It was to be their last night together. Jared and Ashley walked around the casino trying to decide where to eat. They had tried most of the restaurants, and they were all wonderful. Walking past the Polynesian place that they had dined at the night before, they decided to eat there again. Luckily they were able to get a table right away. After they were seated and had their drinks they began to talk. The meal passed in a blur, seeming too go too quickly.
As they were leaving they noticed the lounge area had musicians setting up. Neither wanting the evening to end they decided to sit and have a drink as they listened to the music. They ordered a tropical concoction that came in a glass as big as a bowl, complete with little flowers floating in it and two straws. They talked of childhood memories, brothers and sisters and lost loves. A pretty waitress in a sarong and a bikini top came over to ask if they needed anything. Jared told her no, and looked right back to Ashley and looked into her eyes with an intensity of emotion that mirrored her own. They lingered over their drink and had another all the while , holding hands touching, just looking at each other. It was a special moment, they finished their drink and got up from the table.
They walked slowly through the casino, hand in hand. They came to the doors and the lift and waited. Ashley felt the tears swell behind her eyes as she thought of this being the last time they would make this journey together. The lift arrived and they stepped inside. As soon as the doors closed Ashley threw herself into his arms. He held her and kissed her. The lift reached their floor and they walked to their room in silence. Once inside Jared went over to the dresser and poured the last of the bottle of whiskey he brought into glasses, added ice and a splash of water. He handed one to Ashley and set the other on the table as he began to undress. Ashley watched him in silence, the tears welling up again. Not wanting him to see her cry she escaped to the bathroom. She composed herself as she washed her face and brushed her hair. Taking a deep breath and pasting a smile on her face she walked out into o the bedroom.
Jared was sitting in the armchair watching the news. Ashley retrieved her drink and went to sit upon the edge of the bed by Jared. They watched the news together and Ashley decide she needed a cigarette and some air, she walked over to the window and leaned out the window, the lights of the biggest little city in the world spread out before her and her throat closed over as a sob tore past her lips.
"Ashley."
"I'm almost done." she replied her voice only a little shaky.
"I know you're crying." he said quietly, Come here and let me hold you while I can."
Ashley stumbled out of the curtains and flew into his arms, sobbing as her heart was breaking. He held her and murmured soothing words until her sobs quieted, turning her face up to his he kissed her lightly. Ashley responded and their tongues began to dance. Somehow they ended up on the bed, shedding their clothes quickly.