The fact I got to ski school on time the following morning was nothing short of a miracle. We were out until all hours partying with the stockbrokers and when HS walked me back to the apartment I’m sure our farewell’s took at least an hour. I felt pretty special that morning but it’s amazing how the fresh air, Italian coffee, lunchtime drinks and a hot shower revived us enough to go out again that night.
HS and I had been texting a lot that day anyway so it was no co-incidence when he walked into ‘Bar Roma’ where we were drinking with his mate Tom. He’d shaken off the rest of the crowd for the night and my lot were off home for an early night knowing that Jane and I would stay out with these guys.
We had a much quieter but still very entertaining evening drinking wine, playing cards and having a really good laugh. Jane and Tom were getting on like a house on fire which left us plenty of time for private conversation, not that it needed to be quiet but you know what it’s like when you’re getting to know someone. Jane is one of those amazing girls who can find something in common with everyone…genuinely, and when it comes to being a pulling sidekick she’s ideal. She’ll merrily make the most of a situation but won’t take it too seriously either.
When the guys walked us home it wasn’t too late and we weren’t too sloshed. I was starry eyed and liking HS more and more by the minute. He didn’t even ask me to go back to his hotel so it felt like we were building something quite genuine. Don’t get me wrong, I hadn’t lost my mojo…..I just wanted to hang it out til the last night!
Our last day skiing was brilliant, the whole team were in such a good mood and it was one of those rare days when the sun was hot but the snow was still powdery. We had a long laughter filled lunch outside and then spent the rest of the afternoon playing ski tag on some little red runs through trees.
Our last night of partying was no let down either. We had a rowdy, drinking game filled sing song after dinner in the same bar as all the stock brokers. HS and I kept on winking at each other and sneaking off for a quick snog but it was important for us to both spend time with our teams on the last night. When they each started trailing off through either drunkenness or tiredness I went and grabbed his hand and said we should go. We walked back to his hotel through the snow holding hands and giggling.
It was a very fun and very passionate night. After very little sleep and giggling goodbyes in the morning I ran back to the apartment I was sharing with Jane to find her with hat and coat on saying the mini-bus was here to take us to the airport! After speed packing and a mouthful of coffee I jumped on the bus to high fives and cheers…They wouldn’t expect any less from me.
Dani
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