Love's Crazy Twists by S. A. Johns Page B

dream!
                  She was an awful person, that's all there was to it.  She was so angry with Matt because he slept with Kelly and now she slept with Shane, not once…but twice!  Would Matt ever be able to forgive her?  She doubted.  “I have to stop seeing Shane alone.  That’s the only thing to do.  No matter how much it hurts me and matter how much it breaks Shane’s heart.  If I want to get back with Matt that’s what has to be done.” She thought aloud.
                  She picked up the phone and called Matt.
                  “Hey,” She said smiling into the receiver. “What are you doing?”
                  “Nothing.  Just watching some TV.  Why, what are you doing?” He asked.
                  “I thought that maybe we could spend the day together…or just a few hours.  That is if you’re not busy.” She added that last part just for sympathy.
                  “No, I’m not doing anything.  What did you want to do?”
                  “Maybe we could just hang out at your place…” She paused and then punished, “Or maybe you should come here…I don’t know if I can come to your place yet.”
                  “OK, that’s fair.”  He said.  “When do you want me to come over?”
                  “Can you give me and hour to get ready?” She asked.
                  “Yeah, but what do you need to get ready for?”
                  “Well, I can’t let you see me in such a mess.”  She laughed.
                  “Honey, I’ve seen far worse than you could ever do.” He laughed too.
                  “Well, just the same…can you wait an hour?” She asked.
                  “Yes, I can wait that long.”
                  “OK, see you in a bit.”  She said.
                  “OK, later.” He said and then they both hung up.
                  Julie went to get a shower and get herself looking presentable.  Why was she so worried about seeing Matt?  He has seen her at her worst.  He even stuck by her when she had the measles!  Nonetheless, she wanted to at least look like herself and not some hung over slob!
                  She went and got in the shower, at least if Matt came early she would be clean.  And clean is definitely a good thing.  She showered and powdered, then after some careful consideration she decided to just throw on some sweats.  She was still mad at Matt, and if she got all gussied up then he might jump to conclusions.  And she didn’t need to deal with his sexual advances right now.
                  She put on another pot of coffee, and curled up on the couch to wait for Matt.
                  He arrived right on time, which was very unusual.  He was usually late.  But then again, he’d never had to meet her when he was sober.
                  Julie answered the door, “Hi.  Come in.” she said.
                  “Hi, thanks for inviting me over.” Matt said and walked into the living room to sit on the couch.
                  Julie followed. She was getting that sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach, she tried to brush it off as a hang over, but she knew that she was worried about being alone with Matt, and what if Shane called?  She was a big ball of nerves.  Maybe this was a bad idea.
                  “How are you feeling today?” Matt asked her as she poured another cup of coffee.
                  “Well, to be truthful, I think I am a bit hung over.” She tried to laugh.
                  “Do you remember anything about last night?”  He asked.
                  “If you are trying to insinuate that I might have done something to make you angry then you don’t know me at all, do you?”  She said a