ESCAPE
Chapter Three
When the two weeks were up, Rose still
couldn’t believe that she hadn’t yet found a good job opening. She had decided
that she would start out as a waitress. Then, when she had enough money, she
would travel the world. After that, she would become a famous actress.
"Why don’t you just let me give you all
the money that you need?" Cal asked.
"I-I don’t want you involved in my life
after I leave."
"Um…how is this different than me giving
you money?"
"Because I would still have that money
later. This way, I can leave and not see you again and not be indebted
to you."
*****
A month went by, and Cal left for home, while
Rose had both hotel rooms to herself.
Cal didn’t return to her until the beginning
of June.
"How have you been holding up?" he
asked.
"This is taking much longer than I
thought." She leaned against his shoulder, exhausted.
"Don’t worry. It’ll all come
together." He pulled her down on an overstuffed chair next to him.
"Cal, you’ve been so kind and
understanding. I just want you to know that I really appreciate it." She
turned her head to face him, and only then realized how close she was to him.
"No problem." His lips were so
soft; his eyes so deep. Oh! Those eyes. They were pulling her to him. Their
lips met and that was it. She was lost in his eyes and his embrace and never
wanted the moment to end.