I guess I should start with introducing myself. My name is Annalise. I'm 25 years old and on the run from my ex-husband. I had stolen what money I could and hid it till I had enough and then I packed what I could in my SUV and took off while he was at work. I know doesn't make since to divorce me but still keep me stuck in the same house he brought his whores back to. I was currently driving through a random state headed to Oregan. I don't know why it was just the first place I thought about. It was far away from my ex. I was entering a small town when I realized I needed gas. I pulled over and filled up and took off again. I stopped noticing a diner and pulled in. I cautiously made my way inside and sighed when I slid into a booth.
"Hi there. I'm Amy. What can I get ya honey?" She asks sweetly
"Oh um whatever is cheapest" I say softly
"It's on me" I hear behind me
I look over my shoulder to see a well dressed woman sitting there. She stands and comes over and looks me over.
"May I?" She asks softly
I nod and she slides in front of me.
"bring her the works Amy" she says
Amy nods and walks off and my eyes widen.
"Relax honey. I got it. Sorry I'm Natalie. I live here" She says with a smile
"Annalise" I say
"Nice to meet you. You just passing through?" She asks
"I'm looking for a place here" I say softly
"There is a little apartment available above the salon. Not expensive." she says
"Where is that?" I ask sipping my drink
"I can walk you over after you eat" She says grinning
"That would be great" I whisper
I say looking around making sure I was safe. I sigh not seeing anything unusual and dig into my meal. She lets me eat in peace and when I finish half I push it away. She smiles and pays the bill and stands. I follow her slowly and she waits patiently.
"You ok with walking? It's one block down" She asks
"That's fine" I tell her nodding
She smiles and we take off and she points out certain shops as we walk. I nod keeping up knowing I will need to know these things. We enter the salon and a woman's head pops up.
"Hi Nat. Who is this?" the tiny redhead asks
"This is Annalise. She was wanting to rent the apartment upstairs" she says
"Oh. Of course. Can you show her around while I finish up here?" She asks
"Sure Hon" Natalie says
"Hi. I'm Courtney" she says offering her hand
"Nice to meet you" I say shaking her hand
Natalie leads me upstairs and through a door and I look around. It was perfect for me.
"I like it. How much?" I ask
"300 a month. Like I said it's cheap." She speaks
"I'll take it. Deposit?" I ask
"Just this month's rent" she says
My eyes widen and she giggles.
"Really?" I ask
"Yes ma'am. Court doesn't need the money, but several people have lived here on and off. She donates the money to the local charity" she says
"Wow. Ok cool. I'll take it. Know anyone hiring? I'm a bookkeeper" I say
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The Innocent and the Bikers
RandomAnnalise lost her parents at a young age. She was sent to live with her Uncle. But what happens when the Uncle who is suppose to love and care for her rapes her and marries her off to a man who chooses to abuse her. Years later and a divorce Annalis...
