An: So I have had this story saved in my computer for awhile. I felt that it deserved to be posted. Its pretty different from Little Killer. LK is of course still my main priority but the first few chapters for this one are already written. Thought I would see how people take to it. Not sure who the OC's will be paired up with yet… but I have a pretty good idea. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy it. Review and let me know. PM me with any questions….
Laying in bed she was awoken by Ali's squeal of delight. Turning over she looks at her alarm clock to see that she had only been asleep for three hours. She rolled onto her back hoping that she would get more sleep but knowing that her two best friends would be busting into her room at any moment to share the news. She sighed deeply as she heard them whisper arguing outside of her door.
"We so have to tell her, this is the break we have been waiting for." Ali whispered.
"Yeah I know but we could let her sleep for a little longer Al, its only nine and you know she didn't get home from work until six." Cora whispered back.
Taylor climbed out of bed and walked slowly to the door. She flung it open and immediately laughed at the look on her friends faces.
"Thanks for the thought Cora, but you know Ali would of won and been busting in my room at any minute. Besides her loud ass squeal already woke me up. So whats the news?" She asked them.
Ali rushed in the room pulling both girls behind her. Cora whispered to Taylor "If she pulls my shoulder out of socket you can fix that right?"
Taylor laughed again and threw herself on her bed. Ali was still bouncing, barely able to keep the news to herself.
"I got the job! The one at the Rosen firm! Remember when we talked about it and we decided it would be perfect! You and Cora already got the okay to transfer and all we were waiting on was to see if I got the job! I get to start in three weeks. I already called and gave my boss my two weeks. I am so excited this is going to be great! Plus were all off this weekend so we can go and look at houses!" Ali squealed out all in one breath.
Cora and Taylor exchanged a look before saying at the same time. "Sounds like a plan"
All of the girls then squealed and hugged each other. Taylor then very nicely kicked her girls out of her room to back to sleep, after all she had to work the night shift again tonight and then she was off for the weekend but instead of the relaxing weekend she hoped of she would be house hunting and driving for hours. Reaching in her bedside table she took out the sleeping pills knowing that her brain wouldn't stop her from planning, she put one in her mouth followed by a drink from the water bottle she kept by her bed. Twenty minutes later she was out and the only thing that would wake her would be her alarm.
Pulling in the driveway of their home Taylor climbed out of her Escape. She smiled at the house that they had been renting ever since they got out of college. Taylor and Ali had grown up together in the not so nice side of LA. They worked hard in school and luckly got full rides to UCLA. Taylor was majoring in nursing and minoring in business while Ali was going to become a lawyer. Taylor meet Cora in her business classes and as soon as she introduced the other two girls they quickly became a inseparable threesome. All three girls graduated at the top of their classes. They had found this place and fell in love. The owners were a sweet old couple, who were more then happy to have found some nice girls to rent their house too.
Taylor, Ali and Cora were as different as they were alike. Cora was a feisty brunette, where Ali is a girl next door blonde, and Taylor had dark curly auburn hair and legs for days. All three girls were tall, while Taylor and Ali had the coke bottle figures most women would die for Ali had perfect d cup size breasts. All three women oozed sex appeal. Cora was the first to get in a fight, the first to flirt and was blunt to the point of being rude. Ali was sweet, but in a courtroom no one could top her, in her five years out of college she has yet to lose a case. Taylor was the peace keeper, the fixer upper and the glue that held them together. Taylor was a bitch or at least that's what everyone called her. They were all loyal to a fault and if one of them was going to go down, you had to take them all down.
Ali had been hoping to get the job at the Rosen firm because not only was he a very respectable lawyer he was so good for the eyes. Ali wanted to move away from their hometown and away from all the drama that had been bestowed upon them in the last year. The night which caused all of them to learn to shoot and get permits to carry their weapons with them at all times. Charming California was the definition of small town USA, but for her and her girls she knew that it would be perfect. Besides after being on the side of the law were you place criminals behind bars, she knew it wasn't her thing. She didn't think that a lot of the people who had been convicted were all that guilty but no one listens to the girl fresh out of college and she was tired of being the back up person, she wanted the spot light and she wanted to help people not damn them.
Cora was ready for a change, after being held at gun point and almost losing Ali, they needed an out and fast. The business she worked for had an office in Lodi which wasn't that far from Charming and being a CEO was never something that she wanted. Sure it allowed her to live the life style she grew up in, but to Cora money was just an object. Something to be earned and spent. After all her parents tried buying her love for years and she never knew what love really was until she become friends with Taylor and Ali. Cora was tired of being under her fathers thumb, sure someday she might have to take over the business but for now she wanted to go somewhere that she wasn't known as the daughter of the man who owned one of the largest hotel chains. She just wanted to be Cora, not James Forces daughter.
