Escape To Solitude (closed)

[Nyghtcaller]

Every kiss he shard with her just got better and better and this one was no different. He wanted more and moved closer to her but careful as he knew both were naked.

His lips found hers once more and this time he pushed his tongue into her mouth but only slightly. His arms enveloped her and he could feel her bare breasts touching his chest. His hands slide up the smooth bare skin of her back and his body was reacting in ways it hadn't in sometime.

When he finally broke the kiss he looked at her for a moment to make sure she was enjoying as much as he was. "I hope that I'm doing that right it has been a little while", he said this half joking and half serious.

 

[MzSeductress]

Tricia grinned and giggled " Id say that your doing perfectly fine David" she smiled and kissed him once more " Your pretty good at it" she said smiling her body heated. She felt his strong chest against her breast and he held her.

She studied him again wondering how long its been formhim because it had been quite awhile for her too she smirked admitting as well "It's been a while for me too... In fact...your the first guy ive let get close to me in 3months David."she said blushing hoping he wasn't put off by her confession.

 

[Nyghtcaller]

"Thank you for your sweet words but if I can improve my technique please let me know. However a practice partner might be required so if you know any volunteers send them my way."

Suddenly his eyes took on a far away look and it took several seconds for David to come back to her. "Sorry I was just remembering the last woman I was close to." He was afraid to say oh well its been over a year for me that it might sound like he was one upping her.

"It has been awhile for me as well", he decided non specific on time would be good enough.

David knew he should tell her everything about his engagement and the cabin but felt this time was not it. He pulled her closer to him the temptation to touch her everywhere to make love to her so strong with her naked body against his. But the time for that also didn't seem right. If Becky asked he would not say no but otherwise it wasn't the right time.

David reached up wiping a few strands of hair from her face and kissed her tenderly on the lips, his hands slipping up her back caressing each and every inch they touched.

 

[MzSeductress]

Tricia looked at him seeing some of the pian in his face when he said he was thinking about the last woman he was close to. She was not sure what happened but she knew he was hurt.

She gasped as he pulled her closer and kissed her softly.She smiled at him as he began slowly touching her .She stroked his face softly to ease his pain a bit and her hands slowly began to trail over his body. She didn't want sex right now but she did want to feel him against her and be in his arms.

 

[Nyghtcaller]

David pulled her closer and turned her back to him wrapping his arms around her stomach. He held her tightly as they sat naked in the hot tub with one another.

He still continued to tenderly kiss her lips and neck but it wasn't meant to lead to sex. It was kisses of affection usually reserved for someone you cared for not someone you just wanted to fuck. There was no sense of urgency and all his anxiousness and trepidation had seemed to melt away.

Holding Becky tightly he could feel her bare flesh against his own and though it was certainly stimulating as she was beautiful it wasn't naughty or dirty. It was one of the most beautiful moments he had shared with a woman in a long time perhaps ever.

A few tears escaped down his cheek and he blushed slightly. David had only cried twice in his life before now, when his child hood dog had died of old age, and when his grandmother had died. He didn't even shed a tear when his ex left him cold for another life.

 

[MzSeductress]

Tricia relaxed against him feeling his strong arms around her and his bare chest against her back. Many people may have judged them both for being naked and sharing such a tender moment so soon but she felt that close to him.

In all honesty she was afraid. She always got really close to a guy giving her all and she was always the one who got hurt in the process.She teared up feeling all of the emotion in his hold and kisses.

She felt wetness on her neck as he kissed it again and she heard him sniffle lightly before she started turning slightly to look at him it wasn't in an stimulating manner although she could feel he was blessed down below.

She wiped some of his tears and leaned in kissing him deeply. She had never had anything this beautiful with anyone ever before and David was the most amazing and beautiful person inside she had ever met.

"Im glad I came with you..."she said softly against his lips.

 

[Nyghtcaller]

Hearing Becky say she was glad that she came with him caught David off guard. He tilted her head towards him and placed his forehead against hers. His voice full of emotion he spoke, "That is perhaps the most wonderful thing anyone has said to me in awhile."

Yes the words were simple but the message was so profound for him. This beautiful woman here with him right now was glad that they were together. It did much for his spirit and his heart soared. "I think we could use some sleep."

Without another word David stood her up gently grabbed a towel handed it to her and begin to dry. Before she could dress he scooped her up in his arms and carried her into the cabin and to the bedroom. He managed to get the covers back while still holding her and placed her in the bed ever so gently. Standing naked in front of her now totally unashamed he pulled the covers over her body and leaned down kissing her one more time deeply his hand on her face.

