A year in Paris remembered(pt.17)

Analisette sat in Le Petite Cafe in Paris with her leather bound journal and began to write lyrics for her next performance. She had arrived three months before and had performed over twenty shows.Her recognition was growing, and the public demanded more. "As the leaves change in Paris,I wonder if here will be the destination where i find that one to cherish.."  She wrote then looked around the cafe at all the couples sharing a cup of coffee or tea. Analisette felt alone since she had arrived in Paris,she knew that being with someone or finding someone wasn't the reason for the trip but having someone would make living easier. "..Surrounded by all yet feeling the moment less lavish,Without someone at home mindset parish.." She wrote. A man walked by her and up to the worker and spoke in broken french. Analisette looked at how stunning he was, light brown hair gently brushed back missing a few strands,white skin without imperfection gleaming like a shooting star. His style was remarkably urban for Paris bomber coat,fitted jeans, and basketball shoes. Noticing her eyes had been on him a moment too long she focused on her writing,"..Tarnished is the moment before,Giver of Love I crave one more.A delightfully devine man ,time be still to allow him to take my hand..." Analisette was so fixated on her writing she didnt realize he was siting across from her. "Tu parle English?" He asked gently. Analisette looked up and shook her head yes. "Ah,so what brings you to my city?"He said with a slight accent. "Work."She said with a smile. "What do you do?" he said with returning smile. "I'm a poet."She said confidently. He shook his head and absorbed her reply. "What do you do?"Analisette asked curiously. He reached down into his pocket and took out a card and handed it to her. She read it: Jean Luc Guese Fashion Consultant. His number and address was also written and a professional picture was on the back. Analisette was impressed and made it known. "So where are you from?" Jean Luc asked. "I'm from New City." She said wondering if it was smart to tell him that. "Interesting, you don't seem like the typical New Cityan.I get the calm, refined,sweet aura from you." He said in disbelief. Analisette looked away remembering her past and Lolita then replied," I'm not perfection,my past is full of hurt and pain like anyone else,i just choose to let the past live in a memory and allow the present to thrive in the moment." Jean luc looked at her amazed,"Such emotion in an answer, i admire that." Analisette smiled.
They dated then took it to the next step.Everything moved so quickly.To her living life with Jean Luc was a dream, every moment was full of mystery and passion. She fell in love with the spontaneous nature of their relationship. She was completely committed to him. Then his flaws became clear through the speeding days.
"Ok Jean I'm leaving to a performance."She said grabbing her coat. Jean luc stood in the door frame with anger replied,"Performance?Perform what?" Analisette looked at him in shock,"My poetry.I haven't performed in two months and there is an open mic tonight." Jean luc grabbed her coat from her hands and threw it on the floor,"Liar,your going to meet that man again!"  Analisette bent down and picked up her coat,"My program director?What do you think he is to me?I'm not fucking him Jean I'm happy with you!" He grabbed her coat and got face to face with her,"I don't believe you!You talk to him everyday,always texting or emailing!He wants you!Why would any man speak to a woman that much?!" Analisette began to cry,"So why are you with me?!You don't trust me!You cannot love without trust!" Jean looked at her tears then held her close to his chest,"I don't want you to cry.Its just that I don't want to loose you." Analisette wiped her tears and said,"Fine,I wont go tonight.Ill go next time."
It had occurred every time Analisette wanted to go out without him.He didn't understand. He wanted to keep her close enough to keep an eye on her. She met his family and found love for each and every member. Then she told him of her past. Of Lolita, of the party,of her mistakes. She hoped he would see how she changed,but he only seen what she did as if it were yesterday. He made her face her mistakes with each and every fight. He alienated her from her work,her friends,and her art. Yet she still stayed out of "love". Until she couldn't lie to herself anymore.
"You don't fucking trust me,we always fight,I'm sick of this shit!" She yelled at him as the winter air blew around them. "I could do so much better than you.I'm just going to leave and find someone way better." He replied. "So leave! I'm not keeping you here!"She said. "If I leave I'm never coming back."He replied trying to hurt her.Analisette laughed,"You think i want someone who will judge me for my mistakes! Do you think i want someone who doesn't support my art?! Do You fucking think I want someone who will hurt me everyday!"She said with tears pouring down her face.
He pleaded with her to let him stay.Promised change.Promised he would support her art.Analisette was done with him and his empty promises of change.She sent him to his mothers house and left him at her whim. She never looked back.
The months went quickly.She performed at every opportunity that confronted her.Analisette used her art as a cure to her heartache,and the people loved it.Her fan base grew each performance. Everyone wanted to know who she was and what she was about.Analisette wouldn't deny her people what they wanted,so she left her heart on the stage with each performance.Time went quickly and her one year trip was reaching its end.
"Analisette will you perform tonight? Its your last night here and the last fifteen performances were epic.I know you were writing about Jean Luc for each performance,but the people adore you and you cant leave them empty.Please come out tonight." Her program director demanded on the phone. Analisette thought for a moment then replied,"Ok Frank ill be over there in a half hour." Analisette got ready and walked to the nearby club.
"And Now you all know her, New Citys own Analisette!" Frank said on the stage as he signaled  her to come up. The club was packed, and everyone applauded when they herd her name. Analisette walked on stage and spoke,"Thank you all.This is my last performance in Paris I leave for New City tomorrow.I just want to say before I start I appreciate you and your city for giving me the opportunity to share my gift with both of you.This poem is titled  Sweet Good bye." She took a slight step back from the microphone then bowed her head and remembered her words.Stepped forth, looked up passed the spotlight ,and seen Jean Luc in the crowd awaiting her words.She let her words speak to him...

Aftermath (pt.16)

Lolita drifted in and out of conscienceness."Lolita? Stay with me Sweety please.Its not your time,not yet."Rick said as his grey green eyes began to fill with moisture. Lolita looked up at him,"Not yet? If not now then when?" Rick was shocked by her reply but managed to respond,"When your married.When you have kids.When your far away from this place and happy."She smiled up at him,"I'm happy in your arms Rick.Your the only one to see my beauty."Rick smiled back,"I want you happy Lolita,in time. Now you have to get better." Lolita looked away,"I cant get better Rick.I have-"He inturrupted,"You will get better Sweety trust me,I told you ill never let you fall." She looked into his eyes deeply,"Rick, I'm sick.Ive already fallen." Rick held his tears in his eyes with all his might,"No Lolita,I caught you,and I'm never letting you go." Lolita closed her eyes tightly as a tear fell from her eye. Rick held her close and rested his cheek on her moist cheek as she whispered into his ear,"I have AIDS."
The crowd began to disburse from the front of the apartment complex.Analisette just gave a witness statement to one of the detectives on the scene. Then watched as Lolita was taken to the hospital for a head injury,Rick demanded he go with her and had argued with the EMT until they let him go. Adrine was giving a statement to the same detective Analisette had, when he realized he neglected to mention that he felt the stitches burst on the ledge. The blood soaked his shirt and Analisette ran over to him. "Baby what happen?"She said ignoring the detective right next to him. Adrine replied,"Remember when I yelled? Yeah the stitches burst." Analisette looked at him with anger. Adrine looked down guilty then looked in her eyes,"I'm sorry babe I know I should have said something when the ambulance was here but It could be worse." She looked at the detective with the same anger she had looked at Adrine with and watched him walk away quickly. "I think I have a needle and thread in my apartment."Analisette said looking at him with concern. "Um,should I trust you with a sharp object?" he said with a smile. "My words could be sharper than the needle Officer." she replied. "Ouch.Lead the way Boss."
Analisette hadn't been in her apartment since Minerva and the girls had been there. "Sorry for the mess.With returning back and my search for my keys and Minerva, I haven't had time to really clean like I should have." Adrine smiled,"Do you really think I care about that?" She smiled back and shrugged her shoulders as she looked around confused for a moment then darted for the bathroom. Adrine looked around at what she had, comfy couches,coffee table,TV stand,modest TV,two tall DVD stands filled with movies and documentaries. Three DVDs stuck out though.They were unmarked and seemed to be from a video camera. Adrines mind went mad,"What could they be?Dirty home videos?Childhood home videos?Maybe shes a spy and that's her secret footage? Or maybe shes a stalker or peeping tom?" Analisette watched him with intrigue as he stared at the DVD stand. Realizing it had been over three minutes she broke his concentration,"Babe? You ready?" Looking at her,"Yes." "Did you want to watch a movie or something?" she asked as she began to thread the needle. "No. Just looking at what you got."He said with a smile that went to a panic as she knotted the needle. "Do you want me to rip your shirt or-" Adrine finished her sentence with action as he took of his shirt to reveal his rippling muscles.She was stunned. "So what makes you qualified for this?" Adrine asked as he reached around her and threw his shirt into the garbage behind her. She remembered what she was doing and replied,"My mother was a nurse for fifteen years before she passed away." Adrine looked at her sympathetically,"I'm sorry to hear that. It must have been hard for you." She shrugged,"You kind of evolve and continue you know?" Adrine could feel that she didn't want to go into detail and didn't push the issue,"So she taught you how to sew wounds?" She smiled,"Yes." Her smile told him more than her simple reply. She had loved her. Adrine began to think of what it must have been like to be without a mother,then thought of his mother and smiled to himself. Analisette poured warm water on the wound and watched as he winced and looked at her with anger. She giggled,"Let me find out your a big softy when it comes to your boo boos." He looked away as she began to quickly stitch him.
Adrine looked at her handy work as he walked into the bathroom to wash off the excess blood and dirt from the ledge. Grabbing a towel he dried off his chest and lightly tapped his shoulder to remove the water. Analisette walked into the bathroom with a clear cream and said,"Put this just for now so it doesn't look too gross when it heals." Adrine looked at her like he wanted her to do it. "Big baby!"she groaned as she applied the cream and left the bathroom.
He leaned against the door frame of the bathroom and watched her put away her first aid kit. She was so sexy with her distinct curves on her five foot seven inch frame. "Shes mine," He thought to himself enjoying watching her. She noticed him watching and smiled,"All better?" He shook his head then walked toward her,"How will i ever repay you?" She began to walk towards him,"I'm sure you'll find a way." Pressing her lips to his she kissed him with all the love she felt in her heart and he followed suit kissing her back with the same fire she was giving him. His hands traveled from each cheek on her face down her spine,finally reaching her full ass. He lifted her up.She wrapped her legs around his waist and kissed harder.Adrine held her closer and kissed her back harder then carried her to the couch. She hung on with one leg and led him to lay on top of her. He layed her down then began kissing her neck. She moaned slightly and grabbed his lower back when there was a knock at the door. Adrine pushed himself up and looked at the door with rage. "Just ignore it baby." Analisette said pulling him back to her neck. He lifted her shirt off and began to kiss down her body. She couldn't help moaning and biting her lower lip with each kiss. Then more knocks at the door. Adrine looked up at her from her navel."I'm busy!" Analisette yelled. Adrine smiled and nibbled on her stomach and swirled his tongue around her navel. As he began to remove her pants there was a louder knock at the door. Analisette looked at the door enraged. "Ill handle it, I don't want interruptions!"Adrine said as he hurried to the door. He opened it to reveal a man.
"What do you want?"Adrine asked with anger. "Where is Analisette?" the man said in a french accent. "Who's asking?" Adrine replied. "Jean Luc."He said proudly....

