The week passed and Michael’s bruises healed and the stab wound was healed enough that he would be okay and able to run long distances if needed. They hid in the day as the tours of Alcatraz still occurred. But at night they had free rein of the old prison. Michael and Michelle made love every night and sometimes twice a night. They worked out a plan and decided that LA probably would be best first just so they can see if maybe get a fresh start. A chance to live and not be on the run. They truly didn’t want to be anywhere but in the US but would do as they must to stay alive.
Michael; You ready Shell?
Michelle; Yes. Let’s go
Michelle and Michael snuck on to one of the tour boats with the tours and got back to the main land. They walked and mingled with the crowds and had to steal some things for Michael because he couldn’t wear the same clothes over and over. They got a new small bag and loaded it with the real basics like toothbrushes, shaving and her hygene stuff, Three shirts for Michael and two pairs of pants and clean boxers and socks. Now both of them had enough clothes for a week at a time and they would find a way to wash them so they could always have clean clothes and blend in. Both knew if the clothes were tattered or torn and dirty that was a red flag and anyone upon anyone could see and squeal on them especially if they price was high enough.
They made it to LA in 2 days because they stayed to the shadows and hitched rides where they could. Going to downtown LA was not the best for them but it allowed them to blend in. No one paid attention to them whereas if they had gone to more affluent places such as they were accustomed to because of their own upbrings. They stayed in a cheap hotel and went to soup kitchens to save money. Michael tried to find work in the warehouse district in hopes of getting them a safer place to live. He was worried about their safetly in general.
Michelle; Michael, I think I got a job as a waitress at the Siempre Amor Restaurant off 5th and Broadway. It’s only 2 days a week but anything will help. Right?
Michael; Sure will Shell. I thin I have more hours coming at the warehouse. In two months we should be good enough to get out of her and into a better place. Kissing her softly.
Michelle; kissing him in return. I love you. I had to do some fast talking because of only being 17 but they agreed. Even said if I did well I may get extra hours. Ready to go get food?
Michael; Sure my love. I had to do some quick talking too. 17 is not of legal age to collect the pay they are giving me as a full time. It’s $22 an hour. I saw their form for pay scales. 15-17 yr old labors work only 4 hours a week at a base pay of $7 flat.
Michelle; You don’t think they will find out?
Michael; No. As long as I keep my head down and my mouth shut we are good. I love you Shell, I will do right by you I promise. Smiling.
Michelle; Michael. I am not worried about anything but keeping you alive. And safe, safe for us and our futures.
TWO WEEKS LATER…..
Michelle: Jumping up and down. Omg!! Omg! Michael baby, my paycheck is bigger than what I had thought. I was expecting only $278 for the check but they added my tips so it’s $355 instead!! Isn’t that great. Than means my clients who I searved were very happy with my service.
Michael spins her around. That is great news.. Look at my check in two weeks we will be out of here!! $788!
Michelle looked at his check. Omg!! Michael, is they for real? Between your checks and mine we can rent a studio apt furninsh for $575 a month and have money left over to save in case we do have to run again or whatever. Even if just to save if we each save on pay check the savings will a good base for us.
