Good morning sir I believe you were expecting this package the post office just dropped it off thank you Robert I'll open it up at once the room was spacious and the walls were full of green hues there was one window partly cracked open hello my name is Rick and this is my story ah! The books I ordered good timing too he said excitedly it's getting cold in here oh that window is cracked open if there's nothing else I will return to my station sir Robert said then like a shadow he slid on out of the brown door to the stairwell so these books are all new? Looks like it Rick thought there's Mastery of Music, Criminal Intention, and Roses I can't go through them all I've got a 9 o'clock appointment he thought to himself Robert I'm heading out I'll be back around noon he shouted very good sir those books better be good or I'll send them back Rick thought to himself he walks briskly down a small road the sun was at an angle where you could feel its warmth bold trees sprung out of the ground Rick was wearing a plain ol black t-shirt, blue jeans and brown sandals with small pea sized gold buckles his white skin was scorched under the sun a young girl comes running up to him hello I'm looking for my dog have you seen him? She asked it's a large black and brown rottweiler Rick looked dumbfounded he shakes his head from left to right vigorously and said: n-no. I haven't seen your mutt... I mean dog oh this is no good where is he... The young girl was white as snow with slick brown hair maybe we can look for your dog together suggested Rick who looked bewildered thank you mister I really mean it by the way what's your name? I'm Emily. Rick nodded stubbornly and said: I'm Rick. The two continue to walk down the road there were birds and squirrels scattered abroad the two look at each other then continue walking where could Max be? Emily thought he could be anywhere by now how old are you? asked Rick I'm 19 Emily said excitedly how old are you? I'm 30 years old Rick said the two reach a small town as they were walking by some shops they both spot a help wanted sign in a store it's a pet shop! Emily said and pointed you're right Rick said and nodded Emily began to walk towards the pet shop let's go in I bet the owner has seen my Max alright they both walk into the pet shop the lights were bright and the store felt cramped the two look around wistfully then walk up to the counter hello sir Emily said I'm looking for my dog it's a large black and brown rottweiler the balding owner said: do you have a picture of your dog? No Emily said I haven't seen your dog the owner said harshly oh where could Max be? If I don't find him soon I'll faint Rick grabbed Emily's white hand and said: don't worry we'll find Max they walk out of the pet shop and were greeted by vibrant specks of sunlight Emily wore cool black shades free newspaper! A young boy shouted meet the terrible Grim he said a dog from Hell! Look at that boy, Rick he's handing out free newspapers; and, look at the front page it's MAX! The two walk up to the boy handing out newspapers we'll take one newspaper Rick said with brevity Max! It's you Emily said and pointed the two lunge at the dog and he begins to lick back feverishly woof! woof! Max was so large that it began to chase its petit tail as if it were some nice piece of ass the sun light was like glaring I guess this is where we say goodbye Rick looked at Emily hesitantly and said: goodbye? Yeah I found my dog I'll be going now goodbye Emily I hope we meet again I must be a schmuck sounds more dependable than a dog Rick wrestled with his expensive watch I still got that 9 o'clock appointment He leaves the town and heads to the city the city was spacious but gloom Rick looks left to right vigorously and walks to a nearby hospital the building was a large white building with red stripes he walks past a mob of people walking by and enters the hospital as he was walking he noticed a curious sign it read: "plasma donation here" hello I have an appointment for nine my name is Rick the lovely lady seated behind the counter nods and said: you can wait there the doctor will see you shortly alright Rick said a man gushed out of a doorway and waves his hand gently Rick he shouted it was as if he was a bull eyeing red Rick shot up of his seat and proceeded to follow the doctor past the doorway they reach a room and sit down in some white chairs the doctor was tall, white and lanky his eyebrows were thick and heavy he leaned forward towards Rick and said: hello Rick I'm doctor Smith how may I help you today? Ahem, well, doctor I need a refill on my medication I feel like it's working for me and I'm almost out smiling from ear to ear, the doctor said: alrighty done and done anything else I can help you with