Meanwhile in New City Apartments Analisette and Adrine sit at a table with Rick Stevens and Lolita Cruz. Lolita brushed her honey brown hair back and pulled a rubber band from her wrist and tied it back. It was unusually hot as the sun began to set and each of them showed it. As Analisette walked over to the window in the living room and opened it fully she said,"I'm sorry I haven't had a chance to get my air conditioner out of storage." Lolita smiled and replied,"Its okay Alise, the heat is nice and the fresh air makes it even better." Rick and Adrine agreed and Analisette took her seat again. "I'm just glad i went grocery shopping today,Diamond cleared out my apartment when I left. Good thing she did I don't even want to think of the infestation i would have returned to." She shook her head with the thought of how disgusting that would have been. They all laughed. "What type of wine was that Analisette? It was really good."Rick said as he looked at his glass wishing more would appear.Adrine smiled,"It was actually my bottle,I got it for Christmas from a family friend.Ive been saving it for a special occasion." Rick and Lolita looked at each other then at Analisette then laughed. It was anything but special,Lolita had just tried to kill herself and Rick was in a spot that he couldn't really understand,and Analisette got herself in the middle of Minerva and Charlie's personal business that inevitably got him killed by Adrine. Yeah, what an occasion. "So Lolita how are you?" Analisette said as she began to clear the table. Lolita looked confused for a moment then replied,"Well,its hard to tell. I mean,I'm physically healing.I just don't remember much-"Rick interrupted,"Its common to have some confusion after the hit she took to her head." Lolita reached her hand up to rub where the stitches were in the back of her head,Rick gently pulled her hand down before she could touch it then pulled it to his lips and kissed it. She smiled and looked at him fondly. Adrine was happy for her but was curious,"So you don't remember anything?" She looked down then into his honey brown eyes,"Well I remember everything from the past,like you and Analisette.Rick took some time to remember but he was the only one that's been there for me helping me. I trust him. But the past days before i was on the ledge I don't really remember. I know I was in the hospital,i was at a party, a blue drink,um-"She held her head and shook it from side to side. "Its okay Lolita,how about we just leave the past in the past,Whatever happened doesn't matter." Analisette said with a smile as she grabbed the last of the dishes off of the table. Lolita smiled back then looked at Rick who smiled as well and kissed her cheek gently. Adrine looked into the kitchen from the dining room table as he herd Analisette begin to run the water to clean the dishes."Come on Rick,you dry and ill wash." They both got up and walked into the kitchen.
Lolita listened as they joked about who was going to do dishes,and she thought to herself. "There is very few things I know, I know i like Rick,I know i was an escort,I know i have an apartment here in this complex,I know that i was going to stop and Chris didn't like that." She held her forehead and tried to think of what else she did know. "I know i went to that party and it was supposed to be my last one. Maybe Analisette is right,i should just leave the past in the past. I'm different now. Better now." Analisette took a seat at the table and said,"Those boys are something else." Lolita was still trapt in thought. Analisette kept talking,"Arguing over wash cloths and saying dishes are a mans job.Can you believe that?" Analisette looked into Lolita's eyes,"Lolita?" She shook her head then asked,"What did you say Alise?" Analisette brushed it off,"Oh nothing. What do you feel like doing tonight?" Lolita looked around for Rick when she realized he wasn't close she shrugged her shoulders. "I think we should get dressed in the best outfits we have and go out,live a little.Maybe hit up,Mona's?"Analisette said hoping she would say yes.Lolita smiled and shook her head,"I don't know if Rick will want to." Analisette herd the water shut off and herd them walking to the dining room. "Babe,do you want to go to Mona's tonight?" Analisette yelled. Rick walked over to Lolita and asked,"Do you want to go?" Lolita smiled. "I don't want to get into a fight because you look good and someone wanna get stupid."Adrine said as he sat down next to Analisette. She smiled then said,"Then i wont aim for good ill aim for okay." Adrine looked at her confused,"I was actually talking about Rick." They all laughed. "Oh man,do i feel a bromance starting?"Analisette said as they all laughed. Rick and Adrine gave each other a wink then looked at their girls and laughed. Lolita and Analisette rolled their eyes at their antics. "So i guess we're going,Ill go get dressed."Lolita said to Analisette. "Alright we will do the same."She replied.
On the rooftop Antonio sat on a chair and looked out into the horizon,The moon was full and the sounds of the night were alluring. His phone rang,with a smile he looked and seen Tamara "Wifey". He eagerly picked up and said suavely,"Did you like those pics I sent you darling?" It was silent for a moment then,"Yeah about those pics Antonio!Where the fuck do you get off sending my wife pictures like that!"Said a man full of anger. "Richard."He said knowing he fucked up. "Yeah its me Tammy's Husband,the man she is married to,the man she left you for,or did you forget that!" Ouch.The reality of that hurt but Antonio managed to muster up the confidence to ask,"Where is Tamara?Why are you invading her privacy?!" It was silent again. Then,"Mother fucker I'm her husband, she don't hold nothing from me!If you was smart you would loose this number before I trace it and end your shit!" Antonio didn't take threats well, especially when they came from him,"Oh she doesn't keep anything from you huh? Ask her about the last time she visited New City!" Antonio hung up and shut off his phone. He had let Tamara spend three nights with him,and they didn't just talk shit about Richard but they had hours of passionate sex. "Bet she didn't even tell him that shit."He said shaking his head from side to side,then bursting out in laughter. "I distinctly remember how she referred to him as LITTLE DICK,anit nothing compared to my TONY TORPEDO.Had her moaning every time.Fucking love that girl man,he could never love her like I can!" A single tear welled in his eye and he let it fall. It wasn't the first and he knew until she was his,it wouldn't be the last. He turned on his phone,five texts from Tamara blinked on the screen and three missed calls. He sighed. Looking in his contacts he seen Samantha's name. "Whats good for tonight Sam?" He awaited her reply,but remembered how she had pointed out the truth. "Didn't you and Tammy break up four years ago?"She said with a you got to be shitting me face. Antonio looked down,"Were trying to work it out." Samantha shook her head,"Man,she lives in California and she has a husband! Ain't no way you could work that shit out." Samantha was a strong girl someone he could look up to,he hoped she was going out and doing something fun. His phone vibrated with her reply,"Yeah,Heading to Mona's.Come thru yo! I'm meeting someone but I could still be your wing man ;-]" He smiled and agreed to go. He Left the rooftop and headed to his apartment to get ready.
...."I need to buy a knife,How much is that one on the third shelf?" The shop owner looked at the one the man with light brown hair and healing bruises on his face. "Sir,how much is the knife?" he repeated to the man. "What do you need it for?" The shop owner asked wearily as he slowly made his way behind the counter. The man looked away then answered,"Its for a camping trip with my girlfriend,she needs me to protect her." The shop owner listened to his accent and in his mind categorized it with European. "Protection, huh? Ive done some camping in my day,where abouts are you going?" The shop owner replied with a smile on his face but still unsure in his eyes. "Upstate.Ive never been before I herd from a friend that it would be nice." The man smiled back at the shop owner.Opening the case and handing the knife to him to see he said, "There has been alot of stabbings in the area lately,I have to run a background check on you it should take only a few minutes.Can I see some ID?" The shop owner took the knife back and placed it back in the case. He took out his passport and gave it to the man,"I'm sorry i don't have anything else." The shop owner nodded and went into the back with it. Swiftly he reached behind the counter and grabbed the knife from the still unlocked case and ran out the store.
April 27, 2011
April 22, 2011
Thoughts (pt.26)
Marcus awoke to Samantha's tears seeping through his white tank top. She was still asleep just silently weeping on him. "Shes dreaming of he parents again."He thought."Poor baby,shes been through so fucking much." Samantha had vented to him about everything that had happen,from when the accident took the lives of both of her parents to bouncing from foster home to foster home.It wasn't until she moved into New City Apartments that she felt that she was truly at home.Marcus allowed her to weep on him,it wasn't the first time. "Its become more frequent for the past couple of months,The anniversary is coming up.It was so hard last time when she went to the cemetery,she didn't want to leave.She stood there from open to close just sitting in the grass looking at the tombstone."A tear fell from his eye for her as he remembered.
Suddenly her cell phone alarm went off. She was fighting to stay asleep."Samantha.Get up mamas,your gonna be late for work."Marcus said gently shaking her and sliding out from underneath her. "What time is it?"Samantha asked him in a groggy tone. Marcus shrugged his shoulders and went into his drawer and took out a fresh tank top and basketball shorts then tossed them to her. She sat up in the bed and looked at her phone. "Fuck I gotta be at work in an hour.Alex is gonna be pissed if I'm late." She began undressing in front of Marcus who was standing in front of the dresser watching her in the mirror above it.
A black bra held her full breasts up and made a line form in between them.Her lean stomach had proof that she had been working out,as the beginnings of a six pack flexed as she lifted the white tank top over her head.Her light skin gleamed like a star.Her black boy shorts underwear hugged her hips tight and her volumshuous ass seemed to eat the bottom reveling the lower crest. As she lifted one leg into the shorts he seen the scars on her inner thigh from when she used to cut herself. He quickly changed his attention and asked,"So you want a shake for the road?" She shook her hips in order to get into her mechanic outfit and replied,"Yes!,You got the banana one i like?" Marcus nodded and ran to the kitchen to make it for her.
Samantha began to think of her dream as she put her boots on in Marcus' living room, "Why would I dream of Peter,Marcus,Gregorio and Tony?Why would Tony be an unknown? I know him from school but we never really chilled like me and Marcus used to.Maybe we should go to Mona's tonight,Maybe if I'm around him I could see how I feel about him truly.Or would I be playing with fire? Fuck." She laced the first one then slipped her foot in the other and continued thinking,"Marcus said "Passion",I am passionate for him,but he doesn't want me.If he did he would just take it." She shook her head from side to side then laced up her remaining boot. Marcus walked over to her twisting the top of a large water bottle that was filled with the shake,"Now hurry girl and make daddy some money! We gotta feed our seven kids." Samantha burst out laughing, grabbed her keys,hugged him tight and kissed his cheek then left.
In her car she thought of her dream some more,"Why would I dream of Gregorio? Why would he be holding water in his hand? What did he mean by "Life"?" She tried her hardest to think of why he would say that."Well he is like a father to me,could it be that he has given life to my father by becoming my father figure. He didn't have to be that for me. But out of the greatness of his heart he is." She took a big gulp of the banana shake Marcus made for her. "Damn that's the best one yet."She said as she twisted the top back on and placed it in the cup holder. She had sped to work and seen Alex's Tire Shop about six blocks away. She continued to think of her dream,"I cant believe Peter was in my dream. That boy was such a fucking asshole. So worried about fancy clothes. He said "Growth",damn right I grew from that idiot." She rubbed her inner thigh where her scars were then turned parked down the street from the shop.
Walking toward the shop she remembered her relationship with Peter. She had just been allowed to make her own way, not knowing where to turn she landed on his lap. He showered her with fancy gifts and attention. In the beginning Samantha enjoyed the attention even went as far as telling him her whole entire story.Then as time progressed she grew to hate the gifts because she craved depth and he lacked greatly in that department. It was when she began to hate it that he chose to make her feel bad for everything she had done to her foster parents, even blamed her for the death of her parents. Constantly he would remind her of all her wrongs. There is only so much a person could take, only so many times a person could hear their wrongs, only so many times a person could fight against believing it. Samantha remembered when she first cut herself,and how much the pain helped her to release all the stress and anguish he had caused her. She felt the tears beginning to well up in her eyes. She fought them with all her might as she walked into the main office of the shop.
