Chapter One
I was finally going home. Home to my parents, friends, and boyfriend. I couldn't wait. I finally got my drivers license and took a road trip to Florida. It's not exactly Hawaii, but hey, it was close. Jesse told me it was finally time for me to get my mediator's day off. I couldn't help but agree, but I wanted Jesse to be with me.
But he said he had too much to do with medical school and all. I sighed. I couldn't wait to see him. I hope he missed me. Don't say that, Suze, I thought to myself. You know he misses you.
I was riding in my dark blue convertible. The weather was perfect. I switched on my radio.
"Up next is Cruising by n&k vs. Dennis the menace featuring Alex prince, "I heard the radio dude say. I felt my insides jump with joy. I loved this song. It so described what I was doing and how I felt.
I'm just cruising…
That is so right. Feelin' very good, too.
I feel the breeze
My top is down
And all I do
Is ride around
And where I go
I just don't care
A place to choose
To get away.
I take it day by day
No work or plain
Nowhere to stay
And I just need to
Clear my mind
To find my role
In space and time
I'm just cruising…
And I wonder if I ever find my way…
I'm just cruising…
Down this highway of light
And I'm lookin'
For a place where I can
Hide away.
Just cruising
Just cruising
To mountain
And now I take it slow
I'm in the flow
So I can find
The fields of joy
Where life is peace
Where I can safely rest my soul
The sun is glowin
Winds keep flowin
I'm still growin
And I try to do
The best I can
Go down this road
Is there a plan?
I'm just cruising
Just cruising
Just cruising
And I wonder if I ever find my way…
I'm just cruising…
Down this highway of light
And I'm lookin for a place where I can
Hide away…
Hide away…
Da di la da…
Da di la da…
Oh…
I'm just cruising…
Just cruising
Just cruising
And I wonder if I ever find my way...
I'm just cruising…
Down this highway of light
And I'm lookin for a place where I can
Hide away…
Da di la da…
The song ended. Too bad, I thought. I really like that song. It so works with right now. I saw the sign for Carmel, California. I smiled it was about 20 miles away. Good thing traffic was moving well enough. I don't think my happiness could contain itself if there was too much traffic.
My mind wandered to my Florida vacation. It was the best vacation I ever took, and I haven't been on many. I was lazy the entire time. I got a nice tan at the beach, met a few people, and my favorite, no ghosts.
I am being serious. I saw not one ghost in Florida. Maybe I should move there when I get older…
I don't know. I sort of like my life right now. In Carmel, I mean. I mean, I've got Jesse, friends, and family. Ok, I think I'm being a little too sappy at the moment. Back to the road.
I watched as the sun fell slowly from the sky. It was quite a view. I think Jesse would like that. But maybe somewhere in Carmel, he might be looking at the same sunset.
I had a few more miles to go. But I was surprised that they passed so quickly. I finally arrived in Carmel. The crescent moon was rising and cast large shadow all over the place.
The hairs on the back of my neck tingled. I became more alert. I had a strong feeling that someone was watching me.
I slowed the car down to a stop and looked around. I didn't see anything. No even a car. Something weird was going on and I didn't like it one bit.
I tried to ignore the feeling as the car started to move again. But it started to creep me out. I sped up a little and found that the hairs on the back of my neck had calmed down
Good, I thought.
I finally arrived at my house. The lights were off. I looked at the clock inside the car. It read: 1:05. They were probably all asleep.
I shut the car off and opened the front door with my key. There was a note on the kitchen table. I picked it up and recognized my mom's handwriting.
Suze,
Sorry we didn't stay awake
But we got tired and fell asleep.
Let someone know you
Got home alright.
Love, Mom.
I yawned and crept quietly up to my room. My door was closed. I opened it and saw Jesse sitting on my window seat. His eyes were closed and a book rested in his lap. How cute. My small lamp was on, casting an unearthly glow across the room.
I walked over to Jesse and planted a soft kiss on his forehead. He stirred and opened his eyes. He smiled.
"Querida?" His voice was smooth, even though I just woke him up.
"Yes," I said. "It's me."
"Did you have a good vacation?" He asked, getting up from the window seat. He wrapped his arms around my waist.
Put my arms around his neck. "I had a great time." I smiled at him.
He leaned down and kissed me gently on lips. My body shivered with please. Our kiss deepened and I felt his tongue brush against my lips. My mouth opened and invited him in. I had been waiting two weeks for that kiss. Now I finally got it.
He pulled away. I knew this would come. Sometimes I hate the gentleman side.
"You should go to sleep Querida." Jesse whispered in my ear. "You probably had a long day."
I nodded and changed into my pajamas in the bathroom. I climbed into bed and Jesse came and tucked me in. My smile from before grew and before I knew it, I was asleep.
Ready to face the ghostly problems tomorrow. Maybe.