today? No doctor said Rick Rick plucks up his bearings one by one he told himself and walks on out of the small room briskly As he was leaving the clinic he sees something awful it was a guy trying to hitch a ride he looked like a postman with a gun he walks up to me and said: how are you? Spare some change? He scratches his enormous white nose I'm trying to get to the nearest hotel the road was quivering beneath the tread marks of fast drivers you'd think there was no speed limit Rick stares at this guy for what seemed like a minute he shot out his hand and in it was a dolla bill swoosh! As the cars and trucks roam by The bulky guy said: thanks pal and he was on his way now I need to get back and read those books just what I needed some relaxation Rick then began to walk down a road where medium sized squirrels were clamoring up leafy trees Rick looked left to right as the sun was hammering down on him what if people got colds in Summer? He thought to himself Robert will be ecstatic about the medication I'm going to have enough medication for the next 30 days Rick finally reached his home home sweet home good day, sir Robert said as he bowed Rick looked at Robert anxiously he said: Robert I got my medication I've got enough I reckon for 30 or more days very good sir do you need anything from me? The room they were in was spacious with furniture sprawled about the sofa looked nice and cozy Robert was dressed in a black and white suit Robert, I'm going to hand you a list of grocery items for tomorrow I've put some fruits and vegetables on the list very good sir Robert said I think I'm going to go for a walk Rick said but you just got back sir aren't you a little tired? Rick froze up for a few seconds now that you mention it I am but I still have to clear my head I met this beautiful girl today her and her dog I want to think about us... Ahem I mean me If you say so sir Rick walked out of the house it was around noon the sun was like a dial pointed North as Rick was walking he noticed stray cats bouncing around some remains of a sandwich oh Emily our love is like a rose petal our love for he each other is between us he sighed heavily ruff! ruff! Rick looked up elated it was Emily and Max the rottweiler Rick! It's really you Emily how nice to see you again and so soon what do I owe the pleasure? He said I'm taking Max to the vet I think he injured his left leg but it doesn't look bad Emily said coolly her face was as white as a ghost Rick opened up his dry mouth slightly and said nervously: how about we go together? Sounds like a plan, Rick with Max here we'll be protected the two look at each other for a moment then continue walking side by side with Max by the other side as they were walking they notice a crop of people in front of a house they were almost compelled to see what was going on but then notice a large sign that read: BOOZE & CHEER let's hear it for booze yelled a burly man with bright alcohol splotch stains on his white tank top the two continue walking once they reach the vet they bustle inside the small white building they look around but notice nobody it was strange hello! Yelled Rick who was now gently rubbing his sneakers against the cold carpet Emily walked up to Max and began to pet him soothingly hello said a mysterious cracked voice Rick and Emily look at the doorway and notice the doctor standing there he was a balding man with fluffy white hair orbiting his head he had a thin white nose with small brown eyes hello doctor Emily said we're hear because my dog has an injury to his left leg-- he's limping the doctor said: Sure we can treat your dog Max I need to check out Max in the back can we come too? Rick said yes you can they all head into the back the lights to a room flickers on this is my office the doctor said it was a small white room that smelled like cats the doctor said: I'll be a minute as he examined Max Max looks terrible, Rick whimper whimper I hope he's alright she said dryly the doctor then placed a bandage around Max's left leg the doctor turns to the two just leave that bandage on the dog for a week or two and he'll be better than ever Rick and Emily look at each other and nod Emily said: here boy! Let's go! Rick and Emily walk out of the building the sun was dithering in the blue sky it was still very warm the two walk down a road Emily do you think Max will be alright? I think so, Rick think positive everything will work out she said look Emily, I think I'm developing feelings for you I know this is sudden but I thought I should tell you Emily looked pale thud! As she fainted Emily Emily! Emily's round blue eyes opened up Rick? ...What happened? You fainted, Emily How... When... It must be the weather Rick said it's scorching Emily regained her