London seems to be thinking. She bites her lip. I can't help but to look at her whole body. She's so fine effortless.
"Hmmm. What would you say about your childhood until today ?"
I give a faint smile. That's a good way to get a lot of information about me with just one question.
"Well... I've always been unruly. It got worse when I lost my big brother. I was 16 when he died in a car accident."
"I'm sorry to hear that..."
"It's fine." I smile to reassure her. "I had a pretty quiet childhood actually. Everything changed when he passed away. He was my mentor. He taught me a couple of bad things tho. But it was fun. I wanted to be like him."
These are good memories. We were young. The world was ours.
"I went to high school but I didn't last long. I couldn't stay in class for hours. It was boring to me."
"I bet you loved gym class tho."
"Yep. I would never miss that one. And girls love athletic men."
She rolled her eyes with a grin.
"What ?"
"Nothing. Keep going it's getting interesting."
"And it's just the beginning. Want something to drink ?"
"Let me get it. You gotta rest your leg. What you want ?"
"Just bring a bottle of whisky please."
I watch London's ass as she heads to the kitchen. She has the hottest body I've ever seen. She gives me nasty thoughts.
She comes back with the drink and glasses. She hands me a glass then sits back down.
"So like I was saying... The only good memories I have of this moment of my life... It's basically me and my friends, you know. A lot of our big brothers had names in the streets. I guess I became a man faster than I should have. I was a kid with grownup problems."
"You mean... Girls ?"
"I mean women."
"Oh. Wanna talk about it ?"
"Wanna know ?"
"Hmmm. Not really..."
"Aight. So now it's my turn."
"Aye ! I said 'until today'."
"It's obvious to me. I started dating women, broke a couple of hearts, then I realized women were just a waste of time."
"Oh really ?"
"Most of them are."
"Interesting."
"Are you ?" I look through her eyes. "Are you a waste of time, London ?"
She bites her bottom lip.
"You tell me, Dorian."
I smile. The way she says my name... The way she pronounces the "r". Fuck I'm mad I got hit bro. My physical condition prevents me from turning my intrusive thoughts into a reality.
"So... What's your question ?"
"Same as you."
"You can't do that !"
"It's not forbidden." I shrug.
I finish my drink and pour myself some more liquor. London just plays with her hair.
"Do you realize how sexy you look when you do that ?"
"I do."
She lets go of her hair and takes my glass, emptying it in seconds.
"I don't have much to say actually. Amazing childhood, I graduated from college and I've been working since then. I work in the events industry and I love it."
"You ever thought of creating your own company ?"
"Yes ! I do have my company, even if it's only me for now. But I managed to secure the bag." She smiles. "I have a couple of sponsors now and I've already organized some major events. I travel a lot. I like to find inspiration from other cultures and traditions. I kinda love my life."
"That's dope. I'm happy for you."
"Thanks."
"Aight keep going."
"That's it."
"No. You chugged MY whisky. So I guess it's not just about work. What are you lil secrets, lady ?"
"Hmm. The man is watching."
"It goes with the job."
"How ?"
"You already asked your question, babygirl."
I light another blunt.
"So... I found my lil apartment , started my lil life you know... Nightblubs, bars, stripclubs... Lot of smoking and drinking. And then something happened..."
She stops herself. Her eyes starts to water.
"Aye, you okay ? We don't gotta talk about it if you don't want to."
"It's fine. So one night, I was going back home after a party. There was no Uber available in the surroundings and it wasn't that far from my place so I decided to walk. So I was walking and shit and then this weird guy started to follow me... I didn't know him, had never seen him before... I felt in danger. I started running but I was too drunk. I fell on the ground and of course, he was there. He extended his hand to help and I took it. I didn't want to upset him. He probably took this as an invitation because he tried to kiss me."
I hand her my blunt but she shakes her head. She looks through the window. The sky is dotted with lighting. Thunder is rumbling.
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"I took my keys from my pocket and I stuck it in his eye. I ran home in a total panic."
"You saw him again ?"
"Once. At a supermarket. I think he knows where I live."
"How does he look ?"
"Why ?"
"Just tell me."
"Why ?" She repeats. "What you gonna do ?"
"Doesn't matter."
He will die tonight.
"Tell me, Dorian. I wanna know."
"Let's say he won't bother you again."
"You're gonna scare him."
"Something like that."
She crosses her arms, "21 questions ain't enough."
She's right. Well, it's enough when you know what to ask.
"I need to sleep."
"You can sleep in my bed. I'll just stay here."
"Just come. You definitely need to rest your aching body."
