SHINE
" This it " I said opening the front door
She stood there with her arms folded quiet , observing our surroundings.
"Why you helping me "
" Just a friendly gesture you don't have to if you don't Want to."
She took one last look around and walked in side. Alicia's instructions were clear but I gotta admit I was curious. She didn't speak the whole ride here. What was Alicia trying to hide ? And why did she want this girl killed.
I watched her as she walked slow , looking around the living room.
" Well miss daija you haven't said anything the whole ride here."
" Nothing to talk about I'm just an observer really."
" I can see that "
" Why don't you have anywhere to go "
"Xcuse me ? "
" I heard you on the phone earlier "
She hesitated to say anything else , instead she starred me down head to toe. She was curious about me to. I've never took off my shades for a woman but there was something about her that was just picking at me something I had to know it killing me. What the hell was Alicia trying to do and why her. After taking off my shades she finally got a sense of trust and sat down on the sofa.
"My family and my ex - fiance didn't get along so after we got engaged we moved down here, away from them... Can I ask you something ?"
" What's up"
"Why do were shades all the time ?"
"I'mma business man , that likes to stay hidden "
"You mean a drug dealer" we both cracked a smile.
" Well mr. Shine would it be too much to ask if I take a shower I've haven't showered since the other day"
" No problem "
I led to to the bathroom upstairs and handed her a towel. She looked up at me as she took it. this the first time I've seen her eyes since we met and the first she's seen mines. They were hazel and have to admit they were beautiful.
"Thank you " closing the door behind me I remembered her changing clothes and headed to my room.
My phone vibrated and Alicia number flashed the scene.
"What "
" Is it done "
" Call me again and the deal is off " I said ending the call.
Coming back with changing clothes I walkd in and she coverd her body with her hands quickly.
" I'm sorry I just....." I stopped talking once I seen a mark under her hands. I walked closer but stepped back until her back was against the wall. I slowly moved her hands to reveal what she was hiding. I couldnt believe what I was seeing. I ran my hand across her stomach which had a red and purple bruise just above her belly button.
Flashes of my childhood appeared in my mind , when I use to walk in from school seeing my mother get beat by our father. Without saying anything I stepped back looking in her eyes again, and all i could see was my mom. Her eyes were filled with pain , she looked tired like she haven't slept in a while. I couldn't tell before because she always kept her head down, but it was pretty clear why she was hiding.
I walked out the door closing behind me. Oncethe shower water turned on I grabbed my cell phone and headed out back. Dialing Alicia's number , rage was building in my body. After sending me to voicemail I nodded my head and went back inside.
" Bet "