composure, stood up and dusted herself off ruff! ruff! Come here boy mamas here for you Max leaped into Emily's arms what were we talking about, Rick? Oh nothing! Rick said sternly nothing at all well I'm going home, Rick my house is close by if you say so, Emily Rick said slowly Max does look better he said as he pets Max it's not like I have anything better to do anyway how about I walk you home? Sure, Rick Emily said let's go as the two walk down a road they see the clouds become grey it looks like it's going to rain, Emily we better get to your house fast Emily looked at Rick and said: I agree the two continue to walk but at a faster pace this time-- side by side we're here, Rick Emily's house was a small red and brown wooden house with splotches of flowers laid across the front yard so this is your house it looks cozy oh it is cozy, Rick the two walk in in the cozy house there were paintings of animals on the walls the lights were dimly lit the stairwell was old and creaky so Emily where are your parents? Don't they live here with you? A pause. Emily cleared her throat and said: well, no they don't does that disappoint you? Uhm, no, Emily Rick said hesitantly he lifts up his face and smirks I was just curious that's all... Emily look at Max he's walking much better now as he points Emily said: Max! Who's a good boy? Max then began to run around in circles chasing his tail Rick looked up at the paintings his mind was elsewhere Emily said: well, Rick will you be leaving now I'm sure you have more important things to get back to Rick looked at Emily with a look of excitement in his narrow blue eyes I do have to get back to Robert, he must be worried sick Emily laughs an obnoxious laugh the kind that was jarring to the ears can I stop by tomorrow? I don't know, Rick wouldn't Max get in the way? Rick froze no no not at all, Emily I like your mutt, uhm, I mean dog why wouldn't I want to see his furry tail again Emily looked up elated it's a date then! Oh a date that's not at all intimidating Rick said sarcastically I'll be off then Rick said sadistically he walks out of the house back at Rick's house Robert was moving about carelessly he was so into cleaning How is young Emily? She's fine, Robert we have a date tomorrow I'm excited about it oh, sir, that sounds fantastic I do really enjoy seeing you have fun Robert said has Emily's dog recovered? Yes, Robert, and it's more menacing than ever you should stay here and tidy up as Rick snorts will do, sir and I'll be sure to have your medication set on your bedroom drawer Robert said sternly nothing is set in stone but me and Emily are getting closer, Robert the two gaze at each other halfheartedly then turn away Rick looks to Robert and said: I'm going to hit the hay, old boy, as he pats Robert on the shoulder gently Rick walks to his room the room was spacious, the walls were grey and it had a nearby bathroom, yawwwwnnn! Rick lies on the bed and closes his eyes the next day Rick woke up in a daze he had had this creepy dream about Emily and spiders as he walked out of the house Robert was there to greet him, Robert had the look of a military general I've packed your lunch here you go he said softly as he hands Rick the brown bag thank you, Robert I'll be off then, I'll be back around noon OK sir Rick walks off as he was walking to Emily's house he saw a bed of flowers mostly dandelions and roses he bends down to the bed of flowers and plucks one up I'm sure Emily will like this flower and just maybe me too I can't believe I feel this way towards her the bright sun was dithering in the sky-- almost wavelike but the blue crisp skies were clear too not a fluffy cloud in sight Emily's house is nearby Rick thought to himself he walks down a narrow road that bent slightly leading to a forest the Peaks Forest the wind began to pace itself it was smouldering Emily! Yelled Rick Emily cranks open the medium sized door and bolts out into the open Rick she said her green eyes on fire I'm so glad to see you Max is inside come in come in she said with some pep Alright Rick said as he walks in cautiously his eyebrows raised an inch what is that, Rick? A flower? Yeah, it's for you he hands Emily the flower and begins to pat down his grey suit he wore a blue tie that was tied so loose the circulation around his neck leaped into his face Emily I have something to tell you and I don't want you to interrupt me i-i... Ruff ruff! Max came dashing into the room the two were in Max! Come here boy, Emily said her hands tossed out to catch the embrace of Max Emily, Max does look better than he did before yeah, Rick, he's been sleeping a lot the room they were in had green walls and a red carpet Rick looked flushed I was going to tell you this before he said but you fainted