The Relationship Story Episode 14: New Beginning (Text Me)

The Relationship Story

Written By: Saúl Acevedo

Episode 14

New Beginning (Text Me)

Unknown: "So, that was a crazy night last night huh babe? I can't believe how well U moved on da dance floor! lol! :)" 

"Hmmm..." Alex thought to himself, as he was getting into Derwin's ride for the ritual game of football the guys play almost every Sunday.  The day was usually filled with talks of dominating the opposite sex, beer swelling, wing eating, sports talk and the occasional story from "Back in the Day".    But this time, Alex thinks that he is in store for something a little different.  He scrolls back to the same text message left for him and then cracks a little smile.  He replies back;

Alex: "Yeah, I drank so much I couldn't even remember my buddies name. lol!  So how was UR night?" 

Alex, not having any clue to who he was talking too, felt a little foolish for giving his number to someone he has no recollection of.  He thinks out loud, "Oh man I hope this is not a line backer."  Derwin looks at him and says, "*Linebacker?  Please Alex, there were no signs of linebackers at any of the nightspots we went too.  I was pretty taken back at all the attention we were getting, and you have some badass mami's on your jock bro." Alex, gives a delightful exhale of air and forgets about his little inbox situation and enjoys the afternoon with his guys.

[Later that Evening]

Alex sits on his summer chair on his balcony looking on as the day goes by, he goes through he normal call routine of reaching his parents and siblings that he hasn't had the time to talk to this week and plays catch-up.  The moment he ends his last call from his sister his phone alerts, showing he has a new text message.

Unknown: "Oh wow sweetie, U must have been really drunk, I hope U didn't forget my name?  I didn't forget URS. :)"

"Oh...Shit..." Alex says, having no clue who is on the other end of this conversation, all he knew was that it was someone he met, and he has all of her attention.  

Alex: "Well, maybe U did 4get my name? How do I know U remember mine? Maybe UR the one who was really drunk last night. :)"

Trying to buy himself sometime, Alex goes back and checks his wallet and clothes from last night to see if he can muster any clues.  He finds a business card from some accounting firm with some pen writing, it carries the same phone number listed on his phone.  "Alexandra Hernandez"  he said.  Grabbing his phone, he checks the inbox;

Unknown: "Com'on Alex! Are ya serious? How could I forget ur name? It's the same as mine!  Remember we were joking bout dat at the Leg Room? lol"

Immediately the lonely loner gets a short blurry flashback of what transpired last night, making out some details and his eyes light up.

Alex: "Yeah ur right, I remember u. You were something fierce that night. And u perfer Lexi then Alex, right? lol! )

Lexi: "That's right papi, I knew I would B A hard one to 4get! lol. So, R U gonna keep your promise 2 me?" 

Alex: "Promise? I don't remember any promise at all.  What are you talking about? O_o?"

Lexi: "You know the one about going salsa dancing if u lose and me cooking dinner 4U if u win."

Alex, thinking back to his fragments of memories regarding last night's adventure, replies back;

Alex: "Oh yeah kinda. So when are we going to the Salsa club? A bet's a bet.  :-( j/k"

Lexi: "Exactly hunny but ur the one who won. I lost the drinking contest, you took more shots of petron then I did. lol! Yo ass was real drunk! :)"

By this time Alex is going through his picture messages and digital camera to see if there is any clue to remembering what Lexi looks like, she sounds very sexy over the phone, but Alex also has standards and a specific type.  He checks his phone's camera roll and see photos of him posted up with this beautiful brunette hair woman with a fit curvy figure, and amazingly icy blue eyes. They continue to exchange text messages through out the evening and exchanging the "I don't normally do this but..." banter with his new found friend.  Getting to learn more and more about this beautiful creature that just happened to cross paths with him.  

Lexi: "So pa, what u looking 2 do tonight? Have any big plans to close out your weekend? lol"

Alex: "Naw, nothing that I can recall really. lol! Just taken the rest of this sunday chillin' at home. And U?"

Lexi: "Same here. So the questions is, if you don't have any real plans, do you want some? ;)"

Alex: "Oh really? What did you have in mind ma?"

Lexi: "Well maybe you can get ready and meet me over at The Green Door Tavern. We can meet for another drink, that is if your stomach is up to it? lol! ;)"

Alex: "Hmm sounds really nice and all but I don't think my stomach can handel it, but I would love to take a raincheck if that's possible? ;-)"

Lexi: "Oh playing hard 2 get huh? I can understand that. How about this, we meet up either @ ur place or mine this coming week & I'll do my deed of making dinner 4 u? :)"

Alex: "Ok. That sounds good babe. How does this coming Friday sound? You busy?"

Lexi: "Friday sounds great, but there is one problem."

Alex: "What's that?"

Lexi: "You'll just have to picture me in my nighty right now till you get to see me again. Hope you can handle it!"

Alex: "Maybe you can give me a little idea on how sexy UR looking tonight ma? Unless your chicken...lol!"

Lexi: "Well, take a look at this and tell me if I'm chicken. See you this Friday Heartbreaker! XOXO ;)"

Alex takes a look at the photo, and is taken back a bit.  He then gives a sly smile and thinks to himself. "Of all the things I could have gotten myself into, I find myself here, with this smoking hot babe wanting my undying attention and all I can do is sit here and laugh." He begins to get things ready for his work week and gets ready for bed.  He lays down and looks up at his spinning ceiling fan. So happy inside for more then obvious reasons but because he knew that it was possible to forget and move on.  And his new beginning starts now....

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There is an obvious reason why I choose this song, there is no music video for it.  However, this songs speaks for itself.  R. Kelly does it again with this steamy jam talking about how 150 character messages can turn into an erotic encounter over the cellular waves. Our lonely loner doesn't seem to be that lonely anymore, but that doesn't mean he has stopped wandering to find out his true emotional potential. Stay here for the next installment of "The Relationship Story".  Hope you liked this episode and God Bless Everyone!

*Linebacker - A decidedly square girl, lacking in neck area, with a broad torso and disproportionate legs. This girl appears to be wearing shoulderpads bearing a strong resemblance to Mike Singletary. Hence the term "LINEBACKER"