Day 2: Rick's POV
~*~*~*~
Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
~*~*~*~
Tuesday
I won for Monday. Jonathan picked and I won. It was a normal day. Granted we didn't know why Cal was there either, but when we started to talk about it Evelyn became upset so we had to stop. Speaking of my wife today was an interesting day. Guess who showed up. Of that is right, Calvin Clinton. There are many people that I have met that I don't like, but there is no one at this moment that makes me see red like this man. Not even Imohtep could compare to this guy. Yes I know he tried to kill Evelyn and use her body to resurrect Ank-su-namun, but come on the guy was in love. If the tables had been switched I might have tried to do the same thing.
Cal however has no such excuse. Just his name grates on my nerves. Evie had a big kick out of it. I told her just to laugh it up but to watch out. One wrong move and Cal's going to have to go to the doctor to get my boot out of his ass. And that is just one of the many things that I have been plotting. Even Alex has been helping me a little. My kid is smart I'll tell you that. Takes after me in that respect. (Owe! She just hit me.) Okay, his smarts come after his mother, but I helped make that kid so I'm in there somewhere. I would write what he wrote, but with her reading this I don't want him in trouble. He was only trying to help after all.
So how did this day go? Well take a seat. First I took Alex to school like I always do. This time Evelyn took the other car and went to the museum. I was to be there promptly at eleven to help with the unpacking of a new shipment. She wants it all sorted and cataloged before we leave. So I went and got her a coffee from the cafe that she loves and a bagel as well. When she gets going she forgets to eat so I normally bring her something. So I got there at 10:45 and was nicely rewarded with a kiss. A very nice kiss which I was enjoying immensely until I heard someone clear their throat from behind me. I turned around and there HE was.
If looks could kill I would be in jail for overkill. I know that you know how I feel about him so I won't go into details the thoughts that were running through my mind. But then my wife started to rub my arm to get me to calm down and as always I did. She gave me that smile that makes me forget where we are... So he still wanted to go on the dig. Evelyn volunteered to show him around the museum, but I quickly reminded her that she had work to do and so I would do it. She gave me a weary look but let me go. I'll have to behave. Well to a point.
So we started on our tour. That's when events get a little different. First he wanted to see what artifacts that Evelyn had found. I showed him but told him I was there with her. Which he then tried to tell me that I must be there for muscle. And no I did not send him flying, but I did mutter. He just gave me a smirk. I snarled. But I didn't do anything physical to him. He then proceeded to ask when we got married. I told him. He then asked many personal questions that I refused to answer. Which made him seem a little angry. Good. Let him try something. I don't need much of an excuse.
We then met up with my wife. Where he proceeded to monopolize her. I of course would not stand for that. Not one bit. And Evie understood what was going on. In fact when we had just a moment to ourselves she told me that she was starting to feel uncomfortable about Cal. I smiled. Then she smacked me, but I smiled again when she turned around. Unfortunately at three that afternoon I had to go and pick Alex up. I wanted Evelyn to go, but she couldn't. As much as I was helping her I just did what she told me. And she didn't want to loose time because of Cal. So I went and picked Alex up and brought him back.
And well that's where things get interesting. At first I didn't see my wife or Cal for that matter which set off all of my alarms. But when I heard what sounded like beating I rushed to the noise. And there in all her glory was my wife. Of course she seemed to be beating a wooden crate with Cal laughing, but for a moment there I had a moment of pure joy. I thought one of my many fantasies had come to life. Oh well. I slowly entered in and helped her with the crate. "Where is Alex?" she asked. "Downstairs with Henry." I informed her and looked over to Cal who was giving me the evil eye. I smirked. Which I didn't know at the time wasn't the right thing to do. It seems that Cal had been 'patient' with us, but now he wasn't.
Confused? So was I. As I'm sure you have guessed or maybe not. HE pulled out a gun. He then shoved us into the crate and shut it close. Oh you think that was the end? It wasn't. He then proceeded to get a friend of his who was in the museum somewhere and had us put in one of the basement vaults. Which is where Tuesday ends. With us banging against the crate, making noise trying to get our son or anyone to notice that we are down here. Oh and in case you are wondering where I got the paper, I still had Alex's school stuff. Now if you're asking why on earth I didn't use it against the guy, well it's easy. He was too far away and if I attacked him he would have shot me and then where would we be? My guess probably here, but I don't know that Evie believes that seeing as how she is now giving me the evil eye.
I got a sneaking suspicion that my wife has won this round. And if things don't go my way she might get tomorrow as well. Until then, lights out. Well the candle that Evie had the forethought to have in here is dwindling down.
Signed: Richard O' Connell
~*~*~*~*~
I love reviews. And I saw this one author summarize it like this. Reviews are like sex, it doesn't bother you until you aren't getting any.
You guys are great. I am having a blast writing Rick, because I am so much like him when it comes to those that I love. Is that a bad thing? Shelby, I like the thought of Evie kicking Cal's butt.... could happen. Oh and I know it's been about 6 weeks, but thank-you guys for the Birthday wishes. :)
Thank-you, Dylan.