Second part of "Being you"

II

Drive in the cab was short but very romantic. Brian was holding her in his arms, stroking her hair and their hands were playing together. They were drinking Champagne and kissing like they did not see each other in ages. Driver kept silent just time after time looking at them through rare view mirror and they could hear his sigh. They did not care. Everything so far was going according to the plan. That was most important thing for them now.

They arrived at Cash & Carry parking lot at 03.10 a.m. Brian paid half of the price to taxi driver and had a little chat with him. By the driver’s face you can tell he was eager to stay and earn that big amount of money but also fear did paralyze him a bit.

 -“He looks a bit shocked. He’d be OK?” – Kira asked worrying mainly about their ride to the airport than a man himself.

-“He’ll be fine! Common babe let’s do some quick shopping! Have you got my list?”

Surely she had his list and hers. She prepared it two weeks ago. She did not want to loose any precious moments in Cash & Carry.

They walked in the store waking up sleepy security. Kira beeped the card. They took two trolleys to save time. She handed him his list. He looked deeply into her eyes and she could almost see the same feeling of sadness in his eyes as she felt at the bus stop.

Kira kissed him with all her passion trying to stop sadness to come to the top. He grabbed her bottom and squeezed hard. She wanted him there and than! But they had a plan to follow.

They separated and agreed to meet in 30 min near the cash registers. Kira walked briskly towards woman’s clothes collection. She would need some things to have fun at that beach. She could almost feel the sea breeze.

“Swimwear, flip – flops, skirt, few dresses, few tops, sunglasses the rest she could buy in Spain. She would need some cosmetics essentials and suit case of course! Do not forget book and magazines…”

When she was packing third magazine she finally felt the relaxing power of being free. “I need to bring some drinks!” She checked her watch it was 03.30 - “Time to hit the booze section!”

Just as she appeared on the main alley of the store she saw few people entering. She could not believe her own eyes! It was her sister with family!

-“What on Earth they are doing here! I need to find Brian!” She slowly pooled her hood over her head and headed towards alcohol section.

-“Everything will be fine! Just move casually and calmly of their sight and grab things you need and go to the registers! Good girl! Here you go! Good girl!” She kept repeating this to herself when familiar voice said: “Kira is it you?!?”

- “Turn around and act normally – surprised and happy to see her! Common you CAN do it!”  She turned her face towards the voice and saw her older replica with shorter hair and more feminine figure.

– “Tasha!?! You? What are you doing here?”

- “Same back at ya!” – Tasha looked surprised and happy. - “Is Sam with you?”

Girls hugged and kissed each other.

-“Nope I am here with girls. We just got separated. They asked me to get some drinks for their going away party. What about you?”

-“I thought it was a lot of drink! Is Sam OK about you being away at night?”

-“I am having a girly sleepover plus he should not know what our plans are! Right?”

-“Absolutely!”

And than suddenly my phone rang. We both jump up and smiled.

-“Hello”

-“Where are you babe? Should I come and get you?”

-“I am picking up the last bottle and gonna go to the register. You’ll stay where you are I’ll come out soon. Yes, yes all is OK. I’m coming!” Kira has hidden her phone back in her belt.

- “Got to run babe. They can not get in – I have the card! Silly!”

- “OK no problem! Say hello to Sam for me when see him!” – Tasha looked confused and surprised at the same time.

-“Kisses to the family! See you soon”

- “Don’t drink too much!”

- “I’ll do my best!”

“3.45 -Fuck I am late!”

Kira walked up to the register and saw Brian. She moved closer and whispered: “Do not act like we are together right now! I saw my sister in here! We need to move fast. You pack your things like an ordinary customer and I’ll be right behind you.”

He looked slightly worried and from where Kira was standing very sexy.

-“Pack everything in the suitcase straight! And when done just go to the taxi and wait for me in the car. OK?”

-“Sure, sure.” He was packing quickly and quietly.

Girl on the register was extremely slow. Kira thought she would never finish Brian’s things.

-“Cigarettes! Damn it!” – Kira got back to the stand and grabbed 4 full units of Lucky Strikes.

She rushed back to register and saw Brian’s back at the exit. She needed to hurry up.

-“Suit case first, please! Thank you!”

All the beeps she counted in her head. She packed everything with her accuracy learned from Sam. Paid in cash. Grabbed her suitcase and rush outside. She needed a smoke. She light up a cigarette and as she inhaled she did look back at the store. At same register where Kira paid for all the things were standing her niece Nikki and looking surprised. Kira had no choice but blow out her smoke and move index finger close to the lips and make “Shhhh” motion. Nikki smiled and nodded. Kira sent her kiss and left the store. She did not rush towards the car and took her time. Drag after drag she was building her plan over and over. For others she would look like a young woman who just bought new suitcase. To her sister, if she was watching, just a weak person who could not resist to smoke and alcohol yet again. Even Brian would see only one true part of her. The only part she would choose to show him.

- “Who knows maybe I never step a foot on this ground again!” thought Kira finishing off her ciggie. It’s time to start living this dream. Kira hurried up to the taxi. Driver stood next to the trunk. She gave her suitcase silently. Inside she had what she wanted. It was time get it done.