I just got back to the hotel from the bar. I sit here with a smile on my face recalling the last several days, when I hear a knock on my door...
I arrived in Cancun for a graduation present. I had just finished student teaching. One of my dear friends gave me a 5-day ticket that she couldn't use. My husband made it clear that I was to go, I had earned it. My mom took my son for me, so I didn't have to worry. My hotel room was paid for and because my friend loved me so much. Plus, she gave me $1000 for meals and having fun.
I went out to the pool to watch people and catch a little sun. I had no intention of having human contact; I just wanted to be anonymous. People were having fun or relaxing, but then I watched this woman come into my view. She was a hefty woman, with long, curly back hair. There was nothing special about her and yet I couldn't take my eyes off of her. My senses were on fire.
I overheard her call herself Texas and Valerie. I forgot about her for the most part, until she sat down beside me. I was listening to my MP3 player hoping she would go away. The first thing she said was not hi or what are you listening to. It was, "Do you like to bump and grind?"
I looked at her with an annoyed look on my face and said, "Do I look like I would? I am here to relax, would you just leave me alone, please."
She apologized and walked away. That night I went to a local bar to have a drink but didn't like the scene, so I walked on to what seemed like a real quiet bar, until I got inside. It was a gay bar, so I didn't have to worry about being hit on.
Men don't hit on me, why would women? Besides, I was glad to watch a new scene. There were several women that kept catching my eye. I sat in the corner, so not to be bothered. All of a sudden, Texas walked in, but I lost her in the crowd.
The next thing that I knew, she was at my table saying, "I thought you don't dance?"
I smarted off, "Does it look like I am dancing?"
She said, "You will," and walked away.
I had a couple of drinks and then headed for the door. I saw a gal talking to someone right outside the door, but didn't pay much attention.
The next day I did some sight seeing, just taking my time. I found a restaurant to have a nice dinner. I took a walk on the beach before I was going to turn in. There was a gal walking on the beach, it seemed like I should know her and then I realized she was the gal from outside the bar last night.
I watched her for a bit and then walked on. I decided to go have a drink before I retired, having an early morning the next day. The bar was very uneventful except for a couple of people getting a little wound up. I finished my drink and headed for the door. I was standing outside when all of a sudden, the door flew open, nearly hitting me and there was the gal from the beach, crying.
She was slumped down against the wall. I watched her momentarily, but then I walked over to her and said, "I have a shoulder if you need it." She looked up and just stared at me, slowly standing to lay her head on my shoulder. I didn't say anything; I just wrapped my arm around her. She started to regain her composure and I asked, "Are you OK?"
"I lost my mom a number of years ago tomorrow, and it still really hurts. I am OK now, thank you."
I handed her my room key, "If you need to talk again or just need a shoulder, I will be here for 3 more days."