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"Lady cab driver, take me for a ride."
Lady Cab Driver by Prince

"1874 Woodbridge, please" I instruct the cab driver as I close the door behind me.

"Sounds good," The red haired driver stares at me with a grin. "You're gorgeous, girl!" She teases as she guides the car through the late night traffic.

"Thank you, as are you. I've always wanted red hair" I stare at her short bob.

She glances over to me. "Your hair colour suits you."

The previous song fades into an Ike & Tina Turner hit. The guitar introduction is followed by Tina Turners powerful belts. Nutbush city limits.

The cab driver notices my leg tapping the floor mat and she turns the radio up louder.

The music fills the silence between the driver and I. She flicks the blinker to the right as she pulls into the curb.

The well arranged apartment complex comes into view, and I look at the grey bricked building in awe. I have always wanted a small little place like this.

I turn and bend down slightly, trying not to expose my revealed chest. The light post shines light into the car, and I am able to see my drivers features perfectly. Her freckled cheeks are noticeable on her pale complexion. I smile as I see how beautiful her eyes glisten under the shine. "Here you go," I hand her a bundle of cash, including a generous tip. "Thank you" I smile and close the door.

"Goodnight!"

I walk up the several steps and press the intercom beside the entrance. The loud beeping noise comes from the security device. I press Calvion's numbers and a higher-pitched noise rings at every press.

"Nikki!" Calvion screams through the intercom. "I'm coming!", and the intercom shuts off.

I laugh and lean onto the cement railing base as I await my friend.

Calvion runs down the spiral stair case and slows her pace as she nears the door. The door has a body length window, allowing her to see me in full.

'Holy shit' I see her mouth. "Sheria!!!" She bends back as she screams up the stairs, she screams so loud that I can hear her on the other side of the door.

Sheria is the next to run down. I can't contain my laughter no longer when she slows her pace and begins to jump on the spot.

They gain composure and push the door open together. "Child!" Calvion touches my hair as Sheria circles me.

"You look like a whole 'nother race."

"I'm feeling this look though, it's feisty." Calvion continues to touch my sleek black hair.

Flashback

"How much do you want off?" The hair dresser asks as she waves her set of scissors.

"Right here." My pointer finger pokes at the middle of my neck.

Her eyes widen. "All this hair.." she groans. "And you want it black did you say?" Her expression is full of disapproval.

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