Oblivious To Him

Chapter 14 - New Mexico

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To: Mr.GneissGuy

From: Goofball360

Sent: 4:03 a.m.

Good morning!

It is early, the sun has not risen and every coffee shop is closed. 

I think I'm going to die. 

You might be wondering why I am up at this ungodly hour on a Monday when the rest of the world is snuggled up in their beds. At this very moment, you are probably under your "rock themed" bed-sheets, happy and blissfully unaware of my predicament.

You see, I am currently waiting to board a plane that's headed straight for you.

Well, it would be, IF YOU WOULD JUST TELL ME WHO YOU ARE!

I hate not knowing things, and I haven't known the most important thing for like 7 years and it irks me. You made me use the word irk. Add another tally next to the number of hugs I deserve for all the suffering you have put me through.

Anyway, sorry I took up another slot in your inbox with useless babble but I'm bored, sleepy and stuck in an airport. You should see the crazy pattern of the carpet in the boarding area though, it kills my head just looking at it.

 Also, I know you'll think I'm silly for wearing my black boots, but I am meeting up with very important people when I get off the plane and I want to look my absolute cutest.

So my hint for the day is that my best friend in the world (besides you of course) has long blonde hair and the same color of eyes as me. I know that it's not necessarily helpful, but if you keep your eyes out for a girl, next to another girl, who has blonde hair, then that could be me!

Have a great day!

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I held my hand up to block the bright sun as I stepped out of the New Mexican airport.

 My trainer, Kaylyn was supposed to be here to pick me up so I was looking for some type of red car. My eyes swept the parking lot and I spotted her leaning up against the car, eyes focused on her phone. 

I yelled out for her and her head snapped up and her eyes eventually landed on me. A megawatt smile illuminated her face and she started to make her way towards me with a slight skip in her step. 

She was dawned in athletic wear that hugged her in all the right places. The cream-colored top that she was wearing complimented her chocolate skin, making her look like some sort of goddess. This woman was in the best shape of her life and every guy in the parking lot knew it.

She pulled me into a tight hug, "Lana! I was beginning to worry you had missed your flight! Let's get into the car and out of this heat," she leaned past me and grabbed my suitcase, lifting it into the air like it weighed nothing more than a piece of paper.

Once we were both settled into the car, Kaylyn started to run me through my schedule for the week.

 I was supposed to do a photo shoot, an interview, and a meet and greet with some of my sponsors and the other athletes. 

Once the logistics were taken care of and I had everything added into my calendar, we were already pulling into the hotel parking lot. It was a 3 story, Mexican villa that had bright orange stucco, with purple and blue accents.

"You are going to be sharing a room with me for the beginning of the week, but I will have to leave you on Wednesday. The ol' hubby needs me to help prep stuff for the weekend." 

I opened the door and was greeted by the dry heat of New Mexico. I was starting to regret my choice of jeans, "Are you guys still working for the foundation?" 

She popped the trunk and unloaded the luggage down onto the curb, "Oh yeah! Linda promoted me to the head of the IT department a couple of weeks ago! I am working with Will to program new software."

 I grabbed my bags and followed behind her as we headed into the hotel.

"I think it's so cool that you get to work with your husband. You guys are probably the most intimidating power couple in the world. At least you guys use your powers for good, by helping out non-profits and what not. How is Will by the way? Are any of his athletes in the male competition?" 

She looked over her shoulder, nodded her head yes before beelining it for the reception counter. She never was one for small talk or chit chat. 

I was trailing behind her, admiring the scenery of the lobby when a high-pitched squeal erupted from somewhere in the room. I could recognize that squeal anywhere.

 I braced myself for impact as my longtime friend Erin gunned it for me.

We jumped up and down like little girls and hugged each other.

 Erin released me from her hold and did a full assessment of me, "Damn, I was hoping to have a chance at beating you this time but that is like so not going to happen. Have you ever heard of cake or candy? Can't you be a couch potato and give the rest of us a fighting chance?" she was teasing me as she looped her arm through mine and walked with me behind Kaylyn who signaled me to follow her.

"What have you been up to lately? Are you still dating that soccer boy?" I asked, nudging her in the side. 

A small blush flushed her fair cheeks as she smiled, "We are starting to apply to college together, he says that he wants to follow me where ever I end up." 

We turned the corner and entered a long hallway, "I'm so happy for you! I feel like you guys have been dating since you were born and it's fantastic that you guys are sticking together."

She laughed and shook her head, "We have only been dating since like 8th grade so it's not that impressive. Speaking of boys, who has your heart? I never hear you talk about anyone."

I watched Kaylyn slip the room key into the door so I unhooked my arm from Erin's, "It's a super long story, but tell the others to meet me by pool tonight because I need some serious girl talk." 

Erin's eye's sparkled with excitement at the prospect of gossip, "You got it! I will see you at the photo shoot later today during the group shot yeah?" 

I nodded my head and hugged her one more time before we parted ways.

I was going to tell them about Guy tonight and I wanted all the dating advice I could get from my favorite girls in the world.