I got up Sunday morning and knew I had some explaining to do for getting in so late. I went ahead and told Jen that I was going to seek a divorce and I wanted to make it as painless as possible. We shouted a little at each other and she broke down and said she knew things were going downhill but loved being married and loved the security of it, just that she didn't love me anymore like she thinks she should. I told her I felt the same way and I will be nice about everything so not to worry. I know I still must be careful because once she gets with her friends, they will tell her she's entitled to everything and I should pay her alimony forever. That's what I have seen happen to my friends who have gone through similar ordeals.
At one point, she asked if it was another woman and I replied, "No" because the truth of the matter is, Sondra is not the reason I am not happy with my marriage. I need both of them to know that.
I told her I needed to clear my head and was going for another motorcycle ride. I rode into the park and kind of felt depressed that I had just agreed to throw a 5 year marriage into the trash for someone I had only known for a few days. But then I had to think that I have been unhappy in my marriage for a while so it really had nothing to do with Sondra. She was just a good wake up call.
I arrived at Sondra's camper and her brother was sitting outside. I almost rode by but at this point I needed to talk to her and I was not going to allow anything to stop me.
Nate, her brother asked, "You must be Dave?"
I kind of nervously replied, "Yes, and you Nate?"
He said, "Yes, good to meet you. I hear you've been entertaining my sister the last few days."
"Yes, she's a sweet girl, "I replied.
"I think we need to talk, "said Nate.
Oh crap, does talk mean I am going to get my ass beat? Does he know what is really going on? Nate invited me into the camper.
"Sondra, Dave is here, "he yelled to the back.
She came out in a shorts and the t-shirt I had bought her yesterday at the festival.
"Hey, Dave, "she said as she lit up like she hadn't seen me in years.
Nate said, "Oh crap, is this what I think it is? What's going on? You been fucking around on Alex?"
Sondra looked down and said, "Nate, you know I am not happy with it so what am I to do?"
A tear came streaming down her cheek. I wanted to reach over and wipe it away but I didn't want things to be so obvious. I just stood there, looking at Nate, then back at Sondra, then back again.
Finally Nate said to Sondra, "Are you falling for this guy? Wow, you really know how to fuck things up, don't you?"
She started balling then and I went over to comfort her. She said, "I have never fallen so hard in my life. I know this is right, I know it is. Fate brought us together these last few days and I have found something I never thought I would. Do you understand? Please forgive me, Nate, I'm sorry."
Nate realized how bad she was hurting and how embarrassed she was and reached in to grabbed her arm and said, "Sis, I do understand, been there, done that, it's just I wasn't married to the girl that I had to break up with. It's a little more complicated. Dave, are you married, as well?"
I replied with my head down, "Yes, but a divorce is in the works, trust me. I too have fallen hard and Sondra helped me realize how miserable I was with my own wife."
Nate then said, "How can we be sure you are for real?"
I could only reply with, "Well, I guess my word isn't the best since I have broken my marriage vows but I have no intention of staying with my wife and every intention of being with Sondra, for what it's worth."
Nate kind of warned, "Dude, don't be messing with my sister. If you hurt her, you'll be sorry."
Sondra said, "I know what I'm doing and I am not a baby."
I replied with, "I wouldn't hurt her for the world, Nate, honest."
We all settled down and Nate advised us not to rush into anything too quickly.
I knew this was our last day together so I wanted to do something special. I thought a drive out to the bluffs would be nice and romantic and we could get a bite to eat at a nice restaurant, more like a date. I talked it over with Sondra and went home to get cleaned up and get my car.
I got home and my wife was gone. I am beginning to think she has someone, too, but I don't care. It would make us even, I suppose. I got cleaned up, got my car, and went to the campground. When I pulled in by Nate's camper, my mouth dropped open at the beauty before me. Sondra was wearing a nice red dress that exposed her beautiful tanned shoulders, had her hair up, and high heels on. She got up from the chair she was sitting in and I met her half way to the car. I grabbed her hand and walked her to the car. She said, "This is nice. You enjoy your toys, don't you, bikes and sports cars."
I replied, "Why yes, I do, mam."
I opened the door for her and she sat down on the leather seat. I gently closed the door. I walked around the front, got in, started the car, and began the drive out of the park. She said, "You look very handsome."
I replied, "Well, you are absolutely stunning."
She thanked me and kissed me cheek.
As we were driving along, she said, "So how serious are you about being with me, the every intention thing?"
I replied, "I am very serious, I can't even put it into words. I feel like I have known you forever and there is nothing else around us when we are together. Love is a strong word but I feel like I am falling in love for the first time in my life."
Sondra said, "I wish I was as good with words as you are because I feel the same way but just don't how to say it other than I love you. I love you, Dave, I love you."
She started to tear up again. I replied, "I didn't want to scare you away by saying it yet, but I love you, too."
She put her head on my shoulder as we drove to the bluffs. At one point she said, "I don't want this to end, ever."
I said, "It won't, love, it won't."