"Sweet dream Beck and thank you." He looked longingly at the bed but turned to leave the room.

 

[MzSeductress]

Tricia stared after him her heart beating faster thinking about his words and their time together tonight and the feeling she had in her stomach wherever he was around. She didn't lie when she told him she was glad she didn't decline coming with him to the ranch. If she hadnt they would've never been able to enjoy the time they were spending together.

She also hadnt lied about being with a man for months. Her ex had cheated on her with various other models and actresses and she was so hurt by the situation she was afraid to love again. She paused stopping herself thinking there was no way she was falling for David that fast... was she?

She wished he had slept with her in the bed but from what she saw before her when he left the room she was unsure they borh would be able to sleep the night. She clicked the light off besides the bed and curled up against the bed comfortably smiling as she thought of him and his kisses and she slowly began dozing off.

 

[Nyghtcaller]

David made his way to the guest bedroom of the cabin and slipped into the covers. He thought about the woman in the other bedroom and how he was fighting these feelings he was developing for her. He didn't even know much about her and he wasn't the type of guy to pry.

He was pretty certain she was single as she wore no ring and he saw no tan lines where it would have been. That wasn't a for sure thing but she just didn't act like a woman who was out cheating on her husband. Plus she hadn't really come onto him or anything. If a woman was out cheating just looking for a fling she certainly would have tried to stop him from walking out the bedroom.

The other thing was he was also certain that she had money. Her car was expensive and though he was no fashion guru he knew her clothes were not from a sales rack. She also had a way in which she carried herself that told him she was used to either being in charge or being the focus of a lot of people. These thoughts eventually turned to a muddied mess and it didn't take long till he was asleep.

David had always been an early riser but for whatever reason he slept very hard that night and when he woke he knew it was much later in the morning than he usually slept. He was thankful that Tom would have already have fed all the animals and he wouldn't have to worry about it. Tom had worked for him for the past year and assisted in many aspects of his little farm and feeding the animals was one he did in the mornings and some evenings.

Suddenly the night before hit him and he realized that had a guest in the master bedroom and here he had over slept. "Fuck" he cursed to himself.

 

[MzSeductress]

Tricia had woke up early with no sign of David and figured he might have been asleep or he might have been busy with the ranch in either situation she had not wanted to disturb him.

She had tidied up some of the cabin and even put out a few things to make it feel more at home for her. She had debated with it a bit whennshe did so but figured if David had a problem with it he would tell her.

She also noticed a different man working on the farm. He was tall and thin but strong and she figured he must have been a worker of Davids and left him to his work. Wanting to surprise him she headed off into town to go grab some supplies to bake a cake.

She had thought about him all day and figured itd be nice to share with him. What she hadnt noticed was the older brother she had encountered her first night had slid into the back of her vehicle and she unknowingly drive him back with her.

She had slipped into some shorts and a tshirt to bake in and screamed hearing the deep voice say "So your playing wife now bitch?"

She dropped the carton of eggs frightened and her eyes quickly scanned for an exit. She knew she could defend herself but she wasnt surenhow long with a man of that size,

 

[Nyghtcaller]

David stretched and got out of bed looking around the room for his clothes realizing they had all been left by the pool. He knew he had a few things in the other room but that meant he had to walk through the house naked. The hall bathroom was around the corner however so he peaked out of the doorway and saw nor heard anyone. He quickly made it to the bathroom and decided to shower real fast and then wrapped the towel around his waist.

As he headed to the master bedroom he called out for Becky and there was no reply so he moved into the master bedroom after closing the door and found a pair of jeans and tee shirt and boxers. It was then he heard a car pull up and figured she must have ran an errand. He was about to finish dressing when he heard a scream and it sounded like a real scream of fear. "What the fuck", he wondered? He called out as he struggled to get his pants on, "Becky you alright whats wrong"?

 

[MzSeductress]

Tricia was relieved hearing his voice but the large and seemingly drunk man had started his way toward her and she was terrified. She started to run but he quickly grabbed her pulling her against his body.

" Get off of me!"she screamed which seemed to make the man angrier and throw her against the wall hard. She trembled with fear seeing the man begin to unbutton his pants and tried quickly crawling away. " DAVID!" She sobbed as the man started toward her again. She knew his size and drunken state would out match her and she began to fight the man standing in his boxers off as he reached to undress her.

