Blossoms of Love by Juanita Jane Foshee

could be there if he let’s me know several weeks ahead.” Natalie continued, “Mother and Dad are like always. Dora is expecting her first baby.” Natalie laughed, “Ralph had to buy her a fur mink before she would let him get her pregnant. She doesn’t even like kids but I guess Ralph was willing to do anything because he wants a child so bad.”
    Natalie could hear music and voices in the background but she didn’t ask about it. Lamont said, “Well honey, I better come to a halt. Again, happy birthday.” She said, “Monty, please don’t fall in love while you’re there and get married to a Japanese girl.” She could hear him laughing, “I promise you I won’t. So long sugar. Take care.” Then she heard the phone click. He was gone. The old longing for Lamont was back. She opened the jewelry box and the music began playing. She laid across her bed and closed her eyes. In her minds eyes, she could see Lamont’s beautiful face.
    Lamont called from Barbara’s house. When he put the receiver down she asked, “Is she pretty?” Lamont said, “Yes, she is very pretty.” Barbara replied, “She must be very important in your life. That phone call cost you a lot.”
    Lamont drank a little of the gin she had fixed for him, “Yes, she is a very dear friend and her brother is my best friend. Their house is my second home.” He winked at Barbara, “Now come on honey, let’s enjoy this party your father is giving.” He put his arm around her and they went into the other room where the crowd of people was.
    As they danced, Barbara snuggled closer to him. When the music stopped Lamont asked, “Do you think we could slip away for a while?” She answered, “I think so. The party will last for hours yet.” She kissed him on the cheek, “I’ll tell Dad we’re going for a drive.” He waited at the door for her. They went to a hotel where no one knew them. Lamont liked her body. She had a very nice figure and she sure did know how to satisfy him. As she undressed, Lamont looked at her body, “Honey you’ve got beautiful breasts.” She smiled, “I’m glad something is beautiful about me.” He reached and pulled her in his arms, “Hey stop putting yourself down. You’re plenty okay in my book.” She put her arms around his neck and pushed her body to his, “As long as you like me, I’m satisfied.” Their lovemaking was sweet and fulfilling.
    As they dressed she asked, “Monty do I mean anything to you?” He was putting on his pants, “Sure, you’re my girl aren’t you?” She looked at him, “Monty, I’ve fallen in love with you.” Lamont put his shirt on, “Look Barb, let’s don’t spoil what we have by getting serious.” She said as she pulled her panties up, “We’ve been dating each other for over a year now.” Lamont said, “I know and we’ve had great fun, haven’t we?” Barbara complained, “Yes, we have. But there comes a time when you want more out of life than fun.” Lamont remarked, “That time hasn’t come for met yet.” She saw that she was beginning to annoy him. She combed her hair, “Okay darling. I’m happy just the way we are.”
    Months passed and Lamont began to get restless. He was tired of living in Japan. Barbara could see he was getting bored. A week later, to Lamont’s surprise, he was transferred to the states. When Barbara learned of his orders, she cried. She went to the airport with him. He had to wait about twenty minutes on the Navy plane. He wanted to catch it because it was going straight to the states. They sat down on the platform to wait. It was ten thirty at night. Lamont had had a few rum and cokes. He was quiet. Barbara said, “I’ll never see you again Monty.” Lamont put his arm around her, “Never is a long time, honey,” She asked, “Would you write, just to keep in touch?” He answered, “Sure I’ll keep in touch.” She put her hands on his shoulder, “I’m going to be lost Monty.” She kissed his hand, “For two years