and gave me a real scare darn heat Rick gushed He took a deep breath and said: I like you, Emily Emily was wearing a blue shirt that read I love New York on it she had blue jeans on and she had white tennis shoes on she smiled a menacing smile She said: I like you too, Rick then the two hug each other Rick's nostrils flared up a little as he took in the smell of the flower and Emily's perfume it smelled like olive oil but tangy the two walk outside they gaze into each other's wide eyes Emily's brown hair was flowing around her shoulder she said: we can't, Rick, it's not safe Rick looked mortified what do you mean it's not safe? He said with urgency Emily sighed then said: I'm the daughter of a mobster her eyes moving left to right sure not to let Rick see her deeply moved by her confession Rick said: the mob?? Are you sure? I mean I can't believe this I know Rick I meant to tell you but it must've slipped my mind when we lost Max my dad's a really nice guy she said Rick gazed at the road then back at Emily sure not to give off the inkling that he might just dash down that pleasant road a nice guy he pondered he rubs his chin gently then blurted out: I want to meet your Father, Emily. I'm a business man after all maybe it won't be so bad Emily's eyes shuffled to Rick's maybe that's not such a good idea she said delicately I don't want his goons to see me with you they pack heat! But... I really like you, Rick That's all I need to know, Emily, let's be on our way My Father owns a restaurant in the city it's a little ways out but we should be there by 3oclock if we hustle the two leave Emily's house as they were walking side by side with Max on a leash they began to chat about their families Rick didn't have much of a family he only had Robert as his parents were murdered by the mob when he was younger the two reach the bustling city and the restaurant "Tony's" this is it, Rick Emily said and pointed the two walk in with Rick tailing Emily daddy she said a handsome man about forty gushed out of the back seats he was tall and chubby his weight put off by the tantalizing smell of seafood Emily! He shouted as he gave her a big hug the two embrace each for what seemed like forever what are you doing here? Dad I want you to meet my friend Rick he's a business man and helped me out Max had a little injury to his leg Rick took me to the vet to get him checked out her eyes were vibrant is that so Emily's dad said as he stroked his chin gently hello, Rick I'm Dan I run this restaurant with Tony Tony's the chef and one hell of a cook if I do say so myself Dan and Rick shook hands Pleased to meet you, Dan Rick said softly as he prys his sweaty hand away from Dan's chubby grip let's have a seat Dan said the three sit down the restaurant was cozy and warm Dan wore a brown suit with a black tie his hair was brown like Emily's and he had big brown eyes that lacked warmth I'm very pleased to hear what you've done for my daughter I really appreciate a nice guy like you Dan said sternly Rick had the look of a frightened animal it was no trouble sir-- please please... Call me Dan I won't hold it against you Emily kept on fidgeting about in her cushioned seat she was more than nervous but with Rick here by her side she wasn't afraid waiter! Dan shouted let's have some shrimp and on the double the waiter with a black and white suit dove into the back of the kitchen to have the food prepared Dan said: do you like shrimp, Rick? Rick looked up elated I love shrimp! The waiter came up to the table the three were seated at with a steaming dish in his hands here you are he said as he placed the food on the table then he walked off let's dig in Dan said the three begin to devour their food it was so tasty and smelled divine like something that rolled straight out of heaven-- bon appetit Dan gazed at the food before taking more gobbles of food to the mouth then he looked up at Rick how's your food, Rick? Emily was clutching at her plate like a madman her appetite was off the scales Rick looked at Dan and said: it's divine I love how succulent it is he laughed halfheartedly it's not too big but there are a lot of them here Rick then gestured to the waiter and said: waiter may we have some tartar sauce over here the waiter nodded Dan said to Emily, dear do you want anything to drink? She nods with half a plate of shrimp swimming around in her mouth Malcolm, Dan shouted, three Pepsi's the waiter nods again Dan wiped his mouth with a napkin so what do you do, Rick? Rick clears his throat and said: I'm an investor I received a large sum of money from my parents when they died a long time ago that's fascinating, Rick Dan said how did your parents die? Rick looked down at his plate of half eaten food they were murdered he said
