Outside Rick and Lolita opened the trunk of the truck Clifford had lent them and grabbed one bag each then took in the atmosphere. A cozy two story home with beige siding and white shutters,enclosed front porch,stone walkway and paved driveway that led to a separated garage.
Rick watched as Lolita looked up at the house and smiled,"What do you think sweety?" Caught off guard she looked over to him and replied,"I think its amazing." She looked back at the house and said,"Its going to be great here,I know it. I can see us building a garden here-" She pointed to the bare side of the house then pointed to other places and continued,"And we could maybe hang some wind chimes up there on the porch,maybe get some of those solar lights and put them along the walkway.." Rick followed her with every idea she shot out of thin air and believed he could make her every idea a reality,with a little elbow grease. Lolita looked at him nodding and asked,"What do you want to do to make this place ours?" Rick smiled then replied,"Make everything you want happen." She rested her bag on the walkway and threw her arms around his shoulders and said ,"Well,First I want a kiss." After tossing his bag to where hers rested he placed his arms on her hips and pulled their bodies close.Then kissed her passionately. After they kissed he asked,"Whats second,love?" She kissed his neck then whispered into his ear,"I want you to take me into the house and repeat what happened last night."
Wasting no time he lifted her up and carried her up the stairs as she continued to kiss his neck and whisper sexy,dirty,lovely requests. Then she whispered in a near growl,"You know,we don't have to hide,there is no one for miles." Unable to contain his lust he forced her against the door and kissed her and pressed his rock hard muscle between her thighs near her warm need. She lightly moaned with want. Rick pulled back his mouth from hers and held her tightly and said,"Lolita my love,I want to make a request." She moaned,"Anything you want." He kissed her on her neck then down her collar bone and said,"I want you to have my child." He felt her heart race under his lips and awaited her reply. Then a drop fell from her jaw onto his cheek. Looking up he seen tears falling from her eyes. "What if I'm sick?The child will have to live with that.I cant allow that,they will never live a normal life." Rick shook his head and looked deep into her eyes and said,"The most important piece of that statement was 'what if',we don't know yet sweety." She half smiled at the possibility of living a long life with kids and Rick. He seen hope in her and said,"Lets finish step two then talk about three."
As they continued to kiss Rick remembered how giving she was last night,and how greedy he had been."I'm going to show her how a real man takes care of a woman." He thought then continued,"I'm so glad i chased her that day,saved her,drew her,fell in love with her.Shes had it rough,but now we will have it easy.I don't want her to have to worry about anything." He reached into his pocket and took out the key to the door. "This key is our opportunity for change,growth,progress. Our new life." He entered the key into the door and turned it. Pulled back from their continual kiss and looked at her drying tear stained face,big hopeful eyes,and kiss swollen lips and said,"I love you,until the end baby,but this...this is our new beginning." He turned the door knob. They kissed through the threshold with eyes closed and open hearts over filling with hope and dreams.
Quinten sat in the dining room across from the front door.He waited until they came inside,didn't want to risk them speeding off. Molten lava filled his veins. "Clifford had to have told them to come here.No one else knows about this place."He thought before they had entered. He herd them kissing,herd their words of love.He wanted that. The only person Quinten could think of was Samantha,and how that could have been them. "This isn't fair,Its all that whores fault.I will end this." He thought of what Samantha had said,"Quinten i don't want you. I don't need you. I never believed in you. Leave me alone." He shuddered remembering her true intensity of the words. He brushed it off when he herd the door open and waited.
Lolita was in Ricks arms still with mouths embraced. Quinten held the grip of his gun firmly pointed it in their direction and tapped the magazine on the wooden table beside where he was sitting. Lolita quickly released her legs and looked with Rick at Quinten. "Hello Lolita."Quinten said with a devilish smirk. Rick slowly stood in front of Lolita and said,"Clifford told you we were going to be here didn't he?" Quintens smirk turned serious,"No.I am just as surprised as you both." Lolita began to cry behind Ricks back,"This was supposed to be our new beginning." Quinten stood up,"New beginning! What about me Lolita?Ill never have a chance until your gone!" Lolita dropped to the floor and cried harder. Rick helped her up and said over his shoulder,"If you kill her your life will really be over,you will go to jail for the rest of your life." Quinten tried to think logically and paced. Rick looked into Lolitas tear filled eyes and said,"Whatever happens,I love you with all my heart and soul." She nodded and wiped her tears,"We will always be together,even after the end until our new beginning." Rick kissed her then looked at Quinten who was watching them. "Sit on the couch the both of you.We gonna talk."
Rick and Lolita did as they were told. Quinten sat across from them his mind racing.
"First,Lolita i never wanted to set up for you to get raped.You have to understand I had to do the job." Ricks fury came out," Is that all she is in your eyes? 'The job'? Shes a person! A great person. Wheres your fucking humanity?" Quinten looked at him blankly then looked at Lolita with compassion,"Jamal has AIDS, i am truly sorry if you got it. Jamal was Chris' idea,not mine." Lolita weeped softly and looked down as Quinten continued,"I put the hit out on you because i met Samantha.She is my Rick,but i thought she would always judge me for what i did to you,the only thing i could think of was to get rid of you." Rick stood up,"How can you talk the way that you are!How heartless are you!She isn't just something you could get rid of! Shes a person,damnnit!" Quinten pointed the gun in his direction,"I'm aware." Rick quickly sat down when he realized the gun was pointed at him,Lolita held his hand and rubbed it with her thumb and eyed a thank you for sticking up for her. "You cant take back what you did Quinten.I have to live with it for the rest of my life.Can you answer me something though?" Quinten nodded and listened as she continued,"If I died would you have felt any pain?" Quinten was taken aback by her question. Would he have felt pain?
The silence that fell over the room as thick and lifeless. Rick held Lolitas hand and said,"We should go,now." Lolita and Rick stood up and looked at a stunned Quinten. They slowly walked toward the front door. Quinten shot up and ran to them,"No! You cant leave! You cant!" Rick threw his arm and caught Quinten in his jaw then yelled,"Lolita RUN!" Lolita ran to the door and down the stairs.She looked back when gunshots rang out inside the house causing the deep woods to sudder grimly.
Lolita ran back inside,praying that Rick wasn't hurt. Quinten was breathing heavily against the couch and Rick lay face down on the floor. The gun lay by Quinten. She threw herself onto Rick and screamed,"Please, Please, Please God,don't do this to us." She turned him over and herd him gasp for air and open his eyes wide then his eyelids slowly began to close,"even after-" He was gone. She cried and screamed for him to come back.
She looked at Quinten across he room and crawled over to him. His breaths were slowing and he sat in a puddle of his own blood. He was dying. She grabbed the gun that laid beside him.He looked into her eyes and managed to say,"I'm sorry." Lolita pulled the gun under his chin moved her lips to his ear and said,"I forgive you." Then pulled the trigger,ending his life.
Lolita sat in the middle and looked at Rick,the one man to never judge her,the man she planned to live the rest of her life with,have kids,maybe even marriage.Killed by the man who took her life when she wanted to straighten up and do right. She looked over at Quinten.Remembered the evil he showed that day at the party,she shook her head,"You would never have given Samantha the true love i gave to Rick." She carried the gun in her hand as she crawled back to Rick. "My love,this life isn't worth living unless I have you." She curled herself by his body,"You showed me true love and commitment.I cant be without you,my heart,my soul,I cant." She put the gun to her temple closed her eyes,"Until the beginning." She pulled the trigger. Gone.
June 24, 2011
June 17, 2011
Demand (pt.42)
"What the fuck do you mean Lolita is missing!"Quinten yelled into his cellphone as he paced in a room."I'm sorry,i don't know where they are Quin we're still searching,but every lead comes up empty." Quinten stopped pacing,"Shes still alive,i know it.Find her." The man on the phone said,"Understood.We contacted the hospital and the roses and money were received.Someone said they seen her leave the hospital with a local rapper,someone named Scribe." Quinten started pacing again,"Find out everything on him-" The man interrupted,"We already have.Scribe and Sam have known each other for years.Word is they are best friends.Hes single.They were together at the race where she got into the accident.Someone said they herd them say 'I love you' and another person said that they haven't separated since the accident." Quinten didn't know what to say.
Could she have moved on that quick?Maybe he was just taking care of her?Had things been different it would be him caring for her.Was he trying to make a move on sympathy! Was he going to hurt her! Had I hurt her by not being there for her?For not calling her yet? Shit.
The man on the other end of the phone broke into his questioning and asked,"Whats the deal with this one Quin? Why put so much security on her? Is she worth it?" Quinten wanted to say that she hadn't judged him,that she saw him as a man and not a monster that he was forced to be.He knew that this man wouldn't understand."Don't question me.Report back when you know something of use to me." Quinten said coldly and hung up.
He felt alone,in this big house in the center of the woods. Away from the big buildings of New City. This house could have been forgotten along with the disappearing memories of Charlie,but lucky for him,Charlie had brought him here last year. Their little getaway from the stresses of life in the game. He remembered sitting with him on the couch and telling him he didn't want this,and to his surprise Charlie had said the same. Charlie spoke of how he wished he could have brought his family here and lived right. Quinten was the only one who knew of Charlies addiction,remembered how he told him each time he would take too much he would mistake his daughters for Minerva once he realized he stopped and left the room. He spoke of how he would wake up the next day and try to make it up to them,but knew deep in his heart he couldn't replace anything he had done. Quinten didn't want to believe it,Charlie was so carefree and impervious when they were in New City. But here,Charlie wasn't godly,he was just a person with huge flaws. Quinten wanted to tell Charlie he was going to do what his little sister would have wanted,but Charlie vented to him,he wanted to help him.He couldn't do that if he left to be on his own.