Take my hand (pt.15)

Everyone watched in shock as Lolita quickly grabbed the ledge and dangled from it. "Help!" Lolita screamed. Analisette and Rudolf Brushiwitz seen the fire trucks and began to push people to the side to make way for the fire fighters. Lolita then thought how foolish it had been to attempt to jump off the building, and how much easier it would have been to simply overdose or to slit her wrists. There was a reason she looked at the window, there was a reason she climbed on the ledge, and there was a reason that Rick and Adrine and Analisette and Rudolf were here trying to help. Lolita gripped the brick ledge and felt how coarse it was. She screamed in pain as it cut into the palms of her hands. "Hang on Lolita!" yelled Analisette from below. "Yeah,Hang on!" Analisette turned her head and seen Minerva had yelled it to Lolita. "Analisette,how long has she been up there?"Minerva asked walking towards Analisette struggling with grocery bags. "Shes been up there for about two hours, Adrine's up there trying to help.Where are the girls?"Analisette replied."At my mothers house,they needed to get away from all the packing of their fathers things and the flyers and everyone." Analisette shook her head in understanding and they both turned their attention back to Lolita.
Adrine acted fast as soon as he seen Lolita's hands on the ledge. He ran to the bedroom and grabbed the sheet and tied it tight around his waist.Next he ran to the furnace in front of the window and double knotted the sheet to the furnace. Then stepped out of the window.
"What are you doing Adrine? Are you crazy?" Lolita asked looking up at him. "I'm going to help you at least get back on the ledge.And crazy? You where the one on the ledge first remember." Lolita smiled at his reply. Adrine moved with catlike agility onto the ledge and thought,"Can I really save her?"
Meanwhile Rick had seen Lolita holding onto the ledge and thought,"Maybe I could pull her inside from the apartment below." He quickly matched up the apartments to where she might be. Then he herd a faint scream.He began to kick the door with all his strength and yelled,"Hold on Lolita I'm coming!" As the door began to give, he began to force his way in using his shoulder. Hitting it harder and harder and thinking of only her.
Lolita herd the banging,"Adrine what is that banging?Its coming from the apartment below." Adrine looked at the window and noticed Rick wasn't there,"Its either Rick or the Fire department." Lolita gasped as she herd the sound of the metal door hitting the wall. Rick rushed to the window and looked at Lolitas body dangling before him,her navel was exposed. Rick bit his lower lip with want, shook his head from side to side and remembered the situation before him. Adrine reached out to Lolita,"Grab my hand!" Lolita looked down and seen Rick opening the window, then looked up at Adrines hand and thought,"Rick barely knows me and he broke down a door for me,Adrine is on the ledge trying to help me.What have I done,putting innocent people on the line for my choice.I have to cooperate I have to make sure there safe." She looked up with tears in her eyes, "Its Rick,Whats the plan?"
Adrine called to Rick,"Rick I'm going to lower her down to you,tell me when your ready." Adrine was laying on the ledge and he looked down beyond Lolita and seen Analisette holding her mouth and crying. He had to focus he couldn't think of the fear and worry she was radiating, he had to help Lolita. Rick replied,"Alright Adrine I'm ready." Lolita felt Rick holding her legs and looked down at him."Lolita I'm not going let you fall." Rick said confidently. Adrine grabbed Lolita's Arm and said,"When I say your going to Let go of the ledge and I'm going to slowly loosen my grip on your arm and lower you to Rick." Lolita shook her head agreeing. "Rick you herd me right?!"Adrine yelled. "Yeah Adrine,I got her legs I'm ready when you are." Rick replied. Adrine stared into Lolita's eyes and said,"I'm not going to let you fall, Let go of the ledge." Lolita let go of the ledge and felt Adrines arm hit it hard as he held her body weight. Adrine yelled as he felt the stitches from his gunshot wound burst underneath his shirt. "Are you okay!" yelled Analisette and Rick. "Yeah, I'm good. I'm going to lower her to you Rick." he replied. Adrine loosened his grip on her arm and felt Rick pulling her inside the apartment below. As Adrine slid his hand from Lolita's wrist to her delicate hand, he realized her hand was raw from the ledge. He held her hand tight as the blood began to make her hands slippery.Lolita screamed. "Rick I cant hold her much longer her hands are bleeding!" Adrine said struggling and in pain. He replied,"Adrine shes about half way inside, i think i can hold her, Lolita let go." Lolita looked up at Adrine. "Go ahead Lolita he got you." Adrine and Lolita let go at the same time and Rick pulled her in. All of a sudden there was a loud "BOOM!", Lolita was on the floor of the apartment below. Rick held her in his arms and looked into her half opened eyes, "I told you I wasn't going to let you fall Sweety." He began to brush her hair back with his hand, then felt something wet. He looked at his hand, It was covered in her blood... 

Heart Beat (pt.14)

Analisette and Adrine were walking home from Charlotte's,figured the different atmosphere would be better than the constant reminder of Charlies death on their floor of the apartment building. "How was your steak baby?" Adrine asked. Analisette smiled,"Yummy,and your Pork Chops?" Adrine smiled back,"Very good,But do you know whats better?" Analisette looked at him shyly,"Whats that?" Adrine pulled her close so that they were face to face,"Having you in my life.No one has ever cared for me the way you have during this difficult time.Thank you so much Mami." Analisette pressed her soft lips to his. Eyes still closed and slowly backing away she said,"I love you Adrine." Quickly opening her eyes and realizing what she said she prayed that he would say it back. Adrine smiled and looked into her eyes,"Baby, I lov...[Seeing a commotion ahead of them at the apartment complex]Whats going on?" Analisette turned around to see what he was looking at. They both rushed to the scene and noticed everyone below was looking up.
Lolita had both legs outside of her window and the palms of her hands holding her inside. She looked at the ledge right of the window and told herself,"If I'm going to do this,I'm doing it right." As she began to climb to the ledge someone yelled from below,"Shes going to jump!" Lolita looked down and seen everyone from the building. "They watch,like they have always done,Awaiting my demise,If I jump where will I land? Not into their arms of grace! Not into their souls as justified! But into their memories of one less whore!" She thought. Standing on the ledge she closed her eyes and thought of Chris, thought of the love she had for him, then of the pain he caused and how he took her life. "Lolita don't jump!"Analisette yelled to her. Lolita opened her eyes and looked down to her and thought,"She has fear in her eyes.How could she fear for my life? How could she care? How could she give a shit when I have done so much pain to her?" Analisette looked at Adrine who was next to her,"Go to her apartment and talk her inside." Adrine nodded and ran into the building. Lolita watched Adrine and thought,"I wonder if he could talk me out of this.He talked me out of drugs.Not being an escort,but he did talk me out of drugs." Analisette yelled,"Lolita help is on the way just hang on!" Lolita looked to the sky and dug her fingertips into the cool brick behind her and thought,"If she only knew,I'm dead if I jump and I'm dead if i don't."
"Lolita,Its Adrine.I'm going to approach the window,okay?"Adrine said as he began to sidestep closer to the window. "Okay." Lolita said with tears in her eyes. Adrine couldn't believe what she was doing, but in his line of work talking people off the ledge is a requirement. "Lolita you don't want to do this." Adrine said powerfully. "What do you know Adrine!"Lolita said crying harder at her knowledge of the truth. "Your right Lolita I don't know why your on the ledge,but I do know your a smart girl and you have alot going for you." Lolita looked at him enraged,"Alot going for me! You have no fucking idea what I'm going through!" Adrine was shocked at her reply,"Lolita please calm down." Lolita ignored him and closed her eyes and thought,"Calm? Whats the meaning of that word? Gentle tones of speech and relaxed movement. The world is calm in this moment,gentle whispers of wind, maybe I should relax in its embrace?" Then from below someone yelled,"Lolita listen to what he has to say! Don't give up!" Lolita opened her eyes and looked, it was Rudolf Brushiwitz. Lolita remembered how she would ignore him, look at him with disgust. Now here he was trying to send her strength through his words. She cried. Adrine stuck one leg out of the window and sat in the opening and reached out his hand,"Come on Lolita,come inside and we can talk about this." Lolita looked at his hand then in his eyes,"Adrine,I'm dead either way." He replied,"What do you mean?Is someone after you because of Charlie? Cause I'll handle it myself if thats the case." She looked down at everyone looking up at her and shook her head from side to side,"They watch,but no one helps." Adrine tried to get closer,"Lolita Im here, I'm helping-Let me help.Come inside. Please stop this." Lolita looked at him as tears fell from her eyes,"Adrine I have AI-"
In that moment Rick creeped toward Lolita's apartment and seen Adrine in the window with his arm reaching. Rick allowed himself inside and began to walk toward him. "Who are you?"Adrine asked silently watching Lolita from the side of his eye. "Rick,Rick Stevens.Is Lolita out there?" Rick asked slurring his speech slightly still recovering from his drinks earlier. Adrine shook his head yes then said,"Rick I don't think now is a good time for you." Then Lolita said,"Ricks here?!" Rick began to walk over to the window fearfully sobering up for her sake.
Lolita watched as Rick poked his head out of the window unsure of what he was going to see. In her eyes Rick was so damn sexy with his jet black hair, grey green eyes, light skin,perfect full lips and not to mention good heart. He seen beauty in her when everyone else seen the ugliness of her life. Then he spoke,"Lolita what are you doing honey?Stop this,please." She replied,"Rick you wouldn't understand." Rick brushed his hair back,"You know,That's the second time you've told me that.When are you going to help me understand?" Lolita smiled. Adrine looked at Rick and shook his head in approval. "So are you going to come in here honey and talk to me so I could understand?"  Lolita reached out her hand to Adrine who was eagerly trying to grab her hand then thought,"If I go inside I have to tell him I have AIDS, he will never see the beauty he did when he first seen me." Lolita snatch back her hand with a quick movement that made her slip.
Everyone gasped from below.Adrines eyes opened wide. Analisette prayed.Rick screamed,"NO!" The world stood still, every noise went silent.
Lolita felt and only heard her heartbeat....

