Chapter 9: "…"
That night, at seven thirty-seven…
Lita is in the bathroom, getting ready for the big night. She is wearing a spaghetti string, crimson dress that is draping a little above the knees. She has thin strap tall heeled shoes that have little diamonds on them. She finishes crimping her long red hair, and starts putting on her make-up. After that, she strolls into the kitchen and checks on the dinner. She is making broccoli, cheese and rice casserole, with home-made mashed potatoes, sodium free corn, with very expensive red wine on the side. She carries it to the dining table, which is covered with a very special, beautiful, handed down, and sophisticated table cloth. She sets the table with her most expensive dishes, and sets it perfectly. She placse two, beautiful thick ghost white candles in the center, and lights them. She smiles at her success. She turns on her radio, and inserts a CD that plays beautiful, romantic music. She dims the lights, and sits down in the living room.
She looks at her living room clock every two seconds, nervously. "Ahem…" Lita clears her throat. "Shawn, I've been meaning to tell you. These past two days…" She shakes her head. "No, no… Shawn, I love you." She stands up, then sits back down, suddenly. I don't know what to say. What if he freaks out? What if he doesn't feel the same about me? Lita takes a deep breath. "First, I'll tell him how much I care about him. Then I'll explain to him how much of a friend I want to be for him." She smiles. "Yeah. That's it." Confidence… confidence, girl. Lita smiles. "I can do this. He won't get angry. I hope."
A half hour later…
Lita blinks and stares at the floor. She looks up at the clock again. She sighs and clears her throat. It's okay, Lita. It's only eight 'o' seven. Lita stands up and walks to the dining room table. She stares at it. She smiles. He'll show up. Don't worry. She tugs on the table cloth, making sure that there are no wrinkles. She sits down in her seat, and plays with the silverware. She sees Cody walk up to her and lick her hand. She pats him on the head.
Meanwhile…
Shawn is at the airport, waiting for his flight to get prepared to take it's passengers, so he can go back home, to Texas. He sits down and stares out the large window. He glances at his watch, and notices that it's almost eight twenty. He sighs and thinks about Lita. He then thinks about his wife. Then his cell phone rings. He answers it. "Hello?"
"Hey, baby. Are you on your way?" Shawn's wife asks.
"Uh, yeah." Shawn sighs.
"What's wrong, honey? Are you excited to see me?" She asks.
"Mmm, sure." Shawn takes a deep breath, and rubs his forehead.
"I want to ask you something, Shawn." His wife coughs.
"Yes?" Shawn says.
"What were your plans?" She laughs for a moment. "Obviously it wasn't as important as seeing me."
Shawn clears his throat. "Don't say that." He mumbles.
"Oh? What is another woman? Well, you can tell her that you're still married." She growls.
"Leave her out of this. She was there for me." Shawn takes another deep breath.
"I can say what I want. Who is this other woman?" She asks.
"That's… none of your business. All that matters, is that she was there for me, when I needed someone." Shawn replies.
"Oh. Well. You're with me again. Isn't that right, honey?" She laughs.
Shawn stares at his lap. Lita… He thinks. "No."
"E-excuse me!" She yells. "What did you just say!"
"I said, no." Shawn smiles. "I…" He laughs. "I love Lita."
"You what! That whore?" She becomes outraged.
"No, you're the whore, not obeying your vows. Fuck you, I'm going to be with a woman that really cares about me." Shawn laughs. "Bye!" He hangs up the phone, and turns it off, so she doesn't call back. He raises his chin, and grins. "I'm coming, Lita." He leaves the airport.
End Chapter Nine