Quinten shook off the memories of Charlie before he got choked up and went to the fridge and grabbed a beer and threw himself on the couch. "What do you think beer,should I call her?" He said looking at the bottle. He smiled as a bubble traveled from the bottom to the body then to the foam in the neck of the bottle. "Take that as a yes." He grabbed his cell phone and looked at her name in his contacts. What if shes with Scribe? What if he answers? What if their together? ...What if she is waiting for my call to tell me she will wait forever for me? He had to know. He hit call.
Meanwhile Samantha was in Marcus' apartment. They were arguing about who was the father and taking coin bets on if they were or not as they watched TV together in his bedroom.
..Christina and Ruben have been together since high school,and were overjoyed when they found out two years later that they were pregnant with their first child Becky.After Becky turned one Ruben started denying Becky,Why is that Christina? The girl looks at the host with tear filled eyes and says,"I cheated on him with his best friend." ...
"Shes a hoe.Bet fifty cents its the best friends baby."Samantha said with a smile. Marcus looked at her and smiled back,"Your on."
..Christina gets up and walks over to the monitor and says,"Look at those eyes and ears that's all him!" Another woman's voice yells,"You know that's not his baby Christina stop lying!" The host looks around then says, "who was that?" Christina sits in her chair and cries,"His new girlfriend." The host rubs her shoulder and says,"Lets bring them out to try to get to the bottom of this."....
Samantha looked at Marcus and said,"I don't know now.The plot thickens." Marcus laughed,"Why do we always do this?" Samantha laughed then held her side in pain. Marcus looked on in alert,"Are you okay? Whats wrong? Can I get you something?" A tear fell from her eye and she shook her head no and looked at the TV.
...The host stood up and grabbed an envelope,"Well whoever the father is needs to stand up and be there for Becky." Both men and Rubens girlfriend agreed. "Ruben in the case of one year old Becky..You are the father!" ...
Samantha looked over at him with a face of loss. Marcus shot her a half smile and said,"Triple or nothing?" Samantha smiled and nodded. "Marcus?"She asked in a regretful tone. "Yeah,Sam?" She grabbed her cup off the table and handed it to him,"Please?" He took her cup and left the room to fetch her a drink.
She grabbed her phone and looked at the time,Cyclo had been texting her all day that he had a surprise for her but didn't say when he would bring it over. Liliana and Gregorio were Emailing her,because texting was too difficult. Liliana promised her she would deliver lunch to her and Marcus within the next five hours. Liliana was as furiuos as any biological mother would have been under the circumstances,but forgave her and made it her duty to provide food and anything she needed until she was better. It made Samantha happy to know that so many people cared for her. There had been too many times she had felt alone in this world. As she opened a text from her boss Alex that said,"Don't worry about work we are covering you fine.Just focus on getting better. I wanted to know if I could see you later?" Samantha was going to reply when her phone started ringing and in the caller ID it said Quinten.
Samantha was in shock. Marcus walked in and said,"Here's your water.Who's calling?" Samantha looked down and said,"Quinten." Marcus started breathing heavily and replied,"Ill be in the living room,handle your shit." Samantha watched him leave then answer.
"Hello?Quinten?" She said unsure. "Yes,how are you?" Quinten replied just as unsurely as she had. Samantha sighed,managed to adjust herself in the bed then replied,"I'm healing." Quinten didn't know what to say,"Um.Did you receive the flowers and envelope?" He smacked his head,why did he say that?of course she received it. Samantha smiled,"Yes,I did.The flowers were perfect,you didn't have to-" He interrupted,"I wanted to.I know how much your car meant to you." She rubbed her eyes as flashes of her car,the race,the accident burst in her head. "Thank you.So,where are you?" She asked hoping he would tell her. Quinten held his tongue almost telling her,"I'm,away right now." Samantha didn't want to beat around the bush,"Listen,I know why you left.I know that you put a hit out on Lolita.Why would you do that when you told me you were going to change!" Quintens heart sank to his stomach,"Who told you?" Samantha held back her tears,"Why? So you could put a hit out on them too!What were you thinking? After everything you told me i wanted to give you a chance but now-" Quinten spoke forcefully,"Now what Sam!?!" Silence. He tried to apologize,"Samantha I'm sorry i yelled,please tell me whats going to happen to us now?" Samantha shook off his words and said,"Nothing.You messed everything up that could have been when you put the hit out on Lolita!" Quintens anger returned,"Its that faggot Scribe isn't it! Your with him now! I have people watching you Sam you think I don't know!" Her stomach rolled. Her privacy was invaded. She put Marcus in danger. No,she wouldn't let nothing happen to him. Fuck that. "Call off your goons Quinten! How dare you have people watch me! And don't you ever disrespect Marcus like that,hes my best friend." She yelled into the phone.
Marcus rushed the room when he herd his name. He looked at her and seen her sweating and listening to the phone. He mouthed her,"Do you want me to talk to him?End this?" She shook her head and he sat next to her on the bed.
Quinten breathed then said,"I'm sorry.Its just i don't want to loose you Samantha,you don't see me as a monster,you see me as a man. I didn't see my life as worth living until i met you." Samantha let tears fall from her dark brown eyes. She wanted to believe him,and still wanted to save him from the life he was living. They were both troubled,had so many similarities. She remembered how he told her of his sister,his parents,his life. Then he remembered how he regretted what happened to Lolita."How could he regret something,then go and make plans to kill that person? No,he wont change,he wont change!" She told herself then replied to him,"Quinten i don't want you. I don't need you. I never believed in you. Leave me alone." Her words shredded him to the bone. He began to cry. If she didn't believe in him, no one ever would. Before he could get a word in he herd her hang up.
Samanthas heart hurt. What if he would have changed? Was the only thought in her mind. Marcus tried to hold her but she didn't want anyone to touch her and brushed him off. Marcus rose from the bed and grabbed a CD off his bedroom studio table then said,"Ima give you some time alone,Ill be at Henrey's apartment.Text me if anything." Samantha nodded. As soon as she herd the front door lock,she let out every tear she could muster up.
Quinten felt like a piece of his heart was torn out of his chest. He dropped to the floor and held his face and cried hard. His tears and sobs were shattered when he herd a car door slam outside the house. "Who the fuck?" He said as he wiped the tears from his face and stalked toward the window. He grabbed his glock in the process and with his fingertip moved the shade to reveal his worst regret...
Could she have moved on that quick?Maybe he was just taking care of her?Had things been different it would be him caring for her.Was he trying to make a move on sympathy! Was he going to hurt her! Had I hurt her by not being there for her?For not calling her yet? Shit.
The man on the other end of the phone broke into his questioning and asked,"Whats the deal with this one Quin? Why put so much security on her? Is she worth it?" Quinten wanted to say that she hadn't judged him,that she saw him as a man and not a monster that he was forced to be.He knew that this man wouldn't understand."Don't question me.Report back when you know something of use to me." Quinten said coldly and hung up.
He felt alone,in this big house in the center of the woods. Away from the big buildings of New City. This house could have been forgotten along with the disappearing memories of Charlie,but lucky for him,Charlie had brought him here last year. Their little getaway from the stresses of life in the game. He remembered sitting with him on the couch and telling him he didn't want this,and to his surprise Charlie had said the same. Charlie spoke of how he wished he could have brought his family here and lived right. Quinten was the only one who knew of Charlies addiction,remembered how he told him each time he would take too much he would mistake his daughters for Minerva once he realized he stopped and left the room. He spoke of how he would wake up the next day and try to make it up to them,but knew deep in his heart he couldn't replace anything he had done. Quinten didn't want to believe it,Charlie was so carefree and impervious when they were in New City. But here,Charlie wasn't godly,he was just a person with huge flaws. Quinten wanted to tell Charlie he was going to do what his little sister would have wanted,but Charlie vented to him,he wanted to help him.He couldn't do that if he left to be on his own.
Quinten shook off the memories of Charlie before he got choked up and went to the fridge and grabbed a beer and threw himself on the couch. "What do you think beer,should I call her?" He said looking at the bottle. He smiled as a bubble traveled from the bottom to the body then to the foam in the neck of the bottle. "Take that as a yes." He grabbed his cell phone and looked at her name in his contacts. What if shes with Scribe? What if he answers? What if their together? ...What if she is waiting for my call to tell me she will wait forever for me? He had to know. He hit call.
Meanwhile Samantha was in Marcus' apartment. They were arguing about who was the father and taking coin bets on if they were or not as they watched TV together in his bedroom.
..Christina and Ruben have been together since high school,and were overjoyed when they found out two years later that they were pregnant with their first child Becky.After Becky turned one Ruben started denying Becky,Why is that Christina? The girl looks at the host with tear filled eyes and says,"I cheated on him with his best friend." ...
"Shes a hoe.Bet fifty cents its the best friends baby."Samantha said with a smile. Marcus looked at her and smiled back,"Your on."
..Christina gets up and walks over to the monitor and says,"Look at those eyes and ears that's all him!" Another woman's voice yells,"You know that's not his baby Christina stop lying!" The host looks around then says, "who was that?" Christina sits in her chair and cries,"His new girlfriend." The host rubs her shoulder and says,"Lets bring them out to try to get to the bottom of this."....
Samantha looked at Marcus and said,"I don't know now.The plot thickens." Marcus laughed,"Why do we always do this?" Samantha laughed then held her side in pain. Marcus looked on in alert,"Are you okay? Whats wrong? Can I get you something?" A tear fell from her eye and she shook her head no and looked at the TV.
...The host stood up and grabbed an envelope,"Well whoever the father is needs to stand up and be there for Becky." Both men and Rubens girlfriend agreed. "Ruben in the case of one year old Becky..You are the father!" ...
Samantha looked over at him with a face of loss. Marcus shot her a half smile and said,"Triple or nothing?" Samantha smiled and nodded. "Marcus?"She asked in a regretful tone. "Yeah,Sam?" She grabbed her cup off the table and handed it to him,"Please?" He took her cup and left the room to fetch her a drink.