Alex was looking at the clients for the day behind the counter on the computer and looked up at her as she walked in. "What's the matter kid?"He asked with genuine concern. She pushed a smile through,"Just my allergies acting up Boss,I'm good. No worries." He knew she was lying but didn't want to push her to talk about it. "We have a busy day today but you could leave early once Pat comes in,if your allergies get too bad alright?" He replied. She looked down then into his blue eyes,"I cant afford that." He reached out and touched her shoulder and half smiled,"Don't worry about that.Your my best worker, I know what its like, Ill book you three jobs tomorrow.I know its your day off but I know you could do three jobs like nothing and that way you could take some time and get some allergy meds or something." She knew he was trying to be nice but she would rather suck it up today and deal with it tomorrow than go home and sulk. "I'm good Alex don't worry," She said with a smile. He nodded his head and returned the smile.
Samantha walked into the garage and began her day, her clients came in she worked on the car and sent them on their ways.Although She was distracted remembering her dream the entire day. Trapt in thoughts of Marcus,Gregorio,Antonio and Peter. She tried to make sense of everything. The woods of fog,cobblestone road,her parents,the accident. She held her head as she got a migraine. "You alright Sam?" Pat yelled from the next work station. She tried to clear her thoughts and focus on work but it wasn't working. Pat walked over with a cup of water from the water cooler,"Here nena drink this,sit down for a minute.I think your next client is coming in a hour you should take your lunch." She nodded her head at the burly Hispanic man. After Samantha drank her water she asked Alex for her lunch break, he agreed and she stepped out of the shop.
She walked down the street and headed toward Lopez Deli.With each step she remembered who she was and what she was about now. "Get money,Get Hearts,Don't get attached.Progression not Regression."She repeated that to herself three times before she reached the deli. Lopez Deli was owned by Pat's Aunt and Uncle, when she walked in they knew exactly what she wanted and smiled and began making it. Samantha sat down in one of the booths and took out her phone. Hitting text she hit her conversation with Marcus and wrote,"How did I sleep last night?" She waited a few minutes and he replied,"You were restless.You cried on my chest. Did you dream about them again?" She felt horrible that he had to see her like that.Samantha never wanted to show weakness in any state. "Yeah,I'm sorry for that Marcus.I had a crazy dream just gave myself a headache thinking of it at work." She hit send and her food came to the table. "Thanks Diago.Hows it going so far." He smiled and replied,"Okay,the day just started though nena,we got a long way to go." He walked away still smiling. Samantha shook her head at the realization that his words were very true.
She downed her sandwich and drink then left the money for it on the table.As she began to walk out a group of five guys walked in the deli. One caught her eye, he was muscular had light skin and looked Hispanic. He was her type. She didn't hold back,"Hello." He turned and looked at her,"Hello whats your name." She smiled,"Samantha.Yours?" He told the guys he was with to order him the usual and he stood with her outside the deli,"My names Quinten." They talked for a few then she told him she had to get back to work. She was feeling him. He seemed like he was feeling her too. They exchanged numbers and made plans to see each other tonight at Mona's night club....
Suddenly her cell phone alarm went off. She was fighting to stay asleep."Samantha.Get up mamas,your gonna be late for work."Marcus said gently shaking her and sliding out from underneath her. "What time is it?"Samantha asked him in a groggy tone. Marcus shrugged his shoulders and went into his drawer and took out a fresh tank top and basketball shorts then tossed them to her. She sat up in the bed and looked at her phone. "Fuck I gotta be at work in an hour.Alex is gonna be pissed if I'm late." She began undressing in front of Marcus who was standing in front of the dresser watching her in the mirror above it.
A black bra held her full breasts up and made a line form in between them.Her lean stomach had proof that she had been working out,as the beginnings of a six pack flexed as she lifted the white tank top over her head.Her light skin gleamed like a star.Her black boy shorts underwear hugged her hips tight and her volumshuous ass seemed to eat the bottom reveling the lower crest. As she lifted one leg into the shorts he seen the scars on her inner thigh from when she used to cut herself. He quickly changed his attention and asked,"So you want a shake for the road?" She shook her hips in order to get into her mechanic outfit and replied,"Yes!,You got the banana one i like?" Marcus nodded and ran to the kitchen to make it for her.
Samantha began to think of her dream as she put her boots on in Marcus' living room, "Why would I dream of Peter,Marcus,Gregorio and Tony?Why would Tony be an unknown? I know him from school but we never really chilled like me and Marcus used to.Maybe we should go to Mona's tonight,Maybe if I'm around him I could see how I feel about him truly.Or would I be playing with fire? Fuck." She laced the first one then slipped her foot in the other and continued thinking,"Marcus said "Passion",I am passionate for him,but he doesn't want me.If he did he would just take it." She shook her head from side to side then laced up her remaining boot. Marcus walked over to her twisting the top of a large water bottle that was filled with the shake,"Now hurry girl and make daddy some money! We gotta feed our seven kids." Samantha burst out laughing, grabbed her keys,hugged him tight and kissed his cheek then left.
In her car she thought of her dream some more,"Why would I dream of Gregorio? Why would he be holding water in his hand? What did he mean by "Life"?" She tried her hardest to think of why he would say that."Well he is like a father to me,could it be that he has given life to my father by becoming my father figure. He didn't have to be that for me. But out of the greatness of his heart he is." She took a big gulp of the banana shake Marcus made for her. "Damn that's the best one yet."She said as she twisted the top back on and placed it in the cup holder. She had sped to work and seen Alex's Tire Shop about six blocks away. She continued to think of her dream,"I cant believe Peter was in my dream. That boy was such a fucking asshole. So worried about fancy clothes. He said "Growth",damn right I grew from that idiot." She rubbed her inner thigh where her scars were then turned parked down the street from the shop.
Walking toward the shop she remembered her relationship with Peter. She had just been allowed to make her own way, not knowing where to turn she landed on his lap. He showered her with fancy gifts and attention. In the beginning Samantha enjoyed the attention even went as far as telling him her whole entire story.Then as time progressed she grew to hate the gifts because she craved depth and he lacked greatly in that department. It was when she began to hate it that he chose to make her feel bad for everything she had done to her foster parents, even blamed her for the death of her parents. Constantly he would remind her of all her wrongs. There is only so much a person could take, only so many times a person could hear their wrongs, only so many times a person could fight against believing it. Samantha remembered when she first cut herself,and how much the pain helped her to release all the stress and anguish he had caused her. She felt the tears beginning to well up in her eyes. She fought them with all her might as she walked into the main office of the shop.
Alex was looking at the clients for the day behind the counter on the computer and looked up at her as she walked in. "What's the matter kid?"He asked with genuine concern. She pushed a smile through,"Just my allergies acting up Boss,I'm good. No worries." He knew she was lying but didn't want to push her to talk about it. "We have a busy day today but you could leave early once Pat comes in,if your allergies get too bad alright?" He replied. She looked down then into his blue eyes,"I cant afford that." He reached out and touched her shoulder and half smiled,"Don't worry about that.Your my best worker, I know what its like, Ill book you three jobs tomorrow.I know its your day off but I know you could do three jobs like nothing and that way you could take some time and get some allergy meds or something." She knew he was trying to be nice but she would rather suck it up today and deal with it tomorrow than go home and sulk. "I'm good Alex don't worry," She said with a smile. He nodded his head and returned the smile.
Samantha walked into the garage and began her day, her clients came in she worked on the car and sent them on their ways.Although She was distracted remembering her dream the entire day. Trapt in thoughts of Marcus,Gregorio,Antonio and Peter. She tried to make sense of everything. The woods of fog,cobblestone road,her parents,the accident. She held her head as she got a migraine. "You alright Sam?" Pat yelled from the next work station. She tried to clear her thoughts and focus on work but it wasn't working. Pat walked over with a cup of water from the water cooler,"Here nena drink this,sit down for a minute.I think your next client is coming in a hour you should take your lunch." She nodded her head at the burly Hispanic man. After Samantha drank her water she asked Alex for her lunch break, he agreed and she stepped out of the shop.
She walked down the street and headed toward Lopez Deli.With each step she remembered who she was and what she was about now. "Get money,Get Hearts,Don't get attached.Progression not Regression."She repeated that to herself three times before she reached the deli. Lopez Deli was owned by Pat's Aunt and Uncle, when she walked in they knew exactly what she wanted and smiled and began making it. Samantha sat down in one of the booths and took out her phone. Hitting text she hit her conversation with Marcus and wrote,"How did I sleep last night?" She waited a few minutes and he replied,"You were restless.You cried on my chest. Did you dream about them again?" She felt horrible that he had to see her like that.Samantha never wanted to show weakness in any state. "Yeah,I'm sorry for that Marcus.I had a crazy dream just gave myself a headache thinking of it at work." She hit send and her food came to the table. "Thanks Diago.Hows it going so far." He smiled and replied,"Okay,the day just started though nena,we got a long way to go." He walked away still smiling. Samantha shook her head at the realization that his words were very true.
She downed her sandwich and drink then left the money for it on the table.As she began to walk out a group of five guys walked in the deli. One caught her eye, he was muscular had light skin and looked Hispanic. He was her type. She didn't hold back,"Hello." He turned and looked at her,"Hello whats your name." She smiled,"Samantha.Yours?" He told the guys he was with to order him the usual and he stood with her outside the deli,"My names Quinten." They talked for a few then she told him she had to get back to work. She was feeling him. He seemed like he was feeling her too. They exchanged numbers and made plans to see each other tonight at Mona's night club....
April 17, 2011
Why (pt.25)
As Marcus got into bed, Samantha reached out to him. He knew she was already sleeping and by instinct she reached out. He thought, "She always does this to me.Makes it so fucking difficult." Marcus brushed her black hair back into her messy bun with his fingertips. "Shes is so gorgeous,but she doesn't know how to love truly,she only knows how to play with emotions.I could give you the world beautiful one if you only gave me the opportunity to show you."Marcus shook his head and traced the features of her face as she slept."Samantha when will you allow me to love you?"Samantha opened her dark brown eyes slightly as if she knew his thoughts.Marcus smiled and watched as she drifted into a deep sleep. Samantha was in the darkness of her mind. Ahead of her stood four men in the distance. She squinted her dark brown eyes in hopes of making out who they were. To no avail. She began to walk toward them. A cobblestone road manifested beneath her bare feet and a woods suffocated by fog stood on the edge of the road. "Not again." Fear grew inside her at the memory previous to this one. She ran. Towards the men before her hoping that somehow they would help ease this fear in her. As she got closer to them she realized that the four men were on separate paths. She stood in the limbo not knowing which way to continue. Suddenly she herd her younger self behind her. Turning she seen her parents in their blue caravan driving toward her. She closed her eyes believing she would get hit by them then she opened her eyes. She was in the car now, her parents were ahead of her and her father was driving. "Poppa?"She began to cry. "Sammy why do you do this honey?" Her father spoke in a disappointed tone. Her mother looked back,"You don't need to have a boyfriend Sammy your only fourteen,focus on your studies baby." Samantha looked down she was wearing the same denim mini skirt and rose tank top she was wearing that day. "Mama Poppa,please don't be disappointed ill change I'm sorry." They both looked at each other. The moment seemed to freeze, as blinding light appeared before her parents. Samantha crossed her arms in front of her face to shield the light. "Samantha!"Her parents yelled. She felt her whole body take the impact and tears drenched her face. Everything went black. Then she was in front of her first foster parents. They pointed and all her foster parents manifested in a straight line in the direction they pointed. Samantha ran down the line of them. She was in the limbo again except there was no fog anymore. The man on the first path walked up to her. It was her boyfriend when she was first on her own. "Peter?" she asked. He smiled. Then the second walked up the path. It was Gregorio. He stood their with his cane and a smile. Then the third walked up his path. "Marcus?" He shook his head yes to answer her question. Finally the fourth reached the top of his path. It was Antonio. Each held out both their hands with palms up. In Peter's hands soil appeared and he spoke,"Growth." Then in Gregorio's hands water filled then he spoke,"Life." Suddenly Marcus' hands filled with fire and he spoke,"Passion." Finally in Antonio's hands there was nothing he smiled then spoke,"Unknown." She looked at each of them confused. In the distance she herd the beeping of an alarm,everything began to disappear...
