speed

H1. introduction

People always told me I was a down to earth person. To be fair, I don't really see it. No but for real I'm always dreaming about cars, YES CARS!! You might not expect this from a girl but I love cars. How it begun? I wouldn't know, all I know is that I always wished to have a Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 when I grew up. I just have the need for speed, as they would say it. I can't wait to be able to step on the gas and just race down the roads with one of a hell nice car that makes everyone jealous. Sadly I have to take care of my dad with a low income. That's how it goes since my mum died. It's been four years now, I have a small amount of spare money but it's certainly not enough for a car. And the bills don't pay them selves so it's a small bit at a time. My dad doesn't work so we don't have an extra income, it's because my parents have been in a car accident that left my dad paralyzed, my mum died. So now I work as many hours to keep us safe, well fed and clean. You won't hear me complain though, I have a great job. It doesn't exactly pay well but my boss and colleagues are nice. But because it's a 24 hour cafe I do work double shifts often, and the problem with that is that I can't study anymore. I wanted to become a lawyer or something but since i couldn't pay my scholarship it wasn't exactly an option anymore. However if I work enough I can afford to get me and my dad out of this place, at least that's what I'm planning on.

"Honey! Don't you forget to be at work on time?!" I hear my dad yell from the living room. "Yea dad, I'm just getting ready, then I'll be on my way! Do I need to do something for you before I leave?!" I yell back. I look at the clock and feel my heart drop. I'm never late but clearly this time I've been to deep in thoughts. "Shit, I'm going to be late." I murmer. I softly hear my dad response to my earlier question, but I can barely even hear it. "Dad! What are you saying?! I can't hear you!" I yell once more. "I said that I was fine! If you would only make my back pillows more comfortable!" I sigh while rolling my eyes. "Yes dad I'll do that in a second, but I have to do it quickly because I'm already late!" I hear him murmuring because I'm taking to much time to get ready again. My work clothes are lucky some simple black trousers with a red and hot pink striped polo shirt. I have to be honest but it's quite a cool outfit. I put some mascara on my eyelashes and make a long pony tail ready to take off. I walk to the living room, gathering my stuff and making my dad sit comfortable. "Alright dad, I'll be going now, today i have a double shift so I might be home late. Will you make it by yourself?" I ask him. " Yes sweety that's alright, just be careful okay and I'll see you later. I love you." Answers my dad softly. " that won't be a problem, I love you to dad! See you later!" I say as I close the door behind me. I'm standing in the halls of our old apartment building. I take my phone out of my pocket and start searching for a song. As I walk towards the exit my phone starts playing *never gonna give you up.* " Damn I love this song" I softly say as I push the doors open. I take a deep breath and it feels like new York city. No but really, I can smell food from the foodcarts and the fuel from the cars. It's a typical day for new York; busy and gray but my song is making it a bit colorful. I softly sing along as I walk down the streets; *Never gonna give up, never gonna let you down* As i walk down the road i see a Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 driving full speed trough traffic chased by police. One of my favourite cars. I'm not sure what has happend but im not concerend, i have all eyes for the car and i could imagine myself sitting in it. I notice that i was standing still when a tall man bumps into me, he gives me an angry looks and seems to say something, i awkwardly laugh at him as an apology. i quickly turn around again and walk further. luckly my work isnt that far away anymore, its right down the street. the moment i want to cross the road the same car from earlier comes by, and to my suprise the person behind the steering wheel makes eye contact with me. I freeze in place feeling a shiver going down my spine, hardly understanding what happend. ''did they just look at me?'' i question myself. as i take a deep breath i continue crossing the road. half way crossed i see the police coming around the corner, i quickly run to the side walk as i feel the car coming by at full speed. i turn around and i take another deep breath. today is going to be a weird day i can feel it. i turn towards the cafe thats now infront of me and open the doors. ''good morning everyone. im here and ready!'' i say closing the doors behind me again. ''goodmorning Alissa, how are you today?'' my manager asks. ''im doing good thank you. may i ask when we get our checks? im almost out of money and i need to do grocery shopping again.'' i ask her. with the year my dads medication have become more and more expencive, and we still have to eat so were in need of money. ''Alissa you know you get yours on the 20th. but if your in need of it maybe use your little car spare money.'' shit i never shouldve told her about that now she going to use it against me. ''but Mariah you know we need it anyhow, that small spare will never be enough.'' i say while trying my puppy eyes. ''no Alissa wait out your last four days, till then you can have left overs from the cafe.'' she says, i sigh loudly. ''fine, fineeeee!'' i say and she laughs at me. ''im sorry Al but you know i cant do that. otherwise i wouldve gladly helped out. now' she claps in her hand 'can you go behind counters for service?'' she asks me as she puts her long healthy brown hair in a bun. ''yeah ofcourse! is elijah coming to work today?'' elijah is one of my bestfriends and makes work easier. ''i believe so.'' she answers. ''thanks for the clear answer Mar.'' i murmer while rolling my eyes. I walk to the staff room to wash my hands and get to work. As I'm putting all my stuff in my locker Elijah walks in. "Hi Allie, how are you today? And how's your dad?" He asks. I laugh about the fact that he always calls me Allie. "Hey you, I'm doing fine, and my dad is doing great too. So then how are you?" Elijah has always been there for me and was a great help after my parents accident. So we've been friends for a while. He smirks at me while going trough his pitch black hair. "I'm doing great Allie." I smile back at him and answer; "that's good to hear." I walk back to the shop to refill all the breads, drinks and candies. As I'm busy refilling the drinks Elijah comes up to me. "Hey Allie?"
"Yes Elijah? Is something up?" I ask a bit concerned because of his tone. "I was wondering if you have heard about le catastrova?" He looks a bit scared saying that and it gives me chills. "No I haven't, who are they? Is it something bad?" I ask him. "No... yes, this morning there was a shooting or at least something like it and the cops gave me a bit of information. They told me they are some squad that drive these really expensive cars and they theft and rob, it's happening around here. And I just wanted to make sure you knew." He tells. As I think back about this morning when the car chasing happened, my brain link, does it have a connection? It could have but I shouldn't tell him about it certainly not about the eye contact. I look up to Elijah whose eyes are on concerned. His bright green eyes look better when happy. I sigh. "Thanks Elijah, for telling. I'll keep my guard up. But don't worry alright." As I say that Elijah starts relaxing again. "Alright, just know that you can always call me if there's something wrong." I laugh. "I will silly. But you can hit me up too alright." as I poke my elbows into his ribs. "Ouch! Don't do that!" And he tickles me, I burst into laughter. " Hey you two! Is this working for you? Get your asses back to work immediately!" Me and Elijah look at eachother grinning trying not to laugh. "Yes we're sorry Mariah it won't happen again." Elijah says trying his best not to burst out in laughter again. I throw him a look saying we probably should listen and he understood it. He nods his head and continues doing his work. I sigh deeply and continue doing my job too.

