Chapter 5
Disclaimer and Other info : See Chapter 1
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"I don't know when I'm going to learn. I keep doing this again and again. Anything bad that happens, the first thing that comes to my mind is 'how am I going to keep Donna safe from this?'. Donna, I feel that it's my job to protect you! If you're upset for any reason, I feel that I've failed. That I've failed you. When I proposed to you, I made a promise that I'll make you happy every single day. I don't want to break that promise." Damn, why does he have to be so damn sweet when he feels defeated? Now, I feel so crappy for being so harsh on him.
"You didn't break that promise Josh. You didn't fail me. Shielding me from things isn't going to make me feel happy everyday. Life cannot be perfect Josh. There will be bad days no matter how much you try to control it. All I can expect from you is your complete trust in me and in us. That's all I need to be truly happy." I say as I place my hand on his shoulder.
He's still seated on the floor. He doesn't turn to face me. So I get down to the floor and sit next to him. He still doesn't move. I place my hand on his chin and turn his face towards mine.
Oh, my heart is breaking into a million pieces when I see his eyes completely red and watery. He still doesn't look into my eyes. I feel so helpless now. I can't think of anything to say to make this better. Damn that Amy Gardner! I couldn't care less if she goes directly to hell this very second!
The only thing I can think of doing is to kiss him. So I move my lips onto his and kiss him hard. Ah ha! That makes him finally look into my eyes.
He smiles slowly and I can see the early stages of his dimples forming. My, what a sight! He then leans towards me and lays his head below my shoulder and wraps his arms around my waist. I hold him tight and run my fingers through his hair. I didn't think I could possibly feel this wonderful after all that has happened today, but I do.
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Josh spent the night telling me all the details that had happened between him and Amy since the day he went to her office. That bitch had some awful and nasty things to say about me. Josh wanted to get revenge on her but as much as I wanted to as well, I refused. I figured this is what she probably wants, for our lives to be consumed with the stir she has caused. So, after much persuasion, Josh said he'd let it go unless she tries anything again.
Life is smooth sailing again. I'm breezing around the office feeling really good. I'm going to get my wedding dress this evening. I feel that Josh and I connected in a whole deeper level. Amy is not a part of our worries. Well that may not be permanent but at least she doesn't have the upper hand now.
"Josh, you've got to meet Joe Bosco in a while. You should get going." I pop my head in Josh's office. Boy, doesn't he look delectable with his faded jeans and fitting sweater? Casual attires are the only thing that enables me to bare working on Saturdays.
"Right, so you'll what time will you be leaving to collect the dress?"
"Half past six. So, I'll see you back at home. Will you come home straight or do you need to come back here?"
"No, I'll come home once I'm done at Bosco's office." Great. See I'm having a good day.
"Great."
I could have left as I've done everything I needed to do for Josh. However, I promised Bonnie I'll help her out as Ginger has gone out on a date. I was more than happy to help as I wanted to show my gratitude towards them for helping out with the wedding.
"So, Donna. Are you excited to finally see your dress?"
"You cannot imagine how excited I am, Bonnie. The dress is apparently my size but I according to Paulette I need to try it out to see if it's a perfect fit."
"I am soo jealous of you." Bonnie grins and I laugh out.
We continue working on the seating arrangement for the cocktail reception celebrating the newly appointment ambassadors.
"Hey, guys."
"Ginger, you're back early." Ginger looks stunning with her brown dress with the halter neck.
"Hi Donna. Yes, I'm back early." Judging by the depressing look on her face, I'm guessing her date didn't go well.
"How was your date?" Bonnie asks carefully.
"He left with the waitress!" Okay, this is worse that I had thought.
"What?" I exclaim.
"He was flirting with the waitress when I came back from the ladies room and I was sorta moody after that. Then he went to the rest room and never came back. I asked one of the other waiter and he said he left with Camille, that blond, big boobed waitress!"
"Oh, Ginger I'm so sorry. You didn't have to come back here though. I can finish up with Bonnie, it's no problem." I feel awful for her.
