Was Dierdra Just An Illusion?

55. Was Dierdra Just An Illusion?

I was getting itchy to move on. This big harbor, even though it was a boaters paradise, was becoming too familiar. I felt the urge to rip the band-aid off and seek my next adventure.

I checked the tides, the wind, the weather and decided that tomorrow was the day. I spent the day making final preparations. All was shipshape except securing the dinghy and one last shower. I zoomed the dinghy in to shore.

There was, of course, a happening going on at the Tiki Hut. Before I showered, I wandered down that way. It was a potluck dinner. About 30 people and 8 or 10 kids all having a great time. I surveyed the crowd. And there she was. Dierdra. My magical Dierdra.

I shuffled over by her. She was in a small huddle, her back to me. One of the group was Jenny. Jenny saw me approach and waved me over, calling my name. “Sailor! Come meet some of my friends!” Dierdra whipped around and nearly stumbled as she lurched toward me wrapping her arms around me.

“Sailor! My magic man! Are you here to do some magic tricks for us?”

“Hi, Dierdra! Hi, Jenny!” I didn’t know the other two ladies so a generic “Hello, ladies!” sufficed.

Jenny looked confused. “You know Dierdra?”

“Yes, I worked some magic on her outboard a few days ago. Still starting, Dierdra?”

“Oh, yes.” Dierdra turned to the girls. “Sailor was kind enough to rescue me at the dinghy dock and fixed my outboard. With Chuck gone I was stranded until Mr. Magic showed up. He knows how to make things appear and disappear. He’s very talented.”

I think Jenny felt a little “one upped” by my familiarity with Dierdra and the warm reception she had given me. In a cutting voice laced with sarcasm she said “I see they’ve let you out again. What tricks are you going to play today that nobody will forget?” The group fell silent and stared at Jenny.

I came to her rescue. “I guess nobody or everybody will forget when I work my magic and disappear tomorrow. I’m feeling the need to move on.”

Dierdra looked crestfallen. She put her arm around my waist and pulled me in close. “I’m sad to hear that, Sailor. I wanted you to meet my boyfriend, Chuck. Maybe another time.”

I bid the ladies a good evening, excusing myself to the showers. Oddly, Diedra chimed in. “I need to use the bathroom. I’ll walk with you.” The walk to the bathhouse was filled with “When are you leaving? Where’s your next stop? Will you be back this way? Let me get your number.”

I reached in my pocket and pulled out the door access key card. I opened the bathroom door, entered and Dierdra followed me right in. Surprised, I started to mumble “Uh … but … but ….” Dierdra closed and locked the door behind her. She had a determined lust in her eyes.

She put her finger to my lips to quiet me.