Episode 19: Restless

Mai seemed preoccupied, even a little more than normal but and Anh was low on patience for her lover. One moment Mai would want to kiss and caress Anh’s naked and quivering body, the next she’d be flitting out the door to meet another suitor. It always seemed to be a tale of extremes, which added to the level of frustration for Anh as she had never become accustomed to feeling second best.

Anh had fallen for Mai from the moment she saw her at the first Reunification day celebrations at their school.  There was something about Mai’s beauty and confidence even in those days that drew her in, and although their first furtive kiss had been pure ecstasy for Anh she could also sense Mai’s free spirit which drew her in even more.

Much had passed since those early days, but the unwavering love Anh had for Mai was evident in every gesture, glance and moment together.  

It was Anh who broke the silence as they sat watching the sunset, “Is everything okay, you seem distracted?” she asked hesitantly.  Mai turned to look at her, a serious look in her eyes.  “Yes, actually I need your advice” Mai faltered.  Remember I told you about the Australian journalist I met at the embassy ball, the one I challenged to find me.  “The dark and brooding one” Anh shot back.  “The same” Mai said smiling, before it slowly faded.  

There was a long pause before Mai went on, well, he was a better detective than I could have ever imagined. I invited him over to get better acquainted…  Anh now knew where this was going; she’d seen it all before.  “And…?” pressed Anh.  Well, that was almost a week ago and he hasn’t contacted me since.  Anh laughed, “but isn’t that what you wanted, a quick conquest with no strings?”

You could always tell when Mai was angry, her eyes flashed and her nostrils flared at Anh’s flippant remark.  “Fuck you” she spat as she got up and walked into the house. 

Now it was Anh’s turn to be angry, she quickly followed Mai into the house and grabbed her by the arm spinning her around, Anh’s anger dissipated immediately when she saw the tears spilling down Mai’s cheeks, her lower lip quivering as Anh reached to embrace her.  

“Mai, what’s going on?” she asked anxiously.