She grabbed her phone and looked at the time,Cyclo had been texting her all day that he had a surprise for her but didn't say when he would bring it over. Liliana and Gregorio were Emailing her,because texting was too difficult. Liliana promised her she would deliver lunch to her and Marcus within the next five hours. Liliana was as furiuos as any biological mother would have been under the circumstances,but forgave her and made it her duty to provide food and anything she needed until she was better. It made Samantha happy to know that so many people cared for her. There had been too many times she had felt alone in this world. As she opened a text from her boss Alex that said,"Don't worry about work we are covering you fine.Just focus on getting better. I wanted to know if I could see you later?" Samantha was going to reply when her phone started ringing and in the caller ID it said Quinten.
Samantha was in shock. Marcus walked in and said,"Here's your water.Who's calling?" Samantha looked down and said,"Quinten." Marcus started breathing heavily and replied,"Ill be in the living room,handle your shit." Samantha watched him leave then answer.
"Hello?Quinten?" She said unsure. "Yes,how are you?" Quinten replied just as unsurely as she had. Samantha sighed,managed to adjust herself in the bed then replied,"I'm healing." Quinten didn't know what to say,"Um.Did you receive the flowers and envelope?" He smacked his head,why did he say that?of course she received it. Samantha smiled,"Yes,I did.The flowers were perfect,you didn't have to-" He interrupted,"I wanted to.I know how much your car meant to you." She rubbed her eyes as flashes of her car,the race,the accident burst in her head. "Thank you.So,where are you?" She asked hoping he would tell her. Quinten held his tongue almost telling her,"I'm,away right now." Samantha didn't want to beat around the bush,"Listen,I know why you left.I know that you put a hit out on Lolita.Why would you do that when you told me you were going to change!" Quintens heart sank to his stomach,"Who told you?" Samantha held back her tears,"Why? So you could put a hit out on them too!What were you thinking? After everything you told me i wanted to give you a chance but now-" Quinten spoke forcefully,"Now what Sam!?!" Silence. He tried to apologize,"Samantha I'm sorry i yelled,please tell me whats going to happen to us now?" Samantha shook off his words and said,"Nothing.You messed everything up that could have been when you put the hit out on Lolita!" Quintens anger returned,"Its that faggot Scribe isn't it! Your with him now! I have people watching you Sam you think I don't know!" Her stomach rolled. Her privacy was invaded. She put Marcus in danger. No,she wouldn't let nothing happen to him. Fuck that. "Call off your goons Quinten! How dare you have people watch me! And don't you ever disrespect Marcus like that,hes my best friend." She yelled into the phone.
Marcus rushed the room when he herd his name. He looked at her and seen her sweating and listening to the phone. He mouthed her,"Do you want me to talk to him?End this?" She shook her head and he sat next to her on the bed.
Quinten breathed then said,"I'm sorry.Its just i don't want to loose you Samantha,you don't see me as a monster,you see me as a man. I didn't see my life as worth living until i met you." Samantha let tears fall from her dark brown eyes. She wanted to believe him,and still wanted to save him from the life he was living. They were both troubled,had so many similarities. She remembered how he told her of his sister,his parents,his life. Then he remembered how he regretted what happened to Lolita."How could he regret something,then go and make plans to kill that person? No,he wont change,he wont change!" She told herself then replied to him,"Quinten i don't want you. I don't need you. I never believed in you. Leave me alone." Her words shredded him to the bone. He began to cry. If she didn't believe in him, no one ever would. Before he could get a word in he herd her hang up.
Samanthas heart hurt. What if he would have changed? Was the only thought in her mind. Marcus tried to hold her but she didn't want anyone to touch her and brushed him off. Marcus rose from the bed and grabbed a CD off his bedroom studio table then said,"Ima give you some time alone,Ill be at Henrey's apartment.Text me if anything." Samantha nodded. As soon as she herd the front door lock,she let out every tear she could muster up.
Quinten felt like a piece of his heart was torn out of his chest. He dropped to the floor and held his face and cried hard. His tears and sobs were shattered when he herd a car door slam outside the house. "Who the fuck?" He said as he wiped the tears from his face and stalked toward the window. He grabbed his glock in the process and with his fingertip moved the shade to reveal his worst regret...
June 13, 2011
Until The End (pt.41)
Rick looked at Lolita in the passenger seat and asked,"You alright?" She looked back at him and smiled,"Yes.Just remembering everything." Rick smiled back,"Care to share with me?" She looked out the window of the SUV Clifford had given them to make the trip then began,"Ive been through alot.Most of it i put myself in the situation. But i grew from it,and as much as i want to say i regret everything,if i did that would mean that i don't like where I'm at currently."She looked at him, reached out, held his hand and continued,"I love where i am.Being with you.I have a new lease on life." She laughed to herself,"I cant believe i treated you the way i did when i first met you! If i would have known that you would be the perfect man for me i would have at least gave you my number when you were throwing your artistic game at me." He laughed,"It was that tough girl attitude that made me want you more." She nodded then resumed,"I'm glad you saved me.I'm so lucky to have you in my life.I don't have anyone-didn't have anyone.Now i have you,Adrine and Analisette." He rubbed her hand with his thumb and didn't interrupt her,"I know i have done some fucked up shit in my past,sometimes i think about if i were in your shoes,how harshly i would judge myself.But you shock me,by not judging me.Only caring for me." She looked for his reaction but he just listened,she continued,"I dream sometimes of what happened to me,but i wake up in your arms.Safe.And i know it will never happen again." She let a tear of joy fall from her eyes down her porcelain cheeks. Rick looked over at her and seen her crying,he pulled their weaved hands to his perfect full lips and kissed each finger and said nothing. There was nothing he had to say,his kisses spoke a language on their own.They said he cared,he wouldn't leave,he loved.She watched him multitask with ease,kissing her with passion and commitment,driving without error.She was his,He was hers. That's all that needed to be known.
They drove until the gas light turned on.About an hour and half from New City you could still see the top of the skyline. Rick pulled into a gas station and spoke to the attendant. Lolita watched him then her stomach growled. They had forgotten to eat,she was starved. She opened the door for the car and herd Rick ask as she walked toward the Quick Stop,"Where you going?" He was nervous if someone would see her and report back to someone and they would hurt her. She smiled and looked,"Going to ask if there is anywhere to eat close by." He laughed,"You read my mind!" He kept an eye on her as she walked into the Quick Stop.
"Welcome." Said a teenage skater looking black kid behind the counter. She smiled then asked,"Are there any places to eat round' here?" He smiled back,"What type of food do you like?" She didn't know how to answer,"Um-Good food?" The kid walked over to the tourist guides and grabbed a flyer,"This place has the best food in town.My aunt owns it.Its right next to a motel if you needed a place to stay." She looked at the flyer it said,"Megans Soul Food" and listed directions. Lolita smiled and said,"Thanks." She walked out of the Quick Stop and walked fast to the car,hunger becoming nearly unbearable. Rick got into the car and said,"Find anything?" She got into the car then replied,"Yeah,kid inside says this place is the best in town and he said a motel is next to it,maybe we should get some rest and then start out early tomorrow." Rick looked at the setting sun and agreed.
Pulling up to Megans Soul Food they could hear Jazz music and people walking in and out all with big smiles. It had a log cabin look with suttle signs that indicated they were open. You had to know it was there or chances are you would pass it. They walked in and were quickly seated. The tables had black table cloths and white plates with a gold ring design on the outer edge and utensils were in red cloth napkins in the center. Everyone around them were talking about life and the music and having a great time. Rick looked at Lolita and said,"This place looks popular maybe the kid was right." They looked over the menu. Ribs,Steak,Chops,Chicken and Rice,Mashed potatoes,corn,green beans. A waitress walked over and took their order. Another came over and said,"Biscuits and Cornbread.Enjoy." They nearly inhaled them and laughed as they ate them quickly. Rick looked over at the Jazz players as the saxophone player began his solo. He was enthralled at the passion he had as his fingers touched the keys and he blew with all his heart. Lolita watched him and admired that he was enjoying it. "Do you play an instrument?"She asked curiously. He shrugged,"Used to play the violin when i was young,but that was a long time ago." She seen how he seemed a little upset by it and left it alone. They ate and talked about the ride and changes being made and how they were happy to be going through the changes together.
They paid the bill and made way for the motel. It was small but had the same log cabin feel as the restaurant. Rick checked them in as Lolita looked around a little. She looked at the paintings of bears,deer,and mountain lions. Smiling she thought of how this was the complete opposite of New City. She wasn't 'That Girl' here,she was just Lolita a woman passing through town. That alone made her heart warm and her veins overjoyed. She couldn't stop feeling happy,until she realized that she would be in a hotel with Rick. They had slept together many times,but never had sex. She wouldn't take his life by giving him AIDS. He hadn't tried to,she had told him that he could go and be with someone else,but he was adamant on only being with her.She loved that about him,but still felt guilty. It constantly ran through her head that she was holding him back,but he always pushed those thoughts away with kisses,hugs,a simple touch. They were each others,but the disease wasn't hers,she promised herself she wouldn't do anything until the doctor got back to her. But when would that be?
Rick held her hand and led her to the room.He seen that her mind was other places,he stopped in the middle of the hallway and said,"Your perfect." Caught off guard she laughed and said,"Your perfect-um-er." He laughed back and opened the door for their room.
Lolita stepped in and made way for the bathroom. Rick looked around. One queen size bed,window,TV,long dresser,night stands both with lamps. It was simple. Lolita came out of the bathroom and said,"Do you mind if i sleep in my shirt and panties?" Most of her knew he wouldn't but she didn't want him to assume,it wasn't that type of relationship. Plus she didn't want to tempt him. He shrugged,"Whatever you will be comfortable in baby girl." They both smiled. Both of them felt like virgins after prom, like they weren't supposed to be together in a motel and they were nervous about having sex. Lolita took off her bra and jeans,leaving on only her baby blue faded tee and pink bikini style panties. He was in awe. So simple but elegant. He took off his red shirt and tossed it on the dresser and left his black jeans and boots on. She liked the way his nipples stood out,it turned her thermometer up while she watched them harden as they got used to the room temperature. She had to remember things weren't as they usually were,she could be sick. She tried to watch the t.v. and focus on that instead of her growing need for him.
