Welcome to this weeks Tuesday tales. This week's word prompt is cool.
For a late summer night, the air was cool. This was the time of year Pia hated
most, when the temperature plummeted at night. But somehow tonight the cool air didn’t seem to bother
her.
They walked along the bridge holding hands, walking straight
down the center of the path.
Whenever Lorenzo would try to lead her over to the side, she would
gently tug on his hand pulling him back.
She didn’t want to tell him how much she feared the ocean. How as a kid the undertow pulled her
under water by the ocean’s edge. How that fear never left her and still haunts
her every time she’s near water.
But tonight, she felt different.
With Lorenzo at her side, she felt safe, secure.
Lorenzo stopped walking and with his free hand pointed to
the Manhattan skyline. “I love the view of Manhattan at night. No city is like this in the country.”
Pia looked up at Lorenzo and squeezed his hand. “Tell me more. I want to hear about the other cities
you’ve been to.”
“I’ve visited a lot of city, via the team bus. Usually it’s the airport to the hotel
and then back. I never spent time
in any particular city.”
“That’s a shame.
I would love to visit some of the city throughout the country.” Pia moved out of the way when two
bicycles came toward them. “I’ve
never been outside the New York City area, except for the Jersey shore.”
“Looks like I’m going to have to change that.” Lorenzo stopped walking. He turned to face her. “We’ll just have to wait until the
season’s over. But if you can get
away, you can join me whenever you like on a road trip.”
“That’s sounds awesome. If I can get away, I will definitely be all over your
invitation.”
Lorenzo placed his two hands on her shoulder. “This is my favorite a special place on
the bridge. Right here we are
standing between Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Your right foot and my left foot are on the Manhattan side.”
Pia thought for a few seconds before comprehending what
Lorenzo said. Looking behind him,
on the railing was a street sign sized plaque, which read:
Manhattan/Brooklyn. Before she
spoke, he leaned down, meeting her lips and dropped his hands down to her
waist.
His kisses were sweet, but she wanted more. She wanted to know more
about him, talk about his hopes, his dreams and learn more about him.
On the way back across the bridge to Brooklyn, Lorenzo had
his arms around her shoulder holding her close to him. They walked back to Peter Lugars, and
once again the valet ran to Lorenzo’s side.
“Would you like me to get your car, Mr. Marcus?”
“Yes, Steven.”
Lorenzo touch the young boy’s shoulder. “Again, Steven please call me Lorenzo. When you call me Mr. Marcus, I think
you’re calling my father.”
“Okay, Lorenzo.”
A huge smile swept over Steven’s face. “I’d like that.”
“Now,” he turned to face Pia, “what would you like to do?”
How about you take me
home with you, and let your sweet lips explore my whole body. Oh yes, that’s exactly what she wanted
to say to him, but she respected herself too much to give in to her urges. “I’d like to go somewhere quiet, have a
latte and just talk. I don’t know
anything about you except that you are a fabulous pitcher, with hundreds of
girls screaming your name and boys asking you if they have a chance to be a
pitcher in the major leagues.”
Steven drove the car up, and Lorenzo opened the door,
waiting for her to get in, before closing the door. He slid into the car and pulled away from the curb.
“I’d like that.
Where shall we go?” he
asked, reaching over and resting his hand on hers.
“There’s this quaint bakery, café called Royal Crown not far
from my house. They make a mean
latte.”
“You got it.”
He chuckled. “Should I be
afraid of the questions you’re going to ask me?”
“Nope. I want
to hear about the real Lorenzo Marcus,” she said emphasizing the word
real. “The man outside of the
baseball field and cameras. The
man you really are and how you got that way.”
Lorenzo grinned and squeezed her hand. “I’m all yours. You can ask away. But keep one thing in mind.”
“And what’s that?”
she asked flirting.
“Be prepared to answer any questions I have for you.”
“It’s a deal.”
That was a lovely interlude!
ReplyDeleteThey can get to know each other away from the cameras. I like this perspective. Great
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I love who they each want to know the real person and I'm not surprised about the road trip idea
ReplyDeleteI loved what you did with this! Wonderful scene and vivid descriptions make this realistic. I liked the way you used the bridge to pull them together. Lorenzo sounds like a great catch. Look forward to reading more about them.
ReplyDeleteI love the way their attraction is growing as they take their time getting to know each other. I'm also waiting to hear what his questions are. Love the subtle flirting going on. Great scene.
ReplyDeleteVery good scene. I liked when they were on the bridge. I like they're getting to know each other slowly.
ReplyDeleteOOH, I wonder what questions he'll have for her? I really liked this scene. Very romantic. We all deserve a night like this.
ReplyDeleteGreat bloog you have
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