Taylor was happy so long as her girls were. She knew that Cora wanted to open a shop of her own, and that Ali wanted to keep people out of jail, instead of putting them in. For her a nursing job was a nursing job and a job she loved. St Thomas was just another hospital. She loved her job, helping people had always been her thing. She was the shoulder to cry on, the advice giver and the person who slapped sense into you when needed. She loved working with babies and kids, helping mothers to be bring their children into this world. To Taylor, nothing was better than that first cry a baby makes when they are born. Besides after Ali's job had almost gotten them all killed a change of scenery would be nice and it was needed. They needed to regroup and not be so afraid anymore. Even though they had gotten their guns, fear still haunted them. They still worried about someone lurking in the shadow's waiting to pop out at any moment. Little did she or either of her girls know, but they were about to walk into the devil's chamber and when the time came they would be helpless to stop it. Taylor and her girls were about to find love, loss and life in the little town of Charming.
Taylor wasn't surprised as she walked into the house to find her friends awake. They planned on leaving as soon as Taylor got home from work. Ali was driving Taylor's Escape to Charming while Taylor slept in the back and Cora made sure that Ali stayed awake. Ali and Cora knew that if anything happened to Taylor's truck they would be dead. Taylor took at seat at the table while Ali placed a cup of tea in front of her. Cora loaded their bags in the car while Taylor finished her tea. Cora put Taylor's pillow and comforter in the backseat, then joined the girls at the table.
"I hope that we can find a place and love it as much as we love this one." Taylor said while laying her head on the table.
She wasn't all that tired, at least her brain wasn't but her body was. She had been working in the ER that night, and she hated it. She was good at it, but it wasn't really her thing. Too many people died in the ER and that night they had two overdoes and a guy who had been shot in a drive by. It really is true what they say about death happening in threes and you never, ever said that it was a slow night because it was bad karma. Every time someone would say that on the ER floor, you would end up being so busy that you wouldn't even get to sit down. Taylor was late coming home that night because of all the paperwork she had to fill out that she didn't get a chance too, and because she had to wait around for her boss to show up to ask for the transfer.
"So did you get a chance to talk to your boss?" Ali asked her.
Taylor nodded and pulled the paper work out of her purse handing it wordlessly to Ali, who looked it over and nodded before giving it back. Taylor's transfer would take affect the week that all of theirs would, but lucky for them they would have about a week to get their new house in order and just relax before the craziness of starting their new jobs took over their life. She got up from the table and headed towards her room to change out of her dirty scrubs and into a pair of gym shorts and a tank top. Comfort for the ride, even though it was only about five hours she knew that she would need to be asleep for those five hours because she had to go and meet her new boss later that day, plus Cora had arranged for them to start house hunting first thing the next day. Climbing into the truck Taylor laid down and felt relaxed for the first time all night. Ali and Cora had handled everything they could without her. They talked to their landlords and ordered the pod, they made arrangements to have all of the utilities switched back into the landlords name so they could find someone else to rent. They even cleaned up the whole place so that it could start to be shown. Yes, her girls had thought of everything and she was happy for once to not have to be the responsible one. Making a mental list in her head of all the other things that she would have to take care of, she finally feel asleep once they hit the highway.
Cora and Ali sang along with Taylor's IPod as they watched the city give way to the tree filled country roads. Taylor had already filled the tank before coming home so they wouldn't need to stop for awhile. For an SUV her truck got great mileage and was big enough for them all to be comfortable during the drive. Cora had a brand new Audi that her parents had gotten her for her birthday a couple months back and Ali had fell in love with a bright red mustang convertible, which she had bought and just finished paying off. They stopped for gas and a bathroom break, which had awoken Taylor and then headed back out. Taylor didn't fall back asleep so the three sang songs and talked about how they hoped life in Charming would be. At twenty seven none of them were married or had kids and they had high hopes that maybe they would find love in Charming.
Ali pulled into the tiny motel, the only one in Charming and the girls climbed out. Ali headed into the office to check in while Taylor and Cora grabbed the bags. They had only rented one room with two beds because it was stupid to get another on if they didn't mind sharing a bed for a couple nights. While Cora and Ali changed Taylor took a shower. They were going to go to the hospital so Taylor could finish filing out paper work and meet her soon to be new boss, and then hopefully find a diner and take a look around town.