"No, that's alright. I'd rather be busy with work than go home to an empty apartment and drown myself with my last pint of Ben and Jerry's."
Ginger joins us and straight away gets into the work. I'm so glad I'm out of the dating stage of my life. I don't think I could handle going out with any more 'local gomers'.
"Donna, we can handle things from here, you should go get your wedding dress. There's no need for all of us to work on a Saturday evening." Bonnie suggests.
I look at the time and it is just before 6 o'clock. Paulette said she'll be at her store from about three o'clock so I guess I might as well go now.
"Are you guys sure?" Both of them nodded.
"Well, okay then. Thanks you guys..Ginger, don't waste your energy on this loser. He's the one who should be sulking at home for blowing a chance with someone as terrific as you." Ginger gives me a pouted smile.
Men suck don't they? How could they treat wonderful women like this? They are all the same jackasses.well except Josh.which is why I'm keeping him all to myself.
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"Hello, you must be Donna." A lady in her forties greets me as I enter the bridal shop.
"Yes." I stick out my hand to shake hers.
"I'm Paulette. You are just as lovely as Toby mentioned you were." Wow, Toby mentioned that about me? I'm stunned Toby would mention something like that about anybody.
"Thank you. It's so nice to meet you, Paulette. I'm sorry to take up your time on a Saturday like this."
"Nonsense darling. Come on in. Your dress is waiting for you."
Paulette is really attractive and has a very unique fashion sense. She's wearing a short green dress with a very fancy shawl. I notice her shoes are like huge platforms.
We enter an area with many dresses on hangers. Paulette goes and looks for my dress.
"Here you go. You can try it on in there." I look at the dress and it looks even more magnificent than on the catalogue.
I go in the dressing room to try it on. It takes a while to get it on, but I wouldn't imagine otherwise.
The satin material feels so good..expect for.hmm, something is pocking on my back. I reach onto the top part of the back and pull a tag like thing hanging on it.
Oh it's just a price tag. That's odd. The price says it's six thousand dollars. Oh please lord, don't tell me she mistook the price! She couldn't have discounted it to be so low even if she knew about the media attention.
I get out from the dressing room to ask about the price tag.
"Ah, you're dazzling!! You look way more beautiful that I could ever imagine someone wearing this dress. Oh, I'm so glad you are going to do justice for this gown." Paulette walks towards me and turns me, making me face a full length mirror.
I'm speechless. You know when you look at a gorgeous dress on a mannequin or a magazine and you try it on but it just doesn't look all that gorgeous on you? Well let me say, that is sooo not the case this time!! I look simple spectacular, if I'd say so myself.
"I can see you're speechless. Let me check all fittings on you." Paulette adjusts the dress and checks the dress.
"I can't believe how gorgeous this dress is." I say still starring at the mirror.
"You mean how gorgeous it looks on you darling. The size is just perfect for you on all the places! I think this dress is meant to be on you."
"I think so too. I feel that it fits perfectly as well. No need any extra alterations then."
"Well, that's settled then. You can stare at yourself as long as you want, don't worry about it. I'll just get the invoice done." Oh yeah, the price tag.
"Speaking about that. I found the price tag and it says it's six thousand dollars but I requested a price limit. Did you make a mistake?" I ask her as I show her the price tag.
I look at her and she looks like she's fishing to give me an explanation. I wonder why.
"Oh, I didn't know it was in there. The price is still eight hundred dollars dear." She says as she looks away from me.
"That's a huge difference Paulette. Is it a discount because of the media?"
"Um.Yes." Oh, talk about an incredibly unconvincing lie. This woman should never be in politics.
"What's going on? This dress could not be worth only eight hundred dollars. It's so grand and of such high quality."
"Well, you didn't hear this from me but..Toby said you should have whatever dress you pleased regardless of the price." Huh?
"What? You owe Toby something?" I'm totally confused now.
"No, no. He said he'll will pay for whatever the rest of the amount costs but if you mention this to him, I'll plead the fifth." What?!! He couldn't have!!
"Why would he do that?"
