The Way We Go

By Stefanie Yvonne Salinas

Twenty-seven-year-old Annie has never been in a serious relationship. She grew up in conservative Beacon Falls, Connecticut, where girl-on-girl action was always on the hush hush. Then, she moved to New York City, where she could be out and proud as a gay woman. Nine years later, she has developed into an intelligent charmer with a kinky side.

On a film set in the Big Apple, Annie, now an assistant director, meets Jamie, a background singer. Annie’s heart and mind are taken instantly when she lays eyes on Jamie while working on set for a famous band. The girls instantly connect, and a relationship blooms.

What follows is a compelling story describing the couple’s life as they strive to make their relationship work in the face of challenges and betrayals. Through trials and tribulations, the women laugh, cry, and try to make their love work despite damages they both inflict.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: May 4, 2022
• ISBN: 9781665720588

Stefanie Yvonne Salinas

Stefanie Yvonne Salinas grew up as a country girl in a tiny town called Orange Cove in California and has been writing since she could hold a pencil. Stefanie served in the United States Air Force for eleven years and became a successful hairdresser working in Los Angeles and Orange County. She and her wife, Priscilla, have five Chihuahuas that are the lights of their life.

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CHAPTER 1

T he first time Annie saw Jamie it was an immediate feeling of love and sexual attraction. Who is she? I need to know her now., her heart said to her mind. Typical lesbian. Yet, this wasn’t typical for Annie. This feeling can happen at any moment in one’s life. It’s an automatic intuition. It’s like being hit by a jolt of lightening yet you can’t move. You have known this person before. Even though you have never met them in this lifetime. Your eyes and heart tell you … Their back. She had a million things to say to Jamie but had to wait for the right moment to let the words spill out.

Annie has dated in the New York lesbian scene here and there but never committed to a relationship exclusively. The 27 year old is originally from Beacon Falls, Connecticut where girl on girl action was always hush, hush. A simple move to the big apple 9 years ago and she was able to bring her dyke pants out of the closet. She’s a charmer, smart and kinky as fuck. She loves the chase and getting some strange every now and again.

Annie carries shoulder length, mousey brown, soft curly hair, light blue eyes that only need a touch of mascara, pale skin with delicate freckles and lips that shine fully with her lip gloss. She has a petite physique with all the right curves. She turns heads without trying. She’s a bit shy but once she’s into a lady at a bar, a make out sesh and a sensual finger banging in the bathroom dissolves that shyness instantly. It usually go’s a little something like this … here’s my number, meet up for 3 dates just to have some drinks, fuck around, and then on to the next one. She’s shared intimate pillow talk but always finds her way to wiggle out of the morning cuddle, wake the pretty lady and walk her to the door before 7am. Shutting the door and at times, slapping her forehead thinking, I’m never drinking whiskey again … fuck, what was her name?

At times on a rainy day off she sits on her window seal, inhales the silence of the city noise that is blocked by her walls and counts the drops of rain as she sips steaming tea. It’s those times she wonders when she will actually get to share intimate moments like that with a girl that she finally falls in love with. As for now the only loyal pussy that resides in her bed is her cat, Marshal. It was an early Tuesday morning in the heart of New York City. Annie is racing through the pounds and mess of crowds. She speed walks through the streetlights to get to work on time at Global Entertainment Productions. She’s moving up in the production world as a director’s assistant. Working towards lead director one day.

It’s a big day for the crew as it’s their first shoot day for the one and only, Royce Storms Band. It’s biggest R & B band to hit the charts in 2014. Royce is pure bread from London, England. Annie steps onto the set and tosses her bag off to the side by her workstation and grabs her clipboard with her notes and starts studying the days line up. The producer of the film, Jim, walks over with bright eyes and gives Annie a long handshake. Annie Clark! I am so excited you are a part of this project! I’ve heard nothing but great things about your hard work and dedication. Please, if you need anything, come by room 2, I’ll be standing by there., said Jim. Thank you Jim. I am really excited about all of this too! It’s such a huge step for all of us! After the shoot I’d like to … (Annie stalls her sentence as she sees Jamie for the first time.)

Annie? Annie? You’d like to?, asks Jim. Um, oh yes! I’m so sorry Jim. Her eyes are still focused on Jamie. I’d like to come by and chat with you about a future project I’ve been called onto., she says as she slowly directs her eye contact back to Jim. Alright kiddo!, says Jim as he gives her a friendly pat on her shoulder, grabs a sip of his coffee and walks away. She dropped her clipboard clumsy as ever and felt her face get really hot. Everything started throbbing fast … blood, heart, pussy and temples as she stared at Jamie from a far. Jamie was drinking her coffee with her crew as they were talking and laughing with her.

