| Sunday, October 30, 2005 |
| CHAPTER 15
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Colt could not believe this. It was ridiculous, the luck he was having. Kourtnee was going to kill him. He knew that she wouldn’t believe him.
Colt sat in the traffic jam, wanting to call Kourtnee, but he had no way to do so. He was not going to leave his car and go make the phone call. He just hoped that Kourtnee would believe him and still want to go out with him.
Both Paula and Kourtnee laughed at Colt as he told of his adventures, rather misadventures. Kourtnee tried hard no to laugh, but she could not help herself. Colt was happy to see her laugh because it meant that she was not mad at him.
After she and Paula stopped laughing, Kourtnee introduced Paula to Colt. Colt made a face, “Your bodyguard and me met earlier.” Paula smacked her lips, “Boy, please. Colt laughed, “So, she’s the one you picked that up from.” Kourtnee smiled. Paula made a face, “Ya’ll leaving or what?” Kourtnee turned towards the kitchen to get the food. Colt walked over to Paula and whispered, “Is this her apartment?” Paula mumbled, “Yea, I thought someone with a job lived here myself; but it is her place.” Kourtnee looked at the two of them. Paula and Colt looked innocent. Kourtnee rolled her eyes at them. Colt whispered to Paula, “She got rich folk or something?” Paula responded, “You gotta ask her that.” Colt asked, “Will she get mad at me?” Paula stated, “Not sure, but if I were you, I wouldn’t ask her that today.” Colt smiled, “Ok. Thanks.” Kourtnee looked at them again, “What are you two whispering about?” Paula smiled, “You nosey.” Kourtnee retorted, “Whatever. Colt, are you going to make me carry all of this?”
Colt went into the kitchen and picked up the basket from the table. It was heavy. Colt grunted, “How many people are going with us? This basket is heavy.” Kourtnee looked at Paula, “You can thank the chef over there.” Colt looked at Paula. Paula put her hands on her hips and dared Colt to say anything to her. Colt looked at Kourtnee, “You ready to go, Beautiful.” Kourtnee laughed, “Yes, let’s go.” Paula relaxed her posture and gathered her things. She went over to the front door and held it open. Kourtnee went to the front door with Colt walking unhurriedly behind her as if the weight of the world was on his shoulders. After they were all out of the door, Kourtnee locked her apartment up. Paula left, leaving Kourtnee alone with Colt.
Kourtnee felt sorry for Colt, carrying the heavy basket. It was loaded down with food, too. Kourtnee had told Paula that she was making too much food, but Paula gave Kourtnee one of her famous, “Girl pleases” and kept on preparing food.
Colt led Kourtnee to a red Dodge Conquest. The car looked well-kept and clean. Kourtnee waited until Colt put the picnic basket in the trunk. Colt came to the passenger side of the car and opened the door for Kourtnee. She looked at the black leather seats before she sat down. Colt closed the door behind her. Colt walked around to the driver’s side of the car and got in. He cranked the car up and revved his turbo charged engine a couple of times. Had Kourtnee known anything about cars, she would have been impressed.
Colt and Kourtnee were finally on their way. Colt put a tape in his cassette player. After a few seconds, a jazz band began playing. Colt seemed to be into the music and driving. He was not paying much attention to Kourtnee. Kourtnee decided to listen to the music.
An up tempo piece was playing. The drums were keeping the beat as the bass line filled the car. The piano played the melody as the saxophone played lead. It was an infectious song. The bass drum thump to keep the rhythm as the saxophone mesmerized Kourtnee with all kinds of notes. The piano tried to take over the lead a time or two, but the saxophone showed the piano who was in control of the song with a long set of notes and chords that caused a frenzy.
Colt looked at Kourtnee as she enjoyed the music. He smiled at her. Her hair looked fabulous as it gently moved with the bob of her head. Kourtnee looked at Colt, “You should keep your eyes on the road.” Colt laughed, “You should quit being so pretty.” Kourtnee smiled, “I cannot stop being pretty, so you are just going to have to keep your eyes on the road.” Colt turned his eyes back to the road.