April 15, 2011
Samantha (pt.24)
"Sam,You got a request." Samantha turned her head away from the black 2010 Dodge Challenger's drivers side tire in front of her and looked up at Alex,"Who is it?" Alex shrugged his muscular shoulders and replied,"Don't know,Ill take this one.Go see what they want." Samantha stood up and pulled a dirty white towel from her back pocket of her mechanic uniform and wiped the dried dirt off her hands. "She's sweet ain't she?" Samantha said looking at the beauty of the car as Alex lifted it off of the ground.Alex smiled,"I wouldda got her in grey." She smiled back at him,"Yeah,but she still got nothing on my SVX." Alex unscrewed all the lugs on the drivers side then replied,"When you gonna give me a ride in it?" She winked one of her dark brown eyes and replied in a sexy tone,"Whenever you want,boss." Alex began to blush,"First go check on your request,then we could talk."
Walking out of the garage toward the main office she thought of how good it would feel to conquer her boss. Alex was a sexy older man with experience. She giggled at all the things he could teach her,then smirked to herself at all the new things she could teach him. Before she could want him anymore than she already did she remembered where she was. At work. She opened the door to the main office and seen an elderly couple who smiled as soon as they seen her. "Lilliana and Gregorio? How are you guys?" Samantha said with a huge smile on her face. Liliana half smiled,"Well the car has a problem and its making it so difficult to steer. We were trying to go get groceries and the car started with that problem,Gregorio is too old to fix it so i thought you could." Gregorio gave Lilliana a dirty look. She stuck her tongue out then said,"What your old,its not my fault." He rolled his eyes then looked at Samantha,"Can you help us?" Samantha looked at the list behind the counter,it was jammed with appointments. She really didn't want to turn them away but had no choice.Finding the best option for her elderly neighbors,"If you drive it back to the apartment complex Ill fix it when I get off work." They both smiled and walked out of the shop. Samantha watched as they held hands and gave a little kiss to one another. She seen them at the meeting but it was only briefly,before that it had been months. Work was piling up for her and she wished there was more hours in the day.Lilliana wasn't able to have children and Gregorio didn't want to adopt. When Samantha herd that she became their surrogate daughter and always tried to make time for them.
Samantha walked into the garage and seen Alex dropping the car down. "How long was I gone?"Samantha said in shock. "Bout twenty minutes,but i got the job done.What was your request about?" She explained it quickly."Do you want me to maybe go with you,or do you got it?"Alex said with a smile. "I think ill have it under control boss,but you could help my appetite with buying me dinner." Alex blushed. Samantha was bold,and made sure the world knew it. She smiled at his rosey cheeks and watched as he hopped in the car to move it out of the garage. Wasting no time she leaned in the window and said,"So how bout it boss man?" Alex smiled and rolled his eyes,"Get back to work."
As the hours pressed on Samantha continued to work. Always keeping Alex in the corner of her eye. She wanted him today,more than ever. Love,Lust,and Want were three games she knew like the back of her hand. Continuously throwing herself at men and woman just to gain a notch on her belt of passion. It was anything but easy,but Samantha didn't want easy. The harder a person rejected her the better the sport,and she would not give up until she won. She would let them loose themselves in her words and strength, get them to come when and how she wanted,but always kept herself out of the equation. She promised herself that she would never come for anybody the way they came for her. She stayed true to that promise.
"So whats the plan Sam?" Alex said as he replaced her tools he used to her toolbox. She smiled coyly,"What do you mean?" She closed her toolbox and began to walk out of the garage. "Wait Sam,are you gonna give me an answer?" He said shutting the lights and following her out of the garage. "Maybe."She replied with a giggle. Alex growled then said,"Why do you always do this to me?" She turned around and faced him in the doorway to the main office of the shop."What do I do to you?" she said in a sexy tone. Alex bit his lower lip,"You know." Samantha smiled and walked toward the entrance shaking her ass knowing he would be looking at it.She thought with each step, "This was too easy.Should I make him suffer?" Alex programmed the alarm,"One of these days Sam,I'm a get on my knees and-" She interrupted,"What you gonna do boss man?" He shook his head as the alarm began to beep for them to exit the building. As they exited the building he asked the question again,"So whats the plan Samantha?" She looked at him sideways and said,"Why you using my slave name?" They both laughed. "I gotta go help Lilliana and Gregorio,Ima have to take a rain check boss man." He growled again then sighed,"See you tomorrow?" She nodded then walked to her car.
Samantha looked like a badass in her Subaru SVX,it was old school,just the way she liked it. She blasted her freestyle music and could barely hear her phone ring. "Hey Marcus whats up?"She said reading the caller ID. "Nothin much Sam,Where you at?" Marcus asked. "On my way back,want to meet me by Lilliana and Gregorio's car in like twenty minutes?" He agreed then hung up. As she drove she remembered all the things her and Marcus used to do together,all the long talks and inside jokes. They always made time for each other no matter how random and crazy life got. They used to joke about marrying each other when they reached thirty, if they didn't find that "one". She smiled at that memory as she pulled into the complex.
Parking she seen Marcus by Lilliana and Gregorio's car and walked up to him."Hey Sexy,can I get yo numba?" She said in a gangster tone. Marcus laughed and hugged her lifting her off of the ground. Samantha loved when he did that. As he put her down she missed his arms around her but fought it. "So whats up with their car?" Marcus said looking at it. She looked too,"I don't know? she said something about the steering,It might be low on fluid.I don't think anything could have happen in a couple of months, I just gave it a tune up." Samantha grabbed a pebble off the ground and tossed it at the window facing the car. Lilliana opened it and said,"Your going to fix this window one day Sam! You need the keys?" Samantha smiled and replied,"Yes mommy.And if I break it,it would give me a reason to come over." Lilliana smiled quickly disappeared then reappeared with the keys and dropped it down to her. "Just bring um up when your done. okay?" Lilliana yelled. Samantha found which key was for the car and yelled back,"You bet."
Samantha opened the car and popped the hood. Marcus looked on. Under the hood she checked the oil first, it was low. She checked the transmission fluid,it was fine. But when she checked the power steering fluid it was empty. "Yeah,that will do it."She said at her discovery. "What?" Marcus asked. "They need power steering fluid there empty, i think i put a bottle in their trunk.Can you get it?" Marcus popped the trunk and searched for it. "I don't see it Sam." He yelled. Samantha walked to the trunk and said,"Never send a man-" "Watch it Bro!"He interrupted her. She made a face like she just sucked on a lemon. She hated when Marcus would call her names like that. It was impersonal and it made her feel like she was nothing but a friend. In her heart she wanted to be more,but never let that show. After finding the bottle she put it in the car then turned it on and moved the steering wheel. It got smoother and smoother with each turn. Feeling accomplished she turned off the car and locked it.
Unzipping her uniform up to her waist and tying her sleeves around her waist,"So whats up? Did you call me for something important?" Marcus looked at her doing this and was shocked,"Have you been working out?You look fucking good, like I would-" Interrupting him,"Focus,Did you need me for something?" Marcus smiled,"Now that you mention it." She rolled her eyes,"Your such a perv. How is the music? Are your mix tapes selling? Do you got my free one,cause you love me?" She emphasised the word love and smiled. He shook his head no. Samantha dropped her jaw. Marcus smiled,"I just wanted to see how wide you could make your mouth." She punched him and laughed,"You fucker!You going to give me a CD or I'm going to fuck you up!" Marcus smiled and bear hugged her so she would stop hitting him.
In the middle of their play fighting Clifford came out of the complex yelling,"Hey!Stop!" They instantly stopped and looked around and seen only the three of them. Clifford relaxed once he realized it was them. "Sorry Cliff, I had to fuck him up for getting fresh with me." Samantha said with a smile. "I was ready to brawl with you two.Don't do that again."He said jokingly. They shook their heads and laughed. All three walked inside and chatted then Marcus and Samantha parted ways.
In the elevator Marcus spoke,"I wanted you to hear some beats I've been working on for the next mix tape." Samantha replied,"Sure,Just let me give Lilliana her keys back then we'll go to your apartment." The elevator door opened and she ran out and knocked on the door.Lilliana opened it and took her keys. Samantha got back in the elevator with Marcus and they went to his floor.
As she went into his apartment she went straight for his refrigerator and took out two Coronas. Tossing one to Marcus he caught it like it was routine. She took off her work boots and her uniform and walked to his bedroom. Opening his dresser she took out a pair of sweatpants and put them on. She smiled. She felt at home now. Marcus walked into the bedroom and seen she was laying on the bed waiting."Don't fall asleep,or I'm going to bite you," He said raising one eyebrow. Samantha groaned,"I'm not." He smiled,"Ima play something that's gonna wake you up." She smiled and watched as he sat down at his bedroom studio and got into his music mode. He played beat after beat and asked for her feelings on each one. Samantha was getting tired,"Marcus come lay with me." He looked at her with her eyes half closed,"Aw,why you gotta be tired for?" Samantha reached out her hands like a child wanting to be picked up. "I love when your tired, its like the evil side of you goes away,and the cute sweet kind side comes out." Samantha let her lower lip hang then said,"Stop figuring me out CuCu." Marcus smiled big,"You haven't called me that in ages,Listen I'm going to lay with you but remember our three rules." Samantha knew the rules, No touching,No come ons,And the most important rule No sex. After all,she made the rules. Marcus changed and got into the bed with her.....
Walking out of the garage toward the main office she thought of how good it would feel to conquer her boss. Alex was a sexy older man with experience. She giggled at all the things he could teach her,then smirked to herself at all the new things she could teach him. Before she could want him anymore than she already did she remembered where she was. At work. She opened the door to the main office and seen an elderly couple who smiled as soon as they seen her. "Lilliana and Gregorio? How are you guys?" Samantha said with a huge smile on her face. Liliana half smiled,"Well the car has a problem and its making it so difficult to steer. We were trying to go get groceries and the car started with that problem,Gregorio is too old to fix it so i thought you could." Gregorio gave Lilliana a dirty look. She stuck her tongue out then said,"What your old,its not my fault." He rolled his eyes then looked at Samantha,"Can you help us?" Samantha looked at the list behind the counter,it was jammed with appointments. She really didn't want to turn them away but had no choice.Finding the best option for her elderly neighbors,"If you drive it back to the apartment complex Ill fix it when I get off work." They both smiled and walked out of the shop. Samantha watched as they held hands and gave a little kiss to one another. She seen them at the meeting but it was only briefly,before that it had been months. Work was piling up for her and she wished there was more hours in the day.Lilliana wasn't able to have children and Gregorio didn't want to adopt. When Samantha herd that she became their surrogate daughter and always tried to make time for them.
