A/N: You like it, you really like it! lol Thank you all for such a positive response to my little musing. This is just a short chapter to keep you interested, I hope.
After a few more hours of pool time, the trio had gotten hungry and decided to clean up and explore their food options. They knew that they were in a prime location to try out some of the best local cuisine and even though they had access to plenty of seafood in Boston, they wanted to try out the California flavors. They settled on a recommended Mexican restaurant about a ten minute walk from their hotel and were not disappointed. The food was excellent and the drinks were top notch. Jane kept thinking throughout the meal that she really could get used to this.
Once they had fully gorged themselves on food and libations, the trio decided to call it an early night as they were still on Boston time and after their day in the sun, they were all beat. Shortly after ten o'clock, light snores filled the hotel suite as all three of Boston's finest were deep in slumber.
The next day, Jane woke up with a start. She wasn't sure what had woken her up until she felt the warm sunlight on her face. In her slightly tipsy state from the night before, Jane had forgotten to close the curtains in her room and the early morning sun was shining on her bed. Jane was about to whine her dissatisfaction at this interruption but then realized that the sun didn't rise until almost six here so she had still gotten a lot more sleep than she was used to. Rolling over, Jane made a quick decision that maybe a quick run would make her feel better and it would give her a chance to explore what she had read was called the Seaport Village just outside their hotel.
After relieving herself and getting dressed in her running gear, Jane made her way into the living room of their suite and heard the sounds of her boys still sleeping soundly in the other room. She scribbled a note on the hotel stationary telling them where she went, slipped the room key and her phone into her running shorts, and left as quietly as she could. Jane needed coffee but decided that it could wait until after her run.
Jane exited the hotel and began a light jog down to the waterfront. She found a little park with surprisingly green grass and stretched, once again enjoying the view and the sweet ocean breeze. It brought a sense of peace over Jane and she knew that this was going to be a great run despite her earlier reservations.
Jane set out down the path that wound along the waterfront, going past shops and the marina. It was just starting to warm up and the warmth spurred Jane on to set a nice pace for herself that would get in the mileage she wanted before it got too hot.
As she was turning to make the loop back to the hotel, Jane once again was met with a vision of an angel. However this time, the angel was wearing some find of form fitting spandex running suit with the letters P.U.K.E across it and upon Jane's further inspection, those toe shoes that were all the rage among some of the hippy dippy type runners. Her angel's hair was up in a ponytail and the early morning rays were making it appear that a halo was present once again. Even the odd outfit couldn't take away from the stunning beauty of her angel and Jane felt her breath leave her body as the woman approached.
Jane, trying to summon some of her usual charm, said, "Fancy meeting you here." Immediately she wanted to slap herself for those words. Jane had never said something so dumb before and especially not when she was trying to be smooth and charming. The words may not have been her best effort but they still seemed to have her desired effect as the angel smiled that dimpled grin at Jane and stopped her jog in front of her. She tilted her head a bit as she took a moment to peruse Jane, making it obvious that she was checking Jane out head to toe.
"I would not say that this is fancy, given the locale, but it is indeed a pleasant surprise to find you along this path. I hope you remembered your sunscreen this time," the angel joked, or so Jane thought, until she seemed to be looking to see if Jane had in fact applied sunscreen.
The disapproving look she got when it became clear that she was once again without skin protection made Jane flush but not enough to stop her from uttering, "It's just a quick jog to shake off some of the stiffness from plane and clear my head." Jane didn't know why she was explaining herself but something about this woman made her want to be better, even if Jane thought she was pretty good to begin with.
The woman before her just shook her head and tsked at Jane before turning and resuming her run. Jane felt a sense of sadness wash over her as she watched the retreating form at the lost opportunity to learn the identity of her angel but the feeling was quickly replaced with hope as that sweet honey voice floated back to her.
"I would really hate for all that beautiful skin to start peeling because someone doesn't know how to take care of herself." Jane felt her face transform into a huge grin. Her angel did care and not only that, thought she was beautiful! Jane had half a mind to go chase after her and finally get her name but the detective in Jane reared its head and reminded her that this was some stranger and the last thing she needed to do was stalk her in an unfamiliar city. Jane turned back in the direction she had been heading and resolved that she would get some answers the next time they met because there was no doubt in Jane's mind that she would see her angel again.
A/N: Where in San Diego will our ladies meet next? Stay tuned...
