bit and make the best of it.
She gave her keys to the valet person. After all that waiting in line and I.D. checking we finally made it inside. We sat at a table with some of Nicole's friends. I got up and went to buy some drinks for me and Nic.
"Can I have 2 Gin and Tonic's please" "yeah coming right up" I sat at the bar waiting for the drinks when someone tapped me on the shoulder. I turned around and saw Saul. "hey how you holding up? I didn't expect to see you at a club tonight?"
"Yeah I wasn't going to come but Nicole insisted that I needed to get out and get my mind off of things and live a little" "well I could take you home if you want? I don't want you to feel obligated to be here, you just opened up to me earlier and I know that was hard for you so I understand if this is the last place you want to be at?"
"That's very kind of you Saul but I think I'm going to stick around, I need to get out of this funk and being alone kinda sucks so right now I'd rather be surrounded by people and drink a bit to mellow out. Are you here alone or ...?" "I'm here with 3 other guys but I don't know where they went?" "Do you want to come join me and Nic? She's here with 2 other friends but I'm sure they wouldn't mind"
"uh yeah sure let me help you with those drinks" We had to swarm through a big crowd of people so I held on to his hand so that I wouldn't lose him. His hand in mine felt right, like if my hand was made to be in his. I secretly hope this wouldn't be the last time I held it.
As we got closer Nicole saw me and him coming hand in hand and she made some ooooh-girl-get-some eyes and I just playfully rolled mine. I went up to her and whispered "it's not what you think" she just made an "uhuh sure" face. I sat down and Saul sat next to me.
He leaned into my ear to talk since it was rowdy in the there. Hearing him talk into my ear sent shivers down my spine. "so I'm leaving for Vegas tomorrow, the match is until next Saturday but I have to be there a week early for press conferences and a lot of other things, its going to be a hectic week leading up to the big day I've been waiting for"
"Well I wish you all the luck in the world even though I know you don't need it since I saw the way you were training and you are undoubtedly going to win" "thank you that really means a lot I will keep that in mind" "so shall we make a toast to your match next weekend?" "We shall" "cheers to you winning this match coming up" "cheers".
The rest of the night was lit. We conversed, danced and drank minimally. then we went our separate ways.
The next morning I woke up and made me some breakfast. After breakfast and taking a shower I went down to the local grocery store to buy some strawberry ice cream. I got back home and put on my cute bear onesie and turned on Netflix.
I didn't want to be alone so I invited Nicole over. She came in a flash. We decided to watch The Heat. While we were watching the movie I decided to text Saul.
Jamie: hey how are you feeling?
Saul: good I didn't drink much so I feel great and you?
Jamie: I feel great as well, I'm actually sitting on the couch watching a movie with Nicole and eating my favorite ice cream 😋
Saul: oh yeah? What movie and what flavor of ice cream?
Jamie: The Heat and Strawberry 🍓
Jamie: anyways I just wanted to wish you a safe flight before you board
Saul: thank you I will, you stay safe for me as well ok?
Jamie: don't worry I will
Saul: ❤️
I smiled when I saw that last message. He made me feel happy and safe. I put my phone away and resumed watching the movie.