Samantha walked into the garage and seen Alex dropping the car down. "How long was I gone?"Samantha said in shock. "Bout twenty minutes,but i got the job done.What was your request about?" She explained it quickly."Do you want me to maybe go with you,or do you got it?"Alex said with a smile. "I think ill have it under control boss,but you could help my appetite with buying me dinner." Alex blushed. Samantha was bold,and made sure the world knew it. She smiled at his rosey cheeks and watched as he hopped in the car to move it out of the garage. Wasting no time she leaned in the window and said,"So how bout it boss man?" Alex smiled and rolled his eyes,"Get back to work."
As the hours pressed on Samantha continued to work. Always keeping Alex in the corner of her eye. She wanted him today,more than ever. Love,Lust,and Want were three games she knew like the back of her hand. Continuously throwing herself at men and woman just to gain a notch on her belt of passion. It was anything but easy,but Samantha didn't want easy. The harder a person rejected her the better the sport,and she would not give up until she won. She would let them loose themselves in her words and strength, get them to come when and how she wanted,but always kept herself out of the equation. She promised herself that she would never come for anybody the way they came for her. She stayed true to that promise.
"So whats the plan Sam?" Alex said as he replaced her tools he used to her toolbox. She smiled coyly,"What do you mean?" She closed her toolbox and began to walk out of the garage. "Wait Sam,are you gonna give me an answer?" He said shutting the lights and following her out of the garage. "Maybe."She replied with a giggle. Alex growled then said,"Why do you always do this to me?" She turned around and faced him in the doorway to the main office of the shop."What do I do to you?" she said in a sexy tone. Alex bit his lower lip,"You know." Samantha smiled and walked toward the entrance shaking her ass knowing he would be looking at it.She thought with each step, "This was too easy.Should I make him suffer?" Alex programmed the alarm,"One of these days Sam,I'm a get on my knees and-" She interrupted,"What you gonna do boss man?" He shook his head as the alarm began to beep for them to exit the building. As they exited the building he asked the question again,"So whats the plan Samantha?" She looked at him sideways and said,"Why you using my slave name?" They both laughed. "I gotta go help Lilliana and Gregorio,Ima have to take a rain check boss man." He growled again then sighed,"See you tomorrow?" She nodded then walked to her car.
Samantha looked like a badass in her Subaru SVX,it was old school,just the way she liked it. She blasted her freestyle music and could barely hear her phone ring. "Hey Marcus whats up?"She said reading the caller ID. "Nothin much Sam,Where you at?" Marcus asked. "On my way back,want to meet me by Lilliana and Gregorio's car in like twenty minutes?" He agreed then hung up. As she drove she remembered all the things her and Marcus used to do together,all the long talks and inside jokes. They always made time for each other no matter how random and crazy life got. They used to joke about marrying each other when they reached thirty, if they didn't find that "one". She smiled at that memory as she pulled into the complex.
Parking she seen Marcus by Lilliana and Gregorio's car and walked up to him."Hey Sexy,can I get yo numba?" She said in a gangster tone. Marcus laughed and hugged her lifting her off of the ground. Samantha loved when he did that. As he put her down she missed his arms around her but fought it. "So whats up with their car?" Marcus said looking at it. She looked too,"I don't know? she said something about the steering,It might be low on fluid.I don't think anything could have happen in a couple of months, I just gave it a tune up." Samantha grabbed a pebble off the ground and tossed it at the window facing the car. Lilliana opened it and said,"Your going to fix this window one day Sam! You need the keys?" Samantha smiled and replied,"Yes mommy.And if I break it,it would give me a reason to come over." Lilliana smiled quickly disappeared then reappeared with the keys and dropped it down to her. "Just bring um up when your done. okay?" Lilliana yelled. Samantha found which key was for the car and yelled back,"You bet."
Samantha opened the car and popped the hood. Marcus looked on. Under the hood she checked the oil first, it was low. She checked the transmission fluid,it was fine. But when she checked the power steering fluid it was empty. "Yeah,that will do it."She said at her discovery. "What?" Marcus asked. "They need power steering fluid there empty, i think i put a bottle in their trunk.Can you get it?" Marcus popped the trunk and searched for it. "I don't see it Sam." He yelled. Samantha walked to the trunk and said,"Never send a man-" "Watch it Bro!"He interrupted her. She made a face like she just sucked on a lemon. She hated when Marcus would call her names like that. It was impersonal and it made her feel like she was nothing but a friend. In her heart she wanted to be more,but never let that show. After finding the bottle she put it in the car then turned it on and moved the steering wheel. It got smoother and smoother with each turn. Feeling accomplished she turned off the car and locked it.
Unzipping her uniform up to her waist and tying her sleeves around her waist,"So whats up? Did you call me for something important?" Marcus looked at her doing this and was shocked,"Have you been working out?You look fucking good, like I would-" Interrupting him,"Focus,Did you need me for something?" Marcus smiled,"Now that you mention it." She rolled her eyes,"Your such a perv. How is the music? Are your mix tapes selling? Do you got my free one,cause you love me?" She emphasised the word love and smiled. He shook his head no. Samantha dropped her jaw. Marcus smiled,"I just wanted to see how wide you could make your mouth." She punched him and laughed,"You fucker!You going to give me a CD or I'm going to fuck you up!" Marcus smiled and bear hugged her so she would stop hitting him.
In the middle of their play fighting Clifford came out of the complex yelling,"Hey!Stop!" They instantly stopped and looked around and seen only the three of them. Clifford relaxed once he realized it was them. "Sorry Cliff, I had to fuck him up for getting fresh with me." Samantha said with a smile. "I was ready to brawl with you two.Don't do that again."He said jokingly. They shook their heads and laughed. All three walked inside and chatted then Marcus and Samantha parted ways.
In the elevator Marcus spoke,"I wanted you to hear some beats I've been working on for the next mix tape." Samantha replied,"Sure,Just let me give Lilliana her keys back then we'll go to your apartment." The elevator door opened and she ran out and knocked on the door.Lilliana opened it and took her keys. Samantha got back in the elevator with Marcus and they went to his floor.
As she went into his apartment she went straight for his refrigerator and took out two Coronas. Tossing one to Marcus he caught it like it was routine. She took off her work boots and her uniform and walked to his bedroom. Opening his dresser she took out a pair of sweatpants and put them on. She smiled. She felt at home now. Marcus walked into the bedroom and seen she was laying on the bed waiting."Don't fall asleep,or I'm going to bite you," He said raising one eyebrow. Samantha groaned,"I'm not." He smiled,"Ima play something that's gonna wake you up." She smiled and watched as he sat down at his bedroom studio and got into his music mode. He played beat after beat and asked for her feelings on each one. Samantha was getting tired,"Marcus come lay with me." He looked at her with her eyes half closed,"Aw,why you gotta be tired for?" Samantha reached out her hands like a child wanting to be picked up. "I love when your tired, its like the evil side of you goes away,and the cute sweet kind side comes out." Samantha let her lower lip hang then said,"Stop figuring me out CuCu." Marcus smiled big,"You haven't called me that in ages,Listen I'm going to lay with you but remember our three rules." Samantha knew the rules, No touching,No come ons,And the most important rule No sex. After all,she made the rules. Marcus changed and got into the bed with her.....
April 12, 2011
Listen (pt.23)
Clifford grabbed a chair from the pile he just made and un-folded it and said,"Here Have a seat." He did the same for himself and looked at her. She was radiating stress,anguish,pain,and suffering. Clifford had remembered what the old man had said about her not being at his wake."Maybe she feels bad about that?"He thought. "I'm sorry if I'm bothering you but you just seem like the best person to talk to about this."Minerva had her head down and she was rubbing her fingers as if she had dirt on them. "Your not bothering me.Whats the matter?" Clifford said verbally reaching out to her. Minerva lifted her head and looked into Clifford's eyes,"My name is Minerva,most people call me Minnie." Clifford nodded his head and said,"My name is Clifford Baxtor.Its nice to meet you Minerva." She smiled quickly then brought back the look of desperation,"My husband.." She looked away with pain in her eyes as tears began to form. Clifford reached out and held her hand,"Minerva,its okay.I know what happened to him." Minerva looked up in shock,"No.The only ones who know what happened are the cops,Me,Rudolf,Analisette and Adrine." Clifford was confused,no one had told him anything specific.Minerva looked away again but allowed one single tear to slip out.She quickly glided her index finger up her cheek and to her eye,as if putting the tear back in her eye. Clifford realized her hand was still in his and quickly took it back. Minerva watched his speed,"Your hands are rough. My mother always told me that a man with rough hands means that they are hard workers.Charlie had the smoothest hands I've ever felt." She shook her head,trying to erase how those soft hands became hard as rock when they created a fist. "Minerva,Charlie didn't work hard?"Clifford asked hoping that she would say yes,but knew that dealing drugs wasn't real hard work. Minerva smiled,"Well,a better question would be,Did he provide for his Family?And to that I could say yes he did.Honestly We probably would have never made it this far without him." Clifford felt a warmth in his heart at her reply,many times he had hoped that Charlie was doing right by his family but never had conformation to make it fact. "That's good that he provided for you and the girls."Clifford said with a slight smile. She looked at him confused,"The girls?How do you know about my daughters Clifford?" He was scared of replying wrong,"Rudolf gave me a list of everyone in the building." Minerva rubbed her forehead with her fingertips and said,"I'm sorry Clifford,Its hard for me to trust people." In his heart he wanted to come clean right then and there,but knew that Minerva would never forgive him for deceiving her in this moment, so he chose to remain undercover."It was good that he provided for them,but material things could never fix what he did." He felt all the air get sucked out of his lungs but replied,"What did he do?"
Minerva began rubbing her hands harder and harder with each stroke."Minerva,I see that its bothering you."Clifford said with regret and fear. He was regretful that his cousin had done something that had bothered her so much that she wanted the dirt off her hands. He was fearful of what he might have done. Minerva took a deep breath then released it. "Clifford,Charlie would,He would,.."Minerva shut her eyes and wrinkled in between her eyebrows then continued,"Touch.He would touch Abby,Susie wasn't old enough,but if she was Clifford,He would have touched her too." Clifford didn't want to believe it. He shook his head and wanted to cry. Minerva looked away again,"Bastard.He deserved what he got." Clifford looked at her with anger,"No one deserves to die Minerva!" She turned her head quickly and looked into his eyes,"So what did he deserve? Tell me! Tell me the method you would have recommended for a molester,abuser,and Adulter?" Clifford's eyes widened,he couldn't believe her words. "Your silence tells me all I need to know."Minerva said softly. He shook his head. Minerva looked down,"You know,the last thing he told me was,"Those green beans better be on the table in an hour or your dead." Fucking asshole! [She smiled] He got his green beans alright."
Clifford was mulling over everything she had said up to this point.This woman,had been through so much.Charlie would write how great things were.Until now he had given him the benefit of the doubt.Why would she lie about a dead man? Why would she take time to spread a lie so fierce about her dead husband? Why would she speak in a tone of pain and shed tears if she wasn't saying the truth?