Taylor meet the director and she knew right away that they would more likely than not butt heads, but Taylor was used to that as a nurse. Nurses did most of the grunt work and stuff that no one else wanted to do while doctors and the board got all the credit, but Taylor knew business as well so she swallowed her tongue and looked over the paper work. Taylor told the director that she would have her lawyer look over the papers before she signed them and would bring them back Monday. They shook hands and Taylor left her office. Walking through the hospital many of the nurses introduced themselves and she even ran into a peds doctor named Tara Knowles. Taylor decided that the doctor was nice enough and asked her if there was a diner around here. After getting directions she headed out of the hospital and back to the car where her girls were waiting.
The diner was nice enough and the food smelled good, of course this being a small town people stared at them, they were after all new to Charming. Funny enough they ran into their realtor at the dinner and she agreed to show them a few place now. They had seen three houses before they found the one. It had a three car garage, with a huge front and back porch. The inside was amazing and even came with the dark carpet and wood floors that Taylor loved. Each room had its own bathroom and since Taylor worked the overnight shifts the girls let her have the master. It was the farthest away from the kitchen, living room, dining room and the front door, and the other rooms were on the other side of the house. Plus it had a pool, it was only slightly out of their range and the girls decided that breaking into the house fund that they had would be so worth it. They went straight back to the realtor's office and signed the lease and Taylor wrote the check.
A couple months after they had all moved into their first house together the girls had started putting money aside in a high interest rate account. They had deemed it the buy a house fund. Each week they all put two hundred dollars in there and with the interest rate they had enough money to buy the house outright. Once they all came to an agreement Taylor had no problem in writing the check and giving it to the Mrs. Honeycutt or as she preferred Betsy, and getting the keys. There was still enough money in the fund to buy paint and things for them to make the house their home and they decided that tomorrow they would start. Leaving Betsy office they headed back to the motel and went straight to bed, after all Ali and Cora both had to meet their new bosses tomorrow and Taylor planned on spending the day painting the house.
Waking up the next day all of the girls got dressed and headed towards Lodi, Cora would meet with her boss while Ali and Taylor went and got supplies, Taylor knew what colors to get, what kind of paint and rollers and brushes and tarps. Just as they were waiting for the keys to be made Cora called. Taylor waited at the store for the paint and keys to be finished while Ali ran and got Cora. Once the girls returned they loaded their supplies into the SUV and headed back towards Charming. Ali dropped Cora and Taylor off at their new house before speeding away to go and meet her new sexy boss. Taylor and Cora laughed as those words came out of Ali's mouth.
Walking into the house it was hard to believe that they found something so perfect. When you walk in the front door you can see the living room and part of the kitchen. On the other side of the kitchen island are the dining room and the doors that lead to the back porch, pool, and fenced in yard. Cora and Taylor quickly set to work, laying out tarps and taping off the wood work. Taylor was taping while Cora took off the plug in and light switch faces. Taylor came behind her and taped those up as well. Deciding which walls to be the accent walls were the hardest. Taylor had picked a cream for the living room and dining room walls with a red accent in the dining room and a chocolate brown one in the living room. Taylor plugged the IPod dock station in the kitchen and turned it up loudly while she got to work in the living room and Cora started painting the dining room.
By the time Ali had gotten back to the house they were getting ready to move onto their own rooms. Ali had stopped by the motel and changed and swung by the gas station for doughnuts. Taylor and Cora ate while Ali spread a tarp in her own room and talked about how handsome her new boss was and how much she loved how the house was looking.
Three hours later the house was finished. Taylor had painted her room a sky blue with one wall a royal blue. She decided she would put her bed on the dark blue wall. Cora had painted her room green, and Ali of course painted hers red, to match her car. The girls closed all the paint cans before putting them in the living room. They decided to paint the kitchen and the guest room tomorrow before they left on Monday. Leaving the house they headed to the diner again.
Sitting in the booth with her girls talking about the house and how nice it looked and how much she loved the tile in her bathroom and the wood floors in her bedroom Taylor almost missed someone clearing their throat. They had just started talking about how silly they all looked covered in paint, when Deputy Hale interrupted their dinner.
"Sorry to interrupt your evening ladies I just wanted to introduce myself and welcome you guys to Charming. I'm David Hale" He said with a smile.
Taylor watched as her friends shamelessly ogled the man, and when they noticed he wasn't wearing a ring they asked him to have dinner with them. He agreed and slid into the booth beside Taylor.