"I asked him that. He said something like you and your fiancé deserve all the happiness." Toby is the sweetest man.I want to kill him right now, but still.
"I can't except this Paulette. There's no way I'm going to let him spend this much money on a dress for me!"
"Donna, what good would that do to anyone? You'll be unhappy, Toby would feel the same and not to mention me!" She laughs a little at the end of that.
"It's alright Paulette, I'll choose a cheaper dress."
"Darling, all my prices are around that. But I am giving him a huge discount considering I've known him for so long and that there is media covering your wedding."
"But still, it's a huge amount."
"Donna, he wants to do this. He gets some satisfaction out of this, you wouldn't want to take that away from him, do you?"
"But."
"Ah, ah!" She shushes me and turns me towards the mirror again.
"Take a really good look at that and decide." She's killing me!!
"You're torturing me, you know that?"
"Indeed I do. So, you'll take it?"
I sigh and nod my head.
"Fantabulous! And you'll keep this whole thing a secret from Toby?"
I nod again. How am I going to face him and pretend to not know what he's done for me? I change out of the dress and Paulette packs it neatly in a dress cover and a huge box.
"Promise me, you're going to enjoy the dress unconditionally and not think about what Toby's done."
I smile at her. She's right, Toby wants me to be happy and that's the least I can give him. I'm going to try my best to stop feeling guilty about it and enjoy it.
"I promise. Thank you very much, for everything."
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I returned to my place at about half past six. Donna must be just at the bridal shop. I hope there would be nothing wrong with this dress and it'll be all she hoped for.
I sit on the couch with a bottle of beer and turn on the TV. I can't believe how empty I feel in here without Donna. I'm feeling bored. Though the TV is on, I'd rather have her here even if I would probably ignore her. I don't think I can ever live like a bachelor again. What a lonely feeling. Even though I didn't realize it then, now when I recall those days, I feel the loneliness.
I hear knocking on my door. That's odd, who could it be? I didn't buzz anyone in.
I open the door and I find the horrendous bitch standing there. I start to shut the door back but she holds the side of the door.
"Get lost Amy. How the hell did you get in here anyway?"
"It's really not hard to get into this building when you don't look like a convicted robber Josh. What's with the attitude?" I need to talk to the building security people.
"Look I know what you tried with Donna when I was on Capitol Beat. You think you can break us up Amy? Think again." I raise my voice.
"Can I come in?" Is she kidding me?
"No!"
"Calm down. Look, you know I'm not leaving until I talk to you. And I'm sure you'd rather not have this conversation in the corridor." She's so bloody annoying.
I think I should give in. Who knows what she might yell here just to get back at me? I move slightly and she instantly walks in.
"Nice place you have here. Donna doesn't mind living in your apartment? Which still looks like a single man's place by the way."
"Cut the crap Amy. What did you come here for?" What made her come now when Donna's not around? Of all the times...
"Fine. First I'd like to explain myself about what I said to Donna the other day."
I turn my back to her and walk to the kitchen. I pour myself a glass of water.
"I was doing it for your sake, Josh. Whether you believe me or not." For my sake???!!
"Right." I say sarcastically.
"J, don't tell me you didn't feel a thing that night when we were dancing together. There was such sexual tension between us, you could cut it with a knife." Oh, I could think of several other things I could do with a knife!
"Don't flatter yourself Amy. I didn't feel a thing. The only thing I was thinking of was when I could leave."
"I felt you Josh." Amy says looking a little south of me. Ah, I see what she is talking about.
"Give me a break Amy. I felt nothing." I would have thought Amy Gardner would have more pride than this.
"J, stop kidding yourself." She's not going to give up, is she?
Fine, I'll let her ramble on. I don't care enough to waste my energy arguing with her. I lean on the wall next to the kitchen hoping Dr. Keyworth's method works this time. I lay my head back against the wall and close my eyes.
