Nicky and Piper stayed for a while at Red's place after lunch. They joined Tricia and Lorna at their 'lunch' break, which was always in the afternoon because of the rush at lunchtime. After that, Piper drove Nicky to the liquoir store – Nicky's workplace. Then she headed home. She really hoped Nicky would get home before Alex came. Her shift ended at 10 p.m. though, so she will most likely have to greet the Sasquatch herself.
She parked her car in front of the apartment and as soon as she stepped out, she heard someone scream in the shady garden in front of the building.
'Daya! I told you to watch over your sister! Look at this fucking Barbie!'
The Diaz family was outside, having a quality time together, sitting around a small round table. Eva, the smallest of the Diaz was playing with dolls. Aleida was waving a Barbie doll in Daya's face. It didn't have a head.
'Mom, it's not my fault!'
'Then whose fucking fault is it? Huh? This is the second Barbie this month!'
'She doesn't like the Barbies Caesar gets her!'
'Is that true?! Do you intentionally ruin these fucking...What have I told you about Barbie dolls Eva?!'
Piper couldn't listen to this... 'Good afternoon!' she said loudly, hoping it would make them stop arguing and greet her. It worked.
'Piper, hi' Daya was the first one to greet her back.
'Hey' the little girl joined her.
'Hey' said Aleida finally 'Wanna join us? We're having coffee.'
'No, thanks' Piper gave them a small smile so it would seem like she just politely declined their offer. She really just didn't want to sit here and listen to her neighbours argue over fucking Barbie dolls. 'I'm really tired, I need some rest' She quickly walked to the entrance door. 'See ya' she said as she turned the keys and walked inside. As soon as she shut the door she heard Aleida bitching again. She was so sick of this day.
When she got home, Piper went to her room and threw her sport's bag on the chair. She took off her hoodie, wife beater and titty holder (that's what she and Nicky called a bra) and put on a comfy grey T-shirt. The fact that her sweats were grey too bugged her so she changed into black ones. She went to the living room and turned on the TV, jumping on the couch. She wanted to watch Netflix, but before she could even press another button on the remote, her eyelids were closing, her mind slowly drifting to sleep.
The next thing Piper knew was that someone's banging on the front door. She slowly opened her eyes realizing what's happening. Oh shit. The Sasquatch is here. She got up from the couch, still very sleepy and tired and dragged herself to the door. She unlocked it and it immidiately shot open. Piper jumped back. Relief washed over her when she saw Red standing in the hall.
'Red' Piper said, letting out a breath she held.
'Piper.' Red stepped inside. 'You left the key in the lock. I couldn't unlock the door.'
'Oh, I'm sorry'
'I was knocking for a while, haven't you heard me? What were you doing?' She asked, taking off her coat, hanging it on a hook.
'I just...' Piper's voice sounded sleepy.'I fell asleep.' She looked at the clock above the TV. It was 8. 'What are you doing home so early?' Red usually comes home past 10.
'I came home soon, so I can greet our guest.'
'Right' The Sasquatch, Piper thought.
'I told Gina and Norma to take care of the restaurant tonight'
They walked to the kitchen. Piper sat down on a bar stool and leaned on the counter. Red took out some food from the bag she brought home tonight. She put it on the counter, next to Piper. 'I brought some lemon pie.'
'Too bad I can't eat any of it.' Piper really hated her diet sometimes. She loved Red's lemon pie. She used to eat it all the time before she became a proffesional boxer. She hadn't had any in 2 years now.
'I didn't bring it for you, honey. It's for Alex. I don't want to make a bad first impression.'
'Red, she is an ex-con.'
'That doesn't mean she can think of me as some old Russian lady who can't do shit. She has to know that I'm a good cook who can make a killer lemon pie.' Red said with pride in her voice, looking at the wall. Then she looked at Piper. 'Do you know when she is coming?'
'I thought you knew.'
'Nicky didn't tell you anything?'
'Well, she just said she would come tonight, that can be...' Piper got interrupted by another knock on the door. She looked in front of herself, then put her head on the couter.
'Ahh, there she is.' Red rushed out of the kitchen to the front door.
A few seconds later she shouted from the entrance hall. 'Piper! Come here!'
The blonde raised her head and looked towards the hall with a frowny expression. She didn't move. 'Piper!' Red shouted again, louder. She stood up and walked towards the living room.
'What?!' Piper snapped.
'Help Miss Vause with her baggage.' Piper walked to the door. There she was, in all her glory – the Sasquatch. She wore blue jeans and a black leather jacket. Raven hair, secretary glasses, black eyeliner. She looked pretty good for someone who just got out of prison. She actually looked really hot. Next to her, there were two huge bags full of her stuff.
'Well, hello there, kid.' She said in a husky, deep voice and smirked at the blonde. Piper just wanted to knock her block off whenever she called her that. She fucking hated it. She said it like Piper was some little brat, like she was superior to her. She met Alex on a few occasions before she went to prison, on Nicky's parties. They hated each other right away. Well, hate is a strong word, she didn't hate Alex, she just really didn't like her. Those few times they spoke they were always either arguing or mocking each other. Just getting on each others nerves.
'Sasquatch' Piper gave her a smirk too. A fake, sarcastic smirk. She grabbed both of the bags , one in each hand, quite easily. 'Where am I supposed to put them?' She looked at Red.
'The guest room.' Red said, motioning for Alex to step in. 'Come in, dear. Welcome to our apartment.' she smiled 'Let's go to the kitchen, I've got something real good for you.'
'Oh, you didn't have to Red...' Alex said as she followed Red.
'Honey, don't mention it.' With that they dissapeared to the kitchen. Piper shooked her head and carried Alex' stuff to the guest room. Then she went to the living room to finally watch Mad Men. She heard Alex and Red talk in the kitchen, but she wasn't really in the mood to join them.
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