Thread: Riding Hood (GooglexLingeringDesire)

She knew what today was the moment the sun came crashing through the window, though it really didnt crash, sort of gracefully climbed and peeked in on her. Either way she was up since the sky had been a rich purple, yet she stayed and waited to leave her bed until after the sun showed its face. It was a matter of preference and Meili preferred to leave her bed once the sun was up fully. Never one to waste the day, she showered and dressed quickly, efficiently and began her day. She had packed a bag full of sweets, books and trinkets for the older generation she visited frequently. With a smile on her pink lips she pulled her brown hair back into a swinging ponytail and headed out. She had one stop to make, one she wasnt looking forward to, but did every few weeks to keep a cantankerous gentleman in line. So she hit the road on her bike, her bags perched in the basket on front and her bright red helmet in place. Oddly enough, the clerk at the adult store made sure he had stocked the specific item she came in for. No, the gentlemen she shopped for didnt like the modern magazines with their waifs and stick figures with balloons. As he called them. No, he liked the pin up style ones. Girls with curves and wide doe eyes, she stared down at the latest cover girl and blushed, an Asian female with her hair rolled and her body tucked into a low cut white and red polka dotted dress. She could never imagine doing something risqu like that. It was bad enough purchasing the item, but to pose for it. Well that was way beyond her comfort zone. Slipping the brown paper package into her bag she smiled and stopped at the bakery. Her grandmother wouldnt have it any other way. With all her purchases made she headed through town and out to the wooded area that contained her grandmother and all her friends. Humming a merry little tune, the red dress she wore twirling around her calves as she walked the halls of the assisted living facility. She stopped in on several patients, though she referred to them as friends, and made small talk as she dropped off their little gifts. It had been since she was a child that she came and stayed the day. Her Asian cultured parents had raised her to revere the elderly and seek out their wisdom. Yet her parents failed on so many levels. Not Meili she was determined to make up for their faults and all the rest. Her grandmother looked so frail, but her eyes were so alive and sparkling within their sockets as she set up higher in the hospital bed. Shed slept later than usual, a new medicine they told her, but still she worried. Morning, Grandmother. Did you sleep well? She asked. Of course I did child, as many medicines as they have me on now its a wonder I dont sleep the days away. She said reaching her arms out to embrace her granddaughter. Such a good girl. They carried on their conversation in Mandarin, her grandmother wishing to keep her mind sharp and insisted. Meili complied, it was no bother when she knew the language. Have you seen that old fool next door yet? the elderly woman asked. Not yet, I wanted to make sure you were well and settled first. She answered tucking a wayward strand of hair behind her ear. would you like to dress and leave your room for a bit? I can let you get ready and go see him. She watched as her grandmother thought about the offer before consenting and dismissing her with a wave. Ill be back in a few to check on you. She said grabbing the brown paper package from her satchel and heading out the door. His room was just passed her grandmothers, on the end of the hall. She saw his door was cracked and smiled. Lifting a tiny pale hand, she tapped her knuckles just under the peephole feature as she spoke. Mr. Paul, I have something for you She walked right in to the room, wide smile on her face as she entered. Her brown eyes shimmered with merriment, even after she paused just a few steps in. A man sat in one of the chairs surrounding his bed, Um, hello? Im sorry, I didnt realize anyone came to see erm, him. She would have called him an old gas bag or some other silliness, but this was a stranger and she didnt wish to embarrass him. She blushed, turning her eyes down to the plush carpet by her feet. The look she got of him was enough, rough and large and handsome her inner voice quipped. She blushed even harder. Boldly the slender Asian woman stepped further in and ended beside the bed opposite the man. Here you go, now make sure the nurses dont find it this time! she said in a teasing tone. Her eyes wouldnt trail to the make, he made her nervous. But, Paul was Paul and even though he was crass and told it like it was, they had a special bond. She handed over the magazine and said a soft goodbye before rushing toward the door. However, in her nervous state she tripped over her own feet and landed ass up on the plush carpet with the wind knocked out of her. Shit! Meili