Cousins Meet Again.....

[georgerb]

Jim was enjoying a quiet weekend at home for a change. Work-a-holic that he was, these rare times he took off early on a Friday from his company, he used them just to do nothing. Comfortable enough to not have to worry about house or yard work, he planned on enjoying his garden and the lake.

He had the ability at 40 to relax more, but didn't think he ever would. That damn male ego.


Maybe invite some friends over for Saturday night drinks and dinner. And a little putzing at a growing wood working interest. If...a big IF....he could ignore work e-mails and job phone calls. Sigh.

As he sipped a brew and watch the sun set from his dock on the 1,000 acre lake, he heard the familiar chime happen from his laptop. Despite his desire to ignore it, habit caused him to look.

Hmmm....an unknown contact on a social media page. He did a few clicks....


The message was...

"Hopefully I am contacting who I want...lol....please let me know if I am in error. Looking to reestablish contact with my cousin...contact info at end of this message.

Would love to chat and connect again as we both know our families are scattered to the winds.

Lisa"

WTF?

Really?

Memories flooding in from 20+ years ago.....

And considering his response.....

 

[georgerb]

Awkward late teens...both of us somewhat introverts and nerds. Both instantly accepted at a local college, but just far enough away from home to cause us to board there. Thank goodness.

Not that I didn't enjoy family, but i would be great to be more independent. And hopefully to experience some spice in life!

 

[georgerb]

Jim was wondered if she or even him had changed that much. He rapidly sent a text...and was alive when he should have been relaxing....

Damn.....hot body Lisa.....as he pushed that small guilt away.....it had been 20+ years....