Scorned (pt.13)

Rosalyn woke up startled from all the commotion and went to go check it out. *Knock*Knock*Knock* "Hello,its Management.Open the door please." Rosalyn asked sweetly. Receiving no reply she took out her keys and opened the door to see someone laying on the bed. "Oh my goodness I'm sorry,[as she closed the door she noticed that the bed was almost off of the frame]Hey! are you okay?!" Rosalyn turned on to see a woman's lifeless body laying in the bed with only a blanket barely covering her body. "Manny,call 911!" Rosalyn screamed. A burly man rushed to the room holding a cellphone to his ear. "Shes breathing Manny,tell them shes alive,but tell them to hurry she wont wake up." Manny told the 911 operator what Rosalyn said. The ambulance sirens were in the distance and closing in. Manny wrapped his arm around Rosalyn,"Its going to be alright,Honey.Calm down." Rosalyn wiped the tears from her eyes and embraced Manny,"Shes only a baby."
Lolita opened her eyes to a young brunette nurse checking her IV and said,"Where am I?Who are you? What happened?" The nurse was so focused on what she was doing she didn't hear her questions. Lolita reached out to the nurse and startled her. Just as the nurse backed away and left, the doctor walked in. "Hello Lolita,How do you feel?" he asked. "Scared,Where am I?" Lolita replied. The doctor picked up her chart and said,"Well we found a date rape drug in your blood. And we ran a rape test,which came out positive.[Lolita began to cry]Also, we found out that you have..." Lolita looked up at him with her eyes flooding with tears,"Have what?" The doctor looked down then into her eyes,"Aids,That you have Aids.We aren't sure how long you have had it,but if it is within twenty four hours the anecdote we gave you should work.But I'm going to let you know,there is a chance that it might not.I'm so sorry,I'm hoping for the best." The doctor left the room with his head down. Lolita turned on her side in the bed where she layed and cried. Her tears drenched her face then began to soak the gowned she was wearing. Suddenly, she herd her cellphone vibrate in the locker across the room. She hit the button for the nurse and told her to hand her the cellphone. The nurse did as she was told then left. The icon for a new text message gleamed on the main screen:
"My Lovely Lolita,So many years we have been in this game,and you leave me like I'm nothing to you.When you told me that you wanted out, I became enraged.How could you do that to me? After everything I've done for you. IF I CANT HAVE YOU NO ONE WILL! ..And now that you have received the gift i sent you, NO ONE will want to have you! You should have thought twice about leaving me, now you have the rest of your life to deal with that mistake. Enjoy your life bitch. -Chris"
Lolita threw her phone across the room and watched it shatter. A nurse walked in and said,"Don't worry I'm going to send someone right up to clean this OK?" Lolita looked at her without emotion. As the nurse left she looked at all the machines attached to her. When a maintenance woman came in to clean the mess Lolita got up from the bed and grabbed her,"I don't want to hurt you,I just need to go home." The maintenance woman was shocked and stood very still. Lolita noticed she had a blade attached to her belt she quickly grabbed it and demanded she lay in the bed. The maintenance lady did as she was told. Lolita looked out the window and seen that the room was on the first floor. Grabbing her clothes from the locker and keeping an eye on the maintenance woman Lolita ripped the IV from her arm then looked at her heart monitor as it climbed realizing it was only minutes before they would come in here. Lolita dropped the blade and opened the window then ran as fast as she could in the direction of New City Apartments....
Once Lolita was far enough she changed into the clothes that she had worn to the party, they were ripped and full of stains of blood and other substances. She was barefoot but didn't care as she ran faster toward her Apartment complex. With every hit of the cool sidewalk under her feet she remembered her life before she had gotten into the lifestyle. Tears began to erupt from her eyes. "I don't want to live!" she screamed as she ran faster toward a busy intersection ahead of her. All the cars swerved or stopped. Lolita cried harder. She did that four times without success, before she reached the apartment complex. Unable to wait she ran up the stairs to her floor. Rick stood in front of his door, drunkenly trying to unlock it. Lolita ran past him and opened the door to her apartment but didn't shut it.She punched a wall and cried hard, then she grabbed her flat screen TV from the glass TV stand in her living room and threw it,"FUCK THE MONEY!" She bent down and grabbed the bottom of her couch then flipped it over and pushed it,"FUCK THIS LIFESTYLE!" Then she seen a picture of her and Chris from when they were together hanging on the wall,"FUCK LOVE!" She ripped the picture off the wall and threw it down the hallway leading to her bedroom. Catching her breath she hunched over with her palms on her knees and said,"Fuck this life." She looked up at the window before her...
In the hallway Rick looked at her when she ran past him curiously swaying from side to side.He shook his head and finally opened his door and stretched his arms up to the ceiling of the hallway and said,"Success!" Laughing at himself he walked inside his apartment trying to keep his balance.Opening his window in order to get some fresh air in his apartment that smelled like paint and fresh canvas he took a deep breath of it. Then sat down on his Daybed in the living room and he reached for the TV remote.As he turned on the television he suddenly herd someone scream echo into his opened window,"Shes going to jump!"....

The After Party (pt.12)

Lolita's cab was headed toward Rosalyn's Bed and Breakfast Suites,Chris had sent the cab to her apartment building and told him to rush straight there.Watching the lights go bye she swallowed hard, then closed her eyes and thought,"This will be the last time,just make your tips and leave,don't have sex,your just here for the party.Be smart." "So you going to a party?"The driver asked slipping his cigarette through the window and looking in the rear view mirror at her. "Yeah."she answered trying to keep her focus outside. "Got to be careful late at night, its not safe. The man who called for your cab sounded very rushed. Was he your boyfriend?" He said with concern. "I really don't want to talk, i have alot on my mind right now." She said firmly. "Sorry, its just i got a daughter about your age.I just want you to be safe." he said turning up the radio so there was no air space for small talk. Lolita shook her head and thought,"Nice old man.If he only knew what I was walking into."
The cab pulled up to the great Victorian house that made Rosalyn's Bed and Breakfast. Lolita took a deep breath opened the door to the cab and said,"How much?" Looking back at her he replied,"Chris paid for it.Listen,please be safe miss." Lolita smiled and nodded then exited the cab. As the cab left she watched as the lights faded into the darkness and the dust settled. "That was the last chance to leave,[shaking her head and looking back at the bed and breakfast]you can do this,just focus."she thought. As she began to walk towards the massive structure she began to feel a weight in her stomach grow heavier. Ascending the stairs she thought, "Ive got a bad feeling about this,I'm not going in." As she turned around a man called to her from inside the buildings entrance,"Hey are you Lolita?" Turning back toward the building. The man walked out into the light of the wrap around deck and said,"Thought so, why you leaving so quick sweetie? the party just started and we all have been waiting for you." Lolita looked away and remembered her previous thoughts but knew she couldn't turn back now that she was spotted. The man began to walk over,he was a muscular light skinned Hispanic man wearing a black ribbed tank top and black work pants with black steel toe boots. "Come on baby, I wont bite.Let me show you where the party is," he said putting out his hand. Lolita took his hand and smelled the whiskey on his breath,"Alright, smells like you guys started without me." The man smiled,"Don't worry we have plenty of drinks inside for you." Lolita gave a fake smile and let him lead her inside.
As she walked inside with the man he said,"Everyone, a gift from Chris is here!" Lolita smiled and spun around as all the men hooted and hollered.After they settled down Lolita asked him,"Hey,um- "Quinten"he replied. "Quinten,where are all the other girls?" Quinten smiled and said,"They should be on their way soon." Lolita smiled and took a seat at the bar and cased the room."1,2,3,...17,18,19....25,26,27...35,36,37...45,50. Holy shit, 50 men. I really hope those girls come here soon, Ive never done a party of 50 before,this is way too much. Fucking Chris, man. Why would he do this to me?" Taking a deep breath she began to give her seductive look to the best looking men in the room, then her sweet look to the older looking men. Each man looked back with want. Realizing that she couldn't work the room alone the weight in her stomach grew greater. A man walked over, about six foot with a million dollar smile and a big gold cross chain and said,"Hello, so I seen you looking at me from over there,whats your name honey?" She smiled,"Lolita." He replied,"Lolita,I like that.My name is Romeo,will you be my Juliet?" Lolita looked away trying to come off coy,but really she wanted to laugh at his weak line. Then Quinten walked over holding a blue iced drink and said,"Lolita,this is the drink of the night.It was Charlies favorite. We're about to do a toast to him so that we can start the party." Taking the drink she replied,"And what about the other girls?" Quinten ignored her and gathered everyone. "Alright guys, This one is for Charlie." They all raised their blue glasses up, then drank. Lolita didn't usually drink at these parties just so she could remain level headed,but she felt she had to drink for Charlie. She began to wonder if they knew she was the one to lead Charlie to his death. As she began to panic, she drank more and finished the whole glass. Everything became blurry, she tried to stand without success. All she could feel were hands grabbing her then someone said,"Take her upstairs,shes ready now." Looking from side to side she tried to see who said that,then complete and total darkness....
She began to walk through the darkness of her mind and came to a museum.It must have been over twelve stories high with big glass windows surrounding it. She tried to open the main door and realized it was locked. Looking through the glass in the door she seen a painting and all the men she had seen in the party looking at it. Then she seen Quinten grab it off the wall and touch every part of the frame then handed it to another person who did the same.The painting went around the room then Quinten grabbed it again then said,"Who wants time alone with her first?" Two men grabbed the painting at once and began to fight over who could have it first. Quinten smiled then said,"Don't worry guys theres two sides." The two men laughed slyly then began to rub the painting with greed as the others looked on with want. As Quinten allowed the whole room to have a turn doing the same she herd one man say with care,"Don't worry Lolita i'll be gentle."Then another say,"I'm sorry.So fucking sorry, their forcing me."After the painting looked worn Quinten said,"Now Jamal come here its your turn with her." Jamal looked at Quinten and replied,"Come on man,shes been through enough." Quinten took out  a gun from behind his back and said,"That's the only reason you came here Jamal so you could do this!" Quinten pressed the gun to Jamal's head and said,"Do it now or I'm going to end your life right now!"  Jamal looked at him and began to cry,"Quin, Come on man.Do you really want to kill this girl? theres no coming back from what i have." Quinten cocked the gun. Jamal slowly touched the painting with tears streaming down his cheeks, as everyone looked on in shock. Then he spoke,"Lolita please,wake up.I don't want to do this to you.Please,wake up." The glass of the museum began to crack slowly, Lolita began to bang on the glass and it shattered around her. Running toward the men and the painting  she screamed. All the men cleared the room except a shocked Quinten and Jamal.Jamal dropped the painting then left."If you tell anyone ill kill you myself!"Quinten said pointing the gun to her as he left. Finally she seen the painting, it was her....

