Chapter 4

"Where have you been? We were worried about you. Don't you ever take off like that again?" Shrieked Tracy as Lora opened the door.

"Yeah. You could have been dead as far as we knew. You didn't even tell us you were going off," added Denise.

"Who made you guys my mom? I thought she was in Georgia. I mean we did come here to have fun, didn't we? Just for that, I'm going to make you wait to find out." Lora teased.

"Hey, we might not be your mom, but we are concerned," Denise replied.

"Myena is out looking for you," Tracy said. "She may not be your mom either but she could make your life here miserable. Find out what?" Tracy asked, realizing what Lora said.

"I'm just not going to tell you," Lora replied. She walked over to where her clothes were in the dresser and got them out. Besides, I was just on the beach."

Myena entered the room as Lora was about to explain. "Hey, ladies. I am sorry I am just getting back."

"You are just getting back, huh?" Lora sneered.

"Yes. I stayed out with Cleon. I gave you guys my trust. Nothing happened, right?"

"Only that Lora made it in only a few minutes before you." Denise needled.

"I know. I saw her on the beach. Some party wasn't it Lora?" Myena teased.

"On the beach? Doing what? With whom? What's going on?" Denise whined.

"I am sure that Lora will tell you when she is ready. Nice catch Lora." Myena gave Lora a wink. Lora then went into the bathroom and took a shower. She knew that Denise and Tracy would be sitting there just waiting for her to come out. She took her time drying off and slipped on a robe. When she opened the door, Tracy and Denise were sitting on the bed.

Impatiently, Tracy asked, "Are you ready to talk?"

"About what?" Lora replied.

"You know what. Come on Lora; tell us what happened last night." Denise added.

"Just because you decided to jump down my throat when I came in the door, I am going to make you wait for the details," Lora stated. Myena laughed.

"Details about what?" Tracy wondered.

"I am just not going to tell you yet," Lora said. She walked over to the dresser where her clothes were and began to change into her outfit for the day. She got all the things she needed and went and sat on the bed.

"Oh yes, you are!" With that Tracy and Denise jumped on Lora and penned her down. They tickled her and sat on her till Lora finally started to talk. They got off her and all four of them sat on the bed then she started talking.

"I went to the beach to watch the sunset and to get out of that scene with Michael. While I was there I ran into that great, gorgeous tour guide, you know from the tour and the museum. He said he wanted to talk to me then but couldn't get up the nerve. Well, anyway. We were just sitting there talking and lost track of time. Sorry." Lora stepped into the bathroom to get deodorant and perfume. When she got back, Tracy and Denise were still just sitting there astonished. "Besides we came here to have fun, no moms or rules, remember. I came here to be someone besides quiet Lora. So you two setting hens go out and have fun. I'm going to take a nap." With that, she went and lay on the other bed and closed her eyes. Lora knew they would still be there when she opened her eyes and was surprised they actually let her rest her eyes at all.

"So I see I have your attention," Lora said laughing.

"Yes! Now tell us about him." Denise said anxiously.

"O.K." Lora couldn't wait any longer anyway. "His name is Ralphealeon Mantilla and he is 25 years old. He is a native of the island, very tan, muscular, tall, with dark thick smooth hair and deep brown eyes, well, you saw him. You know he is great looking. Anyway, he wasn't very open about himself but I think he is wonderful. We have a date tonight. We can all get to know him better when he comes to pick me up. Maybe next time he'll bring some of his friends for you to meet." Lora said jokingly.

"We can find men on our own, thank you. We do have a lot to offer." Tracy snapped. "You really like this guy, huh? Well, I say it is about time you get over Michael."

"I'm not sure I would go that far, I mean I just met him. I do know I'm going to find out if he is who I want. At least while I am here." Lora replied with a smirk.

"I wish you the best of fun." Denise goaded. "Come on, let's go get breakfast and then experience more of this wonderful island. There is supposed to be a boat tour and a scuba diving tour as well and I don't want to miss any of the fun."

"Hey ladies, I know some great, more private places we can go to have fun. We can see the real island and plus I will be able to see Cleon. I mean this could be a great day for all of us. What do you say?" Myena suggested.

"Sure. You must really like this guy?" Tracy picked.

"Yes, I do." Myena agreed.

"It's all o.k. as long as I am back in time to go out with Ralph when he comes to get me tonight.

"Boy, do you work fast?" Tracy jeered.

"Ignoring Tracy, Lora continued, "He will be here at 6 o'clock and I don't want you two to grill him."

"Sure we will be back. Be careful you are just meeting him." Myena warned. Myena had a little bit of an idea of what she was getting into. She knew who Ralph was but was sworn to secrecy as were all of the people there.