Olivia

Chapter 17

We are all seated around the table. Gladys and I on one side, and Olivia and her date, Tina, on the other. All throughout our meal, Gladys is cross examining Olivia and her date. I hate to admit it, but I feel something. Tina, constantly, touches on Olivia. I can see she is very much into her. I wonder if they are just dating or if they made it official so soon. Tina sure seems to want more.

I excuse myself to the ladies' room. I am in here alone, standing in front of the mirror, trying to pull myself together. Why do I feel this way? Why should it even matter?

I hear footsteps, so I start washing my hands, getting ready to exit. Tina walks in. She is truly a beautiful girl. To be fair to her, she also has a very friendly personality. She steps in, smiling, and I guess I just did not look ok.

"Are you ok?"

I, quickly, plaster a smile on my face.

"Yes, of course. Why wouldn't I be? It's Friday night, and I'm in great company."

"Yes, yes. I agree. I'm just making sure."

I feel like I don't even want to have a conversation with her, so I state that I will join the others. As I am returning to the table, I see Olivia laughing with Gladys, and I just stare at her. I think I may have been staring too much because she turns then, smiling, looking back at me.

I slide in my seat next to Gladys, hoping that it wasn't so obvious to Olivia that I was staring at her.

She speaks up, "Simone, uhm...I will stay the night at Tina's place, ok? I just want to let you know, so if Phil asks, you will know where I am."

I feel like my body stiffened, and I feel like I am at a loss for words. Thank goodness for Gladys.

"Oohhh. Somebody's getting lucky tonight, huh?"

Olivia is just grinning back at us, and I try my hardest to smile back.

"Stop it! She's coming," Olivia says to Gladys.

They settle down, and I express that I am tired and ready to call it a night. We all walk out together, Gladys and I in her truck, and Olivia and Tina in Tina's car.

Fifteen minutes later, I am crawling in bed, waking Phillip. I need to forget her. I don't want to think of what she is doing with Tina. I don't want to think of how good her touches are making Tina feel. I want Phillip to make me forget about her...I hope he can.