Post by Tammy on Aug 17, 2006 12:12:01 GMT -5
A few days have passed since the big BBQ over at John’s house. I am sitting in a booth at the Pub with Hope. We are enjoying our lunch break together…talking about the events of the BBQ. “I am telling you Marlena…Kristen is a bitch with a capital B.” I nodded my head in agreement, “Well…I saw that first hand. I find it hard to believe that such a sweet little girl like Maria came out of that…that thing! She most definitely takes after John.” I said with a smile, which Hope picked up on right away. “So…what happened after we all left John’s house that night?” I just stared at her and smiled. I couldn’t even put into words how I felt. But I better try or Hope will never quit harassing me about it. “We had the most…the most…” Hope’s face lights up, “The most INCREDIABLE sex of your life?” I looked at her with astonishment plastered on my face, “Hope Williams! Get your mind out of the gutter!” Hope began to laugh, “Hey…we ALL like taking a trip to the gutter every now and then. So what happened then if you didn’t have spine shattering sex!” She said in a fit of laughter. I smirked at her while I tried my best to formulate my thoughts, “I can’t even begin to explain it. It was just amazing. The boys and I were getting ready to go home and John told me that we couldn’t because he had a surprise for us…for me!” Hope gasped slightly, “Oh…this is getting good. Keep it coming.” “Well he took me and the kids out to the back of his property. He had the kids bring out some blankets and pillows for us to lay on…” Hope cut me off again, “Oh please don’t tell me that his big surprise wasn’t camping out in the backyard? Did you tell him that your idea of camping is staying at hotel with no pool?” I looked at her and smiled, “No… we didn’t camp out. Are you going to keep interrupting me or shall I continue?” She pretended as though she was zipping her lips shut and nodded for me to continue. “We got everything all set up and got comfortable. Then all of a sudden…fireworks started to be shot of in the distance. He set up a fireworks show for me Hope…just for me.” Hope had a silly grin plastered on her face, “Aww…that is so romantic. I wish your big goof of a brother would do stuff like that for me. I can’t believe that John did that for you…did he say what the reason was for doing it?” I nodded at her with a smile, “It was for my…birthday!” “Who…who told him it was your birthday that day? All your friends know that you don’t like celebrating your birthday. Besides that…how did he know that you loved fireworks?” I chuckled, “Well that night we came back from taking the boys to New York, we went out for drinks remember? Well afterwards we went for a walk in the park, and while we were walking we played a game of twenty questions, just to get to know each other better. Anywho, he asked me what my favorite holiday was and why. I told him 4th of July was my favorite holiday because there was no family pretense it was just a day to be…happy! Well he told me he remembered what I said…and he said that he just wanted to make my birthday a day for me to be…happy!” Hope was just starring at me flabbergasted before she spoke, “WOW! That is sooo romantic. So what else did he say to you?” I am so happy to finally be able to tell someone about what happened with John. I felt like I was going to bust these past few days. “Hope…John said the sweetest things to me you can’t even imagine. He just starred into my eyes…and stroked my cheek lovingly. He told me that he…cared for me very much…and that he wanted to make all the days of my life…happy days.” Hope looked at me with joy on her face, “Oh…my…god! What happened next? Did he kiss you…did he…did he…” “No he didn’t kiss me.” The same joy that covered Hope face disappeared just as quickly, “I…kissed him!” A smile exploded across Hope’s face as she bounced up and down in her seat, “SHUT UP! You kissed him Mar? So are you two like…going steady now or what?” I had to laugh, “Going steady? Hope this isn’t the 60’s.” Hope smirked at me, “You know what I meant smart ass. Are you two…dating?” I shrugged my shoulders, “I don’t know exactly. I just told him that we have to take things…one day at a time…and see where things lead.” Hope became giddy, “So where do you think it will lead? How do you feel about John?” I became giddy myself, “I am not sure exactly how I feel. I have never felt this way before Hope. I mean when I first meet John I couldn’t stand him… I thought he was an arrogant jerk! But as time went on and I got to know him better…my opinion changed drastically. He is so sweet and thoughtful. He is a wonderful father to Maria…and he is great with the boys who adore him by the way. He knows exactly what to say or do to get under my skin and irritate me…and I must say…I find that sexy as hell. I know that we have only known each other for a few months but…he seems to know me so well…it is almost frightening. It’s like he can see right through me sometimes. I don’t know…the whole situation is scary, and frightening and…WONDERFUL! I am so scared Hope! What if this turns out like it did with…with..” Hope grabbed my hand, “Mar, don’t even think that way. You can’t compare everyone to that dick head!” “Hope don’t talk like that. That is Bo’s brother you know!” Hope gave a rye laugh, ”I don’t care if he is the pope Marlena! Bo feels the same way I do. Roman was a fucking jerk to you.” I nodded my head. Talking about Roman made me feel uneasy and Hope could sense it. “Marlena I know that Roman hurt you in ways that are hard for you to get over. But…John isn’t like that. I am sure that Roman is the reason why you haven’t had a relationship in all the years since he left…but sweetie you have a chance now…a chance to find happiness with…John!” “Whoa…lets not get ahead of ourselves here okay! Don’t go drawing up the wedding invitations just yet! John and I agreed to take things slowly…we haven’t even gone on a date or anything yet.” Just then the bell above the door of the pub rang. Hope glanced over my shoulder and her eyes lit up, “Well Mar…no time like the present.” “What does that mean…” Before I could finish the sentence my question was answered. Bo and John came walking over to the table. Bo bowed his head, “Helllooo Ladies!” I couldn’t help but to laugh…my brother was such a goof. It was no wonder that Bo and John got along so well…John was a big goof too. Bo kissed me on the cheek and sat next to Hope while John slid in the booth next to me, “Hiya Doc!” I smiled at him, “Hiya John.” When Bo and Hope had gotten their fill of sucking face Bo broke the silence, “So what were you two chatting about when John and I walked in?” I went to speak but Hope beat me too it, “Well…I was just telling Marlena that we should all go out tonight.” My eyes widened in surprise, “You were?” Hope giggled nervously, “Yes I was remember!” She said more as a statement as she kicked me under the table. Hope laughed slightly as she saw me trying not to cry out in pain, “I was just telling Mar that we should all go to the Rusty Anchor tonight. You know me, you, Abe, Lexi and John and Marlena. You know kind of a…group date!” Now it was my turn to kick Hope. When I did she look at me with distress on her face as she mouthed the word “OUCH”. Bo looked back and forth between me and Hope, “Well sounds good to me fancy face. How about you two?” John and I glanced at each other awkwardly. “Well…I don’t know. I don’t have anyone to watch the boys.” John looked at me, “Well they can stay the night at my house. Maria’s nanny Mrs. Cook loves them. They will have a blast together. That is if it’s okay with you.” I nodded nervously, “Ummm sure…I guess that would be okay.” Then hope chimed in, “GREAT! Then it is settled…I will call Abe and Lexi. Mar…we better get back to work.” The guys got up and let us out of the booth. Hope turned back towards them, “Well gentlemen…we will see you tonight. Who knows…maybe Marlena will grace us with her voice tonight.” John chuckled, “What do you mean?” Hope slapped her forehead playfully, “That’s right you don’t know. Tonight is karaoke night at the Rusty Anchor…and our Marlena here…has one hell of a voice! Well see ya later!” With that Hope grabbed my arm and dragged me away. I turned to face her, “You know that I am going to kick your ass don’t you? Don’t think I am going to sing tonight!” Hope began to laugh, “I would be so sure Mar! I think that tonight…a lot of things will happen…things you never expected!”