Minerva took a deep breath and spoke,"Charlie dealt with alot of bad people. I don't know if he set up for someone to take care of anything.Theres a chance that someone might be coming after me to hold me for ransom or something." Clifford thought,"Over my dead body!" He would do whatever he had to do in order to keep her and the girls safe. Its the least he could do for Charlie."Minerva,nothing is going to happen to you."Clifford said reassuringly. She looked away,"I feel like there watching my every movement,stalking me,waiting for a chance to strike." He reached out and touched her arm then gently rubbed it,"I wont let them get that close." She looked into his eyes deeply,"You would do that for me?" Minerva felt how genuine he was,it felt good to know that someone cared for her and her children. "I have no money to repay you." She replied. Clifford smiled,"Knowing that your safe is enough." Her heart began to warm with his words.
They talked for what seemed like forever and realized how much they had in common. Clifford was shocked that she was taking to him for so long,but he didn't mind it.After all,she was his responsibility now. Minerva gained trust and respect for this man,referred to him as her protector. He had smiled at that nickname and didn't refuse it. After she said good night he gave her a warm hug and said the same.
Clifford watched her leave.Part of him wanted more time with her,and the other part felt bad for wanting anything from her. He questioned if Charlie ever talked to her like he did, and felt horrible that he could never know the answer. He had found answers to other questions.He had found the truth in Minerva's words. Charlie wasn't a good man,he hurt her.Made her live a hell that no one deserved. The girls hadn't received a father,but a monster that they had to face everyday. Clifford thought if he would have been there, if he had moved to New City when Charlie begged him before Abby was born. Maybe he could have saved them from the pain Charlie brought. He shook his head and folded the chairs they had used. He grabbed his coat and exited the building. Standing on the sidewalk he looked around and noticed no one. Alone he remembered Charlies letters,pictures and Minerva's words. Anger grew inside him as tears fell from his eyes. He looked up to the heavens,"How Could You."...
Minerva began rubbing her hands harder and harder with each stroke."Minerva,I see that its bothering you."Clifford said with regret and fear. He was regretful that his cousin had done something that had bothered her so much that she wanted the dirt off her hands. He was fearful of what he might have done. Minerva took a deep breath then released it. "Clifford,Charlie would,He would,.."Minerva shut her eyes and wrinkled in between her eyebrows then continued,"Touch.He would touch Abby,Susie wasn't old enough,but if she was Clifford,He would have touched her too." Clifford didn't want to believe it. He shook his head and wanted to cry. Minerva looked away again,"Bastard.He deserved what he got." Clifford looked at her with anger,"No one deserves to die Minerva!" She turned her head quickly and looked into his eyes,"So what did he deserve? Tell me! Tell me the method you would have recommended for a molester,abuser,and Adulter?" Clifford's eyes widened,he couldn't believe her words. "Your silence tells me all I need to know."Minerva said softly. He shook his head. Minerva looked down,"You know,the last thing he told me was,"Those green beans better be on the table in an hour or your dead." Fucking asshole! [She smiled] He got his green beans alright."
Clifford was mulling over everything she had said up to this point.This woman,had been through so much.Charlie would write how great things were.Until now he had given him the benefit of the doubt.Why would she lie about a dead man? Why would she take time to spread a lie so fierce about her dead husband? Why would she speak in a tone of pain and shed tears if she wasn't saying the truth?
Minerva took a deep breath and spoke,"Charlie dealt with alot of bad people. I don't know if he set up for someone to take care of anything.Theres a chance that someone might be coming after me to hold me for ransom or something." Clifford thought,"Over my dead body!" He would do whatever he had to do in order to keep her and the girls safe. Its the least he could do for Charlie."Minerva,nothing is going to happen to you."Clifford said reassuringly. She looked away,"I feel like there watching my every movement,stalking me,waiting for a chance to strike." He reached out and touched her arm then gently rubbed it,"I wont let them get that close." She looked into his eyes deeply,"You would do that for me?" Minerva felt how genuine he was,it felt good to know that someone cared for her and her children. "I have no money to repay you." She replied. Clifford smiled,"Knowing that your safe is enough." Her heart began to warm with his words.
They talked for what seemed like forever and realized how much they had in common. Clifford was shocked that she was taking to him for so long,but he didn't mind it.After all,she was his responsibility now. Minerva gained trust and respect for this man,referred to him as her protector. He had smiled at that nickname and didn't refuse it. After she said good night he gave her a warm hug and said the same.
Clifford watched her leave.Part of him wanted more time with her,and the other part felt bad for wanting anything from her. He questioned if Charlie ever talked to her like he did, and felt horrible that he could never know the answer. He had found answers to other questions.He had found the truth in Minerva's words. Charlie wasn't a good man,he hurt her.Made her live a hell that no one deserved. The girls hadn't received a father,but a monster that they had to face everyday. Clifford thought if he would have been there, if he had moved to New City when Charlie begged him before Abby was born. Maybe he could have saved them from the pain Charlie brought. He shook his head and folded the chairs they had used. He grabbed his coat and exited the building. Standing on the sidewalk he looked around and noticed no one. Alone he remembered Charlies letters,pictures and Minerva's words. Anger grew inside him as tears fell from his eyes. He looked up to the heavens,"How Could You."...
April 9, 2011
The Meeting (pt.22)
Rudolf stood before everyone in the main lobby and spoke,"I'm glad all of you took this seriously.I want everyone to know how sincerely I'm sorry for all of the [he searched for the correct word as he looked at Lolita and Rick before him] Commotion. It is going to take time for most of us to recover from what has happen,but for the moment I have made new rules and regulations. Firstly,No parties in the building. Whether it is a birthday party or a get together with music that could be herd in the hallway. it is not allowed.." Samantha stood up,"Really?You gotta be kidding me?You cant do that!" Rudolf looked at her without sympathy.She sat down and he continued,"..Second, Bars will be placed on all windows except those that are connected to the fire escapes."A young Asian woman spoke,"If I wanted to be in a jail i would have committed a crime." A Caucasian man with streaks of grey through his black hair and wearing Army issued camo responded to her,"As if five times wasn't enough for your protests!" She stood up and yelled,"You killed people who could have been reformed in this life without harm,and your going to tell me i belong behind bars!"He stood up and yelled back,"They were plotting to attack us again! I saved millions of lives because of my fight!How many lives did you protect through your protests! You got people killed as well Ms.Burrows!" She lunged at him but Adrine stepped in front of her to hold her back."Amylin and Sargent Johnson enough!"Rudolf demanded. Amylin pushed Adrine off her and sat down and Sargent Johnson took his seat. Sargent Johnson felt her glare on him. Shaking his head he continued,"..Third,Everyone is to sign in and out when they enter the building and if you bring company they must sign in as well." Everyone shook there heads in disbelief. "...Fourth,Monthly housing walkthroughs will be taken,no exceptions!" Samantha spoke under her breath,"What about a rain check? Most of us have lives outside of the building you control freak." Marcus giggled.Rudolf shot them a glare that shut both of them up and continued,"..Finally, I would like to introduce your new security guard Clifford Baxtor.If you believe something is wrong or if something could be improved you talk to him." Rudolf pointed to Clifford Baxtor in the back of the main lobby by the entrance. Clifford felt every ones cold glare on him and smiled and waved. Antonio who was sitting in front of Samantha and Marcus asked,"What do you think of him?" Samantha turned to him,"Cliff is cool peoples." Antonio smiled at Samantha and replied,"Ill take your word for it." Everyone looked back at Rudolf. An elderly black man raised his hand.Rudolf wanted to ignore him but figured it would make more people hate him,"Yes,Henrey?" He helped himself up with a silver cane and spoke with a raspy voice,"I pay for my apartment through government assistance.Will rent be increased because of Mr.Baxtor or any of your new rules and regulations?" Rudolf answered quickly,"Well I'm being funded through different agencies for the new protocols,so rent will remain the same.All these changes wont happen instantly, they will happen in time.I just wanted to inform everyone." Henrey sat down and accidentally hit Grace with his cane. "Hey! Watch it or I'm going to give you some real blues to sing about!" Grace yelled. Henrey smirked it had been a long time since someone recognized him for his blues career. Grace moved over a seat then asked Rudolf,"So,How long exactly will it be?" Rudolf looked at how beautiful she looked even though she was in jogging pants and a work out shirt. "Well?"she demanded. Remembering her question he replied,"I cant really say,could be a month could be a year." She huffed and crossed her arms then looked away. Everyone smiled at how she looked like a child who couldn't get a toy. Samantha who was sitting across the room from her replied to her antics,"Aww Grace?Don't worry I'm sure Mr.B will tell you two weeks before he changes things.Look at it like this,with two weeks you could make sure all of America and half of Europe know about the changes." Everyone giggled. Grace looked around at everyone with anger but noticed that Rudolf wasn't laughing. "Alright ,everyone settle down."Rudolf said loudly.As everyone held their laughter Grace mouthed a thank you and Rudolf smiled accomplished.
As the room began to clear out Marcus walked over to Henrey and asked,"Don't worry bout' Grace Mr.Brown, you know how she is." He smiled at him,"Shes not the first one I've dealt with,kid.Plus her reminding me of my golden days was the best sorry I've ever received." Marcus looked at him confused. Henrey looked down and shook his head,"Kids these days don't know real music." Marcus looked at him shocked,"You were in the music business Mr.Brown?" Looking up at him with a smile,"Yes,a very long time ago." Marcus smiled,"I'm trying to get into the business myself." Henrey looked at him confused. "I'm a rapper Mr.Brown."Marcus said confidently. Henrey shook his head with a smile,"Stick with me kid,Ill teach you about real music." Marcus and Henrey waited for the elevator and continued talking...
"So whats the deal with you Tony?"Samantha asked Antonio as he was texting.He looked up with a smile,"What do you mean Sam?" Samantha grabbed his phone and looked at the recipient it read Tamara "Wifey". Antonio looked at her with fear as she handed the phone back as soon as she made her discovery. "Didn't you and Tammy break up four years ago?"She said with a you got to be shitting me face. Antonio looked down,"Were trying to work it out." Samantha shook her head,"Man,she lives in California and she has a husband! Ain't no way you could work that shit out." He looked at her knowing her words were the truth but he didn't want to believe it. Samantha tilted her head to the side and asked,"What ever happen to that chick,um,Ruby?Sapphire?-" Antonio spoke,"Diamond." "Yeahhhhh her.Knew it was some sort of jewel." Antonio looked at Adrine and Analisette talking to Rick and Lolita across the room. Samantha looked where he was looking,"Oh cant talk in front of the cool kids,huh? Gothcha. You should come out with me one day, we could pick up chicks! I'm a great wingman! Bitches love me."They both laughed...
Adrine spoke,"I'm really glad your okay Lolita i was getting worried."She shook her head,"Yeah,It was stupid of me to do what I did its just[she looked at Rick,who shook his head NO]I had my reasons." Analisette hugged her.It felt weird but the genuine warmth almost brought a tear to Lolita's eye."You did pretty good in that situation Rick,I was surprised."Adrine said with a smile. Rick shrugged,"I did what any human being would have done." All three of them were impressed with his modesty. "If you guys want to come over for dinner anytime just text me or just come over.I would love to talk about everything."Analisette said with a smile.Everyone exchanged numbers and parted ways...
Everyone was gone except for Clifford. He began to fold the chairs in the lobby and stack them in an orderly pile.When he was finished he took the bottom of his shirt and wiped sweat from his brow. When he lowered his shirt Minerva stood in front of him. Sweetly she asked,"Mr.Baxtor can I talk to you about something?" Clifford felt a knot in his stomach and shook his head yes...