Charlies Funeral (pt.11)

Analisette helped Adrine out of the taxi in front of the apartment building. "You got it baby,"She said letting him go to hold open the door for him. "Yeah I'm good mami,"He said holding his arm that was in a sling closer to his body,careful not to let it hit anything. His shoulder was bound but any movement of his arm sent shock waves straight to the wound. Adrine was lucky to have Analisette by his side throughout the whole experience. Adrine loved how she even told off a nurse who was being too rough, it was nice to know she cared it had been too long since anyone cared for him the way Analisette did. Analisette and Adrine entered the lobby of the building then walked over to the elevator and seen a flyer had been torn down. "I wonder why they ripped it off,"Analisette said curiously. Adrine smiled,"Probably those stupid party guys again with their big booty women showing everything just to get people to come out.Rudolf nearly beat them with a baseball bat the last time they covered the place in flyer's."  They both laughed then entered the elevator. Adrine looked over at Analisette who was holding way to many things in her arms and said,"Promise you'll hold me like that when I'm better." She smiled then replied,"Are you sure, I'm sweating bullets and I'm getting dirty with all these plant jars your friends dropped off?" Adrine moved in closer to her,"That's how I like my women, sweaty and dirty." Analisette smiled at his come on,"Mr.Perez you need to get better you cant be thinking about that." Adrine frowned. "At least until we know your limits."She said hoping that would cheer him up. Adrine smiled,"How do you expect me to learn my limits if we don't do a few test runs?" Analisette laughed,"Good point." The elevator doors opened and they both noticed as they walked down the hallway that there was a card inside each door frame. Analisette grabbed it and opened Adrines door, then helped him inside. Settling him down on his very large recliner she handed him the TV remote,"Please,anything but sports,"she said with a smile. Adrine began to channel surf then stopped on the food channel. Analisette put all his belongings in there proper places then sat down on a stool in the kitchen and looked on with Adrine. "Today darlin' we will be makin' some good ol' pecan pie with these fresh pecans I got at the local farmers market. But first were gonna' watch how my day at the farmers market went." The woman with a country accent on the television said. "Babe?"Adrine called. "Yeah baby whats up?"Analisette replied. "Are you as hungry as I am watching this crazy country lady?"Adrine said then laughed. "Hell yeah lets order something."Analisette replied. "There's a phone book under the sink in the cabinet,order whatever im buying." Analisette walked over to the cabinet and grabbed the New City telephone book then flipped to the restaurant section. Making a selection and getting Adrines order she called."Royal Panda Chinese food." a woman answered. "Hi, I'd like an order for delivery[Analisette noticed the card she neglected to read]I would like an order of sweet and sour chicken with white rice[she opened it and there was a picture of a man]and an order of spare ribs and pork fried rice no veggies[The card read "the funeral for our neighbor Charlie..."]can you tell me the total?" "Yes it is 20.44,give about an hour." Analisette looked over the card again then asked,"Adrine,was Minerva's husbands name Charlie?" Adrine stood up,"Yes,Why?" Holding the card in her hand she handed it  to Adrine.Adrine read the card quickly. They both looked at each other in shock...
Clifford Baxtor ran inside the funeral home looking for where Charlie was placed. "Can I help you son?" an old man with artificial black hair asked Clifford. "I'm looking for my cousin Charlies service?" Clifford replied catching his breath. The old man looked down then in his eyes,"Your late,but we haven't moved him.We're about to close up,but I'm going to give you fifteen minutes.I'm sorry for your loss and i wish i could give you more time but he needs to be moved for his burial tomorrow morning." Clifford wiped a tear from his eye and asked where he was then headed toward that direction. The room was filled with vibrant bouquets and arrangements, many chairs all empty filled the room. Clifford began to walk toward the casket holding back his tears with all his might. Until Finally he was before him,"Damn cuz,you went too soon. You had just talked to me that you were going to make changes. I knew you were going to do it. This sucks. Quinten called me,told me you named me to handle the business. All the business, including taking care of your daughters and wife. I don't know how I'm going to do that,I wish you were here to tell me.They don't even know me, but i promise i will figure it out cuz. i love you so much man.Give Tia Manuella a big kiss for me alright." Clifford bent down and kissed his cousins cold lifeless face, then exited the room. Finding the old man outside the room he asked,"Do you know how it happen?" The old man replied,"Sure is sad, poor guy was looking for his wife and got shot in his own apartment building,they wont say by who,but if you ask me it was probably them hoodlums that have been stabbing girls outside of Ramona's Night Club, everywhere needs to increase security its too much." "Really? that's a great idea.Thank you sir,for everything." "No problem sonny, oh here is a card for a Rudolf Brushiwitz he owns the building where it happen, I couldn't get a hold of Minerva she set up everything but she wasn't here today,but she said for family to talk to Rudolf about getting Charlies things." Clifford took the card and exchanged goodbyes with the man.
In his car he called Rudolf, "Hello Mr.Brushiwitz my name is Clifford Baxtor,I recently found out about the incident in your apartment complex,I'm an armed guard. I would like to apply for a security position if one is still available." He left his number then hung up. Looking up to the sky he said,"I made a promise Charlie and I'm going to keep it."...

Lolita Cruz (pt.10)

"I want out of this lifestyle Chris,I cant live my life like this anymore.Please understand. I just cannot anymore."Lolita pleaded on the phone with her pimp. He replied,"I'm very disappointed in you Lolita,your the highest paid escort in New City and your choosing to leave me how do you expect me to survive?"She took a deep breath then replied,"Chris please just understand.Whatever I have to do to get out of this life ill do it." There was silence on the Pimps side of the phone. "Hello?" Lolita said with concern. Chris pimped over a hundred women throughout New City.Lolita was a hot commodity and he wasn't about to let her go easy."Lolita you want out, then you have to do one more party and give me two thousand dollars.No exceptions." Her pimp said with an angry tone. Lolita didn't want to do another party, but she was willing to do anything she had to in order to leave this life behind and if she had to she would do what ever he demanded. "One party and two grand, done.When is the party?" Lolita said in her no bullshit business tone.  Chris laughed maliciously then replied,"Its a going away party for Charlie, its going to be held in a hotel room after his funeral. Ill text you the details when I finalize everything with the guys." Lolita's jaw dropped,"Um Charlie?Has-I mean Had a wife named Minerva?" Chris replied,"Oh that's great you know him, this should be easy for you." Lolita pleaded for any other party,but Chris found humor in her torture and demanded she do it or she wouldn't be free...
Free. Lolita longed for the word to be a staple of her existence.It just wasn't the case ever since she met Chris.They were together for a year, first it was just them,then it was him and his friend,then it was just his friend,then it was his friends. In the beginning she did it out of love for Chris, but once she realized what was happening she treated it like a job and did whatever she could to make her money to survive.Although most pimps did Chris never put his hands on her, Lolita seen him do it to other girls, but he always said,"I do that to them because i don't care for them like i care for you." It made Lolita feel like a queen in the game, but she still felt pain for those who received such a harsh punishment for simple mistakes. Lolita wanted her freedom more than money itself, and if she had to get money to get out, she was going to do it the only way she knew how.
"How can i make two grand fast," Lolita thought sitting on the couch in her apartment. Then Rick entered her mind. "He said he would pay me,I wonder how much he would do it for.Its worth a shot." Lolita quickly wrote on a sticky note to Rick. *Buzz*Buzz* her phone received a text message. "Use the credit card i gave you,I just put 300$ on it. Go buy a sexy outfit preferably red or yellow. Take a picture then ill tell you what to buy. -Chris" Shaking her head he grabbed a coat and headed out of her apartment with the note. Gently placing it on Ricks door she hoped he would receive it..

