April 20, 2012

West Hollywood

Papi opened the door then ushered Shane inside. "She’s in the living room."

"Thanks," Shane said stepping into Papi’s house.

"You know Shaney I’m gonna miss hosting these covert meetings with Carmen behind Molly’s back," Papi said.

"Gee thanks Papi," Shane said dryly, "that makes me feel much better."

"Why do you feel so guilty?" Papi said, "Molly is hot, Carmen is hot and you’re fucking them both. You’re a God in my book."

Shane whirled around and said, "this is not a game Papi. I’m not playing around here, I’m hopelessly in love with Molly and Carmen. I don’t know what to do."

"Alright, alright I’m sorry," Papi said. "I keep forgetting you’re not the same person as before. Look I know you love both of them and both Molly and Carmen are wonderful people, so you have to make a choice."

"I know I just don’t know how the Hell to decide," Shane said.

"Pro and con list?" Papi suggested.

"Maybe," Shane said, "that might work."

"Alright, we’ll meet for lunch tomorrow and work on it," Papi said. "Now get in there, Carmen’s waiting for you."

"Thanks," Shane said walking into the living room.

Carmen stood up from the couch as a wide smile exploded across her entire face and pulled Shane into a firm hug. "I’ve missed you this week baby," Carmen said.

"I’ve missed you too," Shane said pulling away from hug slightly to kiss Carmen’s lips gently.

"Mm," Carmen moaned softly. "Heard what you said to Papi."

"What do you think of that?" Shane asked.

"I think the decision is yours to make," Carmen said. "I know how much it hurts to lose you so I could never ask you to leave Molly for me. I just know that I love you and I wanna be with you so much, so I’ll take you any way I can get you. If you want to stay with Molly I’ll be your friend and that’s it, and if you can’t decide I’ll be your lover, and if you choose me I’ll be your girlfriend."

Shane caressed Carmen’s cheek gently. "Is it possible to love more than one person?"