He looked at her from the corner of his eye every couple of minutes. Had been any other woman he would have had his fill three times over by now,but Lolita wasn't any other woman she was different.Not because of her possible illness but because her whole being.She had so much power in her,a strength that no other woman had shown him. He admired her.He wouldn't take advantage of her like he did with the others.He wouldn't play games,cut corners,lie, to get access to what was behind those sexy pink panties. He would wait until she wanted to bless him with her gift.
He doze off and woke up to the T.V. playing infomercials.He looked to his right and Lolita was in a deep sleep.He took her in.Beautiful porcelain skin,honey brown hair,body built strong and lean. She was laying on her side facing him with her fingertips on his jeans. "I want to capture her like this."He thought to himself grabbing the complimentary pen and notepad from the end table beside him. He began sketching the best that he could with such primitive utensils. Every other second looking at her laying there,without worry or pain.Just sleeping peacefully beside him. He paused when she moved and prayed she wouldn't turn opposite of him so he could continue shading and highlighting. She remained facing him as if she herd his prayers. About an hour went by and he was finally finished. Even with his work complete he told himself that it was nothing compared to her in this element. In need of some water on his face from all the heat from his concentration on getting her perfect on the pad he slowly got out of bed and went to the bathroom to do that.
Lolita reached for Rick,he was gone.Feeling alone she woke up and looked around. She seen something on the table on Ricks side. She grabbed it,maybe it was a note for her. She looked and seen it was her asleep. It was beautiful.
Rick came out of the bathroom to see Lolita holding the drawing. "This is beautiful."She said with a smile and sleepy eyes laced with desire. Rick smiled back,"Your beautiful.With all the events happening i never got a chance to draw you like i wanted to originally." She smirked,"Had I known you would make me this beautiful i would have given you the chance before everything." He sat on his side of the bed,"Better late than never,right?" She nodded and looked at the drawing again,"You would never know in this picture." He looked at her inquisitively.She continued,"That i was sick-possibly sick." He sighed,"Your not sick in my eyes,if you are,it changes none of the feelings i have for you." She looked at him shocked,"How do you feel?" He turned to her and held her hand,"I love you, Lolita." A single tear fell from her cheek and she replied,"I Love you too but,I don't want to hurt you.Theres no coming back from what i might have.I'm not worth the risk." He pulled her to him and kissed her then pulled away and said,"Your worth it." She kissed him passionately in return and replied,"I don't want to kill you." He pulled away,"Your going to kill me if you stop me from loving you." She kissed him harder and wildly he returned every kiss. She touched his chest,his stomach,his jeans. Oh god. He was ready for her.He did the same and felt her moist warmth between her legs. He whispered in her ear with his hand still on her warmth,"Mine?" She leaned her head back and pushed her warmth into his hand repeatedly and said,"Yes.Yours.Until the end.Take me,please.I need you." She didn't have to tell him twice. He slid her panties to the side and used his fingertips as he unbuckled his pants. She laid back,enjoying. He finally undid his belt and unbuttoned his jeans then the zipper. He adjusted himself between her legs. She looked up at him and touched his face,"Are you sure?" He glided his rock hard muscle inside her and let his weight encase her then allowed himself to slide in and out of her as he said these words repeatedly,"Until the end."
They drove until the gas light turned on.About an hour and half from New City you could still see the top of the skyline. Rick pulled into a gas station and spoke to the attendant. Lolita watched him then her stomach growled. They had forgotten to eat,she was starved. She opened the door for the car and herd Rick ask as she walked toward the Quick Stop,"Where you going?" He was nervous if someone would see her and report back to someone and they would hurt her. She smiled and looked,"Going to ask if there is anywhere to eat close by." He laughed,"You read my mind!" He kept an eye on her as she walked into the Quick Stop.
"Welcome." Said a teenage skater looking black kid behind the counter. She smiled then asked,"Are there any places to eat round' here?" He smiled back,"What type of food do you like?" She didn't know how to answer,"Um-Good food?" The kid walked over to the tourist guides and grabbed a flyer,"This place has the best food in town.My aunt owns it.Its right next to a motel if you needed a place to stay." She looked at the flyer it said,"Megans Soul Food" and listed directions. Lolita smiled and said,"Thanks." She walked out of the Quick Stop and walked fast to the car,hunger becoming nearly unbearable. Rick got into the car and said,"Find anything?" She got into the car then replied,"Yeah,kid inside says this place is the best in town and he said a motel is next to it,maybe we should get some rest and then start out early tomorrow." Rick looked at the setting sun and agreed.
Pulling up to Megans Soul Food they could hear Jazz music and people walking in and out all with big smiles. It had a log cabin look with suttle signs that indicated they were open. You had to know it was there or chances are you would pass it. They walked in and were quickly seated. The tables had black table cloths and white plates with a gold ring design on the outer edge and utensils were in red cloth napkins in the center. Everyone around them were talking about life and the music and having a great time. Rick looked at Lolita and said,"This place looks popular maybe the kid was right." They looked over the menu. Ribs,Steak,Chops,Chicken and Rice,Mashed potatoes,corn,green beans. A waitress walked over and took their order. Another came over and said,"Biscuits and Cornbread.Enjoy." They nearly inhaled them and laughed as they ate them quickly. Rick looked over at the Jazz players as the saxophone player began his solo. He was enthralled at the passion he had as his fingers touched the keys and he blew with all his heart. Lolita watched him and admired that he was enjoying it. "Do you play an instrument?"She asked curiously. He shrugged,"Used to play the violin when i was young,but that was a long time ago." She seen how he seemed a little upset by it and left it alone. They ate and talked about the ride and changes being made and how they were happy to be going through the changes together.
They paid the bill and made way for the motel. It was small but had the same log cabin feel as the restaurant. Rick checked them in as Lolita looked around a little. She looked at the paintings of bears,deer,and mountain lions. Smiling she thought of how this was the complete opposite of New City. She wasn't 'That Girl' here,she was just Lolita a woman passing through town. That alone made her heart warm and her veins overjoyed. She couldn't stop feeling happy,until she realized that she would be in a hotel with Rick. They had slept together many times,but never had sex. She wouldn't take his life by giving him AIDS. He hadn't tried to,she had told him that he could go and be with someone else,but he was adamant on only being with her.She loved that about him,but still felt guilty. It constantly ran through her head that she was holding him back,but he always pushed those thoughts away with kisses,hugs,a simple touch. They were each others,but the disease wasn't hers,she promised herself she wouldn't do anything until the doctor got back to her. But when would that be?
Rick held her hand and led her to the room.He seen that her mind was other places,he stopped in the middle of the hallway and said,"Your perfect." Caught off guard she laughed and said,"Your perfect-um-er." He laughed back and opened the door for their room.
Lolita stepped in and made way for the bathroom. Rick looked around. One queen size bed,window,TV,long dresser,night stands both with lamps. It was simple. Lolita came out of the bathroom and said,"Do you mind if i sleep in my shirt and panties?" Most of her knew he wouldn't but she didn't want him to assume,it wasn't that type of relationship. Plus she didn't want to tempt him. He shrugged,"Whatever you will be comfortable in baby girl." They both smiled. Both of them felt like virgins after prom, like they weren't supposed to be together in a motel and they were nervous about having sex. Lolita took off her bra and jeans,leaving on only her baby blue faded tee and pink bikini style panties. He was in awe. So simple but elegant. He took off his red shirt and tossed it on the dresser and left his black jeans and boots on. She liked the way his nipples stood out,it turned her thermometer up while she watched them harden as they got used to the room temperature. She had to remember things weren't as they usually were,she could be sick. She tried to watch the t.v. and focus on that instead of her growing need for him.
He looked at her from the corner of his eye every couple of minutes. Had been any other woman he would have had his fill three times over by now,but Lolita wasn't any other woman she was different.Not because of her possible illness but because her whole being.She had so much power in her,a strength that no other woman had shown him. He admired her.He wouldn't take advantage of her like he did with the others.He wouldn't play games,cut corners,lie, to get access to what was behind those sexy pink panties. He would wait until she wanted to bless him with her gift.
He doze off and woke up to the T.V. playing infomercials.He looked to his right and Lolita was in a deep sleep.He took her in.Beautiful porcelain skin,honey brown hair,body built strong and lean. She was laying on her side facing him with her fingertips on his jeans. "I want to capture her like this."He thought to himself grabbing the complimentary pen and notepad from the end table beside him. He began sketching the best that he could with such primitive utensils. Every other second looking at her laying there,without worry or pain.Just sleeping peacefully beside him. He paused when she moved and prayed she wouldn't turn opposite of him so he could continue shading and highlighting. She remained facing him as if she herd his prayers. About an hour went by and he was finally finished. Even with his work complete he told himself that it was nothing compared to her in this element. In need of some water on his face from all the heat from his concentration on getting her perfect on the pad he slowly got out of bed and went to the bathroom to do that.
Lolita reached for Rick,he was gone.Feeling alone she woke up and looked around. She seen something on the table on Ricks side. She grabbed it,maybe it was a note for her. She looked and seen it was her asleep. It was beautiful.
