Sunrise
Chapter Two
One glass of wine led to two, I couldnt help, but notice that Tomas nursed one bottle of beer as he talked. His accent also didnt seem that pronounced, I kept forgetting to ask him where he was from. I assumed he was from Argentina or somewhere in South America.
"I am from Slovakia, in Central Europe, but I have lived in the US for years..In Michigan, Chicago, and here", he explained.
"Cool, what made you move here? Would you like another beer?", I flirtatiously asked
"Work, I play hockey and I am ok, thank you. I am not much of a drinker during the season, I try to stay in shape", he said with a serious look on his face. I noticed, he really didnt smile much, he looked very intense.
Before I could ask him what team he played for, he checked his phone, pushed his beer aside, threw some money on the table, and started to get up.
"Look, I really have to go, nice to finally meet you. I guess I will see you at Starbucks", he suggested as he made his way for the door. I couldnt help, but notice how nice the shape of his ass was as he bolted out the door.
"Ok, same here, see ya later", I said with out a hint of interest in my voice. It was super strange how he just took off like that, my thoughts were interrupted when Milena returned and sat down on the seat where Tomas was sitting.
"Who was that, Lourdes???? And what did you say to him to make him take off like that?" Milena teased.
"Some hockey player from Starbucks I see every morning, always orders the same thing and runs out like that" I explained.
"You didnt get a number? Your parents are gone for 3 weeks, you could have such a good time with him, if you know what I mean", Milena suggested with a smirk.
"Oh Milena!! What's the point? You know what wouldve happened anyway!!!! I wouldve had the time of my life, then would have to sneak around, then my parents would find out and make our lives our living hell with all their stalking. Then he would decide and it would be so not worth it and leave!! " I blurted out, remember past relationships my parents have ruined.
"Lourdes!! You are fuckin' 30 years old!! You need to start calling all the shots and stop letting your crazy control freak parents call all the shots." Milena yelled.
Milena was right, I am 30 years old and allow my parents to control my life. I wish I could be like my sister, Lizette, and marry the first guy to make her pregnant. My mom about disowned her, but at least she was out of the house. My parents still tell me the only way out, is for me to get married. Every guy I date they have to grill me one, they call and text during dates and immediately insist on meeting him and his family right away. I am tired of dating on the "sly"and I want out.
"Ok, so should I have asked him out?, I glared at Milena.
"Yes, you shouldve, next time you see him at Starbucks, before your parents get back. Do it! And I want details!! Milena giggled.
The next morning I went to Starbucks for Cari's latte, the usual casts of characters were there, but no Tomas. Samething the next morning!! I began to wonder if he was purposely avoiding me, so I decided to investigate.
I decided to research local hockey teams, I started with the Panthers and boom there he was on their roster and he had an actual smirk in his picture, I swear I have only seen the man smile once.
I went further to see where they practiced and to see if the practices were open, they just were..Perfect!!! I am going tomorrow morning, no time to waste!
"I am from Slovakia, in Central Europe, but I have lived in the US for years..In Michigan, Chicago, and here", he explained.
"Cool, what made you move here? Would you like another beer?", I flirtatiously asked
"Work, I play hockey and I am ok, thank you. I am not much of a drinker during the season, I try to stay in shape", he said with a serious look on his face. I noticed, he really didnt smile much, he looked very intense.
Before I could ask him what team he played for, he checked his phone, pushed his beer aside, threw some money on the table, and started to get up.
"Look, I really have to go, nice to finally meet you. I guess I will see you at Starbucks", he suggested as he made his way for the door. I couldnt help, but notice how nice the shape of his ass was as he bolted out the door.
"Ok, same here, see ya later", I said with out a hint of interest in my voice. It was super strange how he just took off like that, my thoughts were interrupted when Milena returned and sat down on the seat where Tomas was sitting.
"Who was that, Lourdes???? And what did you say to him to make him take off like that?" Milena teased.
"Some hockey player from Starbucks I see every morning, always orders the same thing and runs out like that" I explained.
"You didnt get a number? Your parents are gone for 3 weeks, you could have such a good time with him, if you know what I mean", Milena suggested with a smirk.
"Oh Milena!! What's the point? You know what wouldve happened anyway!!!! I wouldve had the time of my life, then would have to sneak around, then my parents would find out and make our lives our living hell with all their stalking. Then he would decide and it would be so not worth it and leave!! " I blurted out, remember past relationships my parents have ruined.
"Lourdes!! You are fuckin' 30 years old!! You need to start calling all the shots and stop letting your crazy control freak parents call all the shots." Milena yelled.
Milena was right, I am 30 years old and allow my parents to control my life. I wish I could be like my sister, Lizette, and marry the first guy to make her pregnant. My mom about disowned her, but at least she was out of the house. My parents still tell me the only way out, is for me to get married. Every guy I date they have to grill me one, they call and text during dates and immediately insist on meeting him and his family right away. I am tired of dating on the "sly"and I want out.
"Ok, so should I have asked him out?, I glared at Milena.
"Yes, you shouldve, next time you see him at Starbucks, before your parents get back. Do it! And I want details!! Milena giggled.
The next morning I went to Starbucks for Cari's latte, the usual casts of characters were there, but no Tomas. Samething the next morning!! I began to wonder if he was purposely avoiding me, so I decided to investigate.
I decided to research local hockey teams, I started with the Panthers and boom there he was on their roster and he had an actual smirk in his picture, I swear I have only seen the man smile once.
I went further to see where they practiced and to see if the practices were open, they just were..Perfect!!! I am going tomorrow morning, no time to waste!
8/4/13