"When you were in college, you visioned yourself going places. Don't get me wrong, you have been doing great but I know you wouldn't want to stop here. You need to get to the very top Josh. The only way you can get there is with someone just as good by your side. You can never get there with someone like Donna. She's just going to look like your trophy wife and that will dent your image and your credibility. We, could be great together!! With our powers and knowledge combined, we could be unstoppable! Everything that you have ever want for this country could be possible. We'd make an incredible team. "
This woman doesn't seem like she's going to give up. How am I going to get rid of her? I open my eyes slowly and am caught by such surprise when I see her two inches from my face.
"We could be great in politics and in other aspects.." What in the world is she...Oh my god, her lips are on mine.
"Josh, guess what.." The booming voice out of nowhere snaps me out of my shock and I push Amy away.
I turn to see Donna starring at Amy and me. This is not happening. This is just a nightmare.
"Donna.No." Donna bolts away before I get a chance to completely come out of my shock.
"Josh let her go." Amy grabs my arm preventing me from going after Donna.
"Let me go Amy!" I shout.
"No, Josh. Is that the kind of woman you want? A coward who runs away every time there's something not going her way?"
I could slap her so hard right now but I settle for the easy comeback. "Fuck you Amy."
With that I run out of the apartment. I don't even care that Amy is still there. Where's Donna? Oh no, I see her car leaving the carpark.
"Donna!!! Wait!!!!!" I yell and run with all the might I have in me.
"Donna!!!!!" I stop as my legs practically give out. I'm panting so hard I can hardly breath.
I can't believe this is happening. I can't believe Donna just left like that. It'll be too late to grab my car now. I have to call her.
"Josh." I turn around to see Amy there. Killing is wrong!! Killing will not result in anything positive!!
"Amy, if you come anywhere near me or Donna ever again, I swear I won't be responsible for my actions. I'll make your life a living hell until you can't show your face anywhere near DC. Your career in politics would be buried so deep. Get the fuck out of my site..Now!!" She finally leaves.
I run back to my apartment and call Donna's cell phone. Shit, it's on her voice mail.what am I going to do? Why is this happening to me?
Where would she go? Shall I take my car? Where would I go?
TBC........
Disclaimer and Other info : See Chapter 1
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"I don't know when I'm going to learn. I keep doing this again and again. Anything bad that happens, the first thing that comes to my mind is 'how am I going to keep Donna safe from this?'. Donna, I feel that it's my job to protect you! If you're upset for any reason, I feel that I've failed. That I've failed you. When I proposed to you, I made a promise that I'll make you happy every single day. I don't want to break that promise." Damn, why does he have to be so damn sweet when he feels defeated? Now, I feel so crappy for being so harsh on him.
"You didn't break that promise Josh. You didn't fail me. Shielding me from things isn't going to make me feel happy everyday. Life cannot be perfect Josh. There will be bad days no matter how much you try to control it. All I can expect from you is your complete trust in me and in us. That's all I need to be truly happy." I say as I place my hand on his shoulder.
He's still seated on the floor. He doesn't turn to face me. So I get down to the floor and sit next to him. He still doesn't move. I place my hand on his chin and turn his face towards mine.
Oh, my heart is breaking into a million pieces when I see his eyes completely red and watery. He still doesn't look into my eyes. I feel so helpless now. I can't think of anything to say to make this better. Damn that Amy Gardner! I couldn't care less if she goes directly to hell this very second!
The only thing I can think of doing is to kiss him. So I move my lips onto his and kiss him hard. Ah ha! That makes him finally look into my eyes.
He smiles slowly and I can see the early stages of his dimples forming. My, what a sight! He then leans towards me and lays his head below my shoulder and wraps his arms around my waist. I hold him tight and run my fingers through his hair. I didn't think I could possibly feel this wonderful after all that has happened today, but I do.
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Josh spent the night telling me all the details that had happened between him and Amy since the day he went to her office. That bitch had some awful and nasty things to say about me. Josh wanted to get revenge on her but as much as I wanted to as well, I refused. I figured this is what she probably wants, for our lives to be consumed with the stir she has caused. So, after much persuasion, Josh said he'd let it go unless she tries anything again.