Rick came out of the bathroom to see Lolita holding the drawing. "This is beautiful."She said with a smile and sleepy eyes laced with desire. Rick smiled back,"Your beautiful.With all the events happening i never got a chance to draw you like i wanted to originally." She smirked,"Had I known you would make me this beautiful i would have given you the chance before everything." He sat on his side of the bed,"Better late than never,right?" She nodded and looked at the drawing again,"You would never know in this picture." He looked at her inquisitively.She continued,"That i was sick-possibly sick." He sighed,"Your not sick in my eyes,if you are,it changes none of the feelings i have for you." She looked at him shocked,"How do you feel?" He turned to her and held her hand,"I love you, Lolita." A single tear fell from her cheek and she replied,"I Love you too but,I don't want to hurt you.Theres no coming back from what i might have.I'm not worth the risk." He pulled her to him and kissed her then pulled away and said,"Your worth it." She kissed him passionately in return and replied,"I don't want to kill you." He pulled away,"Your going to kill me if you stop me from loving you." She kissed him harder and wildly he returned every kiss. She touched his chest,his stomach,his jeans. Oh god. He was ready for her.He did the same and felt her moist warmth between her legs. He whispered in her ear with his hand still on her warmth,"Mine?" She leaned her head back and pushed her warmth into his hand repeatedly and said,"Yes.Yours.Until the end.Take me,please.I need you." She didn't have to tell him twice. He slid her panties to the side and used his fingertips as he unbuckled his pants. She laid back,enjoying. He finally undid his belt and unbuttoned his jeans then the zipper. He adjusted himself between her legs. She looked up at him and touched his face,"Are you sure?" He glided his rock hard muscle inside her and let his weight encase her then allowed himself to slide in and out of her as he said these words repeatedly,"Until the end."
June 9, 2011
Reach(pt.40)
Clifford couldn't take another step.She found it.His heart stopped and he waited for her reaction.
She looked over at him with narrowed eyes,"What is this?Did you steal this from me or someone?Why do you have it in your wallet!Answer me!"Clifford swallowed hard,he didn't know how to answer her.Minerva stood up then leaned against the wall,"This is a very old photo,so you couldn't have gotten this recently.It had to have been given to you. The only person who could have given it to you is-" Clifford walked over to her,"Let me explain please."Minerva stood her ground,"Explain what!That your working for my dead husband!" His jaw dropped,"Minerva its not like that!" Her eyes grew more narrow her face more enraged,"I really liked you.How could i be so stupid,Again!" He stood in front of her,but by the end of her statement he began stepping back."Minerva,please.Let me explain." She ripped the photo then crossed her arms on her chest,"Whats to explain Clifford. You played my emotions like he did,so why wouldn't you be sent by him!I cant believe i thought this would be over,that quick." Clifford spoke,"Minerva,Originally i was sent by him,He was my cousin.He never told me how he was,he lied to me too! I didn't find out till i talked to you and the girls and other people! I didn't know that i would fall in love with you like i did!" He had to take a step back,she looked at him longingly hopeful that he was saying the truth.Realizing he was sent by Charlie she looked away,"Get out!"
Clifford tried to reason with her,"We all have a past,all have things we wish we didn't do.I wish i knew the truth about Charlie,I would have saved you the first time he lied to you."He took one last look at her,her blue eyes were streaming with tears but she was still the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. He wanted to reach out and hold her and beg her to forgive how stupid he was for lying for so long. But her next statement,"Get out!" sent him on his way to the hospital to see Samantha.
Samantha woke up with Marcus holding her hand watching T.V. she spoke,"Can I have my hand back?" He looked at her shocked,"They said you prob wont wake up today.How do you feel?" She took her hand back then shifted herself in the bed,"I don't know let me move around a little." She tried moving her legs,a sharp pain shot up to her back,"What the fuck was that!" Marcus shook his head,"You haven't moved since last night.The crash knocked you out,your muscles are stiff from the accident." She shook her head and began to cry,"That fucking guy stopped on purpose." Marcus looked around then said,"Don't talk about it now just try to remember when Cyclo comes back you tell him alright?" She nodded and tried to remember everything that happened. She looked at him trying to see if it had changed anything. He sat there looking at her every so often with a smile. "Did we kiss." the statement caught Marcus off guard but he tried to remain cool,"No,but do you remember what I told you before your race." She tried to remember,then it hit her. They said I love you. The heart monitor started beeping faster. Marcus stood up,"Should i call a nurse?" She took a few deep breaths then it returned to normal.
Cyclo and Honey walked in."Finally your up!"Cyclo said setting down some flowers and a Manila envelope on her eating table. She looked at the beautiful arrangement and said,"Who's that from?" Cyclo shrugged,"All it has is a 'Q' and a heart on it." Samanthas heart warmed,"Its from Quinten." Realizing everything from Quinten to Marcus to the kiss to the I love you,her head spun. Honey picked up the envelope and said,"Here,open this." She looked at it then grabbed it,the weight was too much and the envelope dropped on her lap,"What the fuck is it?"She slowly opened it and let the contents fall out. Hundred dollar bills held together with rubber bands poured out. Everyone in the room looked at the money then her then the money again.
"What the hell did you do to him Sam?" Cyclo said laughing. She looked up and smiled,"Honestly,nothing. I don't know why he would do this." Marcus looked at the money than her and said coldly,"Don't let him think he could buy you." Her head snapped to him. Marcus had a power over her,the power to make her happy and the power to crush her world. In this moment from those eight words he did just that. Marcus looked away and shook his head. Cyclo felt the tension and said,"Did I miss something?" Samantha looked at the money and said,"No,Cyclo.Theres nothing to miss." Marcus looked at her in disbelief and stormed out of her room in the hospital.
Cyclo watched him leave then said,"What the fuck happened last night?" She took a deep breath then replied,"He told me he loved me,and i said it back." Cyclo rubbed his eyes,"Why?When?How?" She smiled,"We do love each other,i don't know if its in that way though.When i was about to race.And how?How you expect me to explain how?" They both laughed. Honey spoke up,"Do you want to be with Marcus?" Samantha shrugged her shoulders,"I mean,we always talked about being together.It just never happened." Honey looked at Cyclo then back to her and said,"Why not?You two have so much chemistry." Samantha looked at the money than said,"The man who sent this,Quinten,I want to see where it goes with him." Cyclo looked at Honey then said,"Can you find Marcus." They kissed and he watched as she left. "Sam,where is this guy who you want to see where it goes with?Obviously he knows what your going through if he sent this.But money,flowers,that don't mean shit Sam.What matters is who's here,who's been here,Marcus hasn't left your side.He cried on my chest begging me to pray with him so that you could be ok.I wont tell you what you should and shouldn't do,but i just want to open your eyes."
Samantha tried to remember everything she went through with Marcus and how he never once judged her,never steered her wrong.When she cried he wiped her tears. He was the right choice. But Quinten. "I could save him,"she thought. She looked through the money and seen that she neglected a letter that was inside the bag. She took it out and read it.
"I'm writing instructions from Quinten.He wont be in New City for awhile, he wanted you to have the money for you to get a new car or to fix yours.He also said he will call you once he can.If you need anything we got you."
She didn't know how to react. She was known as his,if someone would write this on his behalf. Marcus walked in with Clifford and Honey. "Cliff! Whats up man?" She said with a big smile. As Clifford came closer she could tell something wasn't right,"Whats wrong?" Clifford sat down then told her the truth,told all of them the truth. Told her about Quinten. "All this money is from Quinten!What the hell am I going to do when he calls me?"Clifford looked at Marcus who was pacing,"you could put me on the phone!Fucking loser ass dude! How dare he get you involved in some shit like this!" She loved him in this moment. Samantha knew he would protect her to his last breath. "What about Lolita?"Samantha asked concerned. "I sent her to a safe house upstate." Clifford replied. They all breathed a sigh of relief....
She looked over at him with narrowed eyes,"What is this?Did you steal this from me or someone?Why do you have it in your wallet!Answer me!"Clifford swallowed hard,he didn't know how to answer her.Minerva stood up then leaned against the wall,"This is a very old photo,so you couldn't have gotten this recently.It had to have been given to you. The only person who could have given it to you is-" Clifford walked over to her,"Let me explain please."Minerva stood her ground,"Explain what!That your working for my dead husband!" His jaw dropped,"Minerva its not like that!" Her eyes grew more narrow her face more enraged,"I really liked you.How could i be so stupid,Again!" He stood in front of her,but by the end of her statement he began stepping back."Minerva,please.Let me explain." She ripped the photo then crossed her arms on her chest,"Whats to explain Clifford. You played my emotions like he did,so why wouldn't you be sent by him!I cant believe i thought this would be over,that quick." Clifford spoke,"Minerva,Originally i was sent by him,He was my cousin.He never told me how he was,he lied to me too! I didn't find out till i talked to you and the girls and other people! I didn't know that i would fall in love with you like i did!" He had to take a step back,she looked at him longingly hopeful that he was saying the truth.Realizing he was sent by Charlie she looked away,"Get out!"
Clifford tried to reason with her,"We all have a past,all have things we wish we didn't do.I wish i knew the truth about Charlie,I would have saved you the first time he lied to you."He took one last look at her,her blue eyes were streaming with tears but she was still the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. He wanted to reach out and hold her and beg her to forgive how stupid he was for lying for so long. But her next statement,"Get out!" sent him on his way to the hospital to see Samantha.
Samantha woke up with Marcus holding her hand watching T.V. she spoke,"Can I have my hand back?" He looked at her shocked,"They said you prob wont wake up today.How do you feel?" She took her hand back then shifted herself in the bed,"I don't know let me move around a little." She tried moving her legs,a sharp pain shot up to her back,"What the fuck was that!" Marcus shook his head,"You haven't moved since last night.The crash knocked you out,your muscles are stiff from the accident." She shook her head and began to cry,"That fucking guy stopped on purpose." Marcus looked around then said,"Don't talk about it now just try to remember when Cyclo comes back you tell him alright?" She nodded and tried to remember everything that happened. She looked at him trying to see if it had changed anything. He sat there looking at her every so often with a smile. "Did we kiss." the statement caught Marcus off guard but he tried to remain cool,"No,but do you remember what I told you before your race." She tried to remember,then it hit her. They said I love you. The heart monitor started beeping faster. Marcus stood up,"Should i call a nurse?" She took a few deep breaths then it returned to normal.