Kourtnee looked Colt up and down. He looked good in his stone-washed jeans and orange t-shirt. The muscles in his arms bulged slightly. His white Adidas were very white. Colt could feel Kourtnee checking him out, “Do you like what you see?” Kourtnee blushed. She felt guilty for checking him out so hard. Colt looked at her when she didn’t answer him, “Are you going to answer my question?” Kourtnee smiled, “What was the question again?” Colt made a face, “Do you like what you see?” Kourtnee looked out the window, “Maybe I do. Maybe I do not.” Colt blew a breath, “You are so mean.” Kourtnee laughed.
"I can't believe that you are laughing at me and I am hurting," Colt lamented. Kourtnee laughed again. Colt smiled at her. She had a cute laugh. It was a very proper laugh. Colt wondered if she had ever laughed so hard that she had snorted. Colt ignored his laughing companion and continued to drive to the Dorinda State Park.
The Dorinda State Park was the largest state park in the state of Maddocha. It was one of the prettiest and best-kept parks, too. The park sits on 11,000 acres. Citizens of the metropolis use it. There are several lodges in the park for people who like to camp. There are several cabins as well. There are three swimming pools. There are trails for people to walk, bike, or horseback on. There is a nature trail where you can see the state flower, state tree, and state bird. There is a nature center where you can see the non-human inhabitants of the park. There were spots to fish in the park that were kept well stocked. The camping grounds can be used all year round. The park has several playground areas for children. The picnic area is a popular spot all year round.
Kourtnee and Colt chitchatted on the drive to the park. They arrived at the park. Colt ran around to Kourtnee's side of the car and opened the door. After Kourtnee got out of the car, Colt went to the trunk of the car to get the picnic basket. Colt grunted a couple of times to see what Kourtnee would do. She smiled at him, "Do you need some help with that?" Colt responded with a grunt, "No, I'm okay." Kourtnee laughed as she walked to the trunk of the car. She looked at Colt struggling with the heavy basket. She asked, "Are you ready to eat?" Colt set the basket on the ground, "Yes, I am kind of hungry. I didn't get to eat breakfast this morning." Kourtnee laughed as she thought about the story Colt had told her before. Colt made a face at Kourtnee, "Are you laughing at me?" Kourtnee covered her mouth. Colt huffed. Kourtnee walked over to him and touched his arm, "I didn't mean to laugh." Colt looked sad to see what Kourtnee would do. She rubbed his arm. Her touch sent chills down his arm. Kourtnee stopped rubbing Colt's arm, "Do you feel better now?" Colt responded, "No, not yet. You need to rub my arm some more." Kourtnee moved her hand off of Colt's arm, "You are silly. Let’s go." Colt picked up the picnic basket by the handle, "I know. This basket is too heavy."
Colt and Kourtnee walked for about five minutes before they found a suitable spot. They settled on a spot underneath a huge Windsor Phonamie tree. The tree was in full bloom, so it provided a good cover from the sun. Colt watched Kourtnee spread the blue, white, and red picnic blanket on the ground. She readjusted the blanket three times before she left it alone. She smoothed out the edges of the blanket until they lay flat and perfect. Colt laughed at her. She looked back at him and smiled. He smiled back.
Kourtnee looked at Colt, "You can sit down now?" Colt sat down on the blanket. Kourtnee asked, "Can you slide the basket over here?" Colt complied with Kourtnee's request. Kourtnee began spreading the food out on the basket. Colt looked at the food being placed on the blanket. There was some kind of sandwiches. They were so neatly wrapped that Colt couldn't tell what kind they were. There was a bowl of salad. There were some strawberries, grapes, and cut up cantaloupes in individual bowls. Kourtnee pulled out a small cooler, that Colt assumed was filled with ice. There was a jug of brown liquid with cups to match. The plates, forks, spoons, and knives matched the jug and cups. Colt shook his head as he looked at the picnic being laid out in front of him. He wanted to ask Kourtnee a smart aleck question, but he wasn't sure if it would offend her.