She kicked him hard earning herself a hard slap and fell to the floor yet again scrambling for anything to get this giant away from her.

 

[Nyghtcaller]

David heard Becky call out his name "DAVID" just as he had gotten his pants buttoned. He also heard noises that sounded like some sort of struggle and though he was terrified of what might be happening to Becky his mind remained calm and calculating.

Grabbing a baseball bat from the closet as he had no idea who or how many to expect he headed out. He wished that he had his trusty HK .45 but it was in the other cabin. When he entered the living room what he saw not only shocked and horrified him but made him very angry. There was the largest of the Norris brothers standing in his fucking boxers with his pants at his ankles. Becky was on the floor below him and he was bending over now attempting to undress her.

David said not a word but charged the man dropping the bat just beyond the reach of the man but in easy reach if he or Becky needed it. But he knew he would need no weapon to take care of this guy or his brother if he happened to be around.

The man looked up at him just as he landed a hard right cross to the face catching him with full force. The blow might not have knocked him on his ass if his pants hadn't of been around his ankles due to his size but it would have staggered him. But David didn't stop after that he followed the man to the floor and began to long vicious punches and elbows to the mans face and ribs. The man simply tried to hold his arms to his face in a effort to protect himself.

David grabbed the man's arm and put him in a arm lock which would easily allow him to control the man or he would break his arm. Forcing the Norris brother to lay face first on the floor he turned to Becky are you hurt he asked quickly. He could see where her cheek was beginning to swell but no other injuries.

"Becky can you call 911?" After making sure she was dialing he turned all his attention back to the man.

"I should fucking break your arm you worthless piece of shit no I should take you out in the woods and fucking bury you where they will never find your worthless body. How dare you even consider striking a woman let alone trying to do what you were gonna do." He couldn't even fathom the word rape thinking about it made him sick at his stomach. It also made him even angrier his vision narrowed and he moved his other arm around the man's neck cutting off much of his air supply.

The man was struggling to breathe and at this moment he didn't care. He had attempted to rape an innocent woman that only happened to catch his eye and turn down his advances. But it was also more than that it was a woman he realized at this very moment he was falling in love with. Even though had only known her for a couple of days she had battered down his walls like they were made of paper and taken his heart by storm.

 

[MzSeductress]

Tricia had called the cops sobbing and it didn't take them long to show up. She was glad David had been in the cabin with her because if he hadnt she knew just what the large man would have done with her.

She felt her face throbbing from where he slapped her and her shoulder hurt a bit from when he threw her against the wall but what was worse was she felt so stupid not noticing the man in her car and endangering them both.

The Emt got a look at her giving her medicine so her face wouldn't swell and insisting she go to a hospital which she refused because that meant revealing who she was. She was pissed off she was so defenseless and the thought made her cry more this time angry tears.

Her hunger earlier was mixed by embarrassment and she retreated off to the master bedroom her body still achy and images of the attack flashing in her head. She had never been so afraid before..

She covered herself in the sheet as if she were naked and layed down letting her tears flow silently. She didn't want David feeling like she was a damsel in distress but she was scared that the brother may come after her for sending his leader to the slammer and the thought made her shiver because the younger one was equally as big.


She gripped the sheet hiding her tears as she heard David peek in to see if she was ok.

"Im fine.."she said her voice betraying her. She felt him sit down on the bed and what shocked her waa when he gathered her in his arms holding her.

That was another thing that crossed her mind..Never seeing him again... it terrified her and if the man had struck and killed her the thought of losing life without being his was frightening.

She hadnt known where the rush of emotions came from but she gripped his shirt tightly trembling and crying softly as he soothed her and she hadnt known she had fell asleep yet again in the comfort of his arms.

 

[Nyghtcaller]

After the cops arrived and took custody of the man they both had to give their accounts of what had happened. They pulled each one of privately and got their statements. There was no question of wrong doing by David or Becky as it was pretty cut and dry not to mention the history of the Norris brothers. The Sheriff even came back to check on things as he and David were close friends.

"I should have just killed that son of a bitch and claimed self defense would have done this entire town a service." The Sheriff sighed understanding his frustrations and agreeing with him though he didn't voice that agreement. "

"Well you did the right thing you called us and we will let a judge and jury decide his punishment as the law demands. I'm just glad you were here and not in the other house. I hate to get personal but exactly who is that you have staying with you?"