Cyclo and Honey walked in."Finally your up!"Cyclo said setting down some flowers and a Manila envelope on her eating table. She looked at the beautiful arrangement and said,"Who's that from?" Cyclo shrugged,"All it has is a 'Q' and a heart on it." Samanthas heart warmed,"Its from Quinten." Realizing everything from Quinten to Marcus to the kiss to the I love you,her head spun. Honey picked up the envelope and said,"Here,open this." She looked at it then grabbed it,the weight was too much and the envelope dropped on her lap,"What the fuck is it?"She slowly opened it and let the contents fall out. Hundred dollar bills held together with rubber bands poured out. Everyone in the room looked at the money then her then the money again.
"What the hell did you do to him Sam?" Cyclo said laughing. She looked up and smiled,"Honestly,nothing. I don't know why he would do this." Marcus looked at the money than her and said coldly,"Don't let him think he could buy you." Her head snapped to him. Marcus had a power over her,the power to make her happy and the power to crush her world. In this moment from those eight words he did just that. Marcus looked away and shook his head. Cyclo felt the tension and said,"Did I miss something?" Samantha looked at the money and said,"No,Cyclo.Theres nothing to miss." Marcus looked at her in disbelief and stormed out of her room in the hospital.
Cyclo watched him leave then said,"What the fuck happened last night?" She took a deep breath then replied,"He told me he loved me,and i said it back." Cyclo rubbed his eyes,"Why?When?How?" She smiled,"We do love each other,i don't know if its in that way though.When i was about to race.And how?How you expect me to explain how?" They both laughed. Honey spoke up,"Do you want to be with Marcus?" Samantha shrugged her shoulders,"I mean,we always talked about being together.It just never happened." Honey looked at Cyclo then back to her and said,"Why not?You two have so much chemistry." Samantha looked at the money than said,"The man who sent this,Quinten,I want to see where it goes with him." Cyclo looked at Honey then said,"Can you find Marcus." They kissed and he watched as she left. "Sam,where is this guy who you want to see where it goes with?Obviously he knows what your going through if he sent this.But money,flowers,that don't mean shit Sam.What matters is who's here,who's been here,Marcus hasn't left your side.He cried on my chest begging me to pray with him so that you could be ok.I wont tell you what you should and shouldn't do,but i just want to open your eyes."
Samantha tried to remember everything she went through with Marcus and how he never once judged her,never steered her wrong.When she cried he wiped her tears. He was the right choice. But Quinten. "I could save him,"she thought. She looked through the money and seen that she neglected a letter that was inside the bag. She took it out and read it.
"I'm writing instructions from Quinten.He wont be in New City for awhile, he wanted you to have the money for you to get a new car or to fix yours.He also said he will call you once he can.If you need anything we got you."
She didn't know how to react. She was known as his,if someone would write this on his behalf. Marcus walked in with Clifford and Honey. "Cliff! Whats up man?" She said with a big smile. As Clifford came closer she could tell something wasn't right,"Whats wrong?" Clifford sat down then told her the truth,told all of them the truth. Told her about Quinten. "All this money is from Quinten!What the hell am I going to do when he calls me?"Clifford looked at Marcus who was pacing,"you could put me on the phone!Fucking loser ass dude! How dare he get you involved in some shit like this!" She loved him in this moment. Samantha knew he would protect her to his last breath. "What about Lolita?"Samantha asked concerned. "I sent her to a safe house upstate." Clifford replied. They all breathed a sigh of relief....
June 6, 2011
Deceitful (pt.39)
Clifford walked past Minnies apartment and heard the door open."Hey,did you just get in?"Minerva said sweetly as she looked up and down the hallway looking for anyone else with him."Yeah,I just got in not to long ago.What are you doing up?" Clifford replied. She smiled and looked away shyly,"I was going to offer you breakfast." Cliffords heart sank.This woman was so sweet and caring. He remembered his conversation with Adrine and Analisette. She looked at him and waved him inside,he followed eager to see what awaited him.
Minerva had been trying to see him all week,she liked him.He made her feel safe.It had been too long since she had that comfort and she would be damned if she would let it go. He was kind to her the complete opposite of Charlie.She knew deep in her heart that he would never lay his hands on her like Charlie did,or hurt her girls like he did. She hoped he felt the same way as she did and didn't pity her.
They both sat at the kitchen table and Minerva grabbed two coffee mugs and set them on the table,"Cream and sugar?" Clifford smiled,"Surprise me." She smiled back and grab bed cream and sugar and Cinnamon then poured the coffee before she added them. She waited hopeful that he would like it. He took a sip and looked at her amazed,"The best coffee yet." She smiled then did the same in her cup."So why are you in so early?"She asked. "I-um-needed to talk to a few of the tenants."He said trying to think of something quickly. She shrugged knowing he was holding back then decided to change the subject,"My daughters are coming back today,I'm excited.Its been too long since ive seen them.Talking on the phone is only one thing having them here with me is a totally different world." He smiled happy that he would meet them finally then replied,"That's great that finally you'll all be together." He wanted to say that finally they would all be together but couldn't.She took a sip of her coffee then nodded,"Their going to be a little disappointed though." Clifford looked at her confused,"Why would they be?" She looked at the stack of brown labeled boxes then smiled and looked at him,"Because we aren't moving anymore." Clifford took a sip then asked,"Whys that?" She giggled,"Well I think New City has more to offer us.I have a feeling that New City is more...Safer,now that Charlie is gone." He swallowed hard. He knew then that she wasn't going to leave because of their building relationship. Part of him wanted her to leave to be safe far away from all of the bad people of the city.The other part of him wanted her never to leave his side.
They talked over a whole pot of coffee and cookies.She talked about new beginnings and how the girls could fit into everything perfect.He spoke about making New City his permanent residence.They flirted alot.After the coffee was done it was no secret anymore.They liked each other and wanted to take it to the next level.But how?
Minerva stood up and began to clear the table. He watched her and shook his head then began to help."What?"She said with a smile. "Your not alone in this,i want to help." He said cleaning the crumbs off the table. When he turned around Minerva stood there in front of him eyes turning into beautiful blue glass. "Do you mean it?" She said with a shaky voice. He dropped everything in his hands and grabbed her neck and pulled her mouth to his. He kissed her with every ounce of himself. She made noises of want in her throat and dug her nails into his back. He lifted her up and put her against the wall. She locked her ankles behind his back and kissed him with everything she had inside her. He began kissing her cheek then her neck. Between kisses he said,"Minerva,You will never be alone as long as I'm here,i will always help you,we will help each other." She let her tears fall from her eyes and smiled.
Clifford continued to kiss her neck. She let him touch her wherever he wanted. Then she looked at the wall where Charlie had held her by her neck. It was as if she were watching herself.
He grabbed her neck and forced her to the wall as Charlie said,"You wouldn't hurt me Minerva! You hurt me when you lie! Prove you wouldn't lie!" Charlie had her against the wall, Minerva began to cry,He held his grip around her neck then he reached into her pocket and took her phone then released her. It took one minute for him to see Alise in the recent calls. He looked at her with rage,"Who the fuck is Alise?! is that a code name for a man!?Answer Me!" She couldn't respond because she was catching her breath. With both hands on her biceps he lifted her to his eye level,"You lying bitch,I love you how could you lie to me?! I work hard on these streets to give you and my seeds a great life,and this is how you repay me!" Squirming under his hands trying to free herself she replied,"Please Alise is just a friend shes going to babysit so we could go out like we used to when we were young.Please believe me." "I don't believe you!"He said banging her against the wall like a rag doll. Hitting her head and back she whimpered in pain. Dizzy and falling in and out of consciousness she watched as he repeated his words more and more each time throwing her against the wall harder.
Minerva pushed herself off of Clifford and ran to where she seen herself.The vision faded away as she stepped closer. She stood there confused. Then dropped to the floor and weeped. Clifford ran to her and held her. He didn't know what to do quickly he thought,"what had she seen? Was it my fault? How could I fix this?"
Her cellphone began to ring across the room. She stood up wiped the tears from her face and answered,"Hello?".."Ok,sweety ill be right down." She looked at him stand up then said,"I'm sorry.That was Abby shes downstairs with Susie."
Clifford never left her side as she went downstairs to meet up with her daughters. When they seen her they ran to her and jumped on her. It could have been the most perfect picture. He smiled and helped grab bags and toys and let them have their moment. The girls talked about all the fun things they did and how they missed her.In the elevator Susie was glued to her hip and kept looking back at him every few minutes then giggled. Abby asked,"So who are you anyway?" Minerva looked at her shocked. Abby wouldn't talk to anyone really,ever since her father had raped her she was extremely stand offish. Abby laughed at their reactions. Minervas heart grew so warm from her laughter and laughed too. "Abby this is Clifford,my friend. He works in the building." Abby looked at him up and down then said,"You like my mommy." He looked down at her and said,"How can you tell?" She laughed,"You could have put down the bags but your still holding them up,there heavy,I know." Clifford laughed,"Is that the only clue?" She smiled then said,"Nope,Mommy likes you too.I could tell." Clifford and Minerva looked at each other then laughed.
Clifford walked them into the apartment and watched as the girls went straight to the t.v. and got comfortable. Minerva gave them each a sandwich and a drink then began putting their things away.After asking if she needed help and being refused Clifford stood with them in the living room.
Abby sat next to him and said,"So are you a good guy or a bad guy?" Clifford was taken back by her question and said,"I'm a good guy." She sat back and watched the t.v. and kept talking,"My Grandma said that there is good guys and bad guys,and its important to find a good guy because good guys will never hurt you.My daddy was a bad guy.That's why i asked." Cliffords jaw dropped.There it was right in front of him. The truth about his cousin from his daughters lips. He didn't know how to reply. He just kept listening to her talk,"Clifford you know if you hurt my mommy,I will make sure you go where my daddy goes right?" She was protective,it was cute.But her tone was as real as a grown woman. He nodded then said,"Abby you have nothing to worry about.I will never hurt your mommy,she means too much to me and Ill never hurt you or your sister.I know we just met each other but you are a part of your mommy and that means you both mean too much to me too." Abby smiled then hugged him. He felt her warmth and hope. He couldn't let her down. Seeing her older sister hugging him Susie got off the couch and hugged him too.
