Sorry a short chapter x

Chapter 4

Jane slammed the taxi door, she looked over her shoulder and noticed a group of people huddled together smoking. In that instant she really needed a cigarette. She hadn't had one for almost 15 years. In those days she and Frankie would sneak behind her Father's shed and smoke. Jane didn't even like the smell of smoke but now she had this uncontrollable urge for one. Walking over to the group she asked for one. A peroxided blonde short haired woman offered her one. Jane noticed a small tattoo on the woman's wrist. "Means to be true to one's self" the woman said with a wink. Jane smiled sweetly as she was handed a lighter from nowhere. "Thanks" she said as she walked away. Jane crossed the road towards the popular bar "Rumours".

She started to wonder why she'd decided to do this. Perhaps she needed a distraction from Maura. She needed to explore these feelings she'd harboured for so long and finally admit something to herself.

A few women who were waiting in the line looked over at Jane. She'd definitely caught their eye. The women nodded to her and Jane smiled awkwardly back at them as they turned to each other and giggled. Jane looked down at what she was wearing; tight black jeans, black boots with a slight heel with a stonewashed grey long singlet which if she was honest had seen better days. She flicked the cigarette to the ground and stood on it.

"Oi legs. You coming in or not?" the doorman said as he looked at Jane who looked around confused. She pointed to herself. He nodded sarcastically. Jane walked past the doorman and entered the bar. The noise wasn't deafening but it was loud and constant. Jane wadded through the crowd towards the bar. She leant against the bar and caught the eye of the bartender

"JD and coke." she said trying to be heard. The bartender nodded and walked off. She turned and looked out at the crowd of people who were all having a great time dancing and drinking. This wasn't her scene but for tonight it was going to be.

Jane turned and grabbed her drink. She threw a ten dollar bill on the bar. The bar tender picked it up casually and walked off. Jane knew in that instant she wasn't getting any change. She took a large sip and turned back to the crowd. Her eyes caught sight of a petite honey blonde that had her back to her. Jane squinted it couldn't be possible. This wasn't Maura's scene. But this woman definitely looked like Maura. Well from behind. Jane's eyes roamed the woman's body. Jane took another swig of her drink and placed the glass down on the bar. She purposely walked through the crowd. As she got nearer the blonde turned; smiled at Jane and danced over to her. Her hips swaying to the music. Jane realised it wasn't Maura but the uncanny resemblance was remarkable. Perhaps it was the drink. No she'd only had one; but then remembered the 3 beers she had as she got ready tonight and the 2 she had after work with Frost. Perhaps she was drunker than she thought.

"Hey..." the blonde said as she sided up to Jane who smiled. The blonde put her hands on Jane's hips and lent closer to Jane as she continued swaying her hips. Jane flinched slightly before her body relaxed. The music captured Jane and together they started swaying their hips identically. Jane closed her eyes as she brought her hands up and ran them through the blonde's hair and down her shoulders and then the length of her arms. Taking the blondes left hand she led her to a booth which was more private. "2 beers...thanks...we'll be over there" Jane said to the waitress who looked Jane up and down before smiling "Certainly good looking."

Jane cocked an eyebrow and smirked. This place was doing wonders for ego.

"Marie" the blonde said as she sat down in the booth. Jane slid in beside the woman.

"Jane" the brunette replied as the waitress came over and placed their beers on the table. Jane handed the waitress $20.00 "Keep em coming" she quipped. Jane slid a beer to the blonde; who thanked Jane and immediately took a swig of beer. Jane pressed the other beer to her lips and took a large gulp. Jane and Marie made small talk as the beers kept flowing. The distance eventually became smaller. Marie nuzzled her nose into Jane's neck who turned her head slightly their Noses touching slightly. Jane tilted her head lower so their lips met. Marie nipped and tugged at Jane's bottom lip. A small moan escaped Jane's lips.

"Come home with me "Marie whispered into Jane's ear.

Jane sat back and looked intently at Marie. Even though this blonde had an uncanny resemblance to Maura; Jane knew she wasn't. What Maura had said to her the night before rung in her ears 'this is real...this is true…this is good...this is love' Jane swilled the rest of her beer in the bottle before skoling it. She smiled at Marie and gave her quick kiss on her cheek as she stood up from the booth. She extended her hand to Marie and pulled her along the cushioned bench.