Goof has been acting a little odd since we got up this morning. But I’m not sure in what way. Almost like he is excited and nervous. It is weird to watch. We had breakfast together since it was Saturday and I had the day off. We talked about what we wanted to do today. I wanted to rest at home and Goof said we should go out for lunch. As much as I didn’t want to get off the couch I agreed. I said I wanted to give us a try as far as a relationship was concerned. So as tired as I am I’m going to go. If I told Goof I was tired he would agree to stay home. He would do anything I asked. He always did. But part of being in a relationship was making compromises and it is my turn to make a few. Besides it is just lunch out. It isn’t like he asked me to go for a long walk, dance, or major
shopping.
And he always doing taking me to some of the best food places. I know a few have been suggested by ol’e ladies or some of the brothers but the rest are all Goof’s ideas. I’m always hungry these days so it works out great that he wants to go for lunch. I change into a loose sundress to try and be comfortable. Try is the magic word. I’m always hot and the weather isn’t helping. It has been in the high nineties lately. I am a human incubator right now so with the weather I am constantly burning up. Goof has to be freezing with how low I keep the air conditioner in the house and car. And no matter what I wear it is too tight. Or at least it feels like it most of the time. I hate to say it and hide it the best I can from Goof but I am miserable. I know it will be worth it in the end. This is what I
signed up for.
Goof has been a champ about the temperature of the house, my mood swings, cravings, and my crumblings. Never once complained to me. So if he wants to go out for lunch we are going out for lunch. After Goof helps me put on my flip flops, because you know I can’t see my feet, we load into the van. As I buckled my seat belt asked Goof where we were going he said it was a surprise. I do like surprises. We drive for ten minutes then pull into Gretchen and Speed’s house. Well, what we could. There are cars and bikes everywhere. I look over at Goof getting ready to ask him what is going on. Goof beats me to it by saying “I have to grab a few things from Brick before we head out. What to
come with me and say hi?”
I look around the driveway. “I don’t think it is a good idea. It looks like they have company.” I said.
It looks like the whole damn club is here and a few more. Goof gets out of the van and walks around to my side opening my door. He holds out his hand to me “Come on babe. It will be alright. Just a quick hello and we will go. I promise you they would love to see you. It has been a while.“It has been a while since I have seen them. A quick hi won’t hurt I think as I grab his hand so he can help me out. As we walk up the steps of the porch to the front door I notice how quiet it is. That is very odd for many reasons. With all the cars and bikes you would think you would hear loud talking at least. Some laughter maybe. And with their kids it shouldn’t be this quiet. It is a little creepy, to be
1/2
honest.
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
