So now that I have decompressed from this weekend, and from dealing with my ex, I now feel comfortable enough to write a story for the Goddess. It is a full moon after all. I've had a candle lit all night, and I will put on some more incense as well to set the "mood". Story for the evening? An Unrequited Love Story. Please note that this is purely a work of FICTION and none of this ever happened on this life plane. Also, this is still a draft. I'm still reworking it in my head.
The story centers around two main characters: Simoriah and Leonardo. Simoriah is a woman in her late 20's living in central NJ, working in a call center and dating Ivan. Ivan is a guy who was popular in high school; now, he is in his late '20's and still partying while his friends slowly grow up and get married. Ivan also has a 12 year old child, Iris, that Simoriah helps to take care of. Iris is also the main reason Simoriah stays around, since she wants a family with Ivan. Simoriah is generally happy with Ivan, but she wishes he would grow up and take more responsibility with his life. She also wishes he was a lot smarter than he is. Mentally, she is languishing in this relationship and secretly wishes she could have an intellectual affair on Ivan.
Leonardo is Ivan's good friend. He was in the army for 8 years and travelled the world before he returned home to the drama laden city that is Freehold, NJ. There are so many young adults there that party like they have no responsibilities. He was ready to settle down; however his Jersey ex-girlfriend took him for a ride, and he is very hesitant to trust another woman around here.
Simoriah first met Leonardo when her car stopped working, and Ivan called his friend for a ride. Leonardo was on his was to college and this would only be a minor detour. Leonardo mistakenly assumed Simoriah was another of Ivan's loser girlfriends and asked.for $10. For a 5 minute ride. Simoriah was a little incensed but Ivan coughed up the money. During the car ride, Simoriah said little to Leo, as she also assumed he was another of Ivan's idiot friends. Leo thought she was being standoffish; needlessly, their friendship got off to a rocky start. Simoriah continued to see Leonardo anytime Ivan wanted a guy's night out, or.some weed. Slowly, she grew to see that Leonardo was more than just another neighborhood ruffneck. He is truly a world traveler, by means of the army. Germany, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, England. These are all places Simoriah could only dream of going. And as much as Simoriah adored traveling, Ivan and her only had money for short distance camping trips as a bus ride to Indiana courtesy of good old Greyhound. So of course, this well travelled soul was fascinating to her. He was also a hot ticket in his hometown of Freehold, moreso for being a ruffneck with a good job. And he was a very attractive Latin man as well. Normally, this would be Simoriah's type, but with Ivan in her life Leo was stuck in the friendszone. Until one fateful Christmas Eve night.
Although Leo had a great job as webmaster for the local hospital, he moonlight for the local street pharmacist. Ivan had contracted Leo to obtain some weed for one of Simoriah's friend's parties, unbeknownst to Simoriah. So when Simoriah showed up at the party, with her familiar witchy friends, and Leonardo alongside, she was a little tense at first.
Although Ivan was familiar with this side of Simoriah, she had take great pains to hide this side of her from Ivan's friends and family since they were all Christian and Catholic. Simoriah desperately wanted to adopt Iris and be an official "family" with Ivan, and knew that her spiritual beliefs could get in the way of this happening. So she was nervous as her friend Spacey lit the Yule log in honor of the holiday. But Leo didn't flinch. And while Spacey performed a little ritual for the Solstice, Simoriah kept glancing at Leo carefully to see his reaction. Leo didn't flinch; his reaction was purely reflective. It was quite a moving and beautiful ritual; even Ivan, who normally can't sit still, watched the whole ritual in amazement as Spacey lite the Yule logs, and the incense, and the candles to honor the darkest night of the year, and the renewal of the season.
After the ritual was over, Simoriah walked over to Leo to find out what he had thought, and what Ivan had advised him. Turns out that Ivan barely gave him any info about the party, except for the fact that they were "weird" (they were quite the eclectic bunch). But while Leo himself is Christian, his travels have taught him to respect cultures and beliefs from all over the world. This was very refreshing to hear from Simoriah, who could do without yet another of Ivan's speeches as to why all gay men should be sequestered; it also fueled her intrigue of Leo.
The rest of the party, Leo was being a perfect gentleman while Ivan was acting a FOOL. While Leo could carry on conversations about everything from being "hood rich" to powerful political forces, all Ivan could worry about is being high again. Leo kept reminding Ivan to simmer down. Simoriah adored the fact that Leo was able to keep Ivan in line. Matter of fact, the more she pondered about Leo, the more she started to appreciate his better qualities. His charm, his grace in a situation where he was ever the fish out of water. His acceptance of all cultures. His work ethic; hell Ivan needed some of that. Simoriah even regretted committing to Ivan for a second before reminding herself that Ivan was the reason she even met Leo in the first place.
Then, Simoriah realized that it was 3:30 AM. Simoriah and Ivan promised his parents that they would be there early tomorrow morning for Iris to open her presents. Of course, Ivan wanted to keep partying, even while the party was slowly winding down. Simoriah went to walk back to her apartment, which was 3 blocks away, and Leo asked her, "Where do YOU think you're going so late at night?"
"I'm going home. I can't wait for Ivan anymore; Lord knows he may be here all night."
"Well, I don't believe in letting ladies walk home by themselves so late at night."
"Really, I don't want to impose, it is only three blocks away..."
"I'm imposing. I insist I take you home." stated Leo. And with that, Simoriah hopped into Leo's Honda Civic, and he drove her home.
When they finally arrived, Leo suddenly remembered that they needed more rolling paper for the party. Simoriah invited him in and pointed in the direction of the drug paraphernelia. Suddenly getting a second wind, Simoriah decided to finish washing the dishes in the sink. She knew if she didn't do them, they wouldn't get done as Ivan would never bother himself with such "woman's work". Simoriah started to wash the dished when she looked over and saw Leo with a towel hand. "At your service...."
Simoriah giggled and beamed brightly. She had never seen this side of Leo before. "It's ok, Leo. You don't need to help me. Ivan..."
"Ivan doesn't help you with jack. I'm quite aware of that."
Simoriah turned away from the sink. Embarrassed by what Leo stated, she sat on the couch. Leo followed her, and sat down next to her. Simoriah then started with, "I thought that..."
"Oh, you do a great job of covering for him. But I know the truth. Don't forget we've been friends 15 years.
Simoriah went to turn on the TV, but quickly remembered that they no longer had cable TV, as they could not afford it. She was fumbling around, trying to find a way to end this conversation with Leo. Meanwhile, Leo continued on, "Really, I can't imagine why you stay with him..."
"Hey, I LOVE that man!" Simoriah exclaimed as if she had something to prove.
"We all know you do. All of Ivan's close friends and family know how devoted you are. The question that we have is, "Why?"
Simoriah was startled by this. She didn't have a response, other than, "but I LOVE him.." So, she sat on the worn in beige couch bathing in the full moon light. Leo sat down next to her, much to her shagrine. Apparently the weed was adding moxy to his already bold personality.
Simoriah found it hard to sit next to him, as the energy was palpable. She labored with her breathing, but could not ignore the excitement building up from Leo sitting next to her. She was also feeling a little light headed from the sexual tension between them. Leo reached over with his strong hand and started playing with her hair; this turned her on even more and she let out a soft moan. The two met eyes, and then it happened.
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