David looked up and wasn't sure what to tell the Sheriff he finally settled on "She is a really good friend."

The Sheriff just nodded his understanding but he had been in law enforcement to buy that and knew there was a bit more involved her than friendship.

"Well I think that just about takes care of everything we need if anything comes up I will let you know. I'm going to put on and extra patrol out here pretty much keep a car really close just in case his brother decides to try and take revenge. But I know you can take care of yourself you just keep an eye on the pretty lady."

"Thanks Sheriff that means a lot and don't worry I'm going to be very aware of things from now on."

The Sheriff and his deputies said their goodbyes and well wishes and were soon gone. David got up and walked into the spare bedroom removing his shirt which was still covered with the blood from their intruder. He washed up in the bathroom real fast and went upstairs to check on Becky.

Peeking in very cautiously he heard her in a shaky voice telling him she was fine. He wasn't the most astute when it came to women but knew that she was far from fine. He didn't want to intrude but he wanted to offer her his support after all she had no one else here. He walked cautiously over and sat on the edge of the bed.

Following instinct he gently picked her up and held her close to him. She sort of melted into him and began to sob as she her fists clinched his shirt for all she was worth.

"Becky it's alright I'm here no one will bother you or harm you again I promise you that. The Sheriff is even putting an extra car pretty much in our driveway just in case. Your safe that I can assure you I will sit outside your door all night or stay right here if you like."

She had quit sobbing and he realized she had fallen asleep from exhaustion. He eased her back into bed. Hesitant to just get into bed with her David moved a small rocking chair directly beside the bed he was less than a foot from her. He took up his post and stared at the ceiling unable to sleep.

 

[MzSeductress]

Tricia had napped for about 1 hour and gasped waking up as her dream turned for the worse. Her stomach growled loudly and a blush spread across her face. She felt the bed for David a bit disappointed he hadn't layed down with her but knew how much of a gentleman he was.

She saw him in a chair as she rolled over and he seemed in deep thought. She looke at him silently for a bit then reached over gripping his hand lightly "Thank you for staying with me David"she said softly her voice slightly hoarse. She winced in pain as she tried sitting up but she held in the pain not wanting David to worry about her more than he already had. She knew her shoulder was not broken but it most likely was sprained due to the force she hit the wall,

She gave him a small smike as he stared at her concerned and she ignored it not wanting to talk about what happened earlier. She rubbed his knuckle slowly and lovingly seeing it waa a bit bruised.

She was starving and she waa going to get up to make something when she smelled something amazing and looked at the small table in the corner seeing David had got them something.

He explained that the bar owner had brought them some food as a friends and she waa too hungry to protest. She waved him over to join her and said " You have to thank them for me it smells amazing and I haven't had a burger in a while but this looks incredible"

 

[Nyghtcaller]

At the time when Becky awoke David was having a myriad of thoughts. The first thing he was doing was calling a top notch security company to install an electric gate on the drive with a camera, speaker and microphone. He wanted security cameras up all over the property with motion detectors and spot lights. Sure this seemed like over kill as she might decide to leave today but it might still come in very handy in the future.

David had also pondered teaching her how to shoot if she didn't already know how but some people simply did not like guns at all. He would bring that subject up much later as everything was to fresh at the moment.

Grabbing his hand raised his spirits and he looked over at her kindly but not with pity. He could tell she was sore and hurting some though she was putting up a front not wanting him to know.

"Good morning how are you feeling this morning?" It didn't take long for her nose to find the food and he smiled when she headed straight for it. "Those are the best burgers you will find in a five county radius that is for sure. The patties are actually Filet Mignon that was ground at the bar and made into a patty so lean and tender cooked with seasonings Mrs. Mary says is one of her biggest secrets."

David took a seat beside her and picked up a bottle of water, "I'm not sure I'm that hungry right now you go ahead and eat. But I will sit here and keep you company."

He was quiet after that not really sure what to say as he knew if she wanted to discuss it she would bring it up. If she didn't then it was probably best if he didn't at least not yet.

Finally, after a moment of silence while she ate he asked, "So do you want to go somewhere today or would you like to just stay in?" He even wondered if perhaps last night would cause her to pack her things and get the hell out of town as fast as she could and that he might never see her again.

This thought frightened him but even though he felt things might just be about to blossom between them this could be the blight that killed the blossom even though it wasn't his fault or was it.

