FULL CIRCLE
Chapter 51
"Nat, stop worrying. I'm sure that Miles is having a great time," Eva said. "Where ever he is."
"That's what I'm concerned about, the "where ever he is" part. I'm just not sure I'm ready for another phone call tonight," Natalie replied looking at Eva. "And I'm certain you're not."
"What? And spoil my absolutely perfect evening. No way," Eva said,and resumed packing a small tote bag with all the necessities including the nightgown she'd bought during their 'shopping
spree'. "You know if I play my cards right, you and Miles may just not see me the rest of the weekend."
"Eva, you always play your cards right," Natalie pointed out.
"I do, don't I?" she replied with an impish grin and finished her packing.
"Have fun, Eva. I'm sure I'll find something to do," the older woman said and reclined against the headboard.
"Just no more worrying about Miles," Eva told her.
"No, no more worrying," Natalie promised.
A knock sounded on the door and Eva called out, "Come on in, it's unlocked."
BJ stepped into the hotel room and said, "Your chariot awaits, my lady."
Eva giggled and said, "BJ, I want you to meet my friend Dr. Natalie Durant. Nat, this is BJ Eddington, my friend from the newspaper."
"I am pleased to meet such a lovely friend of Eva's," BJ said and
held out his hand.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Eddington," Natalie was saying.
"Please, you must call me BJ," he insisted, flashing her a most charming smile.
"Very well, BJ," Natalie replied. She looked over at Eva and mouthed the words, "He's a keeper."
Eva laughed and said, "Come along, BJ. I'll see you later, Nat."
"Very much later she hopes," BJ added with a meaningful glance at Eva. He picked up her bag and followed her out the door.
Natalie waited until the door closed behind them before reaching for her CD player and headphones. Slipping in the latest Sergei Ivanoff CD, she grabbed the room service menu and began looking through it.