Minerva walked into the living room and seen them hugging and smiled then said,"So what do you think of Clifford girls?" They both smiled and nodded their heads. Clifford couldn't help but shed a tear. He excused himself and went into the bathroom.
In the bathroom he looked at himself in the mirror and thought,"What are you doing?Falling in love?You weren't supposed to even be around like this?You were going to lay low,stay close but not like this." He looked away and whispered,"But,They need a hero.I could be that.Cant I?" He closed his eyes an shook his head then thought,"What would Charlie say if he knew I kissed Minnie?He would have killed me." He opened his eyes and remembered everything everyone had said about Charlie and told himself,"Fuck Charlie! He never deserved a woman like Minnie or those little girls!Bastard hurt them so much,took him dying for them to be happy!" He let the water from the sink run threw his fingers,"They were like this to you Charlie,slipping through the cracks.You allowed them.They,so pure and essential.You polluted them with your dirt,pain,lies.You caused this." He cupped his hands and splashed the water on his face. "Ill never do that to them.I love them." He watched the water fall from his face then looked in the mirror again,"Charlie you lied to all of us.Had me sitting in Georgia wanting to be you,had i known i wouldn't have even said such a thing. We aren't family,your just a liar.Now your a dead liar." He looked at the door then at himself,"Should I tell her?"
His phone began to vibrate in his pocket indicating a text message. He opened it."Cliff its Marcus Sam was in a car accident,come to the Hospital asap!" He rushed out of the bathroom and said told Minerva he had to leave and why. He left the apartment. Minerva walked to the bathroom and seen his wallet on the floor. Quickly she picked it up and something fell out. She knelt down and picked it up.
It was the picture of Her Abby and Susie when she was a baby. She flipped it over and it read,"My Love Minerva and My two darlings Abby and Susie." Her eyes widened and she recognized the writing was Charlies. She felt her stomach twist her broken heart ache.
Clifford ran back to the apartment realizing he didn't have his wallet and knocked on the door then opened it walked in and seen Minerva looking at the photo....
Minerva had been trying to see him all week,she liked him.He made her feel safe.It had been too long since she had that comfort and she would be damned if she would let it go. He was kind to her the complete opposite of Charlie.She knew deep in her heart that he would never lay his hands on her like Charlie did,or hurt her girls like he did. She hoped he felt the same way as she did and didn't pity her.
They both sat at the kitchen table and Minerva grabbed two coffee mugs and set them on the table,"Cream and sugar?" Clifford smiled,"Surprise me." She smiled back and grab bed cream and sugar and Cinnamon then poured the coffee before she added them. She waited hopeful that he would like it. He took a sip and looked at her amazed,"The best coffee yet." She smiled then did the same in her cup."So why are you in so early?"She asked. "I-um-needed to talk to a few of the tenants."He said trying to think of something quickly. She shrugged knowing he was holding back then decided to change the subject,"My daughters are coming back today,I'm excited.Its been too long since ive seen them.Talking on the phone is only one thing having them here with me is a totally different world." He smiled happy that he would meet them finally then replied,"That's great that finally you'll all be together." He wanted to say that finally they would all be together but couldn't.She took a sip of her coffee then nodded,"Their going to be a little disappointed though." Clifford looked at her confused,"Why would they be?" She looked at the stack of brown labeled boxes then smiled and looked at him,"Because we aren't moving anymore." Clifford took a sip then asked,"Whys that?" She giggled,"Well I think New City has more to offer us.I have a feeling that New City is more...Safer,now that Charlie is gone." He swallowed hard. He knew then that she wasn't going to leave because of their building relationship. Part of him wanted her to leave to be safe far away from all of the bad people of the city.The other part of him wanted her never to leave his side.
They talked over a whole pot of coffee and cookies.She talked about new beginnings and how the girls could fit into everything perfect.He spoke about making New City his permanent residence.They flirted alot.After the coffee was done it was no secret anymore.They liked each other and wanted to take it to the next level.But how?
Minerva stood up and began to clear the table. He watched her and shook his head then began to help."What?"She said with a smile. "Your not alone in this,i want to help." He said cleaning the crumbs off the table. When he turned around Minerva stood there in front of him eyes turning into beautiful blue glass. "Do you mean it?" She said with a shaky voice. He dropped everything in his hands and grabbed her neck and pulled her mouth to his. He kissed her with every ounce of himself. She made noises of want in her throat and dug her nails into his back. He lifted her up and put her against the wall. She locked her ankles behind his back and kissed him with everything she had inside her. He began kissing her cheek then her neck. Between kisses he said,"Minerva,You will never be alone as long as I'm here,i will always help you,we will help each other." She let her tears fall from her eyes and smiled.
Clifford continued to kiss her neck. She let him touch her wherever he wanted. Then she looked at the wall where Charlie had held her by her neck. It was as if she were watching herself.
He grabbed her neck and forced her to the wall as Charlie said,"You wouldn't hurt me Minerva! You hurt me when you lie! Prove you wouldn't lie!" Charlie had her against the wall, Minerva began to cry,He held his grip around her neck then he reached into her pocket and took her phone then released her. It took one minute for him to see Alise in the recent calls. He looked at her with rage,"Who the fuck is Alise?! is that a code name for a man!?Answer Me!" She couldn't respond because she was catching her breath. With both hands on her biceps he lifted her to his eye level,"You lying bitch,I love you how could you lie to me?! I work hard on these streets to give you and my seeds a great life,and this is how you repay me!" Squirming under his hands trying to free herself she replied,"Please Alise is just a friend shes going to babysit so we could go out like we used to when we were young.Please believe me." "I don't believe you!"He said banging her against the wall like a rag doll. Hitting her head and back she whimpered in pain. Dizzy and falling in and out of consciousness she watched as he repeated his words more and more each time throwing her against the wall harder.
Minerva pushed herself off of Clifford and ran to where she seen herself.The vision faded away as she stepped closer. She stood there confused. Then dropped to the floor and weeped. Clifford ran to her and held her. He didn't know what to do quickly he thought,"what had she seen? Was it my fault? How could I fix this?"
Her cellphone began to ring across the room. She stood up wiped the tears from her face and answered,"Hello?".."Ok,sweety ill be right down." She looked at him stand up then said,"I'm sorry.That was Abby shes downstairs with Susie."
Clifford never left her side as she went downstairs to meet up with her daughters. When they seen her they ran to her and jumped on her. It could have been the most perfect picture. He smiled and helped grab bags and toys and let them have their moment. The girls talked about all the fun things they did and how they missed her.In the elevator Susie was glued to her hip and kept looking back at him every few minutes then giggled. Abby asked,"So who are you anyway?" Minerva looked at her shocked. Abby wouldn't talk to anyone really,ever since her father had raped her she was extremely stand offish. Abby laughed at their reactions. Minervas heart grew so warm from her laughter and laughed too. "Abby this is Clifford,my friend. He works in the building." Abby looked at him up and down then said,"You like my mommy." He looked down at her and said,"How can you tell?" She laughed,"You could have put down the bags but your still holding them up,there heavy,I know." Clifford laughed,"Is that the only clue?" She smiled then said,"Nope,Mommy likes you too.I could tell." Clifford and Minerva looked at each other then laughed.
Clifford walked them into the apartment and watched as the girls went straight to the t.v. and got comfortable. Minerva gave them each a sandwich and a drink then began putting their things away.After asking if she needed help and being refused Clifford stood with them in the living room.
Abby sat next to him and said,"So are you a good guy or a bad guy?" Clifford was taken back by her question and said,"I'm a good guy." She sat back and watched the t.v. and kept talking,"My Grandma said that there is good guys and bad guys,and its important to find a good guy because good guys will never hurt you.My daddy was a bad guy.That's why i asked." Cliffords jaw dropped.There it was right in front of him. The truth about his cousin from his daughters lips. He didn't know how to reply. He just kept listening to her talk,"Clifford you know if you hurt my mommy,I will make sure you go where my daddy goes right?" She was protective,it was cute.But her tone was as real as a grown woman. He nodded then said,"Abby you have nothing to worry about.I will never hurt your mommy,she means too much to me and Ill never hurt you or your sister.I know we just met each other but you are a part of your mommy and that means you both mean too much to me too." Abby smiled then hugged him. He felt her warmth and hope. He couldn't let her down. Seeing her older sister hugging him Susie got off the couch and hugged him too.
Minerva walked into the living room and seen them hugging and smiled then said,"So what do you think of Clifford girls?" They both smiled and nodded their heads. Clifford couldn't help but shed a tear. He excused himself and went into the bathroom.
In the bathroom he looked at himself in the mirror and thought,"What are you doing?Falling in love?You weren't supposed to even be around like this?You were going to lay low,stay close but not like this." He looked away and whispered,"But,They need a hero.I could be that.Cant I?" He closed his eyes an shook his head then thought,"What would Charlie say if he knew I kissed Minnie?He would have killed me." He opened his eyes and remembered everything everyone had said about Charlie and told himself,"Fuck Charlie! He never deserved a woman like Minnie or those little girls!Bastard hurt them so much,took him dying for them to be happy!" He let the water from the sink run threw his fingers,"They were like this to you Charlie,slipping through the cracks.You allowed them.They,so pure and essential.You polluted them with your dirt,pain,lies.You caused this." He cupped his hands and splashed the water on his face. "Ill never do that to them.I love them." He watched the water fall from his face then looked in the mirror again,"Charlie you lied to all of us.Had me sitting in Georgia wanting to be you,had i known i wouldn't have even said such a thing. We aren't family,your just a liar.Now your a dead liar." He looked at the door then at himself,"Should I tell her?"
