The sun streamed in Liz' window and she slowly opened her eyes. She had slept very well and was eager to start a new day. She threw back the covers and walked naked into the bathroom. She emptied herself and then made coffee. She slipped back beneath the covers and as she sipped her coffee she planned her next move.
She had senses the frustration and disappointment in Kelly's voice on the phone last night. She too was frustrated but she also knew that if Kelly was to be a long term lover, it would have to be Kelly's decision. Liz would play a waiting game believing that Kelly would give in and enter into a loving long term physical relationship with Liz. No, she would not call, not today.
Kelly woke up frazzled. She had not slept well, tossing and turning, wondering if Liz was merely a one night stand. She replayed their conversation over and over again in her head looking for some hint in something Liz had said, but there was nothing.
Kelly rose, took a quick shower, made coffee and then got the kids up for summer camp. Day turned into night and she was chagrined that she did not receive a phone call from Liz.
Kelly went to sleep that night totally frustrated. There was an ache, an emptiness in the pit of her stomach and regions lower that caused her to think only of Liz. Her frustration had now turned to need and desire. She had to have Liz, but how. Obviously Liz was no longer interested in a loving relationship, perhaps not even as a friend. She had to know, she had to find out. She would invite Liz over for lunch and see what developed.
Kelly rose and had planned to call Liz by nine a.m. But as the minutes slowly ticked by she called at eight-fifteen. Liz answered and was pleased that it was Kelly. She smiled to herself as Kelly made the luncheon invitation and said she couldn't make it for lunch. She heard the definite disappointment in Kelly's voice.
There was a long pause when Kelly said, "The kids have some kind of special field trip today at summer camp and won't be home until nearly eight p.m. Could you come over for coffee at about two p.m.?"
Liz paused and then said, "Yes I could squeeze in a quick visit at two p.m." Kelly didn't want a quick visit, but she thought that any visit was better than none. The two women hung up the phone and busied themselves.
Liz would play it coy, not bringing up the other day. She wondered how long it would take for Kelly to crack. Or, maybe she had misread Kelly. Perhaps she didn't want a relationship. Liz quickly put that notion out of her mind.
Kelly was a wreck. She wanted things to be perfect. She got the kids out the door and when everything was in place all she could do was wait. At two-ten the phone rang. Liz said she was running late and would be there as soon as she could. Kelly's frustration level rose even higher.
It was nearly two-forty-five when the doorbell finally rang. She opened the door and to her relief it was Liz. Kelly was so relieve that she felt slightly light headed. She just looked at Liz for a moment and was brought back to reality when Liz finally said, "Well, are you going to invite me in?" The two women laughed and Kelly gave Liz a hug as she entered. Liz smiled to herself and followed Kelly into the family room.