Chapter 6: the Final Approach

I purposely did not call her on Sunday. I wanted to let the night just linger inside as she sobered up and dealt with her fiancé. I spent the day doing laundry, planning lessons and watched a movie. I love how people think if you're a lesbian all you ever do is think sex. I was a complete person with a variety of passions and only Gwen really knew the complete me.

Monday Feb 3
On Monday we met at school and acted as if nothing had happened only two days earlier. I asked how Ron was and she said, "Same old, same old."

"Is that a good or bad thing?" I asked trying to delve deeper for a secret meaning.

"Not good," she said, "He was home for the first time in five days and all we wanted to do was watch hockey." She paused and then stressed "Hockey."

"Well you know men, they have very limited interests. Sex, food and sports."

"Well he only seems to have two," she said frustrated.

Later, at the end of day she came in to my room all flushed and said, "I got flowers sent to me." She looked at me all freaked out, "At work."

I had sent the flowers so playing dumb I said, "Well that is romantic. At least he is trying."

"They are not from him," she said perturbed and handed me a card.

Lovely Gwen,
You are a beautiful woman. You deserve only the best.
Lovingly,
A secret admirer...

P.S.-That gold dress looked amazing on you.

"Oh," I said, "Who could it be from?"

"I don't know," she said, "Could it be someone from the club?"

"Who?" I asked.

"I don't know," she said.

"I wouldn't worry about it. Just enjoy them," I recommended. "Actually, you should take them home and show them to Rob."

"I can't do that," she said.

"I suppose not," I said. I looked at the clock and said, "Got to go coach volleyball."

Gwen looked at me all concerned, "Are you going to be ok?"

"I'll be fine. Brittany knows the rules. What happens at the club..."

"Stays at the club," Gwen finished.

I kissed her on the cheek and headed out.

Tuesday February 4th
On Tuesday I didn't see Gwen till after school as it was a hectic day. I walked into her classroom and said, "Those really are nice flowers."

Gwen gave a slight grin and said, 'The nicest I have ever got."

"That is too bad," I said, "A girl needs simple symbols of love on a regular basis. We need to feel loved."

"I don't feel too loved right now," she said with a frown.

"What's wrong? What did he do?"

"He won't be home for Valentine's Day. He will be in Toronto. He won't even be in the same country. Some special conference."

"Fuck off," I said, "That bastard. He knows how much you love Valentine's Day."

"He said he had no control over it. He said, we can celebrate this weekend," she said with tears in her eyes.

I opened my purse, grabbed my phone and called Shelia. "Hi Shelia. Do you have any openings today? Five o'clock. Great. No, it's for my friend Gwen. Yes, give her the full treatment." I hung up and said "I got you an appointment for a full body massage."

She looked at me confused.

"You are all stressed. Go see Shelia. She gives the most amazing massages in the world," I advised.

She said, "Well I could certainly use one." I gave her a card with the address on it. She took it and said, "What would I do without you?"

I laughed and said, "Probably wither away and die."

Gwen laughed as I headed out.

Wednesday February 5th
I wish I could tell you some riveting story or some great seduction or even something remotely interesting, but I can't. I caught the flu and spent the whole time on the couch watching lame ass talk shows.

Thursday February 6th
I returned to work and it was like Groundhog Day, except in reverse. This time Gwen was out with the flu. I coached volleyball again and ended up going out for drinks with half the team. Again, no great story, other than I had a couple two many drinks and ended up sick for a second straight day, although this one was self-inflicted.

Friday February 7th
The final part of my plan fell into place on Friday. As the day ended, I went into Gwen's room and said, "I have a plan."

Gwen looked at me sceptical as she said, "You do, do you."

"Yes, is your man still gone on Valentine's Day?"

"Yes," she said, "Thanks for reminding me."

"Well, I decided we will make it a special girl's night in."

"Really," she said, "You have no plans?"

"Yes, I do," I said, "with my best friend."

Gwen lit up as she said, "That would be awesome."

"We'll make exact plans later, but let's plan to just leave from here and no matter what we do, we will end up at my place. Bring jammies, we are having a two person slumber party."

"Wow, that is so high school," she reflected, "I love it."

I then gave her my now traditional kiss on the cheek and headed out. I was going back home for the weekend to visit the parents. Gwen was supposed to be having her early Valentine's Day celebration with her man. I got in my car and headed the four hours it would take to get home, beginning my final countdown to the seduction of my best friend.

Monday February 10th
The weekend was fun, but not really relevant to this story so I won't bore you with the details.