Chapter 8 - New Shoe New Life

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Two hours later they met up with Randy and Jules at the beach. She wasn't a very good surfer but Jules and Randy helped her and she loved every feel of the waves against her skin. Some hours later she decided she'd had enough and they took a break to rest. Jules and Randy went to get drinks as she sat with Helen.

"You know, Randy really grew up well and not just his facial features. I was almost tempted to touch him just to know how his skin feels but I could see that was all for you, the way he was holding you in the name of helping you perfect your surfing skills". teased Helen.

Sarah couldn't help laughing.

"Who knew you would ever find him attractive?. To think you always made fun of him in high school, though in your defence he was scrawny and annoying then. If you like him so much now tell him" Sarah said and shrugged it off.

"Well, he is still in love with you".

"I don't think so and even if he is, it's a waste of both his time and feelings".

"What are you girls talking about?" Randy asked as they approached with the drinks.

"Nothing" said Sarah.

He knew it wasn't nothing but he let it slide as he didn't want to push. He still couldn't believe he got to hang out with Sarah all the time now and he wasn't planning on ruining it. The day finally came to an end and they all had so much fun.

"How was your day?" her mom called out from the kitchen when she entered the house.

"It was fine mom. Where's Jules?"

"She should be in her room".

"Okay mom".

She got to her room and as she shut the door, wondered if Helen was right that Randy still loved her. She was right about how he looked, he really was handsome and she won't deny enjoying being held by him closely in the waters today. Randy was really nice but it was a pity that she didn't love him. She loved Brad and would always love him.

Randy was thinking about her too. The way she looked in her surfing gear, the way her eyes lit up anytime she rode a wave and how her hair became a deeper hue of blonde when it was soaked wet. She was really beautiful and he wondered if she even knew how much he loved her and if he would ever stop loving her. Sighing, he smacked himself on the head and burrowed his face deeper into his pillows.

School soon resumed and they were all back for the autumn quarters. Brad was in his final class, Randy, Sarah, Helen were now in upper-class and Jules was in her sophomore class. The annual sorority/fraternity mixer was held for the newcomers and it reminded Brad and Sarah of how they met.

School passed by almost too quickly and it was soon time for the annual Mausoleum Halloween hunt/party. They had fun as always.
Around late November Sarah's mom prepared a special thanksgiving dinner and invited the kid's home. Randy and Helen were invited too. After dinner Sarah's dad asked Brad about his plans after school.

"I have some law firms in mind. I always wanted to work at a Wall Street firm in New York but now I have to think of Sarah too and I'm thinking of working with a firm in San Francisco. That way she would still be a bit close to home".

"What exactly are you saying Brad? What are you up to?"

"I don't know yet but you will know soon" Brad said with a smile. He excused himself and went to join Ryan and Randy to play computer games.

"What was that about?" Candace asked as she came around to his seat and kissed her husband.

"I think he has the right intentions for our daughter. He almost hinted at marriage but not directly. I like him" he said smiling.

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