A few days had passed and most of my room mates had settled into a routine. Those who worked or studied just picked up their daily schedules and returned home in the evening.
It was Wednesday am and my last "free" day before going to the office tomorrow. I had asked my room mates yesterday if there was a local Gym I could join. Jane reminded me that the apartment building had a gym and proposed to check it out together.
The next morning I dressed in gym gear and waited for Jane to be ready.
As we entered the gym Jane said "Let's do a serious session now ok Stan!"
I wasn't too sure what she meant with "serious" until she scrolled through her phone and got her army workout routine out.
"OK" she said "You just follow me"
The next hour was a combination of me sweating profusely, breathing for air, seeing black spots in front of my eyes and hearing Jane screaming in my ears "Come on Stan, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1" and "Push Push Push". I tried to look strong and cool but I was close to passing out."Great session, we should do it again Stan" she said as we walked be to the elevator to our apartment.
I always thought I was reasonably fit but Jane was another level. I sat on the sofa and turned on the TV. Jane walked back in the living room after 10 minutes and said "did you shower yet". My eyesight had recovered from the black spots I saw earlier, I saw that Jane was still in her gym clothes. She looked fantastic, a perfectly proportioned body with full curves and eyes full of fire. It was clear that she liked to be in control.
She was an appealing woman to me.
Jane took a shower and left to the grocery store to pick up supplies for tonight. Tonight, we would share our second meal and Jane had volunteered to prepare to be the chef of the day.Everyone had returned home by 7pm and was ready to start dinner half an hour later.It didn't take long for Dan to start to boost about his past love life and the discussion turned to love life's and relationships.
Lin sharp as ever turned her head to me "Stan, did you want to share your long story for another day love story now?"
I froze for a second, Lin had the ability to debate and on top of that she was extremely curious. I composed myself, I realised that there would be no need to hide in front of my new roommates.
"My heart is broken" I said in a serious tone.
The table went quiet, all the girls looked at me. Dan and Mike looked at each other.
Jane looked at me with big eyes nodding her head as to say "Go on....tell us now"
"I met my girlfriend in my first year of University, a beautiful blonde, smart and spontaneous girl. We lived together in an apartment for 2 years and in my mind we would stay together forever. I planned to propose to her this year as we both progressed to have stable jobs, in my mind the time was ready. Until 6 months ago when I returned home early from a business trip"The table was quiet and listened intently.
I continued, "I entered our apartment and noticed that my girlfriend was not alone"I stopped for a second and softly spoke "She was in the living room.... making love to my best friend"
"Fucking Bitch!" Jin said.
"Sshh" said Daisy "Then..then what" she responded
"I turned around and never set foot in that apartment again. My brother and sister moved all my furniture out and the lease expired 2 months ago. Uptil then I paid my share of the costs.....but I have completely cut contact with the girl who was the love of my life"
The dining room was quiet.
Until Dan raised his glass and said "To a single Stan and to the woman of Manila I say.....lock your doors!"
The girls laughed.
"Unbelievable" said Lin, "You should be on a honeymoon!".
Yes, even worse I replied, "Now I sleep with Miki and Dan!"
The mood became lighter again. I think everybody realised the pain I had gone through in the last 6 months.
I moved to the living room while Miki and Dan cleaned the kitchen. The cable television had most of the channels I was used to in Europe. As I was flicking through I noticed that Daisy had joined me.
She was casually looking through her phone scrolling up and down. "Is your phone OK?" I asked.
Daisy replied with a smile "Just checking my agenda"
It was quiet for a minute or two. I could hear the noise from the kitchen as plates and cups where loaded into the dishwasher.
Daisy suddenly leaned over and asked in a soft voice "Are you free on Saturday?"