His phone began to vibrate in his pocket indicating a text message. He opened it."Cliff its Marcus Sam was in a car accident,come to the Hospital asap!" He rushed out of the bathroom and said told Minerva he had to leave and why. He left the apartment. Minerva walked to the bathroom and seen his wallet on the floor. Quickly she picked it up and something fell out. She knelt down and picked it up.
It was the picture of Her Abby and Susie when she was a baby. She flipped it over and it read,"My Love Minerva and My two darlings Abby and Susie." Her eyes widened and she recognized the writing was Charlies. She felt her stomach twist her broken heart ache.
Clifford ran back to the apartment realizing he didn't have his wallet and knocked on the door then opened it walked in and seen Minerva looking at the photo....
June 3, 2011
Plea (pt.38)
Analisette walked eagerly to the door of the apartment and opened it. "Whats wrong?" She asked concerned. "Analisette?" The man said. "Yes." She replied hoping that he would just say what he had to already. "Analisette is Lolita here? Shes in trouble-" She interrupted him,"Clifford how did you know that?Was someone here? Tell me? I have to let Adrine know." Clifford looked around then said,"Analisette can we talk inside?" She thought for a moment then let him inside.
"Analisette your in a relationship with Adrine right?He's the cop down the hall?" He said trying to make sure he was in the right place. Analisette nodded then corrected him,"Hes my fiancee.What does who I'm with have to do with Lolita?"He looked at the couch then said,"May I?" Analisette nodded. He continued,"I'd much rather have him here when i say what i have to say to you." Lolita walked out of the bedroom and headed to the bathroom then noticed Clifford,"What are you doing here?" Clifford stood up and said,"Lolita,I'm so sorry for everything that has happened to you.If i could have stopped it i would have." Lolita stood like a deer in headlights. "Clifford can you just explain to us."Analisette urged.He shook his head and said,"I need Adrine here in case I become a suspect or an accessory." Analisette huffed took out her phone and sent a text to Adrine:Come to my place,Clifford the security guard is here and says he cant say anything until your here.
Adrine looked at the text as he hit the button for the elevator in New City Apartments. "Explains why hes not here.Wonder what he got to say." He replayed everything that happened that night and thanked god that he was home.
As Adrine walked into Analisettes apartment the energy completely changed. He kissed Analisette and said,"Told you ill always come back to you my only." She smiled and lit up his world. He took his seat next to her and looked over to Clifford who was sitting by Lolita across from them. "Whats this all about Clifford?"Adrine asked. Clifford rubbed the back of his neck then placed both hands on his lap.
"I'm here because there is something everyone doesn't know about me." He continued to rub his lap then looked at everyone."Its not in my nature to even be in this type of situation.I'm here because of my cousin Charlie,he left everything to me,to handle once he passed away." Analisette and Adrine looked at each other turn white. Lolita looked at Clifford and broke the silence,"You were related to Charlie,the man who died here?" Clifford looked at her and nodded. Analisette looked at Lolita who's jaw had dropped and shook her head no. Lolita stood quiet. Clifford felt the mood in the room change but ignored it and continued,"Charlie was a big time drug dealer,his second in command was Quinten." Lolita began to cry. Adrine looked at Clifford trying to understand,"So because you took over for Charlie, you are above Quinten." Clifford nodded then looked at Lolita and said,"This was before what happened to you,if i was in control of this shit Lolita i wouldn't have let anything happen to you." Lolita stood up and looked him in the face and spoke with anger and pain,"If you were in control of this shit you wouldn't care about me! You wouldn't care about anyone! That's how it is when your a boss! You would have let it go down just so you get the money!" She turned to Adrine and said,"Get your handcuffs! Arrest him!" Analisette stood up and walked her to the kitchen,trying to convince her that he meant no harm.
"Whats going on? Wheres Lolita?" Rick said walking fast,stumbling over his tired self. Adrine pointed to the kitchen and stayed sitting across from Clifford. Clifford hunched himself over and began wiping his face repeatedly with the palms of his hands. "I know that you would have stopped it.She is still healing from that incident.I could tell your not into the boss lifestyle,i can tell your a good man,"Adrine said hoping that would bring relief to his mind. Clifford couldn't believe that someone who didn't know anything about him could judge him so graciously. "Adrine,Quinten had put a hit out on Lolita.The goons called me and told me,i told them i would handle it myself." Adrine took his gun out of his holster and put it on the coffee table in front of him,"How are you going to handle it." Clifford looked at the gun then looked at Adrine alarmed,"I'm going to give her money to move!"He took a few breaths and continued,"Charlie had a safe house for himself upstate.No one knows about it but me. She could start a new life.She just has to get the hell out of New City fast because i don't know what Quinten is capable of. He just up and left." Adrine yelled for all of them to come over to the living room and had Clifford repeat what he said.
Rick held Lolitas hands and said,"We could start over.Be in a place where no one knows us.Ill get a little job,maybe if you want you could get one too.We could make it work.This could be our happily ever after." Lolita hugged him and said,"I wouldn't want to live happily ever after with anyone else." Adrine smiled and said,"So its settled go pack,Ill handle Rudolf in a couple of days." Lolita and Rick eagerly made their exit out of Analisettes apartment.
Analisette sat next to Adrine and looked over at Clifford,"So why did you get the job here?Why be so close to everything?" Adrine was amazed at her questions and smiled then urged Clifford to reply. "Well,as you probably know Charlie has a wife and two daughters.I never met them. All i have is an old photo Charlie sent me years ago." Analisette was curious,"So does Minnie know about you?" Cifford looked down and replied,"No.But it gets worse." Adrine and Analisette looked on waiting for him to continue.
"I think i might be in love with her."
"Analisette your in a relationship with Adrine right?He's the cop down the hall?" He said trying to make sure he was in the right place. Analisette nodded then corrected him,"Hes my fiancee.What does who I'm with have to do with Lolita?"He looked at the couch then said,"May I?" Analisette nodded. He continued,"I'd much rather have him here when i say what i have to say to you." Lolita walked out of the bedroom and headed to the bathroom then noticed Clifford,"What are you doing here?" Clifford stood up and said,"Lolita,I'm so sorry for everything that has happened to you.If i could have stopped it i would have." Lolita stood like a deer in headlights. "Clifford can you just explain to us."Analisette urged.He shook his head and said,"I need Adrine here in case I become a suspect or an accessory." Analisette huffed took out her phone and sent a text to Adrine:Come to my place,Clifford the security guard is here and says he cant say anything until your here.
Adrine looked at the text as he hit the button for the elevator in New City Apartments. "Explains why hes not here.Wonder what he got to say." He replayed everything that happened that night and thanked god that he was home.
As Adrine walked into Analisettes apartment the energy completely changed. He kissed Analisette and said,"Told you ill always come back to you my only." She smiled and lit up his world. He took his seat next to her and looked over to Clifford who was sitting by Lolita across from them. "Whats this all about Clifford?"Adrine asked. Clifford rubbed the back of his neck then placed both hands on his lap.
"I'm here because there is something everyone doesn't know about me." He continued to rub his lap then looked at everyone."Its not in my nature to even be in this type of situation.I'm here because of my cousin Charlie,he left everything to me,to handle once he passed away." Analisette and Adrine looked at each other turn white. Lolita looked at Clifford and broke the silence,"You were related to Charlie,the man who died here?" Clifford looked at her and nodded. Analisette looked at Lolita who's jaw had dropped and shook her head no. Lolita stood quiet. Clifford felt the mood in the room change but ignored it and continued,"Charlie was a big time drug dealer,his second in command was Quinten." Lolita began to cry. Adrine looked at Clifford trying to understand,"So because you took over for Charlie, you are above Quinten." Clifford nodded then looked at Lolita and said,"This was before what happened to you,if i was in control of this shit Lolita i wouldn't have let anything happen to you." Lolita stood up and looked him in the face and spoke with anger and pain,"If you were in control of this shit you wouldn't care about me! You wouldn't care about anyone! That's how it is when your a boss! You would have let it go down just so you get the money!" She turned to Adrine and said,"Get your handcuffs! Arrest him!" Analisette stood up and walked her to the kitchen,trying to convince her that he meant no harm.
"Whats going on? Wheres Lolita?" Rick said walking fast,stumbling over his tired self. Adrine pointed to the kitchen and stayed sitting across from Clifford. Clifford hunched himself over and began wiping his face repeatedly with the palms of his hands. "I know that you would have stopped it.She is still healing from that incident.I could tell your not into the boss lifestyle,i can tell your a good man,"Adrine said hoping that would bring relief to his mind. Clifford couldn't believe that someone who didn't know anything about him could judge him so graciously. "Adrine,Quinten had put a hit out on Lolita.The goons called me and told me,i told them i would handle it myself." Adrine took his gun out of his holster and put it on the coffee table in front of him,"How are you going to handle it." Clifford looked at the gun then looked at Adrine alarmed,"I'm going to give her money to move!"He took a few breaths and continued,"Charlie had a safe house for himself upstate.No one knows about it but me. She could start a new life.She just has to get the hell out of New City fast because i don't know what Quinten is capable of. He just up and left." Adrine yelled for all of them to come over to the living room and had Clifford repeat what he said.
Rick held Lolitas hands and said,"We could start over.Be in a place where no one knows us.Ill get a little job,maybe if you want you could get one too.We could make it work.This could be our happily ever after." Lolita hugged him and said,"I wouldn't want to live happily ever after with anyone else." Adrine smiled and said,"So its settled go pack,Ill handle Rudolf in a couple of days." Lolita and Rick eagerly made their exit out of Analisettes apartment.
Analisette sat next to Adrine and looked over at Clifford,"So why did you get the job here?Why be so close to everything?" Adrine was amazed at her questions and smiled then urged Clifford to reply. "Well,as you probably know Charlie has a wife and two daughters.I never met them. All i have is an old photo Charlie sent me years ago." Analisette was curious,"So does Minnie know about you?" Cifford looked down and replied,"No.But it gets worse." Adrine and Analisette looked on waiting for him to continue.
"I think i might be in love with her."
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