I missed Jay alot that first week of fliming. But soon I was caught up in the magic of the movie. I love being able to step into a role and becoming someone else, Someone so different fron who you are. Its like when you are little playing dress up and imagining how your life could be someday. Yet every night I curled up on my hotel bed chatting for hours to Jay. He was easy to talk to and full of great stories from all the celebrities he got to meet.
“So tell me,” I begged. “What is she like in person?”
He laughed, “Well you know why her hair is so big?”
“No why?”
“Because it is full of secrets.”
I groaned. ” You are terrible Jay. Be serious.”
“Okay, just for you. Well she knows something about anyone who is anyone in the business. A little gossipy.” He paused, “But she has beautiful skin.”
I sighed, ” I know. She is really beautiful.”
Jay scoffed, “But not as beautiful as my girl.”
I smiled. ” You are such a doll, You know that?”
“I have been told.”
I giggled. “I really miss you.”
“And I really miss you too.”
I sighed. I was feeling a little homesick in the moment. “But only two more weeks right?”
“Yes babe. And I will be there to pick you up at the airport with a bunch of white lilies.”
” Oh I love lilies. Thank you Jay.”
I could hear the smile in his voice, “You can thank me in person.”
“Okay,” I sighed. “Sweet Dreams.”
“Sweet Dreams my love.”
Quietly I hung up the phone. A few tears ran down my cheek. I hated feeling this way. Hated the sinking weight of loneliness. But soon enough I would be back home and in Jay’s arms. The best place on earth.
The next few weeks went by quickly and as the movie wrapped my excitement grew like a little girl on Christmas morning. I packed my suitcases so fast just thinking about the smile on Jay’s face as I stepped off the airplane. I hoped both of our schedules would allow us some much needed alone time. We had not really had that for what seemed a very long time. And I really wanted nothing more than just time with him.
I think my heart was pounding so loud I was sure the people next to me could hear it. Everytime I saw Jay I got this way. I hurried down the stairs of the plane looking frantically for him. And off to the right there he stood, a large boqouet of lilies in hand.
“Jay,” I yelled and quickened my steps.
He began moving towards me just as quickly, “Hey baby.” He wrapped me up in his arms. “God I missed you.”
I hugged him tight. Taking in his smell. Feeling the strength of his arms and wishing very much we were all alone.
And so did he. “C’mon lets get out of here.”
I grabbed the lilies. “Your place or mine?”
He laughed. “Yours of course. It’s closer.”
The drive to my house with the warm sun on my face, my hair blowing wild in the wind and Jay by my side is truly one of the best days of my life. Closing my eyes I can picture it all, still today. There are those certain memories that are soo special they are forever engraved upon your heart. Those are the ones to cherish, you know. If I could instill one thing to anyone reading this it would be that.
As we pulled into my driveway I reached for his hsnd, “I’m so glad you are here with me. I really did miss you.” Looking into those brown eyes of his I saw so much kindness it just radiated off of him. I was truly lucky to have met him.
“You know, umm,” he was stumbling on his words, “I have been wanting to tell you something.”
“Oh yeah, What would that be babe?”
He took a deep breath, “I love you Sharon.”
I felt tears welling up in my eyes, “You do?”
“Hey,” he wiped away a stray tear that had fallen, “I didn’t mean to make you cry. But yes. I love you.”
I laughed, “Silly. These are happy tears.” I leaned foward to kiss him. “I love you too.”
He whistled, ” Wow….I mean wow.” He kissed me long and deep. “I’m the luckiest man alive.”
“Yes you are.” I teased him playfully. “Come on. I will make us some pasta and chicken for dinner.”
He grabbed up all my suitcases, “Sounds good.”
I looked back at him, “If you give me one of your famous foot rubs.”
He swatted at my behind narrowingly missing as I unlocked the house. “I can do that. And more.”
And in that moment I moved into his arms letting his lips take my breath away as we moved to the bedroom, supper temporarily forgotton. More important things to tend to. I was totally in love with this man. I could not imagine being happier.
(By Michele Christine Martin)
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