As the room began to clear out Marcus walked over to Henrey and asked,"Don't worry bout' Grace Mr.Brown, you know how she is." He smiled at him,"Shes not the first one I've dealt with,kid.Plus her reminding me of my golden days was the best sorry I've ever received." Marcus looked at him confused. Henrey looked down and shook his head,"Kids these days don't know real music." Marcus looked at him shocked,"You were in the music business Mr.Brown?" Looking up at him with a smile,"Yes,a very long time ago." Marcus smiled,"I'm trying to get into the business myself." Henrey looked at him confused. "I'm a rapper Mr.Brown."Marcus said confidently. Henrey shook his head with a smile,"Stick with me kid,Ill teach you about real music." Marcus and Henrey waited for the elevator and continued talking...
"So whats the deal with you Tony?"Samantha asked Antonio as he was texting.He looked up with a smile,"What do you mean Sam?" Samantha grabbed his phone and looked at the recipient it read Tamara "Wifey". Antonio looked at her with fear as she handed the phone back as soon as she made her discovery. "Didn't you and Tammy break up four years ago?"She said with a you got to be shitting me face. Antonio looked down,"Were trying to work it out." Samantha shook her head,"Man,she lives in California and she has a husband! Ain't no way you could work that shit out." He looked at her knowing her words were the truth but he didn't want to believe it. Samantha tilted her head to the side and asked,"What ever happen to that chick,um,Ruby?Sapphire?-" Antonio spoke,"Diamond." "Yeahhhhh her.Knew it was some sort of jewel." Antonio looked at Adrine and Analisette talking to Rick and Lolita across the room. Samantha looked where he was looking,"Oh cant talk in front of the cool kids,huh? Gothcha. You should come out with me one day, we could pick up chicks! I'm a great wingman! Bitches love me."They both laughed...
Adrine spoke,"I'm really glad your okay Lolita i was getting worried."She shook her head,"Yeah,It was stupid of me to do what I did its just[she looked at Rick,who shook his head NO]I had my reasons." Analisette hugged her.It felt weird but the genuine warmth almost brought a tear to Lolita's eye."You did pretty good in that situation Rick,I was surprised."Adrine said with a smile. Rick shrugged,"I did what any human being would have done." All three of them were impressed with his modesty. "If you guys want to come over for dinner anytime just text me or just come over.I would love to talk about everything."Analisette said with a smile.Everyone exchanged numbers and parted ways...
Everyone was gone except for Clifford. He began to fold the chairs in the lobby and stack them in an orderly pile.When he was finished he took the bottom of his shirt and wiped sweat from his brow. When he lowered his shirt Minerva stood in front of him. Sweetly she asked,"Mr.Baxtor can I talk to you about something?" Clifford felt a knot in his stomach and shook his head yes...
April 8, 2011
Thursday (pt21)
Clifford met with Rudolf and noticed he was off,something was bothering him but he was trying his hardest to not let it show.As soon as Clifford came into his office Rudolf tried to speed the process. All Clifford could understand was,"Walk around the apartment complex and get a real feel for everything." Rudolf told him goodbye then he said,"Oh and the basement is off limits." Then he was gone. Clifford sat on a chair outside the office and tried to process everything when a man walked by.
He was tall a little over six foot,and wore baggy urban clothing. He was shuffling Cd's in his hands and hadn't noticed Clifford was there."Got that new Movie with that funny British actor?"Clifford asked with a smile. The man was a little startled but replied,"Um,Nah.I got a mix tape if you wanna buy it."Clifford acted impressed,"Really how much are they?Whats your name, so in case you get Famous I can remember you."The man walked over to him confidently,"My name is Marcus Williams,they call me Scribe.The CD is five." Clifford took out a ten and gave it to him,Marcus looked in his pockets for change when Clifford replied,"Nah man that's you,keep it." Marcus smiled,"Thanks.Are you waiting on Rudolf?You just missed him. I saw him going into his apartment." Clifford smiled back,"Yeah I already talked to him." Marcus counted his Cd's,"You thinking about moving in here?" Clifford figured he would be honest with him,"I'm actually the new security guard,my names Clifford Baxtor." Marcus looked at him surprised,"Bout' time old Burshiwitz got some security,been crazy here the past couple weeks.I just hope he don't raise rent because of you." Clifford shrugged his shoulders."Well I don't think you'll have too much of a wild time here,for the most part,everyone keeps to themselves."Marcus said attempting to reassure him. "For the most part?"Clifford replied. Marcus laughed,"The woman on the first floor,Grace.Shes a nose." Clifford looked at him confused. "Man,She nosey!She probably knows you here,She probably knew you was here before you knew you were here." Marcus said laughing. Clifford joined in.
Just in the middle of there laughing a woman walked in. "Whats so funny guys I wanna know."She said as she walked over to them. "Hey Sam,we were just talking about Grace."Marcus said to her. Clifford looked at her,she was about five foot five,nice curves that you could barely see in her uniform that read Alex's Tire Shop. Her hands and forearms were dirty and her neck had a little dirt on it prob from her hands. She replied to Marcus,"Oh man,Grace.[she looked at Clifford] You ever see her body,she's bad for an older woman.But that drama man,it ain't worth it." Clifford looked at her confused,he definitely wasn't expecting anything like that from her. She giggled,"I'm Samantha,who are you?" Marcus answered for him,"This is Clifford the new security guard,he's mad chill." Clifford smiled,it felt nice to fit in. Samantha smiled,"Glad to meet you Clifford,mind if i call you Cliff? Where you from?" Clifford shook his head,"Nah,that's fine.I'm from Georgia." Marcus shook his head impressed. "Wow.So you came all the way to New City to be our security guard?" Samantha said with a smile. He laughed,"No.A friend told me about the job so I called in and Mr.Brushiwitz liked me so I got the job."Samantha shook her head and said,"Amazing Mr.B don't really take to people that fast. [She smacked Marcus' arm]That's why hes having the meeting." Marcus rubbed where she smacked,"Yeah that's probably why.His letter seemed like more of a threat,crazy old man is getting too old for this shit if you ask me.[He looked at Samantha] You see how he walks into his apartment,always looking over his shoulder.Weird-o." Samantha shook her head agreeing. "He seemed a little off today,yesterday he seemed more,i don't know,normal?"Clifford said not knowing if that was really normal for him. Marcus replied,"That's just him,we all learned to not take it personal.He has been like that for months now."Samantha looked up at Marcus,"You remember when he was always happy,always had a smile on his face.Someone started a rumor that he ordered a wife through the mail and she seen him and ran away.People are so fucked up sometimes.Bet it was Grace who started that shit,crazy old bitch." Marcus shook his head then looked at his watch,"Fuck,Ya got me jonesin ima be late to drop these mix tapes to Raheem." Marcus gave a hug to Samantha and shook Clifford's hand. "Yo,I want one when you get a chance,Text me and ill come up and get one." Samantha said as he was at the door. Marcus nodded and left. Samantha looked at Clifford,"I hope you last here Cliff,your a cool man." Clifford slightly blushed,"Thanks Sam,I hope so too." Samantha smiled at his blushing cheeks,"Ima go upstairs to my apartment now,you wanna walk with me?" Clifford's eyes widened.Samantha laughed,"Not like that,Just to show you around,Gosh!" Clifford shook his head,"I'm actually going to head out,but ill see you tomorrow at the meeting." Samantha smiled and nodded then left. Clifford headed out with a smile on his face...
He was tall a little over six foot,and wore baggy urban clothing. He was shuffling Cd's in his hands and hadn't noticed Clifford was there."Got that new Movie with that funny British actor?"Clifford asked with a smile. The man was a little startled but replied,"Um,Nah.I got a mix tape if you wanna buy it."Clifford acted impressed,"Really how much are they?Whats your name, so in case you get Famous I can remember you."The man walked over to him confidently,"My name is Marcus Williams,they call me Scribe.The CD is five." Clifford took out a ten and gave it to him,Marcus looked in his pockets for change when Clifford replied,"Nah man that's you,keep it." Marcus smiled,"Thanks.Are you waiting on Rudolf?You just missed him. I saw him going into his apartment." Clifford smiled back,"Yeah I already talked to him." Marcus counted his Cd's,"You thinking about moving in here?" Clifford figured he would be honest with him,"I'm actually the new security guard,my names Clifford Baxtor." Marcus looked at him surprised,"Bout' time old Burshiwitz got some security,been crazy here the past couple weeks.I just hope he don't raise rent because of you." Clifford shrugged his shoulders."Well I don't think you'll have too much of a wild time here,for the most part,everyone keeps to themselves."Marcus said attempting to reassure him. "For the most part?"Clifford replied. Marcus laughed,"The woman on the first floor,Grace.Shes a nose." Clifford looked at him confused. "Man,She nosey!She probably knows you here,She probably knew you was here before you knew you were here." Marcus said laughing. Clifford joined in.
Just in the middle of there laughing a woman walked in. "Whats so funny guys I wanna know."She said as she walked over to them. "Hey Sam,we were just talking about Grace."Marcus said to her. Clifford looked at her,she was about five foot five,nice curves that you could barely see in her uniform that read Alex's Tire Shop. Her hands and forearms were dirty and her neck had a little dirt on it prob from her hands. She replied to Marcus,"Oh man,Grace.[she looked at Clifford] You ever see her body,she's bad for an older woman.But that drama man,it ain't worth it." Clifford looked at her confused,he definitely wasn't expecting anything like that from her. She giggled,"I'm Samantha,who are you?" Marcus answered for him,"This is Clifford the new security guard,he's mad chill." Clifford smiled,it felt nice to fit in. Samantha smiled,"Glad to meet you Clifford,mind if i call you Cliff? Where you from?" Clifford shook his head,"Nah,that's fine.I'm from Georgia." Marcus shook his head impressed. "Wow.So you came all the way to New City to be our security guard?" Samantha said with a smile. He laughed,"No.A friend told me about the job so I called in and Mr.Brushiwitz liked me so I got the job."Samantha shook her head and said,"Amazing Mr.B don't really take to people that fast. [She smacked Marcus' arm]That's why hes having the meeting." Marcus rubbed where she smacked,"Yeah that's probably why.His letter seemed like more of a threat,crazy old man is getting too old for this shit if you ask me.[He looked at Samantha] You see how he walks into his apartment,always looking over his shoulder.Weird-o." Samantha shook her head agreeing. "He seemed a little off today,yesterday he seemed more,i don't know,normal?"Clifford said not knowing if that was really normal for him. Marcus replied,"That's just him,we all learned to not take it personal.He has been like that for months now."Samantha looked up at Marcus,"You remember when he was always happy,always had a smile on his face.Someone started a rumor that he ordered a wife through the mail and she seen him and ran away.People are so fucked up sometimes.Bet it was Grace who started that shit,crazy old bitch." Marcus shook his head then looked at his watch,"Fuck,Ya got me jonesin ima be late to drop these mix tapes to Raheem." Marcus gave a hug to Samantha and shook Clifford's hand. "Yo,I want one when you get a chance,Text me and ill come up and get one." Samantha said as he was at the door. Marcus nodded and left. Samantha looked at Clifford,"I hope you last here Cliff,your a cool man." Clifford slightly blushed,"Thanks Sam,I hope so too." Samantha smiled at his blushing cheeks,"Ima go upstairs to my apartment now,you wanna walk with me?" Clifford's eyes widened.Samantha laughed,"Not like that,Just to show you around,Gosh!" Clifford shook his head,"I'm actually going to head out,but ill see you tomorrow at the meeting." Samantha smiled and nodded then left. Clifford headed out with a smile on his face...
