A Game of hearts

Chapter 4: Ready to play

(Warning! There is a sensitive written section of this chapter, if you wish to not view this skip over the section with a 💙 in parentheses. With that in mind let's have some fun.)

It wasn't long before Val had called all of us outside to go eat. A big pink and black limo waited outside with the really tall pimp waiting impatiently by the door. Each of us climbed inside, at first glance, the limo's interior looked very 1970's. The floor was a fluffy red carpet, the seats were all white leather, and waiting in the wine chiller was a very expensive bottle of wine. Val had class, that was very clear to you. Val handed the other two glasses for the wine, he offered a smaller glass to you, which you thanked him for. Each glass was filled with the deep red vintage wine.

To say the wine was strong was an understatement, it felt like it was trying to choke you on the way down. The flavor however was very rich and floral.  Vox chuckled at your reaction to the first sip, Val rolled his eyes and downed his glass. Velvet drank the wine as if it was soda, chugging it down like a champ. Vox was like you, small sips just less coughing and grunting. The town looked as dreary as ever. Crooks, hookers, drug dealers, and  the homeless littered the streets as they drove away.

The limo suddenly stopped, Val looked outside and chuckled to himself. A spider dressed in a tight red silky dress was leaned against a street lamp smoking a cigarette. Val rolled down the window and leaned his head out and yelled. "How's the night goin Angle cakes!~" The spider turned to Val and flicked his cigarette away before walking over and handing a nice fat wad of cash. "I counted $352 Val. It's been a busy night." Judging by the shaky tone in his voice, Val treated this one worse than most.

Valentino adjusted his glasses and stuffed the cash in his coat pocket. In a cold emotionless voice Val responded to the spider. "Good work Angel, keep this up and I may bump up your pay. However, I need you for a new film. I'll give details soon. Get back to work sweet cheeks~" with that, the spider backed away and the limo sped off. You all arrived at the diner right before closing time. The man at the sign let out a painful whining groan and walked back to the podium in begins the opening doors. Val, Vel, and Vox got out first, Vox helped you out and held your hand walking in. A flush expression on your face the whole time getting seated. Each had a menu, velvet had a drawing paper with crayons with hers. Val watched in boredom at her attempts to draw. The waiter finally came around sweating bullets.

With a shaky click of his pen, the waiter asked nervously. "M-May I g-get dr-drinks for all o-of you?" Vel was the first to answer in a high pitched squeaky voice "Pink lemonade! With extra ice!" Val shoved the eager girl back onto a seated position and ordered a large margarita with sugar on the rim. Vox was simple, he ordered a glass of brandy. You quietly asked for your favorite drink. The waiter wrote it quickly and rushed to the kitchen. Vox looked through the menu some more, figuring out his cravings. You were planning on something small like a plain cheeseburger. But there was definitely some more classy choices too.

The waiter came back quickly and gave us our drinks. Then again he asked very nervously. "A-Are we ready t-to order?" Vox nodded slightly. The waiter clicked his pen and started writing down their orders. Vox wanted a 8oz ribeye with green beans and French fries. Vel wanted a chicken sandwich with only mayo and lettuce, with fries and icecream for dessert. Val's order shocked you because of his thin stature compared to his order. He asked for a chicken supreme, double fries, Mac n Cheese, and a molten lava cake for dessert.

The waiter nodded and rushed to the kitchen. You couldn't keep it in, you blurted "Jesus that's a lot" clasping your mouth and looking at the frozen moth staring daggers at you. "I-I didn't mean it like that s-sir." You were quick to comment. Vox looked at Val and nodded. "They're right Val, loose the attitude. We're here to have a good time, not a disaster." Val sighed and sat back, he lit a cigarette to relax himself. Velvet teased Vox by drawing a heart  pointed towards you.

Vox flipped the bird and downed his glass. Grumbling to himself. Thankfully the tension disappeared when the food arrived. The table was full of delicious meals. Each dug in like their lives depended on it. You were shocked to see how sloppy they were. At least they weren't making a mess on their clothes. You ate your plate in a more casual manner. After the meal Val and Vel simply got up, no tip, no payment. You were very concerned given the glares from the staff as the party left with no pay. You were sure that you were all banned. Then again it was hell, it's not like it would not have happened.

On the way back Vel sat next to Val leaving you with Vox. He was quiet on the way back and even seemed to be dozing off. Once he did fall asleep, he fell onto your lap. Vel nearly burst with laughter. Val chuckling as well. The blush on your face could make the sun feel inferior. The T.V. man snored, you looked away to alleviate the sudden urge to get up. That was really hard though because Velvet teased mercilessly. "Awww I knew you two love birds would get close eventually!" She chirped. Val laughed when Vox suddenly opened his eyes about to tell Velvet off. However, his eyes went wide once he saw where he was laid. He fell off onto the floor, hat still in your lap. "Stop laughing! I fell asleep, it has nothing to do with feelings!" He retorted.

You picked up his hat and sat it aside, the two others were in tears laughing so hard. Vox balled his fists and sat down, he was embarrassed. The car finally made a stop at the studio. Vel and Val got out. Val asked if Vox was coming, Vox said no in a angry tone. Val blew fake kisses and shut the door. Leaving you with the angry embarrassed and humiliated overlord. The limo took off again, headed for Vox's home. You looked at the poor man and tried to make conversation.

"Sir, I think you did nothing wrong, you were simply tired. I...I'm sorry that they treated you like that." Vox looked back and sighed. "If only I could tear their tongues out, I would make them suffer. But it's not feasible thanks to our reputations. If I killed one, the other would get their way..."  Vox said in a pained voice. "Why can't you leave it behind? Carry on yourself?" You asked. He looked at his feet and replied quietly. "Sometimes you have to live with your mistakes..I'll never get out, it's far too late now." You said nothing, patting his back and watching the people outside the window doing god knows what. Free from a prison of their own making.

(Going to have to stop this chapter here typing is being kind of spaced out and a little weird so I'm going to continue this in the next chapter I hope you all enjoy and I will see you all soon)