Gentleman

I drop Von off at 8 am on my way to work. He calls me at 8:45 to tell me to have a good day. I think about him the entire morning. I call him at lunch to see how his day is going. I pick him up on the way home from work. We hang with Teach and grab some dinner, waiting for NYC to return from her two month trip in the Big Apple. When the shuttle van finally pulls up we bum rush her with hugs. The man driving the van pulls out her three bags, which look as if they weigh about 100 pounds apiece. By the time Teach and I loosen our grip on her, Von has took it open himself to lug each of those heavy bags up the stairs and to her room for her. She’s impressed. I beam. I want to scream “Isn’t he the most awesome guy, ever?!?!” But luckily I refrain. I first want to hear about her trip and if things worked out with her longtime, long distance boyfriend. Von comes downstairs to get a glass of water. I tell him I’ll be up in a second. He gives me a kiss and smiles and says to take my time and catch up with NYC. He assures me he isn’t going anywhere. And I know he means that more than just tonight.