She sat there looking at the calendar, frowning, counting down the days until it would be over. "Two more weeks," she sighed, leaning back. "Two more weeks and I'll be done with this stupid holiday for another year."
She wandered back to her bedroom to get ready for work. She opened the closet door and began flipping through her wardrobe. She bypassed all the pretty pinks and reds that she normally wore and chose her favorite color for this time of year – black. "Perfect," she commented as she pulled out the sweater and pants that she had found.
Glancing through her jewelry box, she picked out a plain silver chain necklace to offset the lack of color in her outfit. She gazed at her reflection in the mirror. "Bah-humbug," she grumbled, wrinkling her nose.
She felt like the Grinch or the Scrooge of Valentine's Day. She despised the holiday with a passion and the closer it came, the worse she got. It sickened her to see all the other women in the office receive flowers and candy and balloons and stuffed teddy bears in bright colors with warm "I love yous" everywhere. Ugh. And the musical cards with their high-pitched tinny tunes that could be heard halfway down the hall really got on her nerves. Her stomach lurched at just the thought of her going home empty-handed, again.
At times, she really hated being single, and Valentine's Day was definitely one of those times. But this year was different, ok so she was still single, but this year she wasn't the only one. Her co-workers/ best friends were also single this year and this year they agreed to make it a girl's night . . . no guys allowed.
Darcy stood in front of the mirror indifferently, and straightened her green dress she had just put on. So Valentine's Day is here again. If my friends weren't here, I don't know how I could bear that. Last year at this time I was so happy… I could spend this day with the love of my life… just like all others. But then it was over, and I realized I lost the man I love more than anything in this world. When I came back from Los Angeles, I did that hoping that everything would be like before. I couldn't stay there any longer… my heart belongs here… the love of my life lives here. I came home because I realized that my place is beside him… and I can only be happy with him. But he rejected me. Of course, it's understandable… I caused him great pain last time, and he doesn't want to be hurt any more. But I love him, and I know he loves me too. I hope he can forgive me and we can start our relationship over. But today I don't want to think about this… We'll organize a Valentine's Day party with the girls, without any guys… A real girls' night… And we'll have a great time without guys as well.
The woman lay with closed eyes in the bathtub full of water. She had a long and tiring day, and she thought she would have a pleasant evening with the man she loved. Instead she was after a conversation from which it turned out she would have to spend Valentine's Day alone. She thought she behaved as a whining child, and she wasn't happy about that. Since they have become a couple, she had never had to celebrate this day alone, which she didn't want to do now either, but unfortunately, work is work.
Why then? Although it is not his fault that the 14th is Wednesday, when it is inevitable to work. But I don't want to celebrate without him! But at least all of us will be there at the girls' party and I won't be any different, that evening I won't have anyone beside me either. An evening without guys? It wouldn't sound bad, if this evening wasn't on Valentine's Day. Goodness me… Then I also have to change what I planned for him. If he won't be in the city, I can't surprise him… I can start all this from the beginning. But at least I'm not threatened by being caught. Oh, this water got cold – Tara turned back from her musing surprised. – So it's time getting out and let Stanley calm down. For a little pampering, maybe I'll tell him that I got the day off for Friday and if he won't be with me on Valentine's Day, we can spend the weekend together – she smiled daydreaming and stepped out of the bathtub.
- Sue! Are you ready? – Lucy shouted in the direction of her friend's room, and Levi appeared in the door. – I know, you are right, I'm coming – she told the dog and went to Sue's door. Looking inside, she saw that the woman was standing in front of her wardrobe and chose a black dress again.
It's unbelievable… She doesn't choose from her clothes with cheerful colours… – she leaned against the door. – But whatever she does, she cannot avoid Jack's gaze. Goodness me, what have they been doing for three years! This year I really have to be creative, if I want them to celebrate together at last. It is obvious for all of us in the bullpen that they should spend every Valentine's Day together, but they are unwilling to realize that themselves. Maybe I should really lock them to an office and not let them out until they have talked to each other about this. But it's too obvious, they will immediately know that I did this and it may also have a reverse effect. Although I don't think the situation can be much worse than it is now.
- Lucy, what are you doing in the doorway? – Sue's voice brought her back to reality.
- I just wanted to ask you whether you are ready, because we'll be late – Lucy replied.
- Indeed, and if we really don't want to be late, you should take the towel off your head – Sue pointed chuckling at her friend's head, who was so much lost in her thoughts that she completely forgot her hair was wet.