Life is smooth sailing again. I'm breezing around the office feeling really good. I'm going to get my wedding dress this evening. I feel that Josh and I connected in a whole deeper level. Amy is not a part of our worries. Well that may not be permanent but at least she doesn't have the upper hand now.
"Josh, you've got to meet Joe Bosco in a while. You should get going." I pop my head in Josh's office. Boy, doesn't he look delectable with his faded jeans and fitting sweater? Casual attires are the only thing that enables me to bare working on Saturdays.
"Right, so you'll what time will you be leaving to collect the dress?"
"Half past six. So, I'll see you back at home. Will you come home straight or do you need to come back here?"
"No, I'll come home once I'm done at Bosco's office." Great. See I'm having a good day.
"Great."
I could have left as I've done everything I needed to do for Josh. However, I promised Bonnie I'll help her out as Ginger has gone out on a date. I was more than happy to help as I wanted to show my gratitude towards them for helping out with the wedding.
"So, Donna. Are you excited to finally see your dress?"
"You cannot imagine how excited I am, Bonnie. The dress is apparently my size but I according to Paulette I need to try it out to see if it's a perfect fit."
"I am soo jealous of you." Bonnie grins and I laugh out.
We continue working on the seating arrangement for the cocktail reception celebrating the newly appointment ambassadors.
"Hey, guys."
"Ginger, you're back early." Ginger looks stunning with her brown dress with the halter neck.
"Hi Donna. Yes, I'm back early." Judging by the depressing look on her face, I'm guessing her date didn't go well.
"How was your date?" Bonnie asks carefully.
"He left with the waitress!" Okay, this is worse that I had thought.
"What?" I exclaim.
"He was flirting with the waitress when I came back from the ladies room and I was sorta moody after that. Then he went to the rest room and never came back. I asked one of the other waiter and he said he left with Camille, that blond, big boobed waitress!"
"Oh, Ginger I'm so sorry. You didn't have to come back here though. I can finish up with Bonnie, it's no problem." I feel awful for her.
"No, that's alright. I'd rather be busy with work than go home to an empty apartment and drown myself with my last pint of Ben and Jerry's."
Ginger joins us and straight away gets into the work. I'm so glad I'm out of the dating stage of my life. I don't think I could handle going out with any more 'local gomers'.
"Donna, we can handle things from here, you should go get your wedding dress. There's no need for all of us to work on a Saturday evening." Bonnie suggests.
I look at the time and it is just before 6 o'clock. Paulette said she'll be at her store from about three o'clock so I guess I might as well go now.
"Are you guys sure?" Both of them nodded.
"Well, okay then. Thanks you guys..Ginger, don't waste your energy on this loser. He's the one who should be sulking at home for blowing a chance with someone as terrific as you." Ginger gives me a pouted smile.
Men suck don't they? How could they treat wonderful women like this? They are all the same jackasses.well except Josh.which is why I'm keeping him all to myself.
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"Hello, you must be Donna." A lady in her forties greets me as I enter the bridal shop.
"Yes." I stick out my hand to shake hers.
"I'm Paulette. You are just as lovely as Toby mentioned you were." Wow, Toby mentioned that about me? I'm stunned Toby would mention something like that about anybody.
"Thank you. It's so nice to meet you, Paulette. I'm sorry to take up your time on a Saturday like this."
"Nonsense darling. Come on in. Your dress is waiting for you."
Paulette is really attractive and has a very unique fashion sense. She's wearing a short green dress with a very fancy shawl. I notice her shoes are like huge platforms.
We enter an area with many dresses on hangers. Paulette goes and looks for my dress.
"Here you go. You can try it on in there." I look at the dress and it looks even more magnificent than on the catalogue.
I go in the dressing room to try it on. It takes a while to get it on, but I wouldn't imagine otherwise.
The satin material feels so good..expect for.hmm, something is pocking on my back. I reach onto the top part of the back and pull a tag like thing hanging on it.
Oh it's just a price tag. That's odd. The price says it's six thousand dollars. Oh please lord, don't tell me she mistook the price! She couldn't have discounted it to be so low even if she knew about the media attention.
