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Afterwards, they laid together a long while enjoying the peaceful euphoria they'd reached in each other's presence. Rob felt that there was no doubt, they'd been destined to meet on that beach. He would do his best to ensure that they spent eternity together.
"Rob," Kari addressed him quietly," Where do we go from here?"
Hoping Kari's feelings were in similarity to his own, Rob sighed deeply and answered, "I've never felt like this with anyone, Kari. I know, it's crazy and we've only known each other a few days, but it seems like a lifetime. Would you consider going on a tour with me?"
"On tour?" Kari questioned in disbelief. She would have loved to have given him and outright yes in answer but she needed to be sure it was not an impulsive decision. "You're sure that's what you want?"
"Absolutely Kari," Rob replied hoping she would agree. "It would give us more of chance to get to know one another. My next break won't be for twenty-six days and I just don't want to wait that long to see you again."
"I see," Kari commented as she thought over his proposal. Twenty-six days was a long time to wait to find out if this relationship was going anywhere, "How can you afford this?"
"Kari," Rob smiled knowing she was leaning towards the decision he'd wanted her to make. "Don't worry about that, not to brag but I am a WWE superstar."
Kari realized that his words were true and ultimately answered, "Rob, I think I would like to go with you."
"Excellent," Rob turned over and hugged her quickly. "I knew you'd see reason."
"When do we leave?" Kari asked him then.
"We'll need to leave tomorrow morning about six a.m.," Rob answered then asked. "Where is your parents hotel again?"
"It's the Silver Starfish over on Atlantic the 1500 block," Kari replied; "I should go, I need to pack and explain this to my parents."
"Do you want me to come with you?" Rob asked.
"No," Kari shook her head; "It's better if I do this on my own."
"OK," Rob returned and watched Kari as she got dressed.
"Bye Rob," Kari told him shortly thereafter.
"Bye," Rob replied. He got up from the bed, pulling the sheet around to cover his still-naked body. Stepping close to her, he leaned down and kissed her in farewell, "Goodbye see you soon."
Forty minutes later…
"What do you mean you're leaving?" Mrs. Thomas's tone was incredulous.
"You heard me," Kari affirmed. "I'm going to go on the road with Rob."
"But you just met him," Her mother protested.
"I know," Kari acknowledged. "It's just …oh…I can't explain it mom, I just know this is what I've got to do."
"Please Kari, reconsider," The elder woman pleaded. "What am I going to tell your father?"
"Well Mom," Kari's tone was matter-of-fact; "tell him the truth. I've always wanted to see places and this is my chance. I have to take this chance."
Her mother's shoulders slumped in resignation, "Well, my daughter; know that you are always welcome here."
"I know mom," Kari smiled and hugged her mother. "I love you."
"I love you too."
Kari's day went quickly and soon it was time to go to sleep. Thoughts of her new adventure ran circles through her head making sleep very difficult. But nonetheless, Kari was ready for this journey and ready to jump in with both feet. Only time would tell what was to become of her life…