Kourtnee looked at the picnic. She thought to herself, "How did I let Paula talk me into buying all of this? This doesn't make any sense." Kourtnee looked at Colt, "You can eat." Colt moved closer to the food, "Yes Mame. Can I ask you something?" Kourtnee nodded her head. Colt asked, "Did you already have all of this stuff or did you buy it just for today?" Kourtnee blushed, "I bought it." Colt asked, "Why?" Kourtnee responded, "That's what I am trying to figure out. Paula talked me into getting all of this stuff." Colt laughed and shook his head. He grabbed a plate and one of the sandwiches, then some fruit. Kourtnee grabbed a cup, "Do you want some tea?" Colt nodded as he ate a piece of cantaloupe. Kourtnee put some ice in the cup and poured some tea over it. Colt took the cup from Kourtnee after she handed it to him. Kourtnee fixed herself a plate.
Kourtnee looked at Colt, waiting for him to say grace. Colt made a face at Kourtnee, "Why are you looking at me like that?" Kourtnee responded, "I am waiting on you to say grace." Colt blushed, "Lorry, uhh, bow your head. Lord, bless this food. Amen." Kourtnee looked up at Colt, "That's it." Colt bit a big piece of the chicken salad sandwich and mumbled, "Yea." Kourtnee rolled her eyes at Colt and ate her sandwich.
Colt watched Kourtnee eat her food. She was so proper and perfect as she ate. He wondered if she slept pretty. Kourtnee could feel Colt watching her. She looked at him, "Is there some reason you are staring at me?" Colt smiled slyly, "Yes, I want a bite of your sandwich." Kourtnee grimaced, "Why, you have the same kind of sandwich?" Colt winked, "Yea, but you look better." Kourtnee rolled her eyes at Colt and continued to eat her food. Colt stared at Kourtnee; "I guess you're not going to share with me, then?" Kourtnee made an irritated face at Colt, "No, and I would appreciate it if you left me alone so that I can finish eating my food!" Colt made a face, "Well, excuse me." He laughed at ate his food. Colt and Kourtnee ate their food and talked for a while.
Finally, they were through eating. They walked back to the car and put the picnic basket in the cat after they cleaned up their picnic spot. Kourtnee leaned up against the car as Colt put the basket in the trunk of his car. Colt glanced at Kourtnee from time to time. She looked lovely leaning up against the car. The sunlight was hitting her curves just right. Colt smiled at the thought that he had met someone so beautiful. Kourtnee turned and looked at Colt. He bumped his head on the trunk door as he tried to make it look like he hadn't been staring at Kourtnee. Kourtnee walked to where Colt was, "Are you ok?" Colt rubbed his head, "Yea, I’m fine," upset that he had embarrassed himself. Kourtnee smiled somatically, "Do you need some help with something?" Colt grunted, "No, I don't. Can you move, so I can close this?" Colt grabbed the trunk door. Kourtnee stepped aside, so that Colt could close the door. Colt slammed the trunk door. Kourtnee looked startled, "what did that door do to you?" Colt looked at Kourtnee funny, "Nothing." Kourtnee walked closer to Colt, "Why did you slam the door then?"
"Because I felt like it."
"Are you upset about something?"
"No, I’m not. Quit asking me questions."
Kourtnee smacked her lips, "Whatever." She walked off towards the park.
Colt had to run to catch up with her, "Where are you going?" Kourtnee didn't stop walking, "Away from your crazy behind." Colt walked faster to keep up with her, "Girl, slow down." Kourtnee walked faster, "Boy, keep up."
Kourtnee began trotting. She didn't stop until she came to one of the playgrounds. They had traveled quite a ways from the car. She sat down on the merry-go-round. Colt was four steps behind her. When Colt reached her, he jumped upon the merry-go-round in the open slot next to Kourtnee. It startled Kourtnee, "Boy, don't be jumping on this thing like that!" Colt laughed so hard that he almost lost he grip. Kourtnee shrieked, "I don't see anything funny about scaring me." Colt laughed even harder. Kourtnee rolled her eyes at Colt then she huffed. Colt tried to stop laughing, "You said 'boy don't be'." It was hard to understand what he was saying because he was laughing. Kourtnee stood up from the merry-go-round. She spun it around as hard as she could, catching Colt off guard. The thrust of the merry-go-round jolted Colt forward. He grabbed one of the bars just before he fell and hit his head on the merry-go-round floor. Kourtnee turned her back to Colt and walked over to a bench, leaving Colt to fight with the merry-go-round by himself. |
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