Rick Stevens (pt.9)

Sitting on the bench outside the apartment building Rick Stevens was looking for a muse. It had been months since he had painted anything, a year since he sculpted and nearly five years since he had received any recognition. The street was busy. Vibrant yellow cabs every three minutes trying to make their money, Shop owners sweeping the front of their businesses, many shoppers in a hurry to buy their goods for dinner. Then running toward him he seen her. Tears pouring down her beautiful porcelain skin, wearing a cropped red tank top showing her slim stomach and pierced navel above tight faded blue jeans. Watching her every stride he wondered why she was in such a rush, that type of beauty is worth waiting for and any one should be lucky enough to wait for such a woman. She took out her key and opened the door to the apartment building. Rick's jaw dropped in disbelief,"She lives here?!How could i miss her?!" Wasting no time Rick tried to catch up to her. "Miss" he said repeatedly when he opened the door to the building seeing her awaiting the elevator. She turned quickly her honey brown hair catching the movement, she gave him a confused stare as the elevator opened and quickly stepped inside and pushed her button. Rick ran to the elevator and noticed she was hitting the elevator button for the doors to close faster. "I'm sorry I'm just trying to go to my apartment upstairs.I don't believe Ive ever met you before, i noticed you had a key do you live here too? My name is Rick Stevens whats yours?" Still looking at him confused she answered,"Lolita,I mean my name is Audrey." He smiled,"You didn't have to give me you name Hun if u didn't want to." She looked down,"Its a long story Rick." "I'm sorry, I just want to understand you,your so beautiful, I'm a painter I would love to paint you. Do you think you could come to my apartment and be my subject?" Fury grew in her eyes,"Your just like the rest! Try to get me into your home to fuck me, then pay me below average just for your benefit! your pathetic! Painter?! give me a break! Don't you see the pain in my eyes,Didn't you see the tears Ive shed?! And you act like a common John just wanting me for your pleasure!" The elevator door opened and they both stepped out. "What are you doing?!"she yelled. "Miss what ever your name is,I live on this floor as well."He walked over to his door and opened it. She walked over to hers and took one last look at him as he said,"I never meant for anything sexual,I just wanted to paint you,My apartment is my studio and all my supplies are inside.If you want i could pay you,if not then i will give you the painting for free.I believe your beautiful and if you have done what you say,I'm sorry your life must have been full of strife.We are born angels,but all of our wings get dirty with time.My offer will always stand." Rick watched her go into her apartment. Shaking his head he sat down in front of his easel and began to sketch her as she ran toward him only moments ago with off white wings trailing each side of her...
Three hours and two portraits later he decided he needed a drink and made his way to Charlotte's. It was packed with women of different age,sex,and race at the bar. Rick could take his pick like usual, but all he could think of was the woman with two names. None of these women could compare to her. Her passionate words of anger,her sadness and regret of her past. She was different. Rick loved that more than anything, a women with fire in her eyes and an appreciation for her soul. The woman with two names had that and more. Rick knocked back two vodka and cokes before a woman approached him. He loved the sport but didn't crave the game. Any other night he would have played up his life as  painter and finding the beauty in her,saying whatever he had to in order to take one or two sometimes three home just to satisfy his creative appetite. But tonight was different, he wanted her and only her. Rick denied seven pretty girls and drank five different drinks, then made his way home.
In front of his apartment there was a note, "I'm sorry Rick Stevens,I would love to be your subject call me to discuss a price. -Lolita" her number was on the back with a time to call her....

Regret (pt 8)

"Well Mr.Brushiwitz you will either have to increase security or be more strict on your tenants." Detective Gram said sternly to Rudolf. Looking at the paperwork he had to sign Rudolf answered,"I will look into that Detective, but Officer Perez was the unofficial eyes and ears of the building-"Officer Perez is one of our best Officers, he is out of commission due to your lack of security."Detective Gram interjected. Rudolf practically threw the signed papers back to the Detective Gram."I will see that everything is improved Detective.Thank you for your concern and help."Rudolf replied angrily. Detective Gram gathered his officers and Rudolf watched as all of them exited the building. Brushing the sweat from his brow he walked over to the elevator and pushed the button. "I knew that man was bad news."He thought."I cannot believe he hurt Adrine.Adrine is such a great man.I wonder if they knew each other,some of the officers said he was a well known drug dealer. I'm sure Adrine would have told me when i asked." The elevator doors opened and Lolita ran out nearly knocking Rudolf off balance. "I'm sorry,I have to hurry Rud-" Rudolf said to himself,"wow some apology that was." Shaking his head he entered the elevator,and noticed Grace was in there as well. "Just the man I wanted to see!"she said coming in close to Rudolf. Surprised by this he backed away in the confinement of the elevator. "What did you need Grace." talking with her hands,"Well I herd the gunshots and seen two men on stretchers! what happen? Did someone Die? All I herd was banging then gunshots and screams,some kids and crying!" Smiling he replied,"Grace,please calm down.Everyone will be informed within the week.[the elevator door opened to her floor,he held the door so it wouldn't close and she would leave] Just be patient and you will receive the information you wish." She shook her head yes and left the elevator. As the doors closed he remembered when he first seen Grace...
It was the summertime and she was dressed in a flowing sea foam green dress. She looked like a super model with her auburn hair in a loose curly bun with strands on either side of her face,and those green eyes. She walked into his office and spoke like an angel. Ever since that day he has looked for an opening to ask her out on a date.
Walking into his apartment he made sure no one was looking then unlocked his door and stepped inside.
Lolita got out of the cab and ran into New City Hospital. "How may i help you?" the desk clerk asked seeing her hurry. "I'm looking for Adrine Perez." she said catching her breath. The clerk looked on the computer then replied,"He is on the second floor.Room 231." She thanked the clerk and made her way to the room. Lolita began to think,"How am I going to start this apology.I never meant for him to get hurt.I seen Minerva struggling to find Analisettes apartment told her which one,then ran into Charlie looking for Minerva and told him where she went. I didn't want Adrine to get hurt,or anyone else for that matter.What am I going to do?How am I going to apologize?" She stood close to the door,and herd Analisette inside with Adrine. "There is nothing good on TV right now,"Adrine said. "Put it on that guy who does web video jokes hes hilarious." Analisette replied. They pointed out the funny parts to one another and laughed together. Lolita took a deep breath and told herself,"At least their in a good mood." Then she knocked on the door. Analisette got up from her chair and walked over to the door and questioned what she wanted and why she was there. Lolita began,"I would like to start my three part apology by saying I'm sorry for everything i did to you in our past,Secondly [she looked at Adrine] I'm sorry that I told Charlie that Minerva was inside  Analisettes apartment,and lastly[she looked at both of them] I'm sorry that I am the way that I am.I'm going to change,this has made me want to change for the better." Adrine and Analisette looked at each other then back to her. Analisette spoke first,"Lolita I could never forgive you for what you did to me back then,you were a horrible person,and that is how I will always see you." Lolita looked down ashamed of herself. Then Adrine spoke,"If I would have died or if Charlie died that would make you an accessory to this crime,I'm sure you seen his anger,but still you chose to lead him to the reason for his anger. Would you tell a murderer where a girl who was alone was?" Lolita looked up at Adrine and her eyes began to water, she felt her whole life be taken from her through his words. Analisette walked over to Adrine and said,"Your lucky nothing happen to him Lolita,[looking at her]because then you would have to deal with me.Leave.Never talk to us again. We wont speak of your actions.If you choose to continue the path your walking then that's your decision.But for now get the fuck out of our face." Lolita left with tears streaming down her face. Analisette held Adrien's hand,looked down at him and said,"Ive always wanted to tell her that." "I was lost in the "We" and "Us" baby,nothing else matters as long as i have you." he said looking up at her. She bent down and pressed her lips to his and they seen the fireworks they had only dreamed about...

New City Hospital (pt7)

The sound of his heartbeat filled the room. "Is he going to make it doctor?" Analisette asked brushing away the tears from her eyes. The doctor took out the x ray's and held them to the light above their heads,"Well,It looks like he will the bullet entered his right shoulder and made an exit through his back.He's lucky it didn't hit any of his major organs or arteries.Right now hes in shock and needs rest, he should wake up in a few hours." Analisette looked down at Adrine then to the doctor,"Is it OK if I stay here until he wakes up?" The doctor did a quick nod then left the room. Analisette carefully dragged a nearby chair closer to Adrines bed  sat down and held his hand. Speaking softly,"Your really stupid you know, doing what you did! I just got you back,you cant leave me so soon. The doctor said your gonna be OK its just gonna take time." She brought his hand to her face,brushing her cheek against the top of his hand,"I only dreamed of your touch,Only wished for the day when I could call you mine,Prayed for the moment we connected[she giggled]in ever form of the word."She placed her face in the palm of his hand and cried,"I wonder what your dreaming of after something so horrible."
The darkness began to fill his mind,leaving him believing he didn't make it. "Am I dead? If I am, I swear I'm going to haunt Charlie if he is alive!" Then a voice entered his mind,"Your going to be OK." It was faint but sounded exactly like his grandmother. Suddenly she appeared before him. Standing a little hunched at five foot and one inch with a baby blue night shirt and her favorite pink slippers. Smiling up at him,"Ay,papa you sure got yourself good this time." "I had to protect her Nana,she needed me."he said. She smiled brighter,"Oh that one,The beautiful poetic one.She is very important,you know." He became confused .How was Analisette important? How did she know? Where they meant to be? His grandmother began to walk away laughing sweetly. "Wait,where are you going?"he said chasing after her unable to get close enough. She turned around and began to disappear, "My lovely grandson,all answers will arise in time.You must wake." She was gone and the darkness was all that remained.
"Minerva,It doesn't look too good. The bullet is lodged in his lung and the other ruptured his stomach. I'm sorry, but its only a matter of time. I suggest you go in with the girls and say your goodbyes." The doctor said to Minnie with a sympathetic tone. She replied,"Thank you doctor.Me and the girls will do that now." Walking slower with each step the girls following suit they entered the room and saw him heavily breathing connected to multiple devices with his eyes closed. "Abby say your last words to your father."Minerva said without feeling. Abby nodded walked over and punched his arm,startled he woke up. "Abby?is that you sweetheart."he asked struggling to breathe. "I hated you ever since you did what you did to me.I asked god to kill you that day,and begged him every time you did it. I hope the devil finds proper punishment for your actions." Abby turned around and walked out of the room. Minerva looked down at Susie and told her the same as she told Abby. Susie walked over looked up at the bed and said,"Daddy hurt mommy,daddy not good.Bad daddy." Susie walked out to Abby. They were alone. Minerva walked over to Charlie and smiled at his state,there was nothing but fear in his eyes. "Look at you now,aren't so big and bad are you? On your way to the next life, I'm so jealous of you,at least you get to start over,you get a clean slate. Hope you don't make the same mistakes, or put another great woman through what you put me." She said as she dug through her bag,Charlie began to cry. "I got you something my love." She placed a can on the table right next to him and left the room. Getting closer to the light Charlie looked at the can that read,"Freshly Picked Green beans" then he looked up at the celling and said,"Forgive me Lord,for i have sinned." The machines went bizzurk and nurses and doctors rushed to the room. Minerva,Abby,and Susie exited the hospital and didn't look back.They were free.
Adrine opened his eyes to Analisette flipping through channels and drinking from a cup. "Damn, this is the life huh?" Adrine said to her. Her eyes widened and she nearly choked on her drink. "Easy mami easy, or you'll be here with me,your too important to me for that," Adrine said with a smile...

