23Tick Tock Tick Tock…damn clock…it was the only sound in this god forsaken office and it was driving me insane. I need to get out of here to escape, but I must wait. Time is of the essence and I mustn't act so hastily. One mistake and game over, and I cannot afford for that to happen. I've worked to damn hard for this to fail. Just sitting motionless in chair waiting, is making me tense. I walked toward the window in my spacious skyline office to get some movement into my stiff legs. I look out into the streets of my beloved New York and just for a second I felt ancient.
So many things have changed over the times since the beginning of my existence. I was here when trees filled these streets and the animals used to prowl where the sidewalk is. I was here when those same trees came down and these monstrously sized buildings came and took over nature's domain. And when the new era comes …I will still be here. I felt my impatience creeping through my thoughts and I turned my back to the windows and glanced back at the clock. 11:05. What was taking them so long? I specifically asked them to come back by 10:00. It was a simple task. My impatience is getting the better of me; I should get something to calm my nerves. I walk towards my mahogany stained bar and decide a shot of Blue Label Johnny Walker would do the trick. Before I could taste my liquid salvation, there was a knock on door. I closed my eyes in frustration. I put the glass down and walked to my seat behind my desk and called out toward my door. "Come in." I said and the door opened timidly. It was Annie.
Annie was the new girl in the office. Some the recruits found her in alley half dead and brought her back to help her get back on her feet. I kind of feel sorry for the poor girl. Being thrust into this lifestyle can be quite …difficult.
"Ahh, Annie, what a pleasure to see you alive and well." I said cordially. She just smiled shyly. She wasn't a person of many words, so conversation was usually one-sided. I noticed a small note in her hands that caught my attention. She noticed my staring and shifted uncomfortably under my gaze.
"Um, Malachi called and said that everything is going to plan." she finished by gently putting a strand behind her ear. The plan…my plan…it's coming to past.
"S-Sir?" Annie called out. I must've zoned out.
"Oh, yes, I must've zoned-out, is that all?" I asked and with a quaint yes, she left the room. She had left the small note on my desk. I stared at it and I realized everything, well almost everything, I wanted was coming true. I looked over to my abandoned scotch and decided to celebrate. I downed the drink in seconds and savored the taste a little bit too long but I couldn't help myself. I quickly left the room. I had plans to follow, things to do and no one was getting in my way…NO ONE.
I am done, smoking gun
We've lost it all, the love is gone
She has won. Now it's no fun
We've lost it all, the love is gone
And we had magic
And this is tragic
You couldn't keep your hands to yourself
I feel like our world's been infected
And somehow you left me neglected
We found our life's been changed
Babe, you lost me
And we tried, oh how we cried
We lost ourselves, the love has died
And oh, we tried, you can't deny
We're left as shells, we lost the fight…
"Charlotte are you even listening to me?" Schuyler screeched to me while pulling out my headphones. I was listening to iPod trying to relax and tune out Schuyler's ramblings. We arrived in New York less than two hours ago and Schuyler was ecstatic. Schuyler was like child in a candy store the minute we crossed the state line, but can I blame her? We finally made it and there was no turning back. This whole experience made me feel optimistic but I was scared as hell for what life may drop in my lap.
"Of course I am." I said while trying to find a comfortable spot on the stiff mattress. I kept twisting and turning till I eventually gave up. I pulled myself out of bed and walked over to the window where Schuyler was gazing dreamily outside.
"Look we just got here and we have to stay incognito for awhile. I know you have so many dreams and aspirations but we need to settle ourselves. The only solid thing we have to names is our high school diplomas, Sky. I think we just lay low for awhile. Okay?"
She looked back with glum eyes and said "Sooo, I guess that's a no for sight-seeing tonight?"
"Not tonight, just when we know what we are doing with our lives." I said while falling rather ungracefully back onto the bed.
"What are we going to do? We never got to plan this part." Schuyler stated
"I don't know, Sky, I really don't know."
Who is this Mystery Man and does he want
Sky and Charlotte are in New York , now what?
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