RIKI II: Play The Game

Chapter NINETEEN

July 27th, 2021. You'll know a dumbass person when you only asked for lettuce, tomato, and Swiss cheese on your Subways footlong, and the bitch puts mayonnaise with the rest. I hate mayonnaise on other sandwiches. It fits only for tuna. As I bit into my sandwich tasting the mayonnaise in my sandwich, I said fuck it to the other half. Food is not to be sabotaged.

Coney Island. Being in a beach alone makes me think about how alone I am; no one to have a conversation with, no girl, no group of friends, no one. Just me, myself, and I. A wise person would appreciate and understand his solitude. I will not say I wish I had more friends to go with to the beach or at least someone to go out with. This is my life, alone. Everything is quiet with no trouble around me.

I remember the days when me, Percy, Wendy, Vivienne, and I were here. I haven't seen or spoken to Percy for a year now. He'll always be my brother. I just had to close him out. A lot of people I closed out, but I still remember them.

I signed my lease, paid the deposit, and was given the welcome packet to move into my apartment. I thought rent would be my only concern. That was where my mistake was. I overlooked having to pay electric and gas bill with Con-Ed. I knew I wasn't ready for that which was why I couldn't make the move. Knowing how much I love to chill on the PlayStation and use lights to read, my bill would have been crazy. Although heat and water were included in rent, I wish electric and gas were in it too. I wonder if there's an apartment that is.

When you get the nerves of going through with something, you should think twice. I went to CPG Management and told them I needed to end the lease. My reason was a lie that sounded too dramatic; I lost my job, savings, and might possibly have a brain tumor. After emailing the manager himself, they put the place back on the market and I got my money back. Recently today, I canceled my policy with Rhino with my money returned. Elle seemed disappointed when I told her. Whatever. She was kinda cute. I would fuck her in one of those empty studios we saw, but she had a boyfriend.

I thought about applying for CNC Management Apartments and Franklin Plaza apartments. I know I'll have to wait, but I'll be patient as long as it takes while I play the game. I'm good at keeping the order. I'll need it to continue my gameplay. It's fun manipulating Lisa and Brasilia. On the second thought, I don't want to live in the same area as my family.

TMPL Avenue A can't take me yet since they don't have a schedule for front desk. They'll let me know. When I get back to work, I need to move up in position. Something like customer service manager. The salary is what I'm really after.

I've been thinking about where I'll be a few years from now; the future of my employment and independence. I need to put my worries aside and enjoy the rest of my summer. And so far, I've been doing so.

I miss Madeline. To even write and admit that makes me foolish. The girl doesn't love me back. She's toxic. She showed me that clearly when I stopped by her apartment when she needed me. After that situation, I was done with her. For now, all I do is watch from her Instagram stories. I can't do anything; there's nothing I can do to help the girl.

August 1st, 2021 Lavo was a cool vibe. I came in with my muscle fit white T, black jeans, shoes, and gold curb chain necklace. The inside of Lavo had a chic restaurant. There were a few people at the bar with tables full in the back. I got a small table with a glass of water journaling until the party got started.

I waited outside on the line. Then I decided to call Madeline to check up on her before I went inside Lavo. I heard kids in background yelling and screaming playfully. Her kids. She was alright, watching them. I'm glad they're together. Madeline wanted to go out so bad, but she had her kids to take care of. The perks of having children. Your life of fun is over. I told her I call her back when I was almost at the front of the line. Once the bouncer checked me in, I went down the stairs and entered into a room seeing red.