Minnie Abby&Susie (pt.6)

His green eyes glared at her as Minnie came out of the bathroom hiding her cellphone deep in her pocket. "Who was you talking to Minnie?" He asked in an angry tone. "No one, i was playing a game on my phone." she said with her head down in fear. As he clenched his massive fists and looked down at Abby and Susie who stopped playing with their dolls and looked up at him. Then spoke again in the same tone,"Mommy's lying to daddy.She was on the phone with someone[he looked at Minnie] but who?" Careful not to make eye contact Minnie spoke to the girls,"Abby help Susie get dressed,were going to the garden real quick to get some green beans for dinner." Abby and Susie got up and walked carefully to their room to get dressed. They were alone. Minnie knew this was the time for him to strike if he wanted. Her main goal was to get out of the apartment and go upstairs to Alises apartment without being hit by her husband Charlie. He stood,"You know how much i hate it when you lie to me Minnie." She pretended to clean up as an attempt to maintain a safe distance. Following her every movement,"So who was it?" Still keeping distance,"I don't know what your talking about." "Oh you know what I'm talking about Minnie don't be stupid." "Please stop Charlie." "Ill stop when you give me some answers!" She moved quicker but was running out of places to run,"Charlie please I wasn't talking to anyone." "Liar!!" "Stop Charlie I would never hurt you." He stopped in his tracks causing her to stop her defense. He never stopped in his tracks before, she couldn't believe it. Had it hit him? Did he realize his wrongs? In the blink of an eye he was in front of her, towering over her petite frame. Grabbing her neck and forcing her to the wall he said,"You wouldn't hurt me Minerva! You hurt me when you lie! Prove you wouldn't lie!" He had her against the wall, she began to cry,Holding his grip around her neck he reached into her pocket and took her phone then released her. It took one minute for him to see Alise in the recent calls. He looked at her with rage,"Who the fuck is Alise?! is that a code name for a man!?Answer Me!" Minnie couldn't respond because she was catching her breath.  With both hands on her biceps he lifted her to his eye level,"You lying bitch,I love you how could you lie to me?! I work hard on these streets to give you and my seeds a great life,and this is how you repay me!" Squirming under his hands trying to free herself she replied,"Please Alise is just a friend shes going to babysit so we could go out like we used to when we were young.Please believe me." "I don't believe you!"He said banging her against the wall like a rag doll. Hitting her head and back she whimpered  in pain. Dizzy and falling in and out of consciousness she knew he repeated his words more than three times each time throwing her against the wall harder. Then She herd Abby,"Daddy stop!Daddy stop please!Mommy wake up!Mommy!Daddy stop hurting Mommy!" My angel. Charlie dropped Minnie and pushed Abby down to the floor grabbed his coat and said,"Those green beans better be on the table in an hour or your dead." Abby and Susie ran to their mother with tears drenching their little cheeks. "Mommy?Are you okay Mommy?Please be okay." Abby said brushing her mothers straight black hair back to reveal her mothers tears. Susie looked on confused but sad. Abby had been through more than any seven year old should and tried her hardest to make sure that Susie who at only three didn't suffer the way she had. Minnie didn't respond,Abby tried desperately two more times before Minnie could function and remember her mission.
Analisette had no idea what she was getting herself into but just knew she had to help those little girls and their mother. She was in her apartment waiting for an hour and a half wondering what was taking her and the girls. Then she herd panicked knocking at her door. She wasted no time, opening the door she saw a petite woman with long black hair and the two little girls with curly dark brown hair all with the same olive skin tone and blue tear filled eyes. Gesturing them inside she offered them drinks. After helping each to one she sat down at the couch and they followed. Analisette turned on the television and held Minerva's hand and asked,"What happen?" "It started six moths after we got together, he would hit me playfully,id laugh and hit him back and he would laugh. It grew more intense after a year and a half. Guess its male testosterone or the competitive nature. I stopped,my logic was if i didn't hit him he wouldn't hit me.[she put her head down and shook her head from left to right] Boy was i wrong.Charlie works on the streets, he sells drugs, coke, weed, X, whatever they need he has.That's how we made it for so long. the money paid for the girls,for me,him and wherever we chose to live. He provides so much for us,but.. Analisette was so shocked by her revealing this, but she knew she needed to release this burden and rubbed her back while she went on,"..But he wanted me to keep my mouth shut,never tell the cops about how he would hit me. Then Abby came to me and told me that Daddy had touched her. [she looked at Abby then to Analisette] I thought he had hit her, but when i asked her where [she looked away and began to cry] I went straight to the police and told them. They arrested him,but one of his connections got him out,and as soon as he was out he came to me and accused me of doing it.[pleading with Analisette]I couldn't tell him i did it! he would have killed me,then he would have been able to do what he did to her anytime he wanted without me there to protect her. [she looked away] My protection worked then I seen him try again,I pushed him so hard and hit him in his face cutting his lip. That was the first time i had hit him since i stopped.[she smiled] It felt so good.[she looked back at Analisette]But he did this..Analisette couldn't believe what she saw when Minnie lifted up her shirt it was a scar from her hip to her ribs,Minnie continued,"..He hit me everyday since then when the girls weren't around.But Abby never came to me and said that he did it again.I would take every hit for my daughters.Id die for them[she looked at both watching TV on the rug across the room]..Analisette didn't have no children but felt for those two girls and began to tear up,Minnie spoke,"..I grew up without a father, i didn't want that for my daughters.Everyday i pray he will change and be the father i know he could be.But I always do something to Anger him." Analisette was shocked at what she said and tried to change her mind,"Don't say that,You don't do anything wrong! your a great mother and i bet your house is spotless and you cook every meal for him! you don't do nothing wrong." Minnie looked at her and smiled,"Perhaps your right Alise but, what am I to do? If i leave him he will have me killed. If i run he will find me. I'm a prisoner in my own home."
*BOOM*BOOM*BOOM* "Open the fucking door Minerva! I know your in there!"Charlie kicked and yelled from behind Analisettes door. *BOOM*BOOM*BOOM*BOOM* "I'm not leaving until you open the door!" Analisette took out her phone and dialed 911 and told Minnie to take the girls into her bedroom. Adrine herd the banging from the roof and went to investigate. *BOOM*BOOM*BOOM*BOOM*BOOM* "Open the damn door bitch!" Adrine seen Charlie banging on a door.He silently opened his apartment door then realized who's door he was banging on.Running into his apartment he opened his safe under his bed and took out his 9mm,his badge,and cuffs, then inhaled and exhaled. Exiting his apartment he felt his heart in his through. *BOOM*BOOM*"What are you doing Minerva!Fucking him in there! I swear to god ill fucking kill you- "Freeze!" Adrine yelled pointing his gun at Charlie. Charlie looked at Adrine and laughed,"What are you going to do Officer Perez?Take me in again?[Analisette listened in once she herd that] Ill be out just in time to put a hit out on you and to this bitch behind the door!" Charlie kicked the door then looked at Adrine again. "Just back away from the door and no one will get hurt,Charlie."Adrine said slowly closing in on him. "Back the fuck up Perez!" Charlie yelled quickly reaching behind his back pulling out a revolver.
.......*BANG*BANG*BANG*.......

In the garden (pt.5)

