As a newly single girl, I am trying to get out more, but not necessarily enjoying it. Goodness knows how I ended up being persuaded to go on holiday for a week with my friend Amber and a crowd of her mates. So far it has been pretty dismal, and most of her friends have bored me rigid. We are staying in a beachside apartment, and so the only bonus really is the fact that we are near the beach as I love swimming. This is what I have been doing mostly, plus lying for short periods in the sun.
Over the days, we have all got to know at least by sight a number of other holiday makers in nearby apartments. One of Amber's friends has even found a little 'action' and Amber herself is getting to know an American guy. None of them interest me however. This particular group of men seem quite brash and 'full of themselves' which I find irritating.
Two days ago, I spied the most interesting man. I couldn't tell what age he is, and hadn't really seen his face properly, but he was tall and broody-looking with dark closely cropped hair. He would just sit and quietly read whilst his mates flirted with Amber and the rest of the group. Perhaps was feeling sad or a little bored perhaps? I wanted to know his story. Of course, his total lack of interest in his surroundings made him to me even more attractive...
Yesterday I plucked-up the courage to ask Amber's American guy what the mystery man's name was. Apparently he is called Sam. I was not offered any further information and was too proud to ask any more. Shame.
I am going to write and tell you what happened today as it was marvellous, exciting and unexpected.
I was lying stretched out on the beach in a tiny bikini after a long lunch with my eyes shut. I had been finding the company tedious, and found feigning a doze the most practical solution to avoid inane drivel. I had donned the bikini because I really didn't give a shit about what anyone else thought. After all, the mystery man had shown zero interest in anyone, let alone me and I wanted a tan.
I vaguely overheard conversation about a walk to a different part of the beach where swimming was supposed to be better for some reason. The group were apparently going to go off and leave me in peace, (hooray)! There was some discussion about who would stay and look after the bags and valuables. Clearly my 'sleeping' status ruled me out.
I think I did actually doze for a short time because the next snatch of conversation overheard was the group saying goodbye, and the sound of many feet padding away through the sand accompanied by giggles. I peered a little with my eyes still nearly closed and watched the group depart. To my joy, Sam was sitting nearby having clearly been put on bag-duty!