(A fictional story inspired by a real life event)
I was in heartbreak mode, but this heartbreak was bigger. I had just lost my mom last month and I had been grieving ever since. I know it wasn't my fault that my mom was sick with flu-like symptoms, I just didn't know how seriously sick she was when I found her on the bed of her bedroom in our house. I called 911 when I couldn't wake her up one night. I had talked to paramedics as they took her to hospital, one of them even suggested that I stay somewhere like a close relative's house. I stayed at my grandma's house that night and then I found out that my mom had died at the hospital.
While I was at my grandma's house, I didn't want to eat or talk to anyone coming up to see me, but I had to since I was sick with a sore throat. I had to eat, rest, take medicine, and talk to friends and relatives; all while funeral arrangements were being made. I had cried my eyes out to the point they were very red. I was not only physically sick but also homesick. I even talked to my friends because I didn't want to shut anyone out during my time of grief. I didn't even want to go to the viewing or even the funeral; because it was bad enough I had to find her unconscious in her bedroom while at home. I read books and write stories just to get away from all the sadness and grief. Shoot, I even imagined getting away and block out a lot of things. Everyone came back from the funeral and my grandma even gave me my mother's flag, being that she served in the military.
The day after my mother's funeral, I placed the house back together and even made sure to leave the TV and light on in my mother's bedroom. I have gotten used to living in the house by myself, aside from family members checking up on me especially my grandma who lives in a house behind ours. I even returned to work the following weekend, my bosses and co-workers consoled me, telling me to be strong and everything. My boss even told me if I ever needed time off, all I have to do is ask. One day I stopped by the nearby pharmacy, I had a moment where I wanted to get a lot of chocolate since Valentine's Day was coming up. I had to pace myself after all that I've been through and just gotten a few pieces.
After that weekend, I took my mind off missing my mother by cooking, baking, writing stories, reading books, watching movies (even some porn), and talking to relatives. One day, my cell phone rang. I answered it and Randy was on the other line.
"I'm so sorry for your loss. How are you feeling now?" He asked me.
"Emotionally, I'm a little better. A hundred percent physically better since my sore throat is gone." I replied.
"So what are doing this Valentine's Day?" Randy asked.
"I'm just gonna read some romance novels, eat chocolate, watch some romantic movies, etc." I said to him.
"Would you like to spend Valentine's Day weekend with me? I just don't want you to be all alone on that day. Plus, it's been a while since me and you got together." Randy said to me.
"I could use a little romantic getaway. Since Valentine's Day is coming, I could bring some massage oils, bath products, perfume, romantic music, sexy lingerie, condoms, and lubricants." I replied to him.
"Great, I'll book us a romantic hotel suite and I'll come by your house Wednesday night to pick you up." Randy said to me.
"I can't wait! See you on Wednesday." I said as I hang up my cell phone.
A romantic Valentine's Day getaway was just what I needed to take my mind off everything. So on the Monday before Valentine's Day, I took out my red duffle bag and gathered my things. I packed three boxes of condoms, a pack of intimate wipes (for before and after intimate encounters), my sexiest lingerie, jewelry, jeans, sexy tops and dresses, shoes, and my bath stuff. I even put my bottles of massage oil, lubricants, and bath oil in a plastic zip-up bag, so nothing would spill on to my clothes. I then stopped by the pharmacy and grocery store brought plenty of chocolate (both premium and affordable). I wanted to make sure I have at the house and some for the road. I even packed some sexy romantic music and candles (both massage and scented) to set the mood right. I also bought a few sexy swimsuits online and had them rush delivered in case the place Randy takes me has a jacuzzi/hot tub, which I hope is clean. I then emailed my employers to ask for time off and got it. I packed up everything including hair and beauty products, toiletries, etc. in my suitcase.
I also packed my passport in my purse, in case the place is somewhere outside the country. Wednesday morning, Randy arrived, picked me up in his car, and we drove off to our destination.
"Where are we going for our Valentine's Day weekend getaway?" I asked him.
"It's a surprise." Randy said as he kissed my cheek.
We drove for what seems like a long time, as in 8 or 9 hours. I then looked outside the car window to see where we're going and then we finally arrived at this hotel. We got out of the car and looked at this gorgeous beach.
"This is so beautiful!" I happily exclaimed.
"Welcome to Miami Beach, baby." Randy said as he smiled at me.
"OMG! This is so amazing!" I replied.
We then went to the hotel we're staying, the Alexander All-Suite Ocean Front Resort. As soon as we checked in and Randy paid, we went into our suite that had an amazing view of the beach and the ocean.
"The beach view is very lovely." I said as I looked out the window.
"I agree." Randy said as he looked at me.