April 7, 2011
Clifford Baxtor (pt.20)
Clifford drove to Rosalyn's Bed and Breakfast, he never planned to drop his life in Georgia and stay in New City for the rest of his life. But the way things were looking,he wasn't leaving anytime soon. Quinten had told Clifford about the bed and breakfast said,"Its a real great place I was there after the funeral handling business." Clifford had never been to New City and thought,"Bed,Breakfast.I need rest and food,guess it'll do." After talking to Rosalyn and her husband Manny he found out that there was a party and a girl was raped and nearly died. Clifford knew that his cousin Charlie was a drug dealer, but he didn't want to believe that he could have organized something like that. Charlie handed down the rains to him but Clifford was now the leader of something he had no idea about. His main concern wasn't what was being moved or how much had to be shipped or ordered or prepared, his main concern was Minerva,Abby and Susie.
Charlie had sent him letters every week talking about his family and how everything was so perfect. Clifford believed every word with hope that it was the truth,but in his gut he knew it was all lies. He walked into the Bed and Breakfast and waved a hello to Manny who was watching the entrance. The Victorian building was so beautiful,just like walking into the 1920s. He smiled and thought,"I could be like Al Capone in the old days,and take over this town." He shook his head,"Dirty money,don't mean anything when you have actually felt what its like to make clean hard earned money.I don't think I could do that part Charlie,I've lived too honest to start lieing now.You already got me lieing part time,I'm not going to make it a full time job.[he looked up]Just making sure we clear." He walked up the stairs to his room and stepped inside.Tossing his keys on the dresser beside the door and turned the TV on just for noise.As Clifford began to undress his phone rang.
"Hello?"Clifford said."Cliff its Quinten. Wassup?"Quinten sounded like he was out of breath."I'm good,at Rosalyn's about to call it a day.You good?" He replied. "Yeah me and some of the guys were playing football,our way of releasing all the anger and steam of the day,you should play with us one day."Clifford was a quarterback in High school and gained a scholarship because of it,but his glory days were ages ago. "Maybe one day..."Clifford said with a chuckle then continued,"...So do you know what happen here a few days ago when I came here Rosalyn and her husband were talking about some girl who got raped,I remember you told me you were here." It was silent. "I'm not accusing you or nothing i was just trying to figure out if that had anything to do with the business." Clifford replied to the silence. "Well,we get a call to do something, we say a price, they give it and it gets done."Quinten replied without emotion. "Charlie never told me alot about the business,I just want to know exactly what it is that we do."Clifford said sternly. "OK, think of it like an relay race.You control which way the runners move,if you want you could completely cut people out of the race but they would have to be replaced. Each person hands off the product to another person,in exchange for money.More racers means more money. Yeah you give people a cut,but your cut is always more than theres.That's what makes you the boss." Clifford was confused it made no sense,but he knew that laughing at how stupid the whole metaphor was would be disrespectful so he just agreed to whatever Quinten said. "So when can I expect you to handle the business?"Quinten asked. "I need time Quin."Clifford said hoping he would understand. "I'm willing to give you all the time you want,just give me the orders to handle business and ill handle it."Quinten replied. Clifford smiled and thought, "Finally a way out of this shit.I wonder if Cuz would allow him as the leader?But if he already did what he did to that girl i cant allow that shit to happen again,maybe i could stop all the bad shit-" Quinten interrupted his thoughts,"So whats it going to be?" Clifford spoke,"Listen,I want you to handle business but I want you to clear your decisions with me first and tell me everyday whats happening." Quinten was quiet."Understood?"Clifford demanded. "Yes....Boss." Quinten replied and hung up. Clifford shut off the light and went to sleep.
Clifford woke up the next day disoriented.Remembering where he was and why he thought,"Damn this is going to take awhile." Realizing the time he quickly showered and began to leave his room when he realized he didn't have his wallet.He grabbed it and a picture fell from it.It was the picture of Miverva and the girls that Charlie had sent him in one of his letters.Clifford always admired how beautiful Minerva looked and how cute the girls looked.On the back Charlie wrote,"My Love Minerva and My two darlings Abby and Susie."Clifford smiled then ran to his car and drove to New City Apartments...
Charlie had sent him letters every week talking about his family and how everything was so perfect. Clifford believed every word with hope that it was the truth,but in his gut he knew it was all lies. He walked into the Bed and Breakfast and waved a hello to Manny who was watching the entrance. The Victorian building was so beautiful,just like walking into the 1920s. He smiled and thought,"I could be like Al Capone in the old days,and take over this town." He shook his head,"Dirty money,don't mean anything when you have actually felt what its like to make clean hard earned money.I don't think I could do that part Charlie,I've lived too honest to start lieing now.You already got me lieing part time,I'm not going to make it a full time job.[he looked up]Just making sure we clear." He walked up the stairs to his room and stepped inside.Tossing his keys on the dresser beside the door and turned the TV on just for noise.As Clifford began to undress his phone rang.
"Hello?"Clifford said."Cliff its Quinten. Wassup?"Quinten sounded like he was out of breath."I'm good,at Rosalyn's about to call it a day.You good?" He replied. "Yeah me and some of the guys were playing football,our way of releasing all the anger and steam of the day,you should play with us one day."Clifford was a quarterback in High school and gained a scholarship because of it,but his glory days were ages ago. "Maybe one day..."Clifford said with a chuckle then continued,"...So do you know what happen here a few days ago when I came here Rosalyn and her husband were talking about some girl who got raped,I remember you told me you were here." It was silent. "I'm not accusing you or nothing i was just trying to figure out if that had anything to do with the business." Clifford replied to the silence. "Well,we get a call to do something, we say a price, they give it and it gets done."Quinten replied without emotion. "Charlie never told me alot about the business,I just want to know exactly what it is that we do."Clifford said sternly. "OK, think of it like an relay race.You control which way the runners move,if you want you could completely cut people out of the race but they would have to be replaced. Each person hands off the product to another person,in exchange for money.More racers means more money. Yeah you give people a cut,but your cut is always more than theres.That's what makes you the boss." Clifford was confused it made no sense,but he knew that laughing at how stupid the whole metaphor was would be disrespectful so he just agreed to whatever Quinten said. "So when can I expect you to handle the business?"Quinten asked. "I need time Quin."Clifford said hoping he would understand. "I'm willing to give you all the time you want,just give me the orders to handle business and ill handle it."Quinten replied. Clifford smiled and thought, "Finally a way out of this shit.I wonder if Cuz would allow him as the leader?But if he already did what he did to that girl i cant allow that shit to happen again,maybe i could stop all the bad shit-" Quinten interrupted his thoughts,"So whats it going to be?" Clifford spoke,"Listen,I want you to handle business but I want you to clear your decisions with me first and tell me everyday whats happening." Quinten was quiet."Understood?"Clifford demanded. "Yes....Boss." Quinten replied and hung up. Clifford shut off the light and went to sleep.
Clifford woke up the next day disoriented.Remembering where he was and why he thought,"Damn this is going to take awhile." Realizing the time he quickly showered and began to leave his room when he realized he didn't have his wallet.He grabbed it and a picture fell from it.It was the picture of Miverva and the girls that Charlie had sent him in one of his letters.Clifford always admired how beautiful Minerva looked and how cute the girls looked.On the back Charlie wrote,"My Love Minerva and My two darlings Abby and Susie."Clifford smiled then ran to his car and drove to New City Apartments...
April 6, 2011
NOTICE TO ALL TENANTS (Pt.19)
Rudolf Brushiwitz had been interviewing possible security guards all day. Everyone had a stunning resume and many willing to speak on how well they would fit in the building as security. Rudolf wasn't impressed by anyone coming in,"I shouldn't have to hire someone to snoop around my business,and pay them out of my pocket,its a big steaming pile of bull if you ask me,"he thought to himself as he sat in his office waiting for the next interview.
Rudolf watched the clock like a child waiting for the last bell.He had already came to terms that if any were late they automatically wouldn't receive the job. It was his easy way of making his paper work lighter."You got one minute.." he looked at the clock and counted the seconds,"Ten...Twenty....Thirty..." He began collecting the paperwork from those on time when he herd a knock on the door.
He looked up,"With ten seconds to spare.Come on in." Rudolf took a seat and put his hand out for a handshake,"Names Rudolf,I'm the owner of the building,Are you Mr.Baxtor?" He shook his hand and head at the same time. "So what makes you qualified for the job?" Rudolf asked. "Well I worked security for clubs and bars when I was younger.Once I received my armed guards license I started working for banks and apartment complexes." Rudolf shook his head without emotion and asked the next question,"Are you familiar with what has happen for me to look for security?" Clifford Baxtor knew exactly why he was looking for security but he didn't want him to know that his cousin had been a victim due to his lack of security.He shook his head no and allowed Rudolf to speak,"Well a man was shot and he died in the hospital due to the injuries and a woman tried to jump off the ledge.I don't want any incidents to occur in my building Mr.Baxtor.I'm sick of it,its drawing too much attention to us.Next inspectors and cops and more will be snooping around my building and ruin everything I've built-"Rudolf stopped himself before he allowed important information to slip. Clifford felt a knot in his stomach as he realized his cousin who he loved and cherished was just a man who was shot and died in the hospital. Clifford couldn't show emotion so he acted like he didn't care.Truth was all he really wanted the job for was to get closer to Minnie and the girls,"Well the way I plan to make the building secure is with silence and only watching those who are suspicious.But my plan has nothing to do with snooping unless you tell me to snoop on someone." Rudolf smiled,"I like that,you know,your the first person to say that all day." Clifford smiled,knowing in his gut that he was in. Rudolf shuffled papers on his desk,then handed one to Clifford. He looked over the paper it was a layout of the whole complex with each tenants name on it. Clifford thanked him,but thought to himself,"Wow that was easy.Now i know exactly where Minnie and the girls are." Rudolf spoke,"Well Mr.Baxtor your hired,If you want you could stay in an apartment that's open,it says here that your from Georgia.New City is a long way from home,but i know what its like I'm from Russia myself." Clifford couldn't believe it and thought,"This man is so nice,it really is a shame that I cant be honest with him." Rudolf continued,"Well we could go over everything tomorrow, In a few days I'm going to hold a meeting and you could meet everyone and introduce yourself okay?" Clifford shook his head in agreeance.
Clifford and Rudolf exchanged goodbyes. Rudolf sat in his office and thought,"Great kid,He better just stay out of my business.Soon everything will be clear."Rudolf laughed then began to write the letter he intended to hand out and post in the building.
"NOTICE TO ALL TENANTS,Alot has occurred in the building that has caused me to create new rules and regulations.Thus there will be a mandatory meeting in the main lobby on Friday.If you do not attend and you haven't informed me there will be serious consequences for your actions. Remember that this building isn't just your residence but your home and you should be interested in everything that pertains to it. -Rudolf Brushiwitz Management"
Rudolf watched the clock like a child waiting for the last bell.He had already came to terms that if any were late they automatically wouldn't receive the job. It was his easy way of making his paper work lighter."You got one minute.." he looked at the clock and counted the seconds,"Ten...Twenty....Thirty..." He began collecting the paperwork from those on time when he herd a knock on the door.
