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Shane sat on the bed of her room, just like Carmen described, it was nice and clean, even smelt fresh. She was trying to decide what she would say to Carmen, would a simple “Hi, just came to see how you are,” do? Shane shook her head sadly, no way was she going to get out of this one nicely, she only hoped that Carmen was so glad to see her that she would forget that Shane broke her promise. It was nearing the closing time of the bar, and Carmen would be heading this way to the motel soon.

She didn’t know which room Carmen was in, and was glad that her room was situated nearer to the bar, knowing that Carmen would probably have to walk by her room to get to her own. She prepared herself for the impending meeting with her love, but as the seconds ticked by, her confidence was giving way to nerves. From beyond her curtains, she could see the light go out from the bar, and knew that Carmen would appear anytime soon. And tentatively, she walked to the door. Before she could open it though, she heard Carmen’s voice from outside and her nerves took over, cowardly keeping the door close.

“I’m fine, Donna, just a little tired.”

“You’re sure? Seems like you’re not feel’in good.” The voice that Shane assumed belong to Donna said.

“Yeah… I haven’t done this for a long time I guess. Don’t worry.” Carmen said, her voice breathy and light, signs of exhaustion.

“Okay… You know, that thing about your girlfriend?” A pause. Shane could feel the two women just outside her door, she could easily open it and come face to face with Carmen, but she wanted to hear the conversation, not caring if it was improper. “It’ll work out, don’cha worry.”

Carmen didn’t answer for a long time, and Shane rested her head softly on the door, relishing in the close proximity with her girlfriend. Her eyes flew open as soon as she heard Carmen speak, “I… I have some issues that I gotta sort out myself. And once I do, I will return to her side.”

“Well… I think nothing is a problem as long as you’re with your loved one.”

“I wish that’s true… I really wish that’s true.” Carmen sighed. They took another couple of steps, standing right by Shane’s window and Shane took pains to hide out of the light. “I’m here, good night Donna. And tell Micky to stop trying.” They both laughed softly, before Donna answered. “Ya’know, my dear brother, he’s too bored behind the counter of the motel. And it’s been a long time since we have such a pretty face…” Shane could hear the voice trail off, and knew that Donna had slowly walked away. She heard the beep from the door and heard Carmen walked into it, closing it slowly behind.

‘Fate is good sometimes,’ Shane thought. Fate allowed her to hear that conversation Carmen and Donna had, and Shane was so filled with love from what she heard. And fate, brought Shane the luck of getting the room right beside Carmen’s.

That night, Shane slept well, for the first time in a week, knowing that Carmen was sleeping on the bed, right next to hers. Though there was a wall between them, but she swore that there will never be a wall between their love ever again.

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Credits

Like A Virgin – Madonna

Blue Bayou – Roy Orbison

Hotel California – The Eagles

You – Switchfoot (A Walk To Remember OST)