I raised my glass, To friendship.

To friendship.

We both took a healthy gulp, and already I could feel a buzz working its way through my body. God, Im such a lightweight.

Wow, Lindsay said into her cup. She put it down on the table, drink forgotten. Wow.

Okay, you had better closed your mouth. I dont think this table need any more liquid on it.

Lindsay just ignored that remark. Her attention was still focused on that captivating creature from across the room. Blond goddess 4 oclock.

I smiled widely at the expression on her face. I turned my head to see the blond goddess. Oh god. The smile died on my lips. Goddess was about right.

Thats Alyona?! Lindsay swerved her head toward me in shock.

What? I must have muttered her name without realizing.

Oh no you dont. You are not getting out of this. Is that Alyona?

I tore my gaze away from the vision. I could see that there was no way to go around it. Yeah thats her.

*****. No wonder you were bumped out for so long. You must kick yourself to let that go.

Oh yeah, thanks Lynn.

Sorry I didnt mean it that way, she looked sheepishly.

The thing was that I do, kick myself that is. A part of me still wondered at what could have been, but I have Shane now dont I. I turned my head once more to look at Aly. It should be forbidden I knew but I could not help myself.

This time my eyes caught hers, and she started to make her way toward me. My heart started to pound and butterflies were in full flight in my stomach. Yup, the usual reactions that one would expect to see an ex. Yeah right who am I kidding. This is totally not normal, bordering on electrifying.

Hey, can we talk?

I noticed the comprehension on her face, the nervousness dancing in her eyes. I automatically reached out and took her hand, giving it a comforting squeeze. Yeah of course.

I looked over to Lindsay who then said, Dont worry about me. Go talk. I will be fine.