"Well it's a good thing you ran into us, because we have to make a stop at the Charming PD anyways." Taylor told him.
Hale's face blanched at that. He thought that they were nice enough and seemed like good girls, he couldn't figure out why they would need to come to the station and so he asked "And why is that, if you don't mind me asking"
"Oh, well my old job caused us some problems so we went a got concealed weapon permits and we know that we have to allow the PD to know when we move." Ali said nonchalantly.
Hale looked at the girls, shock evident on his face. He hadn't even thought to ask what they did for a living but now it seemed important.
"What do you do for a living?" He asked trying to stay nonchalant but didn't know how well it was working. After all its not everyday that three beautiful woman move into town, only to find out that can legally carry guns, seen or not.
"Well I am a lawyer, I just got a job at Rosen's firm. Cora is a business woman, and our Taylor is a nurse." Ali told him.
"I resent that, I am more than just a nurse I am a business woman as well Ali!" Taylor joked with her friend.
"Oh excuse me Deputy Hale, Taylor is not only a nurse but also has a minor in business, which is how we became this little threesome in the first place. You see Taylor and I grew up together on the outskirts of LA, and Taylor and Cora meet in their business classes. The minute that she introduced me to Cora it sealed the deal in our friendship and we have been inseparable ever since. We even just bought a cute little house, which is why we are covered in paint. We were painting today and we plan on finishing tomorrow so in two weeks when we move everything down here it will be ready." Ali told him.
Taylor and Cora shook her head, for a lawyer that girl spilled more information than need be at all times. Taylor sighed and turned to face David.
"So yeah, now you know so you don't feel the need to arrest us if you see us with a gun. Just be more problems for all of us." She told him. He nodded.
"Well ladies I hope you enjoy the rest of your evening and I hope that you like Charming." David said as he stood up. He went and paid the bill for their dinner and left the diner.
Taylor shook her head.
"Damn it Ali did you have to tell the man everything. Now everyone in this whole diner knows our life story!" Taylor hissed at her. Ali just waved her off and said "But he was hot wasn't he?"
Cora and Taylor laughed. Their waitress told them that David had paid their bill, so they left a nice tip and headed back towards the motel. They headed to bed because they had more painting to do the next day and today had worn them out.
After finishing painting the girls headed back to the motel, showered and changed they headed towards downtown. They walked around, window shopping, store shopping and just having fun. They walked into the diner and were greeted by the same woman who had helped them the last two nights. They would be leaving the next day after Taylor dropped off her paper work to St Thomas. The girls laughed and joke with the Barbra the waitress.
After finishing dinner, they headed back to the motel. All three of the woman were ready for the move and they couldn't wait to start life over in Charming.
The next morning after dropping off her papers, Taylor drove home with Ali in the front seat. Once they got back into LA, Taylor stopped at the U-Haul shop and they picked up a bunch of boxes. Taylor didn't have to work that night so she planned on packing what she could. Once they got home the girls went to their rooms and started packing stuff that they wouldn't need in the next two weeks. Ali and Cora were in bed by midnight, but Taylor stayed up. Going between day and night schedules always fucked with her and she knew that if she wanted to be alert tomorrow night for her shift she would need to stay up all night. By the time Cora and Ali got up in the morning, Taylor had all of the stuff she wouldn't need in her room packed and was working on the living room. Ali and Cora both gave her a kiss on the cheek as they sat down to drink the coffee Taylor had made for them.
"You know babe, you don't need to pack up all of our stuff we can all do it on Sunday when we are all off." Ali said from the kitchen.
Taylor laughed before telling her "Yeah, but if I didn't stay up all night there would be no way I would make it through my shift tonight."
"True" Ali called from the kitchen.
All of the girls laughed at that as Taylor came into the kitchen holding the picture that had been taken the day they moved in. The girls were standing in the living room, boxes everywhere, with huge smiles on their faces.
"Oh my god, do you remember this day?" Cora asked as Taylor set the picture in the center of the table.
"Of course" Ali and Taylor chimmed in.
"We felt all grown up, finding a place on our own fresh out of college. Crazy to think that was five years ago. We all still look the same" Taylor said making them laugh again.
Taylor wrapped the picture up in newspaper. While they all made small talk about things that needed to be done. Once the girls left for work Taylor put the picture in the box labled living room pic and headed towards her room. She set her alarm, plugged her phone to the charger and changed into her pajamas. Climbing in bed her last thought was that in two weeks they would be moving into their new house in Charming, to start a new life. The best part was that she would have her girls with her.