Thursday (pt21)

Clifford met with Rudolf and noticed he was off,something was bothering him but he was trying his hardest to not let it show.As soon as Clifford came into his office Rudolf tried to speed the process. All Clifford could understand was,"Walk around the apartment complex and get a real feel for everything." Rudolf told him goodbye then he said,"Oh and the basement is off limits." Then he was gone. Clifford sat on a chair outside the office and tried to process everything when a man walked by.
He was tall a little over six foot,and wore baggy urban clothing. He was shuffling Cd's in his hands and hadn't noticed Clifford was there."Got that new Movie with that funny British actor?"Clifford asked with a smile. The man was a little startled but replied,"Um,Nah.I got a mix tape if you wanna buy it."Clifford acted impressed,"Really how much are they?Whats your name, so in case you get Famous I can remember you."The man walked over to him confidently,"My name is Marcus Williams,they call me Scribe.The CD is five." Clifford took out a ten and gave it to him,Marcus looked in his pockets for change when Clifford replied,"Nah man that's you,keep it." Marcus smiled,"Thanks.Are you waiting on Rudolf?You just missed him. I saw him going into his apartment." Clifford smiled back,"Yeah I already talked to him." Marcus counted his Cd's,"You thinking about moving in here?" Clifford figured he would be honest with him,"I'm actually the new security guard,my names Clifford Baxtor." Marcus looked at him surprised,"Bout' time old Burshiwitz got some security,been crazy here the past couple weeks.I just hope he don't raise rent because of you." Clifford shrugged his shoulders."Well I don't think you'll have too much of a wild time here,for the most part,everyone keeps to themselves."Marcus said attempting to reassure him. "For the most part?"Clifford replied. Marcus laughed,"The woman on the first floor,Grace.Shes a nose." Clifford looked at him confused. "Man,She nosey!She probably knows you here,She probably knew you was here before you knew you were here." Marcus said laughing. Clifford joined in.
Just in the middle of there laughing a woman walked in. "Whats so funny guys I wanna know."She said as she walked over to them. "Hey Sam,we were just talking about Grace."Marcus said to her. Clifford looked at her,she was about five foot five,nice curves that you could barely see in her uniform that read Alex's Tire Shop. Her hands and forearms were dirty and her neck had a little dirt on it prob from her hands. She replied to Marcus,"Oh man,Grace.[she looked at Clifford] You ever see her body,she's bad for an older woman.But that drama man,it ain't worth it." Clifford looked at her confused,he definitely wasn't expecting anything like that from her. She giggled,"I'm Samantha,who are you?" Marcus answered for him,"This is Clifford the new security guard,he's mad chill." Clifford smiled,it felt nice to fit in. Samantha smiled,"Glad to meet you Clifford,mind if i call you Cliff? Where you from?" Clifford shook his head,"Nah,that's fine.I'm from Georgia." Marcus shook his head impressed. "Wow.So you came all the way to New City to be our security guard?" Samantha said with a smile. He laughed,"No.A friend told me about the job so I called in and Mr.Brushiwitz liked me so I got the job."Samantha shook her head and said,"Amazing Mr.B don't really take to people that fast. [She smacked Marcus' arm]That's why hes having the meeting." Marcus rubbed where she smacked,"Yeah that's probably why.His letter seemed like more of a threat,crazy old man is getting too old for this shit if you ask me.[He looked at Samantha] You see how he walks into his apartment,always looking over his shoulder.Weird-o." Samantha shook her head agreeing. "He seemed a little off today,yesterday he seemed more,i don't know,normal?"Clifford said not knowing if that was really normal for him. Marcus replied,"That's just him,we all learned to not take it personal.He has been like that for months now."Samantha looked up at Marcus,"You remember when he was always happy,always had a smile on his face.Someone started a rumor that he ordered a wife through the mail and she seen him and ran away.People are so fucked up sometimes.Bet it was Grace who started that shit,crazy old bitch." Marcus shook his head then looked at his watch,"Fuck,Ya got me jonesin ima be late to drop these mix tapes to Raheem." Marcus gave a hug to Samantha and shook Clifford's hand. "Yo,I want one when you get a chance,Text me and ill come up and get one." Samantha said as he was at the door. Marcus nodded and left. Samantha looked at Clifford,"I hope you last here Cliff,your a cool man." Clifford slightly blushed,"Thanks Sam,I hope so too." Samantha smiled at his blushing cheeks,"Ima go upstairs to my apartment now,you wanna walk with me?" Clifford's eyes widened.Samantha laughed,"Not like that,Just to show you around,Gosh!" Clifford shook his head,"I'm actually going to head out,but ill see you tomorrow at the meeting." Samantha smiled and nodded then left. Clifford headed out with a smile on his face...