"I should have been more watchful and known they might try something like this. I could have prevented it if I had just been more observant" at least that was what was going through his mind.

His thoughts of self failure continued, "I didn't do this to her but I bare responsibility as I could have prevented it. The one morning I sleep late this is what happens otherwise she would have never gone to the store alone. I knew they were cabable of this and,,," his thoughts trailed off as he saw she was looking at him.

"What", he said with a smile quickly covering up the sad or somber expression that was probably on his face during his mental self beating.

 

[MzSeductress]

"I feel fine David... I just want to stay here with you today we have everything we need here " she said quickly not wanting to leave the house and risk running into the other brother. She saw him battling with something and kissed him softly and smiled.

She really was glad he was there with her and she looked at him this time concern on her face " Are you ok David?....You didn't get hurt right?" She asked wanting to ease some of the silence she knew yesterday was intense but she hadnt wanted it to effect what they had together.

She could tell that he was beating himself off but I truth it was her fault wandering off to the store without telling him. "It's not your fault David" she saif grabbing his clenched fist and looking directly at him. She rubbes his fist and kissed it watching him relax a bit.

"I should have been more observant David...I-im sorry"○she whispered the apology immediately spilling out. She knew it was not either of thier faults but she did feel responsible for bringing this drama to his home. She was tempted to leave but she couldn't bring herself to it...She couldn't leave him and was scared to leave alone.

She ate some of the fries again silently watching his brow furrow with deep thought again,

 

[Nyghtcaller]

When Becky blamed herself it was more than he could take though this time he didn't tear up well not much. "No Abby it's mine as you did nothing wrong. You should be able to go anywhere you want in this town and not be harassed or, or, anything else."

He still couldn't say almost raped or assaulted as the words were just way to harsh.

"I'm the one that knows those guys and what they are capable of, I"m the one that knows this town. I understand that he was the one that committed the crime however I could have prevented it from happening. But lets not debate this now unless you just feel the need to talk about it. If you want to talk I will listen anytime and anywhere but you don't have to talk to me I understand if you prefer someone else. I also understand you might want some time."

He watched as she ate a fry dainty as ever still every bit a woman and the look of confidence and determination was still in her eye. She didn't have that glassed over glazed look in her eyes that he had seen from soldiers suffering shell shock or someone who had been through a horrible trauma such as she had endured. But he saw a strong woman that he knew would bounce back stronger than ever even if it took some time. He was more than wiling to give her time and he was happy she wanted to remain here regardless of the reason.

"So what would you like to do today?"

 

[MzSeductress]

Tricia didn't want to speak about what happened yesterday and she also didn't want to dwell on it and let David take blame for it. She didn't want to go anywhere into town because she was sure that they would know what happened by now so she smiled softly suggesting that the two of them take a drive to the town he suggested before and she could shop because that had always taken her mind off of things.

She finished eating what she could thanking him and then went to shower. She saw the slight brusing on her cheek which looked more like someone punched her and was greatful David didn't see it because the room was dimmed. She also noticed the Bruise on her arm. She blushed knowing she would have to cover it up and wear a light sweater with her sundress today.

She had shower and dried off throwing some concealer on and heading to the room so she could dress and was surprised David was still there.

 

[Nyghtcaller]

After Becky left to go shower David just sat there more or less going over things in his head and of course imaging how he could have done more. But working things out in his head was the way he dealt with problems and pain that they might cause. He also tried to fathom how in the world he could be having such strong feelings for this girl he barely knew and just met. He never believed in love at first sight but perhaps there was more to it than he thought.

A figure appeared in the doorway and he realized that he was still in Becky's room and she had apparently had a shower and was now standing there looking at him.

"Uhh sorry I got lost in thought. Let me give you some privacy so you can get dressed."

 

[MzSeductress]

Tricia smiled softly and nodded. She knew some of her bruises was showing on her arm and hoped he hadn't noticed because she could tell from watching him he was still beating himself up for what happened yesterday.

She hated he was doing that but if it was what helped him heal she wouldn't say anything. She hadnt healed herself both emotionally and physically but she of course wouldn't reveal that to David because she was in love with him and didn't want him to blame himself more.

She paused thinking about it. Did she love him or was it just emotional attachment. She shook her head knowing that was a lie .She had fell in love with David that first night on the boat.

She blushed and kissed his cheek and he left the room. She got undressed and looked around the room. She knew noone was there but she was still cautious from yesterday.

