It has been such a pleasure to write these chapters for such a lovely and responsive audience on this site. I thoroughly enjoy getting your comments so please keep them coming x
I must say that the first story I read on this site was Charls01 's Time to Heal, and it inspired me to create my own story. I am now following Charls' story Fools Gold which is amazing and shows that Charls is a talented writer and is able to captivate an audience (especially me ;) ) I feel so happy to be able to read and share writing with such a lovely group of people and Charls has truly been an inspiration and has been very kind and lovely to me also. xx
ps. I may have begun an obsession with finding different ways to describe Caroline's eyes… mmm Sarah Lancashire's eyes.. hahaha
"All descriptions of reality are temporary hypotheses."
-Buddha
Chapitre quatre
Sun seeped through the cream curtains guarding Caroline's bedroom windows. "Mmm," mumbled Caroline as she began to stir in her sleep. Her soft blonde hair was in a beautiful mess. "Shit." She sat upright suddenly. Butterflies and excitement circled and intwined inside her stomach. She remembered today was Saturday, but more importantly today she was meeting Kate for coffee at 10 o'clock.
A smile slid across Caroline's face as she remembered dreaming about Kate.. she didn't remember much except for Kate standing before her with her dark hair tied up elaborately with elegant strands curtaining her face at the front. Her hypnotic dark eyes stared searchingly in Caroline's own crystals.
Caroline shook her head as she refocused on today. It had been months since she had gone out with anyone for coffee, let alone a friend. Kate made her feel warm and cared for, it had been longer since anyone made her feel like that. Caroline slipped off her bed and made her way to the shower. Whilst showering she puzzled over what to wear.
Alas Caroline was ready. Her hair crowned her head in an angelic halo. She had finished her classy yet casual outfit with a pastel rose lipstick. Charcoal eyeliner framed her bright blue eyes. It was too early to leave. Caroline was always punctual, but arriving half an hour too early might seem a bit too eager she thought to herself. Instead she stood in her extravagant kitchen fluffing around with the contents of her hand bag. After a short 5 minutes she decided to leave regardless.
Kate woke that morning with Caroline on her mind. She pondered to herself whether it would be appropriate to have a glass of wine for breakfast to calm her nerves… "Probably not the sensible option," she said aloud to herself. God, why was she so nervous.. She kept reassuring herself in her head. "It's just coffee," but when Caroline burst into that thought she became a nervous mess yet again. Much like Caroline she spent what felt like an eternity choosing something to wear. In the end she settled for a black mid length skirt with an emerald blouse. She dared to leave several more buttons undone than she usually would in an attempt to get Caroline's attention.
As Kate drove to met Caroline she worried. She wondered how far these feeling for Caroline would take her. She made her feel like she permanently had planets and stars swirling in her own eyes; especially when her eyes met Caroline's perfectly blue galaxies. There was no escaping the gravitational pull that Caroline had on Kate.. she just wondered how much longer she could resist. Eventually you have to give in to gravity..
Caroline sat and waited. Fear built up inside her. These feelings that she had been feeling towards Kate.. it occurred to her the last time she had felt them was when she first met John. Suddenly in that moment it sparked.. perhaps she felt more towards Kate than just a friend would. 'Maybe I shouldn't be here,' she thought to herself. The coffee shop was humming but it didn't stop her brain from humming even louder. She ticked over the pros and cons as to whether to stay or go. In the end she established that she was rooted to the spot- she had to see Kate.
Just then Kate elegantly sauntered through the door. She was magnetising. Caroline stayed put - frozen. After what felt like an infinity, Kate joyously approached the table. Caroline scanned her eyes over Kate. She felt more frozen than ever. Kate looked stunning. Caroline couldn't help her eyes wandering every now and then as Kate's cleavage was enough to keep Caroline imagining.. 'She's just a woman,' Caroline philosophised in her head; but staring at Kate all reasoning vanished.
Kate stood before Caroline. She paused to take her image in. Her eyes looked as though they were the deep indigo night sky showered with bright twinkling stars. There was so much meaning and pure beauty behind those eyes that Kate was instantly captivated. "Caroline," she exhaled in an alluring tone, "Coffee?"
"Sorry?" a stunned Caroline replied. "Oh right, yeah sure," she continued -clearly flustered. "Are you alright?" questioned Kate after they ordered their drinks. "Oh of course, of course!" assured Caroline, brushing off the question. However, there was no escaping Kate's deep quizzical look. "Anyway," Caroline continued, "today is supposed to be about you."
