This is part five of a fairly long story. We're getting closer to the good parts, I swear. Please be patient.
I woke around one thinking about things I didn't need to think about. Mostly trivial stuff like what shorts to wear in the morning, if I should start learning Spanish, if I should get the bird song app on my phone and let Megan have her phone back, and things like that.
Then I thought about the kiss. It was totally innocent. Why I'm feeling guilty about liking it?
I knew I was straight, despite the fact I had kissed my best friend back when I was thirteen when we had just started noticing boys. We practiced on my teddy bear and my pillow, and then Cora got bold and asked if we could kiss each other. It took a long time for her to convince me to do it. It's not like we made out; we just kissed like we'd seen our parents kiss and as they did on television. I didn't feel anything, and neither did she. She's been married longer than me, last I heard. So, why do I think about it?
It had to be the lack of intimacy since Lloyd passed away. I'd been asked out several times, but it didn't feel right. The grief counselor said I'd know when it was right, but it hadn't occurred yet.
Triana's lips were soft and sweet, and I got that lovely feeling after she kissed me. My heart certainly was racing. So, why feel guilty? Was it her age? Heck, Lloyd and I had ten years between us. My parents freaked when I told them. Fifteen years is the difference between Triana and me. But, she'd got ambition; she's sweet and cute. If I were a guy, I'd go for it. Why am I debating it at all? I am straight.
My brain finally switched gears and settled down around two-thirty, letting me sleep. I was a little tired when I woke, but that would soon pass.
This was day four of the birding part of our vacation, and I guess because I didn't get a good night's sleep, I woke up after everyone else. Ines never set the alarm or said we had to be anywhere at a particular time. The birds were always in the jungle looking for food or trying to find a mate. So, when I walked in for breakfast, everyone else had eaten.
Megan was reviewing some of her pictures on her laptop, with Ines looking over her shoulder. Triana had made their breakfasts and was puttering around in the kitchen. Megan and Ines said good morning, then went back to picture viewing.
Triana heard us and walked out to greet me with a cup of coffee and a smile.
"Buenos dΓas, Silvia. You didn't sleep so well last night?"
I smiled, taking the cup of coffee, "No, I didn't, Triana. I woke up and couldn't get back to sleep."
I noticed Triana wasn't wearing a bra under her tee as she walked over with my cup. Her breasts jiggled as she walked, catching my eye. I didn't stare, but they were out there and looked very perky.
Triana pouted, "I'm sorry to hear that, Miss Silvia. I made a change to breakfast this morning. I'm making omelets if you would like one. If not, I have churros and fruit. Whenever you're ready."
I smiled, "Thank you, Triana. How about a small cheese omelet, please, and some fruit."
She grinned, "Yes, ma'am. Two or three eggs?"
I thought for a second, "Just two eggs, please."
She nodded, then headed back into the kitchen. Ines and Megan looked over at me with concerned looks on their faces.
"You okay, mom?"
I smiled, "Yes, I didn't sleep well. I'm fine."
They went back to looking at pictures. Ines kept complimenting Megan as they scrolled through them.
I sat, sipping my coffee, waiting for Triana and my breakfast. I had my phone, so I downloaded the bird song app. Ines had given us the Wifi password for the house the day before. So, I found it in the app store and was downloading it when Triana brought my omelet in.
She laid it before me, asking if I'd like anything else. I turned to look up at her sweet smile and told her, no, thanks, this was enough. I thanked her again for making it, and she replied it was her pleasure.
I tried not to stare at Triana's breasts when she laid the plate before me. But I was sitting; while she was standing very close to me, I couldn't avoid seeing them as I turned to thank her. I know mine had drooped some due to aging, but hers were like two perfect bowls of jello that jiggled whenever she moved. I found that to be fascinating for some odd reason.
I ate and sipped my coffee while Megan and Ines finished looking at the pictures. They were packed and ready to go by the time I finished eating. So, I took my dishes to Triana, thanked her for another delicious meal, then got ready for another hike in the jungle.
We said goodbye to Triana and then drove to another trailhead. I told Megan I'd follow them again and mentioned I'd downloaded the bird app this morning. She smiled and kept her phone with her. This time they didn't worry as much as the day before, which was nice.
So, off we went hunting exotic birds. This trail was steeper with more zigzags than the others we'd walked. I saw several small birds on the app in the canopy around me.
The app has a playback feature, but I hadn't used it before. So, out of curiosity, I played it several times. Much to my surprise and delight, I got responses from some of the bird species I'd recorded. I must have looked like a crazy woman because I was turning in circles playing the app and looking at all the responding birds.
I got a few stares and smiles as people watched me, then passed by. They were also looking into the trees as I tried to find the sources.
Yesterday, I thought I'd had enough birding. Today I found a new way to view and interact in a fun way.
After playing like that a few times, I got back on track, trying to catch up with Megan and Ines. I didn't run but increased my pace slightly so they wouldn't worry.
I was entering another switchback when I thought I saw them through the trees and uphill from me. I paused and used my binoculars to confirm my sighting. I recognized Megan's backpack on the ground next to two pairs of legs off the trail's side. I thought it odd they were facing each other. I moved slightly to get a better view. I got the legs again, then moved the binoculars up to see Megan and Ines kissing.
I lowered the binoculars, shook my head, and looked again. I saw Ines standing just off the trail, so she was at eye level with Megan. They kissed, looked at each other, smiled, kissed again, then headed uphill to continue looking for birds.