He looked up,"With ten seconds to spare.Come on in." Rudolf took a seat and put his hand out for a handshake,"Names Rudolf,I'm the owner of the building,Are you Mr.Baxtor?" He shook his hand and head at the same time. "So what makes you qualified for the job?" Rudolf asked. "Well I worked security for clubs and bars when I was younger.Once I received my armed guards license I started working for banks and apartment complexes." Rudolf shook his head without emotion and asked the next question,"Are you familiar with what has happen for me to look for security?" Clifford Baxtor knew exactly why he was looking for security but he didn't want him to know that his cousin had been a victim due to his lack of security.He shook his head no and allowed Rudolf to speak,"Well a man was shot and he died in the hospital due to the injuries and a woman tried to jump off the ledge.I don't want any incidents to occur in my building Mr.Baxtor.I'm sick of it,its drawing too much attention to us.Next inspectors and cops and more will be snooping around my building and ruin everything I've built-"Rudolf stopped himself before he allowed important information to slip. Clifford felt a knot in his stomach as he realized his cousin who he loved and cherished was just a man who was shot and died in the hospital. Clifford couldn't show emotion so he acted like he didn't care.Truth was all he really wanted the job for was to get closer to Minnie and the girls,"Well the way I plan to make the building secure is with silence and only watching those who are suspicious.But my plan has nothing to do with snooping unless you tell me to snoop on someone." Rudolf smiled,"I like that,you know,your the first person to say that all day." Clifford smiled,knowing in his gut that he was in. Rudolf shuffled papers on his desk,then handed one to Clifford. He looked over the paper it was a layout of the whole complex with each tenants name on it. Clifford thanked him,but thought to himself,"Wow that was easy.Now i know exactly where Minnie and the girls are." Rudolf spoke,"Well Mr.Baxtor your hired,If you want you could stay in an apartment that's open,it says here that your from Georgia.New City is a long way from home,but i know what its like I'm from Russia myself." Clifford couldn't believe it and thought,"This man is so nice,it really is a shame that I cant be honest with him." Rudolf continued,"Well we could go over everything tomorrow, In a few days I'm going to hold a meeting and you could meet everyone and introduce yourself okay?" Clifford shook his head in agreeance.
Clifford and Rudolf exchanged goodbyes. Rudolf sat in his office and thought,"Great kid,He better just stay out of my business.Soon everything will be clear."Rudolf laughed then began to write the letter he intended to hand out and post in the building.
"NOTICE TO ALL TENANTS,Alot has occurred in the building that has caused me to create new rules and regulations.Thus there will be a mandatory meeting in the main lobby on Friday.If you do not attend and you haven't informed me there will be serious consequences for your actions. Remember that this building isn't just your residence but your home and you should be interested in everything that pertains to it. -Rudolf Brushiwitz Management"
April 2, 2011
Versus (pt18)
Adrine looked confused at Analisette from the door frame. Jean Luc seen Analisette on the couch and walked into her apartment aiming towards her. Adrine watched him do this with anger and grabbed his arm,"Thought you Europeans had good manners.Where you get off just walking into someones home unannounced!" Analisette zipped her pants and stood up,"Jean what are you doing here?" Jean Luc looked at Adrien's hand on his arm,Adrine released and allowed him to walk over to Analisette. He replied,"I had to see you sweetheart." Analisette looked at him confused then to Adrine as he tightened his jaw in anger. Jean stood in front of her and brushed her hair away from her face,"Ive missed you so much,are you not happy to see me?" Analisette backed up then began to walk towards Adrine,"Happy to see you?What do you think this is?Do you think you could come all the way here and win me back?" Jean Luc grabbed her hand tightly and pulled her in his direction,"No sweetheart I know that my presence isn't going to win you back.I just had to see you.You left me so sore in Paris, with your poem." Adrine walked toward Analisette as she let go of Jean Luc and attempted to grab Adrine."Analisette who is this fool?"Adrine said in anger. "I told you my name is Jean Luc.Dumb American."Jean Luc replied for her. Analisette looked at him confused,"Dumb American?You kidding me?You do know I'm American right?" Jean realized his mistake,"No,No,No Analisette your smart. He on the other hand-" Adrine interrupted clenching his fist and walking toward him,"He what?!" "HE shouldn't be graced with the presence of such a woman of perfection!" Jean replied with emphasis. Adrine stood still in his path. Analisette looked at Jean Luc with a smile,it felt great to finally hear him speak of her as perfect. "Analisette who is he?And if you answer for her I swear to god-"Adrine demanded."Hes my ex boyfriend."she replied looking into Adrines honey brown eyes with fear of how he might take that answer. Adrine looked at her then him then her again,"You fell for him?" Analisette shook her head with a regretful expression. Adrine smiled,"Damn ma,you made a serious upgrade."
Analisette smiled and began to walk towards him when Jean Luc quickly grabbed her from her hips. "You don't want him Analisette, remember when we were at the Eiffel tower and you told me you loved me and no one else." Analisette remembered,then remembered how before that moment he accused her of cheating. She began to tear up. Adrine seen her tears and wasted no time and gently grabbed her then together walked away from him. Jean Luc reached out to snatch her from him when Adrine gently pushed Analisette away and stood right in front of Jean Luc,"What the fuck you think you doing?" Jean Luc replied still attempting to grab Analisette,"She belongs to me!Leave us to be together!You can never treat her how I have!..." Analisette watched Jean Lucs determination and wanted to reach out to him. "...Analisette please Ive changed Ive realized what Ive lost and i want to cherish you forever sweetheart please allow me to show you!"Jean Luc continued. Adrine held a barrier between them and wouldn't let up.Analisette wanted to forgive him,she wanted to believe he had changed."...Analisette It wasn't a Sweet Good bye it was the worst ending in history,lets rewrite it, please together we can make it!.." Analisettes jaw dropped,in her poem she said,"we cannot rewrite it,found that together we cannot make it." Jean Luc continued,"Seek it a life of loves reward,lets fight together with the same sword!" Analisette couldn't believe it,no one had ever recited her work for her. Jean Luc stopped pushing and looked in Adrien's eyes,"Let me pass or ill make you let me!" Adrine got in his face,"Make me then!"
Analisette watched as Jean Luc pushed Adrine with all his might.Adrine laughed as he barely moved then pushed Jean Luc over the couch. Jean Luc got up and charged at Adrine with rage in his eyes.Grabbing Adrine he began punching his ribs.Adrine did the same but did more damage. Analisette began to try to pull Jean Luc off of Adrine but they were moving so much that she couldn't grab him. Adrine pushed him off and looked at Analisette as she started walking toward Jean Luc. "American Pig!" Jean Luc yelled as he got into his fighting stance and started throwing his fists.Analisette backed up as Adrine followed suit. "She wants me!"Jean Luc said as Adrine uppercut him. "Fucking French Frog!" Adrine said as Jean Luc punched his stomach.
They continued to fight until both pushed each other off and stood up and looked at Analisette. "Baby,tell this French piece of shit who you really want,"Adrine said catching his breath. Jean Luc looked at Adrine and thought about running at him but he was right,"Tell this yankee bastard who you want sweetheart." Analisette looked at both of them confused,Adrine had been there for her when she was young and she loved him truly but Jean Luc was territory she knew and things were perfect before the problems and he promised change. She knew she had to make a choice. But who....
After moments of thought she came to a conclusion,"I choose you."
He stormed out of the apartment. He walked over to her and lifted her up and kissed her with all the passion he had in his soul. Carried her to the door and locked it. Analisette kissed his neck as she awaited his next move. Closing her eyes tightly. She missed his lips so much. She tasted blood but didn't care. She opened her eyes and seen he was walking in the hallway towards her room. She tightened her legs around his waist and kissed him wildly. He kissed her back wilder. There tongues hit each other like in battle to reach each others tonsils. He gently layed on top of her in her bed and began kissing and biting her neck. She moaned. He un zippered her pants and stopped kissing and biting her neck then knelled before her and took them off.He took off his pants and slipped his hard muscle inside her. She arched her back and moaned,"ADRINE!"
Analisette smiled and began to walk towards him when Jean Luc quickly grabbed her from her hips. "You don't want him Analisette, remember when we were at the Eiffel tower and you told me you loved me and no one else." Analisette remembered,then remembered how before that moment he accused her of cheating. She began to tear up. Adrine seen her tears and wasted no time and gently grabbed her then together walked away from him. Jean Luc reached out to snatch her from him when Adrine gently pushed Analisette away and stood right in front of Jean Luc,"What the fuck you think you doing?" Jean Luc replied still attempting to grab Analisette,"She belongs to me!Leave us to be together!You can never treat her how I have!..." Analisette watched Jean Lucs determination and wanted to reach out to him. "...Analisette please Ive changed Ive realized what Ive lost and i want to cherish you forever sweetheart please allow me to show you!"Jean Luc continued. Adrine held a barrier between them and wouldn't let up.Analisette wanted to forgive him,she wanted to believe he had changed."...Analisette It wasn't a Sweet Good bye it was the worst ending in history,lets rewrite it, please together we can make it!.." Analisettes jaw dropped,in her poem she said,"we cannot rewrite it,found that together we cannot make it." Jean Luc continued,"Seek it a life of loves reward,lets fight together with the same sword!" Analisette couldn't believe it,no one had ever recited her work for her. Jean Luc stopped pushing and looked in Adrien's eyes,"Let me pass or ill make you let me!" Adrine got in his face,"Make me then!"
Analisette watched as Jean Luc pushed Adrine with all his might.Adrine laughed as he barely moved then pushed Jean Luc over the couch. Jean Luc got up and charged at Adrine with rage in his eyes.Grabbing Adrine he began punching his ribs.Adrine did the same but did more damage. Analisette began to try to pull Jean Luc off of Adrine but they were moving so much that she couldn't grab him. Adrine pushed him off and looked at Analisette as she started walking toward Jean Luc. "American Pig!" Jean Luc yelled as he got into his fighting stance and started throwing his fists.Analisette backed up as Adrine followed suit. "She wants me!"Jean Luc said as Adrine uppercut him. "Fucking French Frog!" Adrine said as Jean Luc punched his stomach.
They continued to fight until both pushed each other off and stood up and looked at Analisette. "Baby,tell this French piece of shit who you really want,"Adrine said catching his breath. Jean Luc looked at Adrine and thought about running at him but he was right,"Tell this yankee bastard who you want sweetheart." Analisette looked at both of them confused,Adrine had been there for her when she was young and she loved him truly but Jean Luc was territory she knew and things were perfect before the problems and he promised change. She knew she had to make a choice. But who....
After moments of thought she came to a conclusion,"I choose you."
He stormed out of the apartment. He walked over to her and lifted her up and kissed her with all the passion he had in his soul. Carried her to the door and locked it. Analisette kissed his neck as she awaited his next move. Closing her eyes tightly. She missed his lips so much. She tasted blood but didn't care. She opened her eyes and seen he was walking in the hallway towards her room. She tightened her legs around his waist and kissed him wildly. He kissed her back wilder. There tongues hit each other like in battle to reach each others tonsils. He gently layed on top of her in her bed and began kissing and biting her neck. She moaned. He un zippered her pants and stopped kissing and biting her neck then knelled before her and took them off.He took off his pants and slipped his hard muscle inside her. She arched her back and moaned,"ADRINE!"
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