After a while restocking shelves I take a glance at the clock that says 7am. Most night owls come between 12am and 5am and between 5 and 7.30 it's pretty quiet. It won't take long before the first costumers will come by. "Hey Elijah what shift do you have today?" I ask, hoping not having to do the night shift alone. "I have a day shift. Why?" He answers me. "Shit, then I have to do the night shift aloneee. Becca comes in around 3am till then I'm alone." He tilts his head smiling. "Poor thing." He mocks. I give him an angry glance but then I also smile. I take one more look at the clock and sigh, knowing that I have many hours to go before I can go home. I realise that I actually work to many hours in one day but I just need the many. As I'm deep in thoughts a costumer walks in. Lucky Elijah was paying more attention. "Goodmorning sir, what can I so for you today?" He asks the tall muscular man. "I'd like 3 cups of black coffee and some donuts." He answers. I lean aside to take a peek behind the man and I see one expensive car. I wanted to ask him about it but Elijah was first talking. "Alright sir, coming up. On what name, vontant or credit?" He asks him. "The name is Alexian, and credit please." The man answers. Now I take my chance and ask about the car. "Sir is that Toyota Supra yours?" The man turns around and looks at the matte gray car outside. Then he looks back at me and answer. "You know alot about cars don't you? That's mine yea." And he looks proud. The man gives me sketchy vibes and I don't know why. "Yea I do, I love cars. Anyhow you've got a nice car sir, I could say I'm jealous." I laugh. The man looks at me not mad nor happy. It seems like he's scanning me and it creeps me out. "Thanks madam, I see you have potential. Can you drive?" His question leaves me speechless. Potential? Me? Potential for what. "No sir I don't have my drivers license." He gives me the look once again. Lucky it doesn't last long because Elijah comes back with his order. "Here you go sir, have a nice day." Elijah says the man takes his order and without saying anything he walks away. I watch him getting into his car and drive away. "Weird guy. I've never seen him before. Amd he certainly had a weird name." I hear Elijah say. But I don't response back.