Chapter 101
Tires screeching as it came to a halt in a open space and it's finish line, the race they had just started had finally come to an end.
But there was only one car here as the driver stepped out of the car and leans on it with arms crossed waiting for the other rider to arrive.
Seeing a car approaching a smile flashed through the lips of winner as the other driver step out of the car with the most amazing smile.
"Whoa! That was so much fun!" Gabby shouted, she have actually wanted to go on this crazy ride and she had gotten the idea from her brother's wife, it was amazing how Triffany had drove the other day that had made her to try it out.
Anyway she was the loser in this round but, she felt like the winner because it made her mind free from all the thoughts she had lately.
She looked at the tall handsome that still leans close to his car with a thin smile on his lips watching her joyful moments, even with the blazing sunlight he was looking dazzling.
Gabby smile and walked up to him. "I am glad you gave me a real challenge, since I won't love someone sulking in just to make me win cause I was a lady."
"You gave it your best too, and that car of yours is a fast one." Jimmy and Gabby looked at their car that was now covered in dust and they couldn't help bit chuckle.
She look at Jimmy, she must admit that this man was one who gave nothing away, even his laughter was quite elegant and she wonder why she was getting attracted to him.
She shoved that thought away immediately, what was she thinking she looked away in other not to continue watching his handsome face a laughter, right at this moment she only want to stop thinking of Tommy for a while, not fall in love with someone else.
"So what is your wish?" Gabby asked him. "You are the winner and am sure you have a wish, don’t you?" She faces Jimmy again as she exhaled softly.
Jimmy looked at her face, she was sweating, the day was hot and she had put a lot of effort trying to win, he moved close to her and took out his handkerchief with Gabby looking up at him with surprise.
As he brought it to her face she moved back and smiled awkwardly. "I don't think we are close enough for you to do that." She told him. "I got a handkerchief you know." She looked down to her hands and remembered her purse was in her car.
She lift her hands to wipe of her sweat but Jimmy caught her hand half way and using the other hand, he wrap his other hands around her waist and pull her closer effortlessly and she gaze up at his face.
He still has that poker face, that she couldn't read. Damn what was this man's deal? No one ever touch her without her permission.
"Gist stay still will you." He said tantalisingly and she stopped moving. "You should accept something when it is offered. He lifts his handkerchief and wipe off her sweat as Gabby stood still while he did it.
She was the only one feeling awkward that made her angry at herself, she had flirt with a lot of men and have never felt this way, why was it different with this man?
"I would love to get you a cold drink but, you see I got an appointment i have to attend to immediately." He said and tuck the loose strand of her hair behind her ears, the trails of his hands sending little shudder to her spine.
This man knows what he was doing, and one part of Gabby want to smack him across the face and another part of her want to kiss him.
Jimmy gently stepped away from her and smile as she gaze up at his face. "I hate to leave, but I must." He took her hands and put the handkerchief on her palm. "I hope you remember me when you see this."
"It was an awesome ride Gabby Zack." He curl his lips upwards and turn around to walk to his car.
"What is your wish?" Gabby asked him before he could open the door of his car, he haven't told her his wish yet and a part of her want him to stay.
Jimmy turn his head to look at her. "To keep seeing you Gabby." He told her softly with his hands on the car door.
Gabby was a bit shock as she a smile escaped her lips, if that's the case, it is equally what she wants, well she wasn't a loser. "Sure thing Jimmy."
"See you then, I will call you." Jimmy told her and entered his car, starting the engine he glance at her once more before driving off.
Gabby watched the car disappear into sight and then she looked at his handkerchief on her palm, Damn this feels so good. She sniffles and looked at the beautiful isolated place they had been. She smile, this was going to be fun. She squeezed the handkerchief and brought it to her chest, before walking to her car, she got in and started the engine, but then her phone started ringing.
She took the phone from her purse and puts it on her ear after checking the caller. "Hello Tommy."
"Gabby can we meet?" Tommy asked her and she smile as she looked at her rear view mirror.
"Yes sure." They ended the call and Gabby applied a light make up on her face inside the car and wore a light perfume.
He wants to meet me, Tommy want to meet me again!
She kept repeating this would as she puts in the address and drove off in full speed, she can't wait to see him again.
Gabby arrived at a coffee cafe where she saw the handsome man that had caught her attention and heart sitting down like some lonely loner gently sipping his coffee.
She had arrived at the coffee cafe with a smile, but seeing the look on his face had made her sad.
And the saying that goes, if you love someone dearly, you could feel sad just by seeing them sad a.d you will be happy when they are happy.
She watched him for a long time , blue shirt, black trousers, breads neatly shaved and hair curled backwards, truly if only he had a bit of smile on his face, he would be the most handsome man she had ever seen.
She took gentle steps towards the table he sat and sat down on the chair next to him, he looked up at her. "You're here." He said with a smile that Gabby know never reached his eyes.
Gabby smile as she try to act natural, it isn't easy to overcome a feeling of knowing you lost something before you could have it. "It's been a while."
"Yes." Tommy signal the waiter who came over. "What will you like?" Tommy asked her.
Gabby turned to the waiter who was standing straight and waiting to take her others. "Sweet tea and cake please." She told him and the waiter left.
Gabby looked around the cafe, there were just few people here and little slow background music, a song that could even make a lonely heart more lonely and she wonder why they have to play such music.
Few minutes later the waiter came with her order and left them. She took a sip of the tea and turn her attention back at Tommy who wasn't looking at her.
He was rather looking at the coffee cup he was hold in his front, lost in thought and she wonder why he called her out when he doesn't want to say a word to her.
Silently she sip her coffee, still glancing at Tommy from time to time. Well sitting with someone in silence could also help the find happiness, at least they are not alone on their own.
But it was too silent and sad to watch. Gabby looked up at him. "Tommy, should we go have some fun instead?" She asked him and Tommy seems to be pulled away from his thoughts.
He look at Gabby like he was guilt of a crime, this was the first time he had properly looked at her and he could notice her light makeup, she must have dolled up to come see him. "Gabby am sorry." He said softly. "I just didn’t want to be on my own."
He looked around. "It sure is boring here." He knew Gabby hates boring places and that she prefer dancing in a club than sitting here in silence at this quiet cafe.
"It's okay, if you want us to stay." Gabby smile, as she gaze into his eyes, those eyes that made her charmed on their first meeting, but the spark in his eyes were all gone.
"Gabby, it is time i let go of Triffany." Tommy opened his lips as he exhaled softly. "She is already a married woman and more over she is married to your brother."
Gabby paused, she knew where all of this is going and she doesn't want that. She held Tommy's hands from across the table. "Tommy I am here for you." She said with her eyes searching his.
Tommy look at her hands and then back at her, he knew he was hurting her, but he have to tell her the truth and the truth always hurts. "Gabby I will only hurt you if I date you." He told her.
Gabby shook her head. "No Tommy, you won't, all you have to do is love me. You said you want to let go of Triffany right? All you have to do is date me."
"It doesn't work that way, if I date you now, it means I will be using you and I don't want to, Gabby, there is a lot of possibilities that if I date you I will keep seeing Triffany and it won't help me in letting her go."
Gabby knew he was right but, she still doesn't want to accept the truth. "It doesn't matter Tommy, even if you want to use me then do." All her life she had been using men and dumbing them, it would hurt if he does the same.