Cherry (BWBM)

CHAPTER V

I was on my fourth glass of grape juice and my last spoon of fried rice. My stomach felt full but it was the overbearing full that made you look three months pregnant. Placing the empty glass down I slowly got up placing one hand on my stomach running it subtly and the other carrying the bowl to the sink. Scouring it till I could no longer feel the grease residue or smell food on it I washed it off and placed it in the kitchen cabinet draping the dish towel over it and the rest of the plates. It wasn't that I was scared or insects or rats- I am but it's best to keep precaution.

Shutting off the kitchen lights I went back to the living area watching the tv go on but still there was no report on the developing incident. The fire department said at this time they will be giving no statements. The sheriff's department said it's up to the coroner to determine if the main cause death since the only business they have there now is to bar off all viewers other than the needed professionals and distribute collective statements.

Powering on my laptop I instantly went to google to find similar articles of previous incidents to figure out my writing style.
Here goes nothing. Pulling out a stack of graph leaves I headed up the main topic doing a little concept map before approaching the task at hand.

" ARMAGEDDON IN ALMERÍA"

5% decrease in crime, 2% increase in procrastination. Four years in figurative bondage and 6 months in pay deduction. Early curfew, lack of security and economic collapse is the least of our worries. Earlier today, April 4, 2018 Mayor Jameson declared us 5% free of murder and crime!What about the 95% of us struggling to pay the bills, mortgage,and rent."

Pausing with the pen sitting on my bottom lips I nervously bit the cap. I couldn't write shit and give it up, knowing my boss he'd probably joke about it behind my back. A deep sigh left my lips.

"Bartender! Another shot please"talking to yourself was healthy but I took it to a whole other level. Feigning a drunk stupor I stumbled over to the living room table and poured a full glass of grape juice even going the extra mile of adding a sliced lemon that had no place being there.

"Put it on my tab" I smiled imagining I was some long haired sexy vixen wearing a skin tight dress with red lipstick leaning over the bar charming the bartender who helplessly fell under my seductiveness.

Okay times up!

Downing the entire glass in less than a minute I went to lean over in the comfy chair but my bladder wouldn't allow it. I should've saw it coming. Walking briskly to the bathroom I quickly pulled down my shorts relieving myself taking nearly two minutes with how much I drank. Wiping and flushing not forgetting to wash my hands.

Looking at myself in the mirror I stared at the wig occupying space on my bald head. Why was I trying to look like how I used to. Pulling off the wig I lightly passed my hand over the patches of hair and smooth skin. I looked so...nice. I've been looking nice. Wiping the lone tear from my face I bit my lip to hold onto the trespassing sob about to make itself known. I didn't look like my old self anymore. The piercings on the shell of my ears didn't toughen me up, I still reacted the same way to criticism just at a different time preferably in the confines of my home.

Pulling out a towel from under the sink I wrapped it over my shoulders with the sheer in hand. I turned it on finding the buzzing sound that once was an annoyance to me became a painful reminder of who I was now. I didn't hate it I just wished it came at a time I could've managed. Passing it over my head I angled my self in a way I could still see without the hair falling into my eyes.

I continued until it was even. Pulling the towel around my head I walked over to the bathtub closing my eyes and shaking off all the prickly residue. Passing the towel under the hot water I ran it over my head groaning at how sensitive it felt. I did that a few more times before just deciding to shower. The warm water did wonders for a tired soul.
Twenty minutes passed and I could feel the transition of hot to lukewarm meaning if I stayed any longer I'd become a popsicle. Sliding the foggy glass away I grabbed the towel on the rack wrapping it around myself disposing of the other in the laundry basket along with my clothes.

I ran into my room at lightning speed trying to fight the cold chill making its way up my legs. I shuffled through my drawer pulling out my sleeping clothes; A Scooby Doo cotton print shirt with the whole gang and Cookie Monster boy shorts (a total misconception) with a bugs bunny beanie.

The tv could still be heard from in the living making me smack my forehead for being so careless. I came back seeing the news was over but some quick updates each time a commercial break ended. My phone pinged and I couldn't help but look away. I didn't want someone giving me things especially if they were pity gifts.

Sitting in the chair I put my phone on the table playing music plugging out the television in the mean while. Think Daneryis how would you write a rebuttal. Taking out a new sheet I grabbed my black pen starting over again. What could grab the audiences attention. Sure they're aching to know what's the towns next move but I didn't want a bad review on my article.

" help is on the way?"
On December April 4,2918 Mayor" no no no! It sounded so boring and stiff. I wanted it flowing so much it kept you on board. Not something that sounds like the dog ate it and spit it back out.

Once again my phone pinged but it didn't stop at one more like several times. I tried to ignore it but with every passing second it intensified. Having had enough of it's annoying sound I went to turn it off but stopped when I saw who it was. A new wave of anger hit me like a ton of steel.

Unknown- This month's rent is already payed for and if you haven't noticed the freezer has your favorite ice cream. Try not to eat too much, see if you can balance it out with that delicious coleslaw you love to make.

Unknown- Danny I know your busy but the least you can do is say thank you.

Unknown- stop worrying you look beautiful with it or without the hair. That stumped me quite a bit. How did he know what I was doing here. All the windows have curtains draped over them. My apartment is too small to hide in so how did he even know what I was doing. Cameras couldn't be in here since I know the landlord is far too stingy to waste so much money and no one but Sean and my landlord has ever been in here.

Daneryis- stop messaging me. I don't want nor do I need your help, I am not some poor little cancer girl that's up for charity so do your best and leave me alone before I alert the authorities.

There was so much I wanted to say but my vocabulary right now was not the perfect fit for anyone's ears.

Unknown- we both know not even god himself could take me away from you feather. Without me I doubt you'd sleep good at night, much less survive. You are not a charity to me and will never be. I care for you so deeply, and lastly the authority is shit, they couldn't catch a toddler even if he crawled in front of them with a sign saying 'I'm the one' hanging from his neck.

Daneryis- I've did what I needed to. It's up to you if you want to respect me. Leave me alone.

I barely even knew Sean before I could say that I cared for him. What does this secret admirer have that he doesn't minus the level of intimacy's I have with him than I do Sean.
I need to get it through my head that he doesn't care for me deeply because this isn't real. I don't know him and he doesn't know me.

Putting my phone on silent I kept the music blaring to keep my concentration leveled. Distractions were the last things on my mind at this point in time. For every message than came through I would know from how the music paused then resumed.

An hour passed and I ruled out that I couldn't write this report. It was just a small article that needed to be well written to be sectioned into the paper but I just couldn't. Doing something I said I wouldn't I opened the fridge seeing the slice of double chocolate fudge and strawberry cake peeping behind the bag of celery. I'll admit it! I wasn't eating healthy for someone in my state but life is way too short and messed up to be afraid of everything and miss out on the finer things in life. I.E. cake, cookies, steamy romance novels, a comfy bed, a jacuzzi...

I guessed cheat day came sooner than expected.

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