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CHAPTER 2

A nnie the Panty Stealer! You’re here!, says Preston. Preston is one of the associate producers on set with Annie. He and Annie went to NYU together. They have been best friends ever since Preston asked Annie if she had gotten her tank top at Nordstrom because he had the same one in the same color. Hot Pink. It was clearly a woman’s tank top. The rest is history. Preston is as gay as gay gets. He stands at 6’1 with blonde hair and blue eyes. He’s a real beautiful farm bread boy.

Sshhh!, hissed Annie. What’s wrong?, whispered Preston. Preston, who is that blond girl with heaven written on her face?, asked Annie. Oh!, as he smirked. That’s Jamie Colton. She’s one of the girls who sings back round for Royce. I thought you would have known that? Didn’t you go over the set list?, asked Preston. And she’s has sang back round for some pretty famous artist., he added. No, no, I didn’t, I mean, I did but whatever you know what I mean! I’ve never seen pictures of her or anything!, said Annie with a confused voice. Well now you can place a voice with a face! Do your homework before coming to class!, said Preston as he crossed his arms. Annie rolled her eyes. Come on I’ll introduce you before last call time., said Preston. Wait, Pres! How do I look? I didn’t give my outfit a second thought this morning!, said Annie. Oh Christ on a cracker Annie! You always look stunning even in those drop crotch dyke pants of yours!, sassed Preston.

Preston led Annie over to the craft service area where some of the crew was hanging around. Hey Jamie!, called Preston. Jamie turned around with a smile and met eyes with Annie. The room went silent for Annie. Time stood completely still as her heart was quietly being stolen and there wasn’t a thing she could do about it. Jamie stood there with her long blond hair slightly falling over one side of her face as she flipped it to the other side and it gracefully fell back over where it started. She has an adoring, unforgettable smile, with soft pink lips, lashes that you can see from a distance and has bottle glass green eyes that pierce everyone for the first time. I’m in love., Annie said to herself.

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CHAPTER 3

J amie, this is our Assistant Director, Annie Clark., said Preston as he pointed at Annie. Annie, this is Jamie Colton, the lead back round singer for Royce. Annie extended her hand out for a shake but just as she was raising her hand level towards her, Jaime leaned in and gave Annie a brief hug. Its so nice to meet you Annie Clark!, said Jamie with her flirty raspy voice. It’s, It’s nice to meet you too Jamie Colton. said Annie nervously. God you smell as good as you look, Channel No. 5 I bet., thought Annie. The girls were quiet for a second with a blank in conversation. Preston laughed and said, Well, Annie and Jamie now you know each other! I need to get to my chair now. I’ll see you ladies at lunch. Preston smiles at Annie as he turns around and walks away.

So, no coffee for you this morning Ms. Clark?, asked Jamie batting her flirtatious eyes at Annie. Yeah, I should grab some its not Bakers Ground but it’ll do., said Annie as she smiled and started walking towards the coffee. Jamie walks along the side of her and continues to study Annie. Bakers Ground? You know that place?, asked Jamie. Yes, I do!, said Annie. That’s my favorite hole in the wall coffee shop!, said Jamie. I live right around the corner., said Annie. Oh really? Where about?, asked Jamie. Annie looked at Jamie with a smile. She’s interested in where I live?, she thought.

I live over on 31st & 5th avenue., said Annie. Wow! We are practically neighbors!, said Jamie anxiously. Really?, asked Annie. Where about do you live? I’ve never seen you at the coffee shop before. , asked Annie. I live over on 34th & 6th street. I just moved here about 3 months ago from Los Angeles. I’ve been in the studio ever since with Royce so I don’t have much time to sit in the coffee shop. I just get the Joe and go!, laughed Jamie. Annie laughed with her. Jamie’s laugh was really sexy. Annie loved the way her hair kept falling into her face and noticed some of guys in the crew doing double takes at Jaime as they walked by. It didn’t phase Jamie either. She was blind to the attention on her. Annie liked the way Jamie was focused on her. It made her warm everywhere.

Ouch!, yelped Annie. Are you alright?, asked Jamie. Annie nodded as she stuck part of her thumb in between her lips. Some of this hot coffee dripped on my thumb., mumbled Annie. Let me see., said Jamie. Annie showed Jaime her thumb that was turning bright red by the second. Jamie gently took a hold of her hand with Annie’s thumb peeking out, looked around and gave it a gentle kiss. Annie stared at her in disbelief.

