Clue
too.”
Even Annie realizes the impact of
this. “Clue? As in the game Colin burned in the bonfire?”
“Yep.”
“As in the game-that shall not be
named? Liz adds in a low voice, almost afraid to say it even now.
“That’s the one.”
“I’m not sure if that is the work
of a man in love, or intent on a murder-suicide.” Liz shook her head in
confusion.
“I have grown up over the last
year. I am no longer nearly as competitive. I think Colin recognizes this, and
wants to give me a second chance.” I don’t think I even believe it as I say it.
Liz and Annie give each other a
knowing look, one that I can only imagine means that they agree that I have
matured.
“So when is this lust filled
weekend of board games?” Annie asks.
“It’s supposed to be next weekend.
By then he should be done with all the work stuff.” I have to remain pretty
vague when it comes to what keeps Colin so busy. Annie thinks his job in
marketing is what keeps him tied up.
“Okay. So, that would be the
perfect time for him to ask you.” Maybe Annie is starting to believe it too.
“You just need to push him over the edge.”
“How do I do that?” I ask,
genuinely interested in any and all ideas.
“Well, first of all, you could not accuse him of cheating at Clue.” Liz
mentions.
“Oh, and you could also avoid
throwing the lead pipe at him…” They are loving this.
"And if you do happen to
throw a game piece in his direction, try to avoid the eye because he could, you
know, have to go to the ER and end up wearing an eye patch for a week.”
“First of all, I was trying to
throw it in the box. He just
happened to be in the way of my bad aim. Second of all, can you maybe give me
some advice that will actually help me? Or at least isn’t advice that would
have really helped me a year ago?”
“Okay, Okay.” Annie laughs. “I
know. You should make it interesting. Like strip Scrabble or something.”
“Yeah, like every time you get
double points you take off an article of clothing.” Liz adds.
“Just make it a whole love-game
weekend, where you play games, then come up with sexy prizes. Maybe it will
inspire him to make one of the prizes an engagement ring.” Seeing Annie get into
helping me is making me smile. There’s hope for her yet.
We continue to discuss my
relationship right up until I am in danger of being late getting back to work.
I leave feeling much better than when I came in.
After work, I decide to stop by to
see Colin at his job.
"Hi,hon. What brings you to
this side of town?" Colin kisses me on the cheek and gives me a quick hug.
"I finished work a little
early, so I thought I would stop by and see you in action. How's work
today?"
"Good. Long, but good."
He pulls the chair in front of his desk out for me and sits on the other side.
Now that we have graduated, Colin
works with Drew at a vaccine testing facility called NionCorp. While Drew is a
Chemist, Colin works in the Marketing Department… because they don’t spend
enough time together as it is.
“How about you? Did you get to
break any big leads?” Colin likes to tease me, since most of the research I do
involves pet shows and local fairs.
“Well, I almost did, but then I
was scooped by The Dispatch.”
“Oh yeah?” Colin grabs my hand
loosely and rubs his thumb over my knuckles.
“Yeah. I heard that Vapor is
looking to meet his one true love.”
Colin lets out a frustrated
breath. “Why do you even pay attention to that?”
“Because it’s everywhere. Where
can I go where there isn’t something about The Vapor and all the broken hearts
he is leaving behind?”
“So what? It’s fiction. That’s not
even me. Those women have no idea who I really am.”
“I know that Colin. But sometimes,
they really are where you are. Sometimes they get that part right, because they
were near you when you saved someone. And I get jealous that they were close to
you, and I don’t get to be. I read the paper, and I
too.”
Even Annie realizes the impact of
this. “Clue? As in the game Colin burned in the bonfire?”
“Yep.”
“As in the game-that shall not be
named? Liz adds in a low voice, almost afraid to say it even now.
“That’s the one.”
“I’m not sure if that is the work
of a man in love, or intent on a murder-suicide.” Liz shook her head in
confusion.
“I have grown up over the last
year. I am no longer nearly as competitive. I think Colin recognizes this, and
wants to give me a second chance.” I don’t think I even believe it as I say it.
Liz and Annie give each other a
knowing look, one that I can only imagine means that they agree that I have
matured.
“So when is this lust filled
weekend of board games?” Annie asks.
“It’s supposed to be next weekend.
By then he should be done with all the work stuff.” I have to remain pretty
vague when it comes to what keeps Colin so busy. Annie thinks his job in
marketing is what keeps him tied up.
“Okay. So, that would be the
perfect time for him to ask you.” Maybe Annie is starting to believe it too.
“You just need to push him over the edge.”
“How do I do that?” I ask,
genuinely interested in any and all ideas.
“Well, first of all, you could not accuse him of cheating at Clue.” Liz
mentions.
“Oh, and you could also avoid
throwing the lead pipe at him…” They are loving this.
"And if you do happen to
throw a game piece in his direction, try to avoid the eye because he could, you
know, have to go to the ER and end up wearing an eye patch for a week.”
“First of all, I was trying to
throw it in the box. He just
happened to be in the way of my bad aim. Second of all, can you maybe give me
some advice that will actually help me? Or at least isn’t advice that would
have really helped me a year ago?”
“Okay, Okay.” Annie laughs. “I
know. You should make it interesting. Like strip Scrabble or something.”
“Yeah, like every time you get
double points you take off an article of clothing.” Liz adds.
“Just make it a whole love-game
weekend, where you play games, then come up with sexy prizes. Maybe it will
inspire him to make one of the prizes an engagement ring.” Seeing Annie get into
helping me is making me smile. There’s hope for her yet.
We continue to discuss my
relationship right up until I am in danger of being late getting back to work.
I leave feeling much better than when I came in.
After work, I decide to stop by to
see Colin at his job.
"Hi,hon. What brings you to
this side of town?" Colin kisses me on the cheek and gives me a quick hug.
"I finished work a little
early, so I thought I would stop by and see you in action. How's work
today?"
"Good. Long, but good."
He pulls the chair in front of his desk out for me and sits on the other side.
Now that we have graduated, Colin
works with Drew at a vaccine testing facility called NionCorp. While Drew is a
Chemist, Colin works in the Marketing Department… because they don’t spend
enough time together as it is.
“How about you? Did you get to
break any big leads?” Colin likes to tease me, since most of the research I do
involves pet shows and local fairs.
“Well, I almost did, but then I
was scooped by The Dispatch.”
“Oh yeah?” Colin grabs my hand
loosely and rubs his thumb over my knuckles.
“Yeah. I heard that Vapor is
looking to meet his one true love.”
Colin lets out a frustrated
breath. “Why do you even pay attention to that?”
“Because it’s everywhere. Where
can I go where there isn’t something about The Vapor and all the broken hearts
he is leaving behind?”
“So what? It’s fiction. That’s not
even me. Those women have no idea who I really am.”
“I know that Colin. But sometimes,
they really are where you are. Sometimes they get that part right, because they
were near you when you saved someone. And I get jealous that they were close to
you, and I don’t get to be. I read the paper, and I
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