Adrine was about to open the rooftop door when he heard two people talking.Instead of walking in on the conversation he listened in from the other side."..Who do you think you are?" the first voice was a woman and she spoke forcefully. "I am nothing like the likes of you, I'm a million times better.Always have been and always will be." the second voice said properly defending herself. The first voice laughed,"Better than me? If you don't remember princess you were at that party with me.Talking to the same men i was. Doing the same things i did. How much better could you be if you've done the same things i have?" "I'm better because i stopped Lolita,you still do it till this day." Adrine could hear the pain in her voice. "Your a hypocrite Alise." Lolita opened the rooftop door to reveal Adrine. "Oh look you have a customer Alise.You better pay top shelf shes world renowned, she just came back from Paris." Lolita said to Adrine in a sly voice. Adrine ignored her and began to walk to Analisette. He knew Lolita from the streets, she was high paid escort that had been arrested more than ten times for hooking and drugs. Lucky for her she had dedicated pimps who made her bail each and every time. Lolita hated that he ignored her, and stormed off slamming the door behind her.
Analisette looked out into New City,for she could not look into the honey brown eyes watching her back. She regretted ever considering Lolita to be a friend, but she regretted more that the rumors were true. She had been at that party but it wasn't the first. She had slept with those men, but didn't know the gifts were payments for her actions. Until Scott. He treated her so nice pretended to be everything she ever wanted. They went on three dates.He was always the perfect gentleman,opened doors and paid for every outing. She gave him all of her, and after he said,"Lolita was right you were worth every cent." He threw her a wad of twenties got dressed and left in the blink of an eye. She began to cry at her memories. "Alise don't cry,shes no one,don't let her get to you." Adrine said in a caring tone. Alise looked back and replied,"How much did you hear?" Adrine looked down. Turning back to the City with tears in her eyes,"I guess you herd everything." Walking toward her,"Alise you don't have to explain, please, don't cry." She turned at the moment where he was close enough to be face to face,"You would not understand if i chose to explain." Adrine reached out to touch her face but she looked away and moved so the touch could not succeed. "I do not deserve you." she said as a single tear escaped her eye. "Your right Alise, you deserve the world and nothing less. I cannot give you the world but I can give you my love which is just as true as this world." Alise couldn't believe what she was hearing, she walked away to a nearby rose bush and looked deeply into a red rose and spoke,"The red rose is symbolic of love, it fits perfectly.Since the rose is so very complex.A rose also takes long to grow it doesn't happen in an instant,and it certainly doesn't happen out of pity." Adrine walked over to the roses and said,"Alise the only thing i pity is that i was too stupid to see your beauty in high school." Alise looked into his eyes still unable to grasp it,"In high school i was nothing but an Artistic girl who was helpless and needed a protector- "And I made it my business to be that for you Alise,I just wish i had been there to keep you from Lolita." Alise looked down realizing he was genuine. Adrine walked slowly to Alise,"Can I ask you a question?" Alise looked up into his eyes and shook her head yes. "Will you be my Complex Rose and allow me to love you in time and not out of pity?" Adrine said hoping she would scream yes. Alise reached out and touched Adrines hand an glided her fingertip slowly up his forearm,then to his bicep,increasing her touch she kept her hand steady on his chest above his heart.looked into his eyes and said,"As long as i can protect this,for always." Adrine placed his hand gently behind her neck and drew her in intending a kiss. Their lips were about to touch when Alises cell phone rang, Adrine threw his head back with a smile and said,"Had to be now right? you couldn't wait five minutes?" Alise and Adrine laughed and she took out her phone, the caller ID read unknown. She answered,"Hello, Analisette speaking." A woman replied,"This is Minerva, you gave your number to my daughters Abby and Susie." "Yes Minerva, they are so beautiful and very well mannered they didn't want to speak to me because I'm a stranger, I'm very good with kids and I'm not currently working if you needed a babysitter." it was silent for a moment then Minerva spoke,"Alise, i don't have many friends. I need someone right now. Do you think i could come over?" "Sure. just come right up ill be there in a second." The phone cut off, Alise looked at Adrine. "Go ahead Ma,you know where to find me." Adrine said with a smile. She smiled back and left the garden and made her way to her apartment....

Welcome Back (pt.4)

Her heart was racing and her mind went blank. There he was, before her with his short black hair dripping wet down his muscular neck, then trickling into the well tamed triangular patch of chest hair,finally catching speed through the packs on his fit stomach and traveling into the unknown of his black and blue plaid pajama pants. Adrine was shirtless. All Analisette could think of was how badly she had wanted a front row seat to that in high school. She knew she was being impolite, but couldn't allow herself to look away. It was after all long awaited.
Adrine watched her look at him with desire little did she know that the feeling was mutual. He did not intend on her seeing him like this so soon,but he enjoyed the attention.
Breaking the silence,"Good afternoon," Adrine said with a smile. Still lost in his glistening skin,"Yes it is." Adrine turned his head and silently laughed at her reply. Analisette began to blush realizing what she just said. Finding her Rosy cheeks very alluring he chose to keep his attention on her beautiful brown eyes. "So I take it you found my note?"he said. "Yeah,I nearly tore my apartment to shreds looking for my keys.But thank you for helping me last night. My friend Dia took me out and I became best friends with a group of Pina Coladas. Some welcome back, right?" She said with a guilty laughed. "Might as well live it up, life's too short." He said with a shrug. Analisette caught a glimpse of her watch as she brushed her long brown wavy hair back and realized it was twenty minutes to one. A disappointed Rudolf Brushiwitz ran through her mind, she had told him that she would be at his apartment at noon to discuss any changes that occurred in a year. Shaking the regret out of her mind and remembering her mission,"So, do you have my keys? I have-had an appointment with Rudolf at noon." Adrine slightly closed the door and grabbed them off the set of key hooks behind the door and handed them to Analisette. "Does this mean you'll never speak to me again?" Adrine said jokingly praying she didn't say yes. Analisette smiled then replied,"Maybe,Maybe Not." Analisette began to walk down the hallway to the stairwell since Rudolfs apartment was the next floor under hers. She was at the entrance to the stairs and realized she didn't hear Adrine close his door. Analisette looked back, and there he stood still in his door frame watching her leave....
When Analisette reached Rudolf Brushiwitz apartment door she was the happiest she had been since Jean Luc. Knocking a little jingle on his door hoping that would cheer him up so he wouldn't be too disappointed in her lateness. He opened the door and peeked through the chain lock. "Your late Analisette." Rudolf said annoyed. "Our appointment was for noon that's twelve o clock. Fifty minutes ago." Analisette wanted to slap him for treating her like a child with that statement,but she knew she couldn't say anything wrong or he would find a way to evict her. Composing herself she replied,"I'm very sorry Rudolf,I guess I'm still lagging.It wont happen again." Shutting the door in her face she wanted to pound her fists on the door and scream obscenities, instead she listened as he released the chain lock. Stepping fast careful to not to reveal what might be behind the door, he stood in the hallway with a small packet of papers. Cracking a smile to be polite Analisette stood awaiting Rudolfs instructions. "Okay. Nothing really has changed except the roof and the basement.. Analisette laughed to herself and wished so badly that she could roll her eyes,but looked on attentively. "..The roof is now a garden for the entire building and i ask that you show respect to every ones hard work.You may plant anything you wish but you must clear your choice with me first.. Analisette shook her head with agreeance and continued her act. "..In the basement no one is allowed anymore.No exceptions." Confused,"Where am i supposed to do my laundry Mr.Brushiwitz?" He turned two pages in the packet and showed her the list of the nearest laundry mats. "I have done business with each one and they give everyone a discount.understood?" "yeah, was there any specific reason why we don't have them here anymore?"Analisette said still confused.  Rudolf closed the packet and handed it to her opened his apartment door and replied,"Yes.If you have any concerns contact me.Welcome back Ms.Gomez." He shut the door before she could thank him and agree. She began to walk back up to her apartment when she saw two little girls playing in the hallway. Analisette loved kids with a passion and chose to greet them. "Hey girls.Having fun?" They both looked up at her and smiled shyly. "Its OK girls i live right upstairs,Your right for not talking to me,Is your mommy or daddy home so i can ask them if its OK to talk to you." The older looking girl replied,"My name is Abby that's my little sister Susie, Our mommy and daddy are-um-their talking about stuff that's why we have to sit in the hallway, because mommy don't want us to see her cry." Analisettes heart went out to these girls who knows what happen behind their apartment door. "Listen mama,[ripping a piece of paper off her packet from Rudolf and taking out a pen she wrote]  I'm going to give you my name:Analisette but you can call me Alise I live in apartment 4A that's the fourth floor apartment "A" and this is my number below my apartment number OK. Give this paper to your mom and tell her if she needs a babysitter or help of any kind to give me a call." Abby followed her every word and shook her head yes and shoved the paper in her pocket. Analisette said bye and went to her apartment hoping and praying that they would be okay.It wasnt long before her worry for those two beautiful little girls and their mother caused her to need fresh air. "Lets see what this Rooftop Garden is all about."
 Adrine had worked out after seeing Analisette again. His attempt to get her off his mind for a moment. It only made him work out harder and faster than ever before. He needed some air and to give attenion to his greens in his section of the  rooftop garden. Throwing on a white ribbed tank top,blue jeans and worn in tan work boots he headed upstairs to the garden...
 

Memories (pt.3)

As the sun began to stream through Analisette's apartment, she awoke with squinted eyes and a stomach ache. She was still in her heels and dress from the other night. "How the hell did i get home last night,"she said undoing the straps on the heels and heading straight to the bathroom for a shower. Catching a glimpse of herself in the mirror her eyes widened, "I really hope no one seen me like this! How the fuck did my lipstick get on my forehead?!" She laughed at herself then rubbed the pink lipstick off her forehead.Still a little groggy she walked into the bathroom and began her shower...
Meanwhile at the end of the hallway in Adrines apartment he was in a deep sleep...
He walked slowly in the fog of his mind and suddenly his high school was before him. He began to walk up the stairs  and opened the door then entered.The walls were he same as they always were, black lockers with white walls and every locker had a green lock hanging in the silver opening.He remembered how everyone who attended hated the colors then laughed to himself. He wanted to see if his History teacher was there so he could call him a self absorbed prick with no knowledge of history or anything for that matter.The hallway to his right would have brought him straight to his room.He began to walk in the direction of the room when yellow caution tape and a "DO NOT ENTER" sign blocked his path. "Damn it i was about to go in on him." Adrine said with disappointment and turned around and began to walk back the way he came. At the end of the hallway by the exit four guys stood cornering a student. Adrine moved with abnormal speed and listened in. "What do you think your doing?" the one closest to the girl said. "what do you think will happen? You'll be famous for art?! Are you stupid? you should just shut up and get with me,I'll take care of you,not that stupid poem or novel or even that drawing you made." She looked away with tears streaming down her face and tried to leave the abuse. The three guys pushed her back against the wall causing her to drop all her artwork on the floor. Adrine couldn't take it anymore and approached the guys, "Leave her alone." The four guys turned toward him all with red eyes gleaming, and at the same time said, "You don't even remember her!"  Adrine knew then he would have to fight to save her. Everything was slow motion ever kick,punch,and elbow. Adrine kept repeating to himself,"I have to help her,I cant let her down,I'm her only hope,She needs me." Finally Adrine was on the floor helping this girl pick up her artwork. Shuffling papers and not looking into her eyes he asked,"Hey,are you alright?"She grasped his hands and placed one on each cheek he felt her face soaking with tears. He slowly looked up into her eyes and realized...This girl, was from his past,this girl was his neighbor, this girl was Analisette.
Adrine opened his eyes and smiled because he knew sooner or later Ms.Analisette was going to come over. After all, he was holding her keys hostage.
  Analisette felt brand new after her shower and remembered she had an appointment with Rudolf the landlord at noon. She got dressed and looked in her purse for her keys. "Where did the hell did i put those... (she moved pillows on the couch and looked under it in case she had dropped it)...Keys Oh keys,where are you!..(she looked in the door in case she forgot to remove them)...Fuck! where are they?I'm going to be late!" Continuing her search for another ten minutes she noticed a note on her counter that read, "Analisette i helped you get home last night. i locked the door after myself, you can have your keys in the morning or afternoon, I'm the last apartment on the left. -Adrine" Analisettes eyes widened and she smiled brighter than the afternoon sun that engulfed the room. Then her smile changed to worry at the realization that she would have to go alone to his apartment and retrieve her keys. Gathering her wits she exited her apartment, and headed toward his. With each step she replayed a memory of him in her head, until finally she was in front of his door. She knocked, and listened to footsteps approaching the door. The knob turned before her and the door began to open...

