PT.4
Masks
We Wear?
Standing Smiling at Him,… Matt stood pulled out a chair ….”I have to ask… How did you know who I
am? I’m not from these parts! “ ….Ahhhh, Matt … I could never forget you!...
I’m sorry Miss have we met before? Just
then John returned with a drink in hand
. Here you go Dear…White wine …Thank You
John…! She said smiling but never taking her eyes from Matt. He was now getting nervous…who was this
woman?, how did she know him?.. and why can’t he remember her? Matt.. Allow me to introduce Mrs. Maryellen Sullivan! Matt Nodded Mrs.Sullivan… Oh Matt you don’t need to stand on formality
! It’s Mellie Remember? Before Matt could answer,… he was
surprised by Kitty’s voice…. Well ,
Mellie is it? I see we meet again, but
then again … “WE”.. now pointing with a finger back and forth from
Maryellen to herself,.. Never actually
Met Did We? John looking puzzled,…
Kitty ?... Oh John, I’ll leave
….ahhh Mellie explain it to you! Matt rose , taking Kitty by the arm,… Kit, can we talk over here for a
minute? Leading her out onto a
balcony….
They walked through two French doors, that looked out over a
beautiful garden area….. Kit,
Honey…. Matt, Please Don’t!... she turned away … not wanting him to see her
facial expression…. I asked you who she was ?.. and you said
…spinning her around…. Yeah, I said I
didn’t know… and I still don’t! well
then , Marshal… let see …hummmm “Don’t stand on formality Matt,… It’s Mellie!” she
said in a sarcastic tone. That didn’t sound to me like you didn’t know
.. and it sounded pretty personal to me! Look Kit , If I know her I don’t remember
her?,… huffing out a breath,… Young
,pretty ,Blonde… what’s not to
remember? Honey come’on ..I’ll clear
this up… you’ll see…. He moved up
behind her … wrapping his arms around her…. Not wanting to give in… she tried
to pull away… Matt! That’s not gonna work.. OK, Let’s go back
inside then… Please? Her jaws were
still tight, and shoulders stiff… oh, alright !.. she walked ahead of him… back at the table , John looked at Maryellen,.. what just happened? Oh John it’s nothing… Matt and I are
old friends!... You are? He asked. Yes, from many many years ago. And
Kitty? Oh Don’t know her at all… Then Why did she say….…placing her hand
on his… John we can discuss all this later… I’m famished. Matt and Kitty returned to the table… Kitty
looked at John,.. John I’m sorry … I just
needed a breath of fresh air… John
continued to tell Kitty about all the work he had been doing in New Orleans,…
all the while she watched the way Maryellen looked at Matt… I’m sorry John , I guess I’m more tired then I thought… would you mind
walking me back to my room? … Matt
stood Kit, if you want to ….
Throwing up a hand… NO!... No you stay!..
seems you two have some catching up to do … then turning,…John ?
John quickly stood… he
looked to Maryellen, be right back. And
he walked away holding Kitty’s arm.
Matt sat there , rubbing his hands together… with his head
down…..
OK, How do you know me? And
Why don’t I know you ? John said your
name is Maryellen Sullivan?... that name doesn’t mean anything to me….reaching
over to touch his hand… And it wouldn’t
Matt… Sullivan is My married Name. I’m
Maryellen Doyle!.. Little Mellie Doyle!.. or that’s what you always called
me? Matt stopped and thought …..
Maryellen Doyle,?… Doyle? Wait a minute … Braids… skinny little girl… Now she was laughing. I’m afraid that ‘s me.. well was me…! That was some time ago Matt!... You broke my
heart! After I waited for you ,.. the night of the Big dance? I never forgot you Matt… she reached
again for his hand… but he pulled away.
Maryellen, I’m sorry I don’t
remember… and If I hurt your feeling .. well then I’m sorry but,.. that was..
Gosh, we were Kids! It was like
yesterday for me Matt , Maryellen,
..look Mellie ,Matt Please? You gave me that name remember?... Look our
lives are different,..now, he told her. You got married… and John? Oh, I got Married to get out of Texas Matt…,
My husband he was a Doctor , that came through San Antonio… My Pa,.. wasn’t well.. and Ma’ wanted me to have a
better life… so …along came William…but
now he’s gone and John ?.. well John a Wonderful man… he worked with William in New Orleans… we
were all good friends… Well Maryellen,… Mellie… I have a different life… a life
with Kitty.. and a Town that depends on me….. Yes I know about your town…. Dodge City …? She tried to move closer to him…Matt I could come to Dodge City .. and Taking her by the shoulders… NO!... I just told you…letting out a
sigh, Yes,.. yes I know … Kitty was it? Now standing ,… This conversation is over…. And he walked away… then under her
breath… No ,,,.. No Matt … Not that
easy!... then smiled.
John was walking Kitty through the hallway toward her room,…
Kitty Honey …What happened back there?
Oh, John ... maybe you should ask Maryellen …? Honey I’m asking you? John if she is the person you were waiting
for all night …, well , she’s been here.
We,… I… well They … Now talking a deep breath… were dancing earlier.. and she seemed to be quite familiar with him. He
says he doesn’t know who she is … raising a brow.
Well Kitty, I met
Maryellen , a few years ago through her husband , William Sullivan,.. he’s a
Doctor in New Orleans… well Was ,.. he passed a while back. And well we were all good friends … and I
took it upon myself to look after her. Cupping his face in her hands, John
you don’t have to explain any of this to me…
Well, John Thank You for
inviting Me ,Us tonight.. I think I’m
just going to get a good night sleep?... Kitty ?,.. HUH? I’m sure there’s a good explanation for all of this… You’ll see… Talk To Matt! Leaning
up and kissing him on the cheek… Thank
You John!... we’ll talk later…Good Night… Good Night Kitty! After closing the door, John turned and walk
down the Hall,… and came upon Matt…. The two just stopped and looked at one
another…..
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