Tearful Goodbye

Isabella tearfully bid her family goodbye. On the Tuesday before the class begins, her parents flew her to California. The plane trip was good; full of new experiences and bittersweet conversation. They Ubered to California State, where the Kyvat’s toured the University. Dad was incredibly impressed with the facilities, and Mom was happy with the food they served in the cafeteria. Isabella fell in love with everything; the large conference rooms, enormous library, complete gym, and even the rustic nature of the female dormitory.

When Isabella dropped off her bags in the dorm, she was informed by the Supervisor that students weren’t expected until Friday. Luckily, her early arrival would not present an issue. Some of the “go-getter’s” always arrive early. But the cafeteria wouldn’t be open until Friday, and she wouldn’t get her assigned dorm mate until then. Secretly, Isabella looked forward to the few days she had without a roommate; living on a family farm, she and her sisters had always shared the same room. Upon the recommendation of the supervisor, the Kyvat’s ordered Sushi from a local campus restaurant. Isabella laughed as her Mom went from horrified by the idea of raw fish, to delighted by the umami flavor. All too soon, her parents left to catch the flight back to Wisconsin. They hugged their goodbyes in front of the Dormitory.

Isabella’s dorm was on the third floor and as she walked up the stairs and underneath the AC vent, she heard a not unfamiliar voice, “Isabella, why not pull out your phone and look up that photo of Channing Tatum you have saved.”

Difficulty - 20

D100= 13

Isabella blushed and continued her urban hike. She shook her head and tried to ignore the flush of heat as she thought of Channing Tatum shirtless. Her Mom had a copy of Magic Mike that she played when all the kids were gone, and it was just her and hubby. Like most curious girls, Isabella had stumbled across the movie innocently. Her eldest sister, Abigail, found the movie still inserted in the DVD player. A month or so later, her parents left for a Church event, leaving their brother in charge. He, taking the opportunity, drove to town for an impromptu date with his girlfriend. So, the girls watched the film. And there was a certain scene burned into Isabella’s mind.

Channing Tatum, dressed in dress slacks and a black tie, aggressively hip-thrusting at the camera. Soft lights bounced off the sweat dripping down his ripped bod. The first thing Isabella googled when she bought her own phone was that image. Extremely self-conscious, she did some tinkering on her phone and locked the image.

She didn’t know why the voice had suggested she look at the image, but as she stepped into her dorm room, she couldn’t help but wonder what brought that moment of weakness upon her.

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