He was standing by the bar when she came in,he noticed
her,she was at the show,in the front row.He noticed her then too.She
had reached out to touch him,he moved close enough so her finger tips
brushed his arm.
He felt himself stir,as he watched her find a
table,it had been a while for him.She knew he was watching her,as soon
as she sat down,she made eye contact with him.
She smiled,he smiled back.He ordered two beers and went to join
her.They
started talking,although he soon discovered she was not much for
conversation.She gushed over him,the usual stuff,he thought to
himself.She was his greatest fan,she has followed his career for
years,she heard about the divorce she could help him get over it,they
all ended their speech the same way,"I would love to spend the night
with you".He felt his pocket to make sure his protection was there,he
would be safe.He smiled at her,stood up,put his hand out for her to
take,"Come on,let's get out of here".
Annie was excited,today would be her first day of work.Her
new life,making her own money.She was proud of herself,what might seem
trivial to others,were great strides for her.
She left the house feeling confident.But she felt that confidence wane
the closer she got to the hotel.She fought the urge again to turn
around and run home."I can do this",she whispered to herself,"I have to
do this".
When she reached the hotel,she took some deep breathes,and went
inside.Mr.Thomson greeted her,the woman standing next to him
smiled."Annie,this is Marissa,she will show you around".
"Hello,Annie,nice to meet you",she said,"I think you will like it
here".
Marissa put her hand out,Annie shook her hand,"Its nice to meet
you,too".
Marissa could feel Annie's hand shaking.she gave her a reassuring
smile.
"There's nothing to be nervous about",she said,"
Come with me,I'll show you around".
Annie thought Marissa was very nice,she would make a nice friend.Annie
then thought,maybe she was hopeing for to much.
He woke the next morning,his body sore from the previous night's
match.He moved to relieve the soreness,and felt the body next to him,He
looked at her,he couldn't even remember her name.He sat on the edge of
the bed for a moment,with his head in his hands.He always felt bad the
morning after,even though he knew it was a one night stand,with someone
who only wanted to be with him because of who he was.
"I shouldn't let it bother me,"he thought. But it did,this wasn't how
he
planned to spend his life.
He wanted more.He got up and put his pants on.Then in a loud,booming
voice he said,"Time to get up,honey,I have to catch a plan!"
The woman woke with a start,"You scared me!",she said,"You could have
done that a little quieter!".
"Sorry,but I have to go".
Still mumbling the woman gathered her clothes and went into the
bathroom.When she came out,she when to him.She ran her hand over his
mucsular chest,she handed him a pece of paper,"Here's my number,call me
next time your in town".
"Yea,sure thing".
He watched her leave,as soon as she was gone,he threw the paper in the
trash.