Analisette Gomez (pt.2)

...As the elevator doors shut and the sound of it descending loomed in the silence of the hallway, Analisette thought to herself,"How could Adrine not remember me? Have I changed that much in a year?" She lifted her luggage from the hallway floor and headed for the apartment directly across from the elevator when her phone started ringing in her bag. "Wassup?" "Already American i see." Laughing together for a moment Analisette knew exactly who it was. "Hi Diamond, you do know i basically just landed right?" After a short laugh Diamond answered, "Oh yes, you know i got you on radar Mz.Alise, also known as the New City-oh wait scratch that-Paris Poetic Phenom." Analisette rolled her eyes at Diamond's words as she unlocked the door and dumped all her luggage into her apartment and continued to listen. "So tell me superstar, what was it like? how was the language barrier? Did you find your muse?" Analisette wanted to tell her all about Jean Luc and their amazing five month relationship that ended due to her Art. But chose to hold that in a box deep in the back of her mind right next to the truth about the Easter bunny and Santa Claus seemed to fit best back there. "Nope,just performed and expanded my fan base.Nothing big," she said with a pain in her heart from holding back from her best friend. Diamond wasn't stupid as soon as she herd Analisette's reply she knew something major had happen but she didn't want to talk about it now, it wasn't uncommon for her ever since someone spread a rumor about her and Lolita Cruz at a sex party two years ago. Diamond took a deep breath and replied,"Alise, have you ate yet? i cleaned out your apartment the first month you left.So I know theres no food there.Lets grab a bite-and a drink-at Charlottes.I'm not taking no for an answer Alise." Smiling and thinking about how great a Pina colada would be right now she agreed. Diamond was overjoyed and demanded she wear "The first thing you see" the thought made her laugh she hadn't shopped in a year and her body totally changed while she was in Paris. She walked through her apartment and made sure everything was in order then made way for her closet. She opened to a Black and red one shoulder mini dress with a post it on front pointing down to a pair of "T" strap heels that had another post it saying, "For your first night out! Love,Dia." Shaking her head with a smile from ear to ear she quickly changed and headed out to Charlottes. 
   Diamond and Analisette were known as Day and Night in high school because they were complete opposites but just connected perfectly. They had been in Charlottes Bar and Grill for two hours before they even orderd anything to eat. Diamond ordered for the both of them, "Land and Sea platter with extra fries and hold the sauces." The waiter asked,"And to drink?" "Pina Coladas" Diamond looked at Analisette and they both said in unison "And keep them coming." they both laughed. Analisette was amazed at how one year had passed and nothing changed. As the waiter walked over to Charlotte Diamond followed him with her eyes. "Dia watch out he might slip on your drool when he comes back.What ever happen to that guy you were talking to in my building?" "I don't know Alise, Antonio was too busy worrying about his ex girlfriend to really give me a proper shot.Was ultra sexy though"Diamond said with a laugh. "Damn chicka its OK maybe Mr.Waiter man could serve you some lovin." They both laughed. Diamond tried every time the waiter came to the table to get his attention and inevitably get his number, Analisette just watched and drank and ate. Although she was still recovering from the pain of Jean Luc, she couldn't get her encounter with Adrine off of her mind. He was so sexy in his uniform, muscles trying hard to escape through the seams, mouth confused and eyes all knowing. She smiled at the memory of him. "And what are you all smiley about Alise?" Diamond said breaking her memory. "I ran into Adrine today.He's a cop now.He didn't recognize me." she said with a smile of disbelief. "Why don't you go and talk to him,you've only had the biggest crush on him since-um-i don't know-FOREVER!" "I would have if he recognized me,but he didn't so I'm not going to waste my time." Confused Diamond said,"Um,How many Coladas did you have lady?" Unable to remember Analisette said, "Maybe it's time to go home.I have to talk to my landlord in the morning." They both paid their bills and parted ways from Charlottes.
Analisette kept thinking of Adrine and how in high school he would stop people from picking on her because she was an Artist. She pushed the button for the elevator and waited in thought she lost her balance. Someone grabbed her arm and said "Hey, are you alright?" She recognized the voice, it was Adrine. "I'm fine,Just gotta get upstairs." "Let me help you." He said still holding her and walking her into the elevator. She herd him push the button and felt the elevator rise. "Why are you helping me? You don't even remember me Adrine.We could have been so...so...." Analisette had to keep her composure. "I'm sorry,lets just- The elevator doors opened and interrupted him. "I can do it myself." she began her exit and lost balance again. Adrine caught her and demanded her keys and noticed one particular key chain that read "Analisette" and said,"Analisette I'm going to put you on your couch if you have one or your bed if you don't and i will lock the door after myself, you can have your keys in the morning or afternoon, I'm the last apartment on the left." Adrine did as he described and wrote on a piece of paper what he said. before he left he seen a plaque on the wall that stated Alise 1st Place Creative Writing Champion 2009. He looked at her laying on the couch and remembered who she was. With a smile and his memories he locked her door and went to his apartment and dreamed of her again...

Officer Adrine Perez (pt 1)

*Buzz*Buzz* A cellphone vibrated a quarter past daybreak in Officer Adrine Perez' Apartment in New City. In his line of work it wasn't uncommon for his phone to go off at this time, but he would prefer if it didn't. Rolling over in his King size bed to his cellphone he answered, "Some one better be dead." -Silence- He looked at the caller ID and it read Rudolf Brushiwitz(landlord). Realizing how impolite he was, "I'm sorry Mr.Brushiwitz my manners aren't to great at this hour." A raspy voice with a slight Russian accent replied, "Its okay Officer, I just wanted to ask you if you know anything about our newest tenants." Adrine knew exactly who they were but couldn't out right say it, "No,who are they?" Rudolf continued, "Well there's four of them the husbands name is Charlie Monroe,The wife is Minerva but he calls her Minnie,And their daughters Suzette and Abigale.I think the wife and daughters are in trouble,Charlie isn't such a great looking guy,they claimed to be homeless and looking into those little girls eyes i couldn't deny them a home." Adrine knew that Charlie was a well known drug dealer in New City and had been accused of touching his daughters and of beating Minnie for years, but he replied without reveling his knowledge, "You do a standard background check of each tenant, Correct?" "yes, but it hasn't came in yet, not until Monday they said." "Well Mr.Brushiwitz all i can say is wait, I mean i wish i could do more for you but I'm sorry i cant,without evidence." They said their goodbyes and Adrine placed his phone on the nightstand and layed in his bed. Adrine felt horrible that he couldn't do more, being a cop gave him the knowledge Mr.Brushiwitz needed to give the apartment to Minnie and the girls without Charlie. The only problem was that Adrine knew Charlie was the breadwinner, and Minnie Susie and Abby wouldn't survive without him. Adrine looked at the clocks red numbers from across the room and realized he didn't have to be at work for another four hours. So he closed his honey brown eyes and returned to sleep...
    "Where am I?" He said sitting in a dark club, there had to be about one hundred people scattered throughout the club. There was a stage with a spot light, someone was standing there,but he was too far to see anything but a human figure. "I gotta get closer." He made his way to the stage,gently pushing anyone or anything out of his path.He looked up, It was a woman in a red Spanish style dress and a rose in her light brown curly hair just above her ear."Shes gorgeous." Adrine was in the front row, the woman looked right into his eyes and began to speak,"The reddest rose could not compare,To the love we share.Given the opportunity would you bare,Your soul to me without care.You and I could be the perfect pair,if you choose your heart to share...... Suddenly his attention was to an elderly woman on the side of him who was watching the woman attentively, "Grandma?" The elderly woman looked at him with Blue eyes nearly crying and smiled..
 Adrine woke up startled,His grandmother had died ten months ago. Shaking his head he looked at the clock across the room and realized he had two hours before work. "Might as well get up." Adrine Perez was one of the few Hispanic Officers in the area, With his Caramel skin and modest 5'9'' muscular stature, he wasn't someone you wouldn't notice. If you didn't know him you would think he was one of the hardest mother fuckers alive, but if you did you would know he was a sweetheart and was always eager to help someone in need. Adrine couldn't stop thinking about his dream, "who was she? Why did she look directly at me? Were her words for me? She looks so familiar,I wonder if Ive met her before." Adrine asked himself those questions over and over while he got ready for work. He grabbed his coat and keys then grasped the door knob and opened it and said, "She was beautiful,Id wife that." He laughed to himself and stepped out into the hallway of New City Apartment Complex and locked his door. Walking briskly he herd the elevator door open, "Hold the elevator." when he finally reached it a woman stood with her back turned gathering her luggage made way for the hallway. Adrine checked her out as he did with anyone he didn't readily recognize in the building and noticed her luggage had a airport tag that said Paris,France. He asked, "Do you need help miss?" She put all her luggage in the hallway and said with a Spanish accent,"A bit formal don't you think" Confused Adrine replied,"Excuse me?" she stepped out into the hallway and the doors began to close and she looked at him,finally. It was her, the woman from his dream. As the elevator went to the first floor, he screamed to himself, "WHAT WAS HER NAME!!!!!"...