Free My Last Love by Shirley Mendonca Page A

friend.” He smiled, patted her on the shoulder , and sat down at the table.
“Where are your manner s , Lorraine? Aren’t you going to introduce me to your friend?”
    Lorraine felt as if someone had kicked her in the stomach. She could hardly speak. “Doug, this is Jim Harris. He owns the newspaper.” Jim reached over the table and shook hands with Doug, as he thought, so this is the reason Lorraine moved to Pine Valley. I would love to show this creep what pain is really all about.
     
    Doug smiled at Jim as if to say, there seems to be something going on between you two. Doug could feel the electricity between Lorraine and Jim. The feeling was so strong that Doug thought to himself that it could power the chairlift at the ski resort. “Hello Jim. Have you and Lorraine been going together long?”
    Lorraine couldn’ t believe what she heard. “Doug. Jim and I are just friends.” She wished he had never found her. Where does he get off thinking that I would spend anytime showing him anything after all the pain he put me through. But then maybe Doug had changed. Should she dare hope that he still loved her. “Doug, i f you’re ready, I guess we should be going.” Lorraine stood to leave, turned , and looked back at Jim. She could see the look in his eyes, they were telling her. Don’t let him take you down the wrong path again.
    Lorraine agreed to meet Doug at the lodge for dinner that evening . She stood in the middle of her bedroom wondering why she agree d to do this . She knew she still felt love for Doug. Could it really be possible that they could get together again? She tried on a green pants suit. It felt too tight, the red dress was too bright, the yellow sweater was too short. By now she has a pile of clothes on the bed and in the floor. What am I going to wear? I don’t want look too sexy and yet I want Doug to realize just what he gave up. Finally Lorraine decided on a green, low cut, long sleeve dress that showed off her figure just in the right way. She wore her hair pile on top of her head with a diamond hair clip.
    When Lorraine arrived at the lodge Doug was standing out in front waiting for her with a group of people. “There you are.” Doug opened the door and helped her out of the truck. One of the guys in the group yelled out to Doug.” Hey Doug good choice for the night,” and laughed.
     
    Doug looked at Lorraine and smiled.” Don’t pay any attention to him. He’s drunk.”
    As the evening progressed Lorraine could feel the old love she had for Doug in the past. But , she also tried to remember the bad times too .
    “You look awesome Lorraine. It looks like the new life has been good for you. I, on the other hand have been very unhappy. I miss you so much Lorraine.” Doug leaned over and kissed Lorraine, pulling her close to him.
    Lorraine felt the warm rush take over her body, fighting her feelings she once had for Doug.
    “I would like to try and become a couple once again. Lo rraine, I know I was unfaithful to you, but I promise this time things will be different. Won’t you give me another chance?”
    Lorraine’s felt as if she was going to faint. Could Doug really mean what he was telling her , or did he just want to be with her tonight? Lorraine looked deep into his eyes and replied. “If we do, I would like to be very sure this time you mean what you say Doug.” I can’t bear to go through it all over again.”
     
    Come to my room and I’ll show you just how much I do love you Lorraine.” Doug was still holding Lorraine’s hand in his and kissing her on the neck.
    “No, I’m not going to your room with you. We need to go slow and see how things work out.”
    Doug smiled and answered, “Can’t blame a guy for trying sweetheart. Ok. I will be here for a couple of weeks and we can go from there. How about we go skiing tomorrow and have a great day to start with?”
    “That sound like fun. What time should we meet?” Lorraine was excited with the thought of