“It’s really peaceful out here, don’t you think? And I don’t even mind the pebbles so much. Even the cool breeze isn’t bothering me. I’m sure you’d disagree though. Don’t you Debby?”
“Huh? Yea, it’s a bit too cold for my liking.”
“Ha. Why am I not surprised. WOAH, check out those waves girl….
Do you know what I think of when I see them?”
“No. What?”
“I see us riding the waves of glorious experiences and great chance.”
“I don’t even know what that means.”
“It means, dear Debb, that great things are coming our way. I can feel it. It’s in the air. It’s in those waves. Ooohhh, I can even smell it. Breathe it in Debb. Breathe it in. Aaahhh. There it is.”
“You’re crazy, that’s what you are.”
“Well, better to be a tad crazy than moody. What’s with you today? And what’s that?… That paper that is about to fall out of your pocket….Yea, that one.”
“Oh. It’s nothing. Just a photo of…someone.”
“Of him? It’s a photo of him isn’t it? Let me see. Come on, let…me…see. Oh my oh my. He’s gorgeous. No, he’s more than goregeous, he’s…he’s…he’s eatable. You sneaky girl you. And why have you never told me his name?”
“That’s not important either. And give me the photo back.
“So, what’s he like?”
“Really nice. The sort of person any girl would want. I feel so privileged. I like having his picture near me.”
“Tell me more. I am indeed intrigued.”
“Well, it just sucks that we’re not in the same country. But he did say he’d call. I’m giving him space to do just that…see if he’s really interested…you know.”
“Oh totally, you gotta be sure he really wants to be with you. So, did he call? Oooohh, you’re smiling. You haven’t done that all day, that must be good news.”
“Well, I was sitting at home, minding my own business the other day, when the phone rings.”
“I couldn’t believe it.”
“You couldn’t believe that the phone rang???”
“It’s the house phone. It never rings. Anyway, sshhh. I’M telling the story here.”
“I just love how excited you are. FINALLY, something..or someone…has perked you up.”
“Anyway, I didn’t believe the phone was ringing and..”
“You said that already”
“AND..it occured to me that this is the number I gave him and that it was possibly him calling. But I’d by now been thinking for too long, because the phone stopped. It went dead….OUCH…what was that pinch for?”
“For making me think there was more to this story. Instead, all I get is, the phone rang…much to my utter surprise, and I didn’t pick it up.”
“Ssshhh. The phone rang once more.”
“Guess who it was?”
“It was him.” “It was him”
“What? It’s not rocket science.”
“We spoke for such a long time. Dare I say we spoke for hours.”
“I think you dare.”
“It was such a magical moment. With the perfect guy. hmm, I can’t believe I’m nearly crying just remembering it. I just felt so special…you know. He made me feel special. I haven’t felt that way in such a long time. It’s indescribable that one person can do that to another. Are you happy for me? I’m so happy for me. You know what he said to me..he said…”
“Debby?”
“Deebbyyy”
“Huh?”
“Did he call?”
(Pause)
“No…no, he never did.”
“Oh, I’m so sorry. I just thought…well, with the picture and all….”
“Yea. I know.”
“It’s slipped out of your hand…the photo. It’s being blown toward the sea. Look, I’ll go get it for you yea.”
“No. I don’t need it. I shouldn’t have kept it. Let it go where it goes, and we’ll sit here together.
Tell me more about those waves. I want to hear.”
“No you don’t. I can see it. It shows in your eyes. He may still call. You never know.”
(Pause)
“Ok, I’ll tell you about the waves. You see that one over there coming our way, that’s good fortune, auspiciousness. And that one to the side of it, that’s wellness…and that…”
DeborahCaleb 
January 12th, 2012 at 6:31 am
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