Rick, grabbing a beach bag, headed for the meeting place. How nice it was to finally see everyone! And Diana ... He loved her like a sister, and would never hurt her, but for some reason, she hammered into her head that she was in love with him! Yes, she was a beautiful girl, you can’t argue, but still, he did not perceive her more than a friend. Another thing is Julia. This short blonde settled in his thoughts. No, of course, he did not fall in love with her, it was too early to talk about it, but still, there was something so special and ... familiar in her ... as if they had already met somewhere before.
- Rick! - his thoughts were interrupted by Macy.
“Hello again,” he smiled at his friend. - You look great!
“Thank you,” the girl blushed a little. “Work doesn't let you relax, you know.” Especially with a boss like mine. ”She sighed heavily. - Therefore, I was waiting for a trip here like manna from heaven. Then I'll fly home for a week, to Jacksonville.
- Did you miss your parents?
The girl grinned.
- Rather, the younger sisters. Parents have recently been obsessed with marrying me. So I’m not telling them that ... I started dating someone.
“Oh, and who is this lucky one?”
“We haven’t told anyone yet, you will be the first to know ... This is ... Daryl.”
- I'm sorry, what?! That's a bastard! And he never let me slip! How long have you had this? - asked Rick in a hurt voice, although at heart he was glad for friends.
- For almost a month now. He flew to me in Chicago every weekend. And here we are ...
- Hey, what are you doing? - Noticing the sad face of his girlfriend, he stopped her hand.
- Rick, I like him. Like. But I'm afraid to think about what this relationship will lead to. So far so good, but ... He lives in New York, I'm in Chicago, and ...
“Believe me, everything will turn out as it should,” Rick noticed, ahead of the lonely standing ahead, Rick accelerated his pace.
Macy, noticing this, only grunted.
- Ready for a big swim? - going up to Julia, he asked.
The woman turned to his voice and smiled faintly.
- Nearly.
- Something happened? Peters asked worriedly.
No, where did you get that? It's all right, she smiled again, only the smile did not touch her eyes.
Julia, where are you from, if not secret? Macy asked, trying to change the subject.
Rick stared at the blonde with interest.
- Um ... Well, I have a house in Al-Hey, but because of work I rarely go there ...
Peters again wanted to ask her who she was working with, but their conversation was interrupted by the appearance of the others.
Well, people, are you all ready? - Daryl went up to Macy and took her hand. - Come on. Will be cool!
The company moved forward towards the forest. Daryl whispered something to his beloved in the ear, taking her by the waist, Mike suddenly caught up with Diana, and Rick was with Jack on one side, and Julia on the other. The girl walked, completely lost in thought, not paying attention to anything. And ... I almost tripped over a branch lying on the path.
Be careful, Rick hugged her waist, helping the girl avoid falling.
Holding her in his arms, he inhaled the fruity aroma emanating from her hair. Julia stirred, and reluctantly he let her go.
It's okay, adjusting the strap from the bag on her shoulder, she sped forward.
“Rick, buddy, how did you meet?” When did you manage?
- BUT? What? - Staring at Julia's shorted buttocks, Peters did not immediately hear the question. Um ... Two days ago. I almost knocked her down the road to the camp.
Jack laughed.
- For some reason, I am not surprised ...
Listening to the chatter of a friend, Rick could not stop thinking that he risks seriously falling in love in the boundless future ...
***
Here we stop, choosing a place on the beach, Diana threw her bag on the sand.
The sun had already risen high and roasted mercilessly. Jade wiped the sweat from her forehead, worrying that her “makeup” would not drain from such heat. But Kristin was a professional in her field, so she took a deep breath, and, taking out the cover from her bag, put it on the sand, and then, taking off his sunglasses looked around.
The place was stunningly beautiful: a real forest lake surrounded by centuries-old trees and ... silence. Yes, for a long time she was not in such places. Suddenly, she caught her eye on Diana, who was preparing to undress: a real beauty, she had to admit. Long legs, a thin waist, blue-black hair, tanned skin ... No, of course, Jade did not consider herself a freak, but for a second she felt a prick of envy, noting the impressive fourth size of her rival's chest.
- Who will go into the water right away? - asked Jack.
Jade hesitated, but the cool (she hoped for it) water beckoned, and ...
Taking off her shirt and shorts, Moore heard an approving whistle and turned around.
I'm sorry, Rick grinned, giving the back of his head to Mike. My friends are sometimes such jerks.
Nothing, Jade went to the water, letting her hair loose to collect it again in a high bun.
“Cold!” With a sigh, she took in a little more air and dived.
Ten, twenty, thirty, fifty, sixty seconds and she pops up, taking a deep breath.
“Wow!” - realizing that she had sailed away from the coast, Moore began to row back. Rick waved at her, saying something to Daryl, and the sight of his pumped-up torso made her heart beat faster.
Least of all, she wanted to start a new romance. Remembering her last “boyfriend,” Jade gritted her teeth.
She doesn't need yet another failed relationship, period. Moreover ... He doesn’t like her, but Julia, an ordinary girl.
“Rick won't date you, Jade. You are a drug addict and an alcoholic. Good, good, a former drug addict and an alcoholic. But even without this, you are never at home, you are a disgusting mistress, your life is in full view, and you simply have no right to drag him into your crazy life, understand ?! He needs a normal girl, not a celebrity like you. Just because he likes your voice doesn't mean anything. Leave him alone. Give the guy a chance at a normal life! ”
Going ashore, she had already decided to stay away from him.