Chapter 2
Glory rushed to get ready, her shower being less than five minutes and length and not even bothering to condition. After the quick application of her usual black eye shadow and eyeliner, she went to the kitchen to get a quick snack before her trip. All they had was bread so she grabbed a couple of slices and sat down once more on the couch to wait.
"Mom, I'll be back in a couple of days. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for a film student. A historic event is within driving distance," she said as she fiddled around with some technical equipment in her purse. It took her a moment to notice her mother still sitting in the same position as she did almost an hour ago. "Mom?"
Her mother slowly turned, but didn't make a sound.
"Mom, what if I take you to stay with Lee's family while I'm gone? Or maybe your sister? I wouldn't want you to stay here all alone."
"I'll be fine. I'll just go over to your aunt's house later today. I just want to stay here right now."
About that time a horn honked outside. Glory gave her mother a long hug, as if she were afraid it'd be their last, and left out the door.
Lee was in his old, beat-up Pinto, glaring at her as she made her way down the apartment stairs. They had known each other since High School and were in all the same film classes. Though it had never truly been established, they sort of drifted together as a couple. "What is it this time?" he said as she opened the door and sat down.
Not even saying a word to him, she turned on the Radio to let him hear the reports. "Crop signs are appearing everywhere. Even hear in California. Several have appeared in the Central Valley and even one near Bakersfield in a small wheat crop."
"Oh gosh. Crop circles?"
"It's a historical event and it's happening in our own backyard."
"What's so historical about it?"
"Trust me, you'll thank me."
"I don't feel comfortable with this Glory. I don't think-"
"We're going. I'm not letting this pass by. If things were closer to LA I would walk there myself, but no. They are way out in Bakersfield so I need you and your car."
After hours of driving the sun began to reflect in the rearview mirrors and blind them. Glory put on her violet shades, which always seemed to match whatever outfit she was in. She seemed very achromatic with black. The only color was her glasses. The same went with Lee, but his glasses her simply black. Daring with color, even with sunglasses, was not like him at all.
The trip was long and they weren't even exactly sure where they were going. The radio made it seem the exact location of the circles was a huge secret of some sort. However, the side of the road suddenly seemed to turn into a parking lot. "Lee pull over! We're here!"
Glory rushed to get ready, her shower being less than five minutes and length and not even bothering to condition. After the quick application of her usual black eye shadow and eyeliner, she went to the kitchen to get a quick snack before her trip. All they had was bread so she grabbed a couple of slices and sat down once more on the couch to wait.
"Mom, I'll be back in a couple of days. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for a film student. A historic event is within driving distance," she said as she fiddled around with some technical equipment in her purse. It took her a moment to notice her mother still sitting in the same position as she did almost an hour ago. "Mom?"
Her mother slowly turned, but didn't make a sound.
"Mom, what if I take you to stay with Lee's family while I'm gone? Or maybe your sister? I wouldn't want you to stay here all alone."
"I'll be fine. I'll just go over to your aunt's house later today. I just want to stay here right now."
About that time a horn honked outside. Glory gave her mother a long hug, as if she were afraid it'd be their last, and left out the door.
Lee was in his old, beat-up Pinto, glaring at her as she made her way down the apartment stairs. They had known each other since High School and were in all the same film classes. Though it had never truly been established, they sort of drifted together as a couple. "What is it this time?" he said as she opened the door and sat down.
Not even saying a word to him, she turned on the Radio to let him hear the reports. "Crop signs are appearing everywhere. Even hear in California. Several have appeared in the Central Valley and even one near Bakersfield in a small wheat crop."
"Oh gosh. Crop circles?"
"It's a historical event and it's happening in our own backyard."
"What's so historical about it?"
"Trust me, you'll thank me."
"I don't feel comfortable with this Glory. I don't think-"
"We're going. I'm not letting this pass by. If things were closer to LA I would walk there myself, but no. They are way out in Bakersfield so I need you and your car."
After hours of driving the sun began to reflect in the rearview mirrors and blind them. Glory put on her violet shades, which always seemed to match whatever outfit she was in. She seemed very achromatic with black. The only color was her glasses. The same went with Lee, but his glasses her simply black. Daring with color, even with sunglasses, was not like him at all.
The trip was long and they weren't even exactly sure where they were going. The radio made it seem the exact location of the circles was a huge secret of some sort. However, the side of the road suddenly seemed to turn into a parking lot. "Lee pull over! We're here!"