Part 17. Girlfriends
2-7-67 Mon
Dear Sophie,
Goings on. Well, there’s not much really. I still haven’t heard from that law firm. Either they’re really slack or they don’t want me. Micky broke up with Diana over the sex before marriage thing.
"If you really love her then you’d wait." I said to him
"That’s the thing Eb. I don’t know. I wish she would’ve changed her mind."
"It’s pretty hard to change people beliefs."
"Yeah, I know. I found out the hard way."
"Do you want her back?"
Micky didn’t answer. He stared into the distance. Finally he answered.
"Yeah, I do."
"Then what are you waiting for? Go get her back!"
"But she doesn’t want me."
"I’m sure she does. In fact I know she does. I’ve heard her talk about you."
"Really? What does she say?"
"That’s for me to know and you to find out."
"I don’t know. I don’t want to be knocked back."
"I know how you feel. But I’m sure that if you explain…"
"Explain what?"
"Your feelings."
"Oh."
"Don’t worry Mick. She loves you." Micky cheered up.
"Thanks Eb. I’ve seen the light."
"That’s what I’m here for."
So, I’m waiting for a result. I hope they do get back together. I really liked Di.
Eb
3-7-67 Tues
Dear Sophie,
Davy has a new girlfriend. And her name is - wait for it - Valleri. I think I can feel a song coming on. She’s an old friend of his. She’s the same little girl who used hang around his door. No, really. She is. We haven’t met her yet, but I’m sure she’s very nice. But she sure looks different than the way she looked before. Sorry. I couldn’t help it.
Um what else? I’m running out of things to say. It’s really getting to be yawn city. Let me think. What have Peter and I been doing? Walking along the beach, kissing, going to the park, library, shopping. Seriously. Nothing much happens. Maybe something will happen tomorrow.
Love Eb
20-7-67 Fri
Dear Sophie,
It’s been a few weeks, I know. I lost you. I even tidied my room to find you. It ended up you were stuck between the wall and my bed. A lot has happened in 3 weeks. Where to start.
Micky got back together with Diana. They sorted things out and are now as happy as can be.
Davy is still with Valleri. She’s quite nice. She and Davy grew up together. The guys have been rehearsing a new song. Valleri.
Mike and Laura are still together. Peter and I are still together.
Well, that’s the relationship side done.
The guys have done half of their gigs at Club Cassandra. They’ve built up quite a league of fans, half of which are obsessed with Davy. Peter’s even got a small following.
I didn’t get that job at the legal firm. I can’t seem to get one anywhere. No one wants to hire me. I’m just about ready to give up.
Um what else? It’s hard to think. I could tell you all the details of what’s been happening with Pete and I. Stuff to do with the others. What I’ve been doing. I think I need a bit of time to think. I’ll probably see you tomorrow.
Love Eb
