Loving Annabelle

Chapter 4

Simone looked at Annabelle and her eyes were different. She had a more softer look in them. Simone wondered how someone like Annabelle could be a criminal. Simone wanted to ask her so bad but her lip. Annabelle went and grabbed a beer. She brought one back for Simone.

"How about we watch a movie?" Annabelle asked.

"Only if you promise to stay the night." Simone said.

Annabelle smiled. "Sounds like a plan."

"I mean  can't let you leave when you have been drinking." Simone said.

"Oh is that what it is?" Annabelle asked.

"Yes well maybe." Simone smiled.

Sitting down on the couch Simone found a movie for them to  watch. Annabelle sat down next to her. Simone looked over at Annabelle. She was beautiful. Simone swallowed as she scooted closer to Annabelle. She just wanted to have Annabelle's arms around her, to feel her skin on skin. Sighing Simone looked at Annabelle. Why did it have to be so hard?

Annabelle took a sip of her beer. She sensed as Simone got closer and closer to her. She didn't mind the fact that Simone was getting closer she was just wondering what was taking her so long. Annabelle jumped when she heard the phone rang.

Simone got up and went to answer it.

"Hello?" Simone said.

"Simone dear." Immaculata's voice greeted her.

"Now is not a good time." Simone said.

"Oh well we need to talk about the case." Immaculata spoke.

"It can wait. There's nothing going on." Simone said.

"If there was you would tell me, right?" Immaculata asked.

"Yes." Simone said.

"Alright come by tomorrow." Immaculata said. "You can feel us in."

"I will see what I can do." Simone said as she hung up the phone.

"Everything okay?" Annabelle asked.

"Yeah it was my aunt." Simone said.

"Alright then get over here and we can finish the movie." Annabelle said.

Simone sat down on the other end of the couch away from Annabelle. Annabelle sighed as she would occasionally look over at Simone. The movie finished and Simone got up. 

"I should probably head to bed." Simone said softly.

"I can call a cab and leave." Annabelle said not wanting to break eyes with Simone.

"No you can stay." Simone said.

"Then tell me this?" Annabelle started. "Why didn't you cuddle with me? I sensed you were getting closer but after that phone call you distance yourself."

Simone touched Annabelle's arm. "It's just that I'm afraid."

"Afraid of what?"Annabelle asked.

"I'm afraid....It just complicated and I can't discuss it with you." Simone groaned.

"Then tell me this do you want to sleep in the same bed with me just cuddling and that's it?" Annabelle asked.

"Of course I do." Simone said. 

"Then do it." Annabelle said with a whisper.

Simone grabbed Annabelle's hand and head towards her bedroom. Opening the door she stepped back allowing Annabelle to come in. Annabelle walked into the bedroom. Simone went into the bathroom to change. Annabelle sat down on the bed. Tracing the sheets with her fingers. Laying down Annabelle stared up at the ceiling. Simone soon came out wearing a pair of shorts and a black tshirt. Annabelle licked her lips as she stared at Simone. 

Simone blushed as she watched Annabelle check her out.

Simone climbed into bed and scooted into Annabelle's arms. Annabelle held onto Simone tightly. 

"I told you I wouldn't let you go." Annabelle said.

Simone nodded her head. Closing their eyes they fell asleep. 

By morning the sound of someone knocking on the door startled Simone. She still felt Annabelle's arms wrapped around her. Getting up slowly she did her best not to wake Annabelle. Walking down the stairs she heard another knock.

"I'm coming." Simone said.

"I don't got all day." Immaculata's voice was on the other side of the door.

"Shit." Simone whispered. 

Annabelle came down the stairs. "Is everything okay?" Annabelle asked.

"It's my aunt and she's not the nicest person plus she is also very much anti-gay." Simone groaned.

"Look I will sneak out the back so you don't have to explain." Annabelle said. Annabelle walked over to Simone. "Come find me when your free." Annabelle kissed Simone on the cheek.

Simone's heart fluttered. 

Immaculata knocked again. 

Annabelle slipped out the back. She didn't want to make much noise. Once Annabelle was out of sight Simone opened the door for Immaculata. Stepping in Immaculata looked around.

"What took you so long to answer?" Immaculata asked.

"I forgot to put on a shirt." Simone lied. "It's been a hot night."

"That it has." Immaculata said. "So what have you figured out about Annabelle Tillman?"

"She owns the club. She apparently had a falling out with her co-owner Cat. Who's last name I do not know." Simone said. "That's all I got."

"Good once you find out more you best let me know." Immaculata spoke.

"Yes I will." Simone said. "Can I ask a hypothetical question?"

"I guess." Immaculata raised her eyebrows at Simone.

"What if Annabelle isn't the person we think that she is?" Simone asked.

"Is there something that you want to tell me?" Immaculata asked.

"No I was just wondering if we had this all wrong what does that mean for us? What if she isn't the person that we are suppose to be going after?" Simone said.

"If she's not then we will find out who is but I seriously think that Annabelle Tillman has you fooled." Immaculata said. "Don't think that I don't know that you meant her at the club."

"I did yes but she didn't seem like she could do such a thing." Simone said. "What if the Cat woman is the one that is framing her?"

Immaculata raised her eyebrows at Simone. "Are you sure your not hiding anything from me?"

"No." Simone said simply. "Can you go so I can get dressed and head to talk to Annabelle."

"Fine but make sure you stick to the plan." Immaculata said.

Simone watched Immaculata leave. Then she headed upstairs to get a shower. She had to talk to Annabelle and figure out the truth. She was already fallen for Annabelle and this was just making it harder.