Sara's Run-In

Sara pulled herself together and opened the envelope. It was her cousin's handwriting, beautiful and inviting. Lena was always succeeding in everything Sara hadn't. She and her boyfriend Steve moved to Greece two years ago. Now they were getting married. The wedding wasn't until  the first of May, in 2012. Sara was a bit envious that Lena was marrying so young. Lena was 20, while Sara was 24. Sara wondered if Sebastian would propose someday to her. She hoped it wasn't too long because she definitely wanted to tie the knot before she turned 30!

Sara worked long and hard that day. She was frosting a cake for a Bar Mitzvah when Sebastian came and asked her what she was doing tonight. She said nothing much, so he asked if she wanted to go to a party one of his friends were having. She agreed. Sara loved parties especially where you dress up. She hummed along the sidewalk to the dress store after her work shift ended. Suddenly as she entered she sights centered on a pink silk dress. She knew she had to check the price, but when she did her joy dissipated. She couldn't afford it. She checked out other dresses but couldn't find another she liked as much as the pink dress. when  she got home, she fed the little orange tabby cat Meredith had found wandering the streets. Her name was Molly. Sara stroked her smooth fur and peace filled her. She would check and see what she had in her closet. she had collected a lot of dresses since she moved here. She'd surely find one. She decided upon looking that she'd wear her favorite pink blouse and black skirt. Sebastien would love it.

When she was ready the door bell rang and Meredith let Sebastien in. Sara came down the stairs. He looked breathless. Sara was happy too. Upon seeing his eyes she knew this was the man she was meant for. OK, well, she felt the same when she dated Alec, but this was different! Their was a magic sensation that flowed thought her veins in his presence. Sebastian felt it too, she knew it! It was like a they were magnets being drawn closer each time they saw one another. Sebastian extended his arm and they went out the door. Sara pulled herself closer to him. It was very cold outside since Winter would be there very soon. He looked dashing! Sebastian wore a long black coat white buttoned shirt and collar underneath. She grabbed him by the tie spinning him around and kissed him for a long while. When they pulled away both were grinning. She longed to feel the muscles under his shirt but had lot of self control. For now! As they entered a small door to a charming pub around the corner she heard music blasting along the walls. She shot out to the dance floor pulling Sebastian with her. They shook to the beat. Finally, a slow song came on a few martini's later. Sebastian pulled her to him as they imitated a classic waltz. She leaned her head to his chest. She could stay there forever. She told Sebastian she was having a fun time. "Your the only one for me, Sara. I couldn't have brought a lovelier woman to this party, I swear." Sara knew he spoke true. She saw it in his face. Suddenly someone grabbed the mike, and started singing the lyrics in a way only some one would who'd been drinking. He babbled were quite a while, until he was dragged off the stage. There were many couples in the audience. " No more martini's," Sebastian joked. As he went to get her some water, a pair of familiar eyes appeared. " Having a nice time with your date?" Alec said flatly. "Of coarse," Sara said coldly, " Where's yours?" Alec chuckled, " I came alone." He had been the drunk belting out the lyrics. She hurried to Sebastien. "We need to go!" He looked at her and asked, " Whats wrong?" She nodded toward the drunken guy. " OK, I'll get your coat." Alec walked by, "Hey I can get that!" Sebastian said, "she's my girlfriend, dude, why don't you hook up with someone else that isn't taken." Without warning Alec jabbed Sebastian in the jaw. Sara looked on in horror. "STOP IT!" She shouted. Several people looked at the scene. Sebastian was bleeding from the mouth. Sara knelt by him, " Are you OK?" Elaine pushed her way through the crowd, and Sara saw her pull Alec back, "Don't do this!" Alec ignored her. Sara loathed Elaine, and said, "You!" Elaine looked Sara up and down darkly. "Well, Well, having fun?" She was being sarcastic and Sara didn't like it one bit! Sara slapped her across the face. She looked shocked as she spilled her her cocktail down her white dress. O boy! She was not going to forget that! Sara started to apologize when Elaine held up her palm and left the building. Sara knew she shouldn't have gotten to her level. She felt bad. As she hustled Sebastian out, Alec laughed. She ignored him, and kept walking.

She lay Sebastian on the couch carfully, wiping the blood off his face. "It's OK now, don't listen to that fool. Your better than him. I wish I could say the same for myself." Sebastian nodded, " She deserved it. She was rude to you, Sara. She started it by the way. My love for you is always here," Sebastian said patting his heart. Sara said, "Same here." She got in her bed that night and said a prayer of forgiveness. She didn't want anything to come back to her for her behavior. She knew it was wrong, and promised she'd handle it better next time.