Chapter 9: The infinite sadness
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Star and Marco were on the bed watching some old movies.
"I still can't believe I actually survived that last fight," he said.
"Me either," said Star, "He is a martial artist also, but you held your own."
"So that makes 2 evil exboyfriends…." Said Marco.
"Exes," said Star.
"Right, sorry," said Star, "And 5 more to go."
"I gotta get to my job soon," said Star as she kissed his cheek, "I'll see you later."
She skated away.
"She's a keeper," said Ed.
"You think," said Marco, "I haven't felt this happy since….. you know."
"Yeah I know," said Ed.
The phone rang.
"I have a feeling that's for you big guy," said Ed.
Marco answered the phone.
"Hello?" asked Marco.
"Hey Marco," said a familiar voice.
"Jackie?" asked Marco.
"OH shit," said Ed.
"Its been a while hasn't it," said Jackie.
"Yeah… about a year," said Marco.
"So how are you doing so far?" asked Jackie.
"Well to be honest not so well," said Marco.
"Well that's too bad," said Jackie, "Are you still breaking young girl's hearts?"
"No its been different," said Marco.
"Oh really?" asked Jackie, "Do you have a girlfriend? Should I be jealous?"
"Yea I have this really awesome girlfriend," said Marco, "Her name's Star Butterfly."
"Oh," said Jackie.
"Wait… you know her?" asked Marco.
"OH no," said Jackie, "Well I gotta go. Nice chatting with you."
She hung up.
"This sucks," said Marco.
"I know," said Ed.
Someone knocked on the door.
It was Janna.
"Shit!" said Marco, "If she asks where I am, tell her I left!"
Ed opened the door.
"IS Marco around?" asked Janna.
"You know…." Said Ed as Marco jumped out of the window, "He just left."
"Really?" asked Janna.
"Sorry," said Ed.
"There's only one person I can talk to about all this," said Marco.
He called Pam on the phone.
"Hello?" asked Pam.
"Its Marco," said Marco.
"What did he do this time?" asked Pam.
"No, its actually me," said Marco.
"What did you do this time?" asked Pam.
"Its not me its everyone else," said Marco, "Are you free?"
"I'm literally about to leave," said Pam.
"Great I'm coming in," he said, "I think I'm gonna get some decaff."
Little did he know that Brittany was at her spot.
"MARCO DIAZ!" she shouted.
"Where's my sister?!" asked Marco.
Pam tapped on the glass.
"Sorry I had to go," she said.
"So what can I (Bleep) get you?" asked Brittany.
"Is there anywhere you don't get seen at?!" asked Marco.
"They're called jobs dumbass," said Brittany, "I can't (bleep) believe you asked Star out when I specifically told you not to (Bleep) do that!"
"How are you doing that?" asked Marco.
"Who the (Bleep) cares how!" Brittany shouted, "What do you have to say for yourself?!"
"Can I get the usual?" asked Marco as he gave her money.
"I think its about time you thought twice before you wreak havoc on another girl," said Brittany, "Speaking of which I heard the girl who kicked your heart in the balls is walking the streets of Echo Creek again."
Marco turned around and saw Star.
"Oh hey," he said, "What's happening?"
"Not much," said Star, "I think some guy was hitting on me but I told him off."
"Ok so I don't have to fight anyone," said Marco.
"Marco I totally understand if this whole thing is too much for you," said Star, "IF you don't wanna go out anymore…."
"I wanna go out," said Marco, "This whole ex-boyfriend thing…"
"Exes," said Star.
"Its nothing I can't handle," said Marco, "I know its early but…. I don't think anything can get in the way of how I…. SHIT!"
They both turned around and saw her; Jackie Lynn Thomas.
"Its my ex," said Marco, "The big one…. Jackie."
"I'm gonna…" said Star, "Pardon me."
"Your hair's getting pretty long," said Jackie.
"It is?" asked Marco.
Jackie looked at Star.
"So, that happens to be Star Butterfly," said Jackie, "Alright I'm jealous."
"You're jealous?" asked Marco.
"I'm allowed to be," said Jackie.
"You left me for that cocky keyboard guy!" said Marco.
"You didn't even see him," said Jackie.
"I know, you left me for some guy I haven't even seen," said Marco.
"Maybe you will," said Jackie, "Our opening act couldn't play for us so I was hoping you and your group could."
"I'll have to think about that," said Marco.
"Good," said Jackie, "Have a nice miserable life."
She started to leave.
"What a heartless bitch," said Star.
"You said it," said Marco.
"Caramel marchiatto, for (bleep) Diaz," said Brittany.