She quickly lotioned and dressed putting a small amount of perfume on and putting a little lip gloss on. She had looked different than she normally did in photos which she liked and felt good she didn't have to mask who she was around David.

She grabbed her small purse and joined him innthee living room when she was done "Im ready..."she said joining him.

 

[Nyghtcaller]

David couldn't help but see the bruises on her arm and knew there was one on her beautiful face as well. She had covered it very well but he knew it was there the ones on her arm she was attempting to hide though being nonchalant about it.

He didn't stare at them nor did he say anything but it did make him angry once more at both her attacker and at himself. Maybe his ex was right in leaving him that perhaps he was better off alone. If he was unable to protect people under his own roof then just maybe they were better off without him.

David went into the bathroom and washed his face really fast giving himself a long hard look in the mirror. "Stop your bullshit right now", he told himself. "She needs someone who can be strong and tender not someone full of self doubt or trying to blame them self for something that wasn't their fault."

"Fucking man up and no just fucking be a man", he told himself. David took a deep breath finally feeling that he had partially gotten his emotions and self pity in check. It was her feelings that was important his didn't matter in the least.

He did have this capability in times of need to turn his feelings off and on at will. Actually turning them off might be a stretch but he could detach himself and keep them buried allowing him to do the job. This was what made him so valuable in the military he could detach himself and do things that other couldn't without a thought.

Walking back out he wasn't in the living room five minutes when she appeared ready to go.

"Well you look simply lovely!" Some of the strain in his voice from the night before was gone and he was beginning to feel better once more. A day in her company lifted his spirits and he thought it might show through his voice and demeanor.

David escorted her to his Jeep and opened and closed the door for her. Once in the Jeep and moving towards town he turned on the radio and a popular song came on by some diva or singer named Trish McDaniel or just Trish as her fans called her. Just before it came on the radio announcer made the comment that she was apparently on some unplanned vacation for a undetermined time at a undisclosed location.

 

[MzSeductress]

Tricia was relaxed in the car with him and was calm but also nervous about her song playing on the radio. She let it play and changed once they started to talk about her unplanned vacation. She blushed and turned to another station. She heard another one of her songs and groaned knowing that it would be a long ride. She heard one of her radio friends wishing her well and saying she was taking the time she needed because she was under a lot of pressure of late. She also heard another station say she was on maternity leave and off with a lover. Which made her laugh earning a look from David unknowing to him it was partially true.

She sang some of the song in her head and talked with David on the ride. He had switched the station to another which shenwas thankful for and in an hour they were in the next town.

She grinned seeing the mall and all the different types of things in this town. It was different than Davids home but it still had some of the small town feel.He parked near the mall .

 

[Nyghtcaller]

As they drove it seemed this singer Trish was on every station and though she had a beautiful voice it wasn't quite his type of music. Though it was pleasant to listen to as the lyrics were well thought out but her voice was that of an angel he had to admit.

The part about her little hiatus and being pregnant with her lover seemed to amuse Becky for some reason and he thought she must be a fan but he didn't comment.

Once at the Seven Pines Mall he parked and got out telling her to wait. He ran around and opened the door for her. "Here we go I can't have a beautiful lady opening her door now can I?" He gave her a little curtsy and waited till she got out.

They began walking towards the main entrance by the typical food court that malls always have. He had the urge to grab her hand but he still was so unsure of their status. They had kissed, been together naked but what did it all mean? Alcohol was involved so he felt grabbing her hand to be presumptuous.

Upon entering the busy mall he looked around at the people moving about from store to store and looked over at her. "Well now it is your turn to lead and I will follow", David said with a chuckle.

He also remembered the big lake party that was held every year celebrating the towns date of founding. This year was going to be huge as it would be the 100th year anniversary.

"Hey the town is having a big lake party this year celebrating the 100th year anniversary it will be next weekend. There will be live music from local and regional groups and some nationally known group will be there as well. They will have food, fireworks and who knows what else. If you would like to go I would be glad to take you but if you don't I do understand." He wasn't even sure why he had suddenly thought of it or why he had asked but it was out there now. It sounded a lot like he was asking her out on a date.

Then his self doubt kicked in also maybe she might want to go but not with him. "If you want to go and would care to take someone else that is alright also."

This caused him to groan aloud, "who the hell is she gonna go with you idiot she doesn't know anyone here", his brain yelled at him.

"But if we go I will need to get something to wear and well you probably don't want me picking it out unless you like camo, tee shirts and the such."