Vin

Despite getting over being sick (sinus infection and dual ear infection), I still had some fun adult times with both Vic and Vince - individually, of course. Earlier the other day, I had a migraine and my severe chronic lung disease was acting up so I took my meds for both. Still not feeling too great, I went to urgent care. They couldn't do too much for me as I already did what they were going to do. They did set me up to an IV for electrolytes and they gave me a different treatment for my lung disease - both seemed to help a bit.

Thankfully, I was able to leave at a reasonable time. I went home. I showered, napped and eventually woke up to a text from Vince. He texted me that he was in the area and wanted to see if I wanted to meet up. I called him to say that I would need about 45 minutes and I'd meet him where he was. He told me that he'd pick me up in an hour and have a bag packed in case I need to spend the night. I chuckled and said OK. I brushed my teeth, brushed my hair and got dressed. I threw an oversized shirt in my bag, toiletries, a few clean panties and two changes of clothes - one for a casual dinner and one for a nicer restaurant. 

The last few things I grabbed were my keys, wallet, purse, phone and charger. By the time I was ready, Vince knocked on the door then used his key to enter my place. He came in, took his shoes off, smiled and bent down to kiss me.

"Hey, doll," he said. "Ready? Parents have the cat and dogs?"

"Hi, old man," I chuckled. "Yep! Plus their toys, food, treats and everything else that they need and desire!"

Vince laughed so hard and said that they all need and desire are food, pets/belly rubs, treats and their favorite toys. I agreed as I laughed. Vince grabbed my overnight bag while I grabbed my purse. As we exited my house, he used his key to lock up. The neighbor of my duplex looked at me weirdly and I had to chuckle.

"This is my friend, Vince. I know you've seen a ton of people - fine, men! - in and out of my place and heard many of them. He as full access to my place and permission to enter at any time."

My neighbor nodded their head and went into their side of the duplex. Vince put my bag in the back of his car, came around to the passenger side of my car, opened the door for me. I got in and he carefully closed the door once he checked that it was safe to do so. I buckled up, tossed my phone in my purse and smiled when Vince got behind the wheel.

"Where are we headed, babe?" I asked as rested my hand on his leg as he put the car into gear and headed to the hotel. "Anything fun planned?"

"Nothing terribly exciting, beautiful. Just us, a few books, movies, dinner and drinks somewhere and maybe some time in bed?" he said as he smiled. 

I fell asleep in the 20 minute drive to the hotel that Vince booked. He gently woke me up when we got to the hotel. Again, he grabbed my overnight bag and I grabbed my purse. As we were heading in, he took my hand, gave my hand a squeeze then lead us up the suite that booked for us. There was a mini kitchen in the suite. He stored my bag in the closet and I placed my purse on the counter. 

"Want anything to drink? I have bottled water, juice, beer...?" he asked.

"Just water and one of your wonderful hugs," I said. "I know that the last time we were together, we talked about not having sex. We’ll play it by ear, ok? I don’t want you to feel like I’m leading you on.”

“Ok, beautiful,” he smiled as he got a bottle of water for me. I thanked him. 

We chatted for a few minutes before we decided to go for tacos for dinner. I touched up my makeup and followed Vin to his car. He drove an hour north to this place he’s heard great things about. After parking and getting out of the car, he opened the car door for me. He gave me his hand and helped me out of his car. 

Going full circle twenty odd years later, I tripped. Vince caught me, pulled me tight into his arms and gently kissed me. I opened my mouth to deepen the kiss. He pulled away some minutes later trying to catch his breath. 

“I want you right now but you’re worth more than a quick time in the back seat,” he said, kissing me at the top of my head. “Let’s get something to eat, ok?”

I nodded and followed him inside the restaurant. Once we were sat at our table, the server came over to take our order. We ordered fried dumplings, egg rolls, spring rolls, wonton soup, beef and broccoli, chicken and broccoli, sesame chicken, and sweet and sour chicken. As our apps came out, our waters were refilled and we were given hot green tea. 

We had a great time talking during dinner that night. I knew at that moment that I was no longer in love with him however, I’d still love him to a certain extent. For the most part, he treated me well but I’m not the woman he needs in his life. 

When the conversation was dwindling, we asked for the food to be wrapped up. Vince paid the bill as I went to get the car. When I pulled up to the front of the restaurant, I left the car the car running, got out of the car and into the front passenger seat; he’d drive us back. I leaned back to put the food on the floor behind his seat and grabbed a sweatshirt that he left on the backseat.

I got myself situated back in my seat, buckling the seatbelt then covering myself with his sweatshirt. He hopped in, buckled up and asked if I was ready to head back. I said that I was and he drove us back. I knew that he wanted to rest his hand on my leg/knee but he was tired and he knew something changed between us during dinner. Not even 10 minutes into the drive, I fell asleep.

“DUDE!! Be careful” Vince hissed. “Please carry her up to my room, Matteo. It’s the second door on the left. I’ll be up there in a moment.”

“Relax,” Matteo replied, unaware that I was awake. "I've had this beautiful and precious and curvy woman in my arms before. I don't trust you to carry her!"

"I don't trust you enough to carry her!"

"Vince, any louder and you'll wake her!" Matteo whispered. "We both love her but we don't trust the other."

Vince grumbled in the background as he followed Matteo and I upstairs. Matteo laid me down ob the bed gently and kissed the top of my head. I heard him say something to Vince but couldn't make it out. I fell back asleep before Matteo even left the room.