I could break it in two to drive the splintered wooden stake into his heart like I had seen in so many vampire movies. The contact of wood in the ball...of his pumping heart and blood running out was the only soothing hope that my black heart of rage had. The bells over the door chimed their happy melody of three different tones by three different bells. I carefully straightened out my blond locks and walked out of the bathroom with a smile. The stranger took me a little aback. It was a priest. I. He was looking intently at Mike while he drove on the open road, trying to recollect and remember his beautiful features. The memory of stepping out of the plane and walking to the terminal, excited to find Mike and then suddenly seeing him, running towards him in the crowd. He picked up his pace to meet Mike half way until their bodies collided and then stood at the arm’s length to get the best view. There was the look of happiness and achievement on Mike’s face. They had seen each other on. The noise of the bar had grown louder in the few short hours we had been there.I fidget nervously on the stool and he placed his hand on my knee. He smiled a knowing smile and it was as if he read my mind. Lightly he caressed my knee and I turned my body even more open to him. Closely we sat together. I needed to be close to him, to have him touching me.His fingers made small circles on my nylons. A shiver ran up my leg and spine. My breath caught in my throat, I smiled at him and he smiled. ??Such as sleepless nights?? asked Paula.Kevin just smiled. ?So, what are you hoping for???A daughter, hopefully," said Kelly. ?But a son would do fine.??I just hope I get some time to have a 9 month stint," said Paula. ?Iwould have to take a break from rally cars, but I doubt they'd let meafter just one season.?They stayed for a few minutes longer before leaving. They had anothercouple of stops before going home ? they had their parents to visit.The first were Paula's parents. They were still.