Caroline quizzed and Kate replied, often sparking lengthy discussions. By the time the two women had run through the topics of school, family, interest and life in general they found themselves catching a glance at their watches. "Oh god. It's almost 12. I have to pick Laurence up from sport, I really need to get going now.. well actually five minutes ago…" "It's fine," smiled Kate, "we can continue this another time." Kate almost prayed that Caroline would agree but in the moment she felt as thought she might combust. "I really am sorry Kate and I do hope there is a next time." Kate finally exhaled - relieved and excited.. "We'll talk soon," assured Caroline. "I'll walk you out if you'd like?" Kate asked hopefully. Caroline nodded and gave Kate her usual radiant smile.
As Caroline reached her car she could feel the magnetic chemistry between them. She pulled Kate into a hug clasping her hands around Kate's waist and she settled her face in the perfect gap between Kate's shoulder and neck. The pair stayed like this for several moments. It was as though the planets were aligned, good karma was being repaid and it was perfect - bliss. As they gently pulled apart from one another, Kate softly kissed Caroline on her cheek. Their eyes briefly met before Caroline repaid Kate the same gesture. "See you," said Kate in an almost whisper. Kate motioned that she was leaving and left a statuesque Caroline with a numbing sensation bubbling inside her.
x
Finally Caroline sat down for the day. She let her head loll against the sofa and clasped a glass of red wine in her hand. Her phone began to sing loudly. "Ugh," Caroline sighed as she threw herself forward, off the couch. Slowly she made her way to the bench where she snatched her mobile.
Kate
Thank you for today x See you Monday?
Caroline replied hurriedly -
It was a pleasure xx Come to my office at lunch break?
Kate
Sure, i'll see you then!
Caroline felt giddy like a kid in a candy store. She wanted to text Kate again but there was nothing more to say.. it would have to wait until Monday.
x
After a painfully long Sunday, Monday arrived at last. Usually Caroline dreaded Mondays purely because it was the beginning of the week and she had to endure meeting after meeting. This Monday was different however, there was the promise of meeting Kate had lunch. Hundreds of possibilities of the meeting with Kate were constructed inside Caroline's head. She escaped to these possibilities numerous times during her morning meetings. People just simply put it down to her divorce with John and they didn't want to say anything.
After a morning that felt longer than a year on Neptune, lunch time rolled over. Caroline straightened up in her chair and ran her hands over her thighs smoothing out her dress, then again through her hair. Rain began to pound lightly against the office window. It made the office seem cosy and it set the time in the present. This was her reality. Kate knocked and entered slowly. The moment seemed so surreal. "Hi," Kate said cheerfully. Caroline gave her an endearing smile and gestured for her to sit. "You look gorgeous," Kate blurted out. Shit, shit, shit, she thought. "As do you," said Caroline giving Kate another alluring smile. Their conversation began cute and awkward but developed to match their deep understanding of one another.
It finally occurred to Caroline that Kate could be dating someone as they begun to discuss their home lives..
"Do you uh have anybody..special…. " questioned Caroline as she looked down. "No no, there's been no one serious after Richard." Kate wanted Caroline to assure her that she was single also but she didn't want to upset her… "And I assume that there's no one else with you…" "No, no. God no," smirked Caroline whilst shaking her head. The awkward tension began to rise. Fortunately they were saved by the bell, quite literally. The bell rung and Kate suddenly realised she was supposed to be taking a class. She apologised profusely and quickly dashed to class.
Throughout the rest of the week Caroline and Kate ran into each other frequently. They often stopped and spoke in the corridors or just gave each other deeply endearing looks. The amount of times they saw each other was significantly higher than usual… On Thursday Caroline invited Kate to her office for a cup of tea at morning break. Kate lightened Caroline's mood with her kind words and her enchanting eyes.
Kate found herself slumped on her couch late Friday afternoon. It had dawned on her that she would spend two whole days without seeing Caroline. It seemed torturous.'Blow it,' she thought to herself as she reached for her cellphone.
Kate
Hi. Are you free tomorrow?
Caroline
Hi x After 4? The boys will be with John. How about some drinks and a takeaway at mine?
Kate
That would be great. 4.30? I'll bring wine and we can call for a takeaway later on, is that ok?
Caroline
Yes, i'll see you then.
Kate
Ok xx
Both women sat behind the screen of their cellphones grinning at nothing visible - rather at the thought of an evening together. The two goddesses would met in less than 24 hours. The electrifying connection could already be felt. Both finally went to bed and rested their soft sleepy head on their own pillows miles apart. Until tomorrow.