I get out from the dressing room to ask about the price tag.
"Ah, you're dazzling!! You look way more beautiful that I could ever imagine someone wearing this dress. Oh, I'm so glad you are going to do justice for this gown." Paulette walks towards me and turns me, making me face a full length mirror.
I'm speechless. You know when you look at a gorgeous dress on a mannequin or a magazine and you try it on but it just doesn't look all that gorgeous on you? Well let me say, that is sooo not the case this time!! I look simple spectacular, if I'd say so myself.
"I can see you're speechless. Let me check all fittings on you." Paulette adjusts the dress and checks the dress.
"I can't believe how gorgeous this dress is." I say still starring at the mirror.
"You mean how gorgeous it looks on you darling. The size is just perfect for you on all the places! I think this dress is meant to be on you."
"I think so too. I feel that it fits perfectly as well. No need any extra alterations then."
"Well, that's settled then. You can stare at yourself as long as you want, don't worry about it. I'll just get the invoice done." Oh yeah, the price tag.
"Speaking about that. I found the price tag and it says it's six thousand dollars but I requested a price limit. Did you make a mistake?" I ask her as I show her the price tag.
I look at her and she looks like she's fishing to give me an explanation. I wonder why.
"Oh, I didn't know it was in there. The price is still eight hundred dollars dear." She says as she looks away from me.
"That's a huge difference Paulette. Is it a discount because of the media?"
"Um.Yes." Oh, talk about an incredibly unconvincing lie. This woman should never be in politics.
"What's going on? This dress could not be worth only eight hundred dollars. It's so grand and of such high quality."
"Well, you didn't hear this from me but..Toby said you should have whatever dress you pleased regardless of the price." Huh?
"What? You owe Toby something?" I'm totally confused now.
"No, no. He said he'll will pay for whatever the rest of the amount costs but if you mention this to him, I'll plead the fifth." What?!! He couldn't have!!
"Why would he do that?"
"I asked him that. He said something like you and your fiancé deserve all the happiness." Toby is the sweetest man.I want to kill him right now, but still.
"I can't except this Paulette. There's no way I'm going to let him spend this much money on a dress for me!"
"Donna, what good would that do to anyone? You'll be unhappy, Toby would feel the same and not to mention me!" She laughs a little at the end of that.
"It's alright Paulette, I'll choose a cheaper dress."
"Darling, all my prices are around that. But I am giving him a huge discount considering I've known him for so long and that there is media covering your wedding."
"But still, it's a huge amount."
"Donna, he wants to do this. He gets some satisfaction out of this, you wouldn't want to take that away from him, do you?"
"But."
"Ah, ah!" She shushes me and turns me towards the mirror again.
"Take a really good look at that and decide." She's killing me!!
"You're torturing me, you know that?"
"Indeed I do. So, you'll take it?"
I sigh and nod my head.
"Fantabulous! And you'll keep this whole thing a secret from Toby?"
I nod again. How am I going to face him and pretend to not know what he's done for me? I change out of the dress and Paulette packs it neatly in a dress cover and a huge box.
"Promise me, you're going to enjoy the dress unconditionally and not think about what Toby's done."
I smile at her. She's right, Toby wants me to be happy and that's the least I can give him. I'm going to try my best to stop feeling guilty about it and enjoy it.
"I promise. Thank you very much, for everything."
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I returned to my place at about half past six. Donna must be just at the bridal shop. I hope there would be nothing wrong with this dress and it'll be all she hoped for.
I sit on the couch with a bottle of beer and turn on the TV. I can't believe how empty I feel in here without Donna. I'm feeling bored. Though the TV is on, I'd rather have her here even if I would probably ignore her. I don't think I can ever live like a bachelor again. What a lonely feeling. Even though I didn't realize it then, now when I recall those days, I feel the loneliness.
I hear knocking on my door. That's odd, who could it be? I didn't buzz anyone in.
I open the door and I find the horrendous bitch standing there. I start to shut the door back but she holds the side of the door.