Annie became so aroused and hot she had to set her coffee down. She could feel her panties start to get wet. Did that seriously just happen and she’s still holding my hand? Fuck!, Annie said to herself in her mind. For all Annie knew, Jamie was straight. She didn’t know if she was gay. I mean, she did come from LA but that’s a cliché right? Her gay-dar had been hacked into the moment she met Jamie. She couldn’t for the life of her read Jamie right away.

Jamie let Annie’s hand down. Annie saw Jamie blush. Now that should make it feel better., Jamie whispered in Annie’s ear. It does., Annie whispered back. Ms. Colton, you’re wanted in hair and make up., called an assistant. Ok, thank you., replied Jaime with a smile. I’ll see you at lunch?, asked Annie. Yes, I’ll come find you., said Jamie as she walked away backwards with a flirtatious smile. She turned around and hopped into a make up chair. Instant chemistry was flickering between the girls.

Annie walked away as she started swallowing a large frog in her throat. Preston taps Annie on the shoulder and says, Um, okay …, in a prissy voice. What?, asked Annie with an embarrassed grin. She couldn’t even look Preston in the eyes. I leave you alone for 5 minutes and you’re already making a baby?, joked Preston. Shut up Pres!, laughed Annie as she playfully slugs him in the chest. Well mop all of that up and get in your chair we are rolling in 5!, said Preston. Preston and Annie walk over to their areas. I don’t even know if she’s gay Preston! Maybe she’s just really friendly! But God I HOPE so!, said Annie anxiously. Preston flared his perfectly shaped nostrils, smiled and said, She is. Fuck! Seriously Pres?, asked Annie with her heart beating even faster now. How do you know that? Annie Banannie, she dates women, she’s a full on lesbitarian, a sole pussy eater. She just got out of a relationship with a 43 year old attorney. Why do you think I was so quick to introduce you to her?, said Preston. How do you know this?, asked Annie. What’s a fag-hag for honey if he isn’t going to have all the answers to your lesbian questions?, laughed Preston. Annie laughed and said, I fucking love you. They parted ways to their marks.

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CHAPTER 4

T he set broke for lunch mid afternoon. Annie was going over notes with Jim when Jamie tapped her on the shoulder. They both turned around to Jamie. Do you mind if I steal Annie for a bit?, asked Jamie as she smiled at them both. Jim gave Annie a slight grin of confusion. Yes, of course. She is all yours., said Jim as he bowed Annie over to Jaime. Annie took a deep breath and smiled at Jim.

I’m starved!, said Jamie. I bet you are. Lip singing must be so tiring!, joked Annie. The girls laughed together as they walked towards the lunch area. Annie had given it long thought and just cut to the chase. She felt confident about the question she was going to ask. I was wondering if you would like to grab a drink with me tomorrow night?, asked Annie while they sat together off in corner away from the rest of the crew. I would love that but why not tonight?, asked Jamie as she shoved spaghetti in her mouth. Oh, I just figured you would be tired after such a long day., said Annie. No. I won’t be. I don’t have to be here tomorrow so I can sleep in a little., said Jamie as she winked at Annie. I don’t either. I’m only working this one shift for the video., said Annie.

Annie and Jamie talked for the rest of lunch. The girls were conversing as if they had been doing it together forever. They talked about Jamie’s big move out to New York from Los Angeles, Annie escaping the small town life and about current relationship status’. As sure as Jamie was about Annie’s sexuality she still had to ask her, nonchalantly … So, do you swing with boys or girls? As Annie munched on a baby carrot she smiled and said to Jamie, Girls. All the way gay. Ah okay. Are you sing-le?, asked Jamie as she crossed her legs up into the chair she sat in. Jamie smiled at Annie with her head tilted off to the side as she waited for her to answer. Yes, I’m currently single. I do go out on dates here and there but nothing set in stone., said Annie.

And you?, asked Annie. Even though she already knew Jamie’s sexuality she had to play along with this 20 questions game that was going on. I’ve known forever that I love women. I couldn’t see myself any other way and I am single. I was in a relationship with a woman back in Los Angeles but our age difference and our distance became an issue. She was ready to have kids and wanted me to tame my touring down. I couldn’t do that. I didn’t want to just stop my world for her. I’m 29 years old and my career is flying high right now., said Jamie. I understand. Those are big steps to take for someone., said Annie. Annie put her hand on Jamie’s knee and asked, Hey, have you heard of the bar called Boi Tois? Jamie choked a little on her water, laughed and asked, Isn’t that the girl bar where they also have a selection of sex toys to buy? Annie laughed really hard. Yes, it is! It’s so much fun though and they have a huge dance floor TOO! That’s another reason WHY I like that bar!", said Annie with a tad of playful sarcasm.

You know how to get straight to the point with a lady Annie Clark!, said Jamie as she got up from her seat and brushed off the bread crumbs