"Get lost Amy. How the hell did you get in here anyway?"
"It's really not hard to get into this building when you don't look like a convicted robber Josh. What's with the attitude?" I need to talk to the building security people.
"Look I know what you tried with Donna when I was on Capitol Beat. You think you can break us up Amy? Think again." I raise my voice.
"Can I come in?" Is she kidding me?
"No!"
"Calm down. Look, you know I'm not leaving until I talk to you. And I'm sure you'd rather not have this conversation in the corridor." She's so bloody annoying.
I think I should give in. Who knows what she might yell here just to get back at me? I move slightly and she instantly walks in.
"Nice place you have here. Donna doesn't mind living in your apartment? Which still looks like a single man's place by the way."
"Cut the crap Amy. What did you come here for?" What made her come now when Donna's not around? Of all the times...
"Fine. First I'd like to explain myself about what I said to Donna the other day."
I turn my back to her and walk to the kitchen. I pour myself a glass of water.
"I was doing it for your sake, Josh. Whether you believe me or not." For my sake???!!
"Right." I say sarcastically.
"J, don't tell me you didn't feel a thing that night when we were dancing together. There was such sexual tension between us, you could cut it with a knife." Oh, I could think of several other things I could do with a knife!
"Don't flatter yourself Amy. I didn't feel a thing. The only thing I was thinking of was when I could leave."
"I felt you Josh." Amy says looking a little south of me. Ah, I see what she is talking about.
"Give me a break Amy. I felt nothing." I would have thought Amy Gardner would have more pride than this.
"J, stop kidding yourself." She's not going to give up, is she?
Fine, I'll let her ramble on. I don't care enough to waste my energy arguing with her. I lean on the wall next to the kitchen hoping Dr. Keyworth's method works this time. I lay my head back against the wall and close my eyes.
"When you were in college, you visioned yourself going places. Don't get me wrong, you have been doing great but I know you wouldn't want to stop here. You need to get to the very top Josh. The only way you can get there is with someone just as good by your side. You can never get there with someone like Donna. She's just going to look like your trophy wife and that will dent your image and your credibility. We, could be great together!! With our powers and knowledge combined, we could be unstoppable! Everything that you have ever want for this country could be possible. We'd make an incredible team. "
This woman doesn't seem like she's going to give up. How am I going to get rid of her? I open my eyes slowly and am caught by such surprise when I see her two inches from my face.
"We could be great in politics and in other aspects.." What in the world is she...Oh my god, her lips are on mine.
"Josh, guess what.." The booming voice out of nowhere snaps me out of my shock and I push Amy away.
I turn to see Donna starring at Amy and me. This is not happening. This is just a nightmare.
"Donna.No." Donna bolts away before I get a chance to completely come out of my shock.
"Josh let her go." Amy grabs my arm preventing me from going after Donna.
"Let me go Amy!" I shout.
"No, Josh. Is that the kind of woman you want? A coward who runs away every time there's something not going her way?"
I could slap her so hard right now but I settle for the easy comeback. "Fuck you Amy."
With that I run out of the apartment. I don't even care that Amy is still there. Where's Donna? Oh no, I see her car leaving the carpark.
"Donna!!! Wait!!!!!" I yell and run with all the might I have in me.
"Donna!!!!!" I stop as my legs practically give out. I'm panting so hard I can hardly breath.
I can't believe this is happening. I can't believe Donna just left like that. It'll be too late to grab my car now. I have to call her.
"Josh." I turn around to see Amy there. Killing is wrong!! Killing will not result in anything positive!!
"Amy, if you come anywhere near me or Donna ever again, I swear I won't be responsible for my actions. I'll make your life a living hell until you can't show your face anywhere near DC. Your career in politics would be buried so deep. Get the fuck out of my site..Now!!" She finally leaves.
I run back to my apartment and call Donna's cell phone. Shit, it's on her voice mail.what am I going to do? Why is this happening to me?
Where would she go? Shall I take my car? Where would I go?
TBC........