CHAPTER 12
Liz' POV
It's 12:30pm and here I am just sitting on my balcony, staring at the stars. There's this one constellation that I've always loved, ever since I was a child. It's eight stars in the shape of a V, it looks kinda like this,
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It's stunning though, the two stars at the bottom stand out the most. They're so close that you can barely tell them part, just like they're one star. It's almost as though they're bonded together, if one were to disappear then the other one would too!
It was Grandma Claudia that first showed me that constellation, when I was about five.
Speaking of Grandma, I've just finished reading my favourite passage in her book. Here read it.
'Liara stood beneath the golden draperies of the great hall, her heart pounding in her chest. Before she had left Drasen all her family had gathered, telling her how wonderful she looked, how fine and how handsome. But now, standing here among all these great, rich people, she felt her blossom faded and wilting. The deep, old, red of her gown could not compare to the vibrant blues and greens that flashed past her. Her mouth was dry and her posture portrayed her frightened interior.
The girl that stood next to Liara was the complete opposite, her blonde curls framed her radiant and comfortable smile, the dress of rich silk blended perfectly with the finery of the party. None would guess that she was in any way related to the mousy girl that huddled uncomfortable by her side.
'Liara, try to relax, you're scaring all my admirers off! It's not long till it shall be revealed who the head royal adviser is to be and I wish to dance before then!'
'I'm sorry, dear Ava. I should not have come, I do not belong here, my status is too.'
Her face faded out of existence as she notice the man who had come to a stop beside her.
'Liara?' he gasped with obvious discomfort.
'Zan? I had no idea you would be here, I mean, that you would be attending.' Liara squeaked in reply.
Now she knew she should never have come. It was mortifying for Zan to have even glimpsed her next to Ava's beauty, but for him to linger with them! Liara attempted to choke the maddening fears that surfaced in her brain. He would fall in love with Ava of course, everyone always did, and he would forget what they had once felt for that split second so many years ago.
Zan swallowed nervously. How could he have been so stupid? He should have know she would be there tonight, she would find out his secret, the secret that had pulled him away from her for so long. She would be angry, she would take even less notice of him than she already did!
He couldn't believe how truly radiant she looked, all these other women with their fake finery and false charm. But she stood their, humble among the others but beautiful beyond reason. Her cheeks glowing with the warmth of the room, her eyes sparkling from the silver light, and her dress showing her superiority over these women. All others had come dressed in the royal blues and greens but Liara stood among them, a rose among the common flowers, her spirit lighting the room!
He could tell her now, it wasn't too late, he could tell her and all would be right. They could be together, they could be happy! But she wouldn't be happy would she? No one could be happy with the life he was about to lead, the life that had been pre-destined for him. Even he did not want it and he had not been sheltered from it all his life, she would be plunged into a world she did not understand and did not know. No he couldn't do that, not to her, not to the woman he loved. He must move on and leave his heart and soul behind him.
Zan turned to Ava and swallowed his pride, 'Would you care to dance?'
This was it, this was the moment he took a step on and let her live, this was the final separation.
Liara watched in horror and Zan lead Ava off to the floor. Yes, it had happened, just like it always happened. She was Liara, just plain Liara, nothing special. And once again Ava had stolen the show, once again Ava had stolen her happiness. She had thought Zan was different, not like the other fickle beings that surrounded her everyday, but true, an old soul like her.
Tears rushed to her eyes and Liara turned to flee the room. She would go back to Drasen and pick up her life, go back to being poor little Liara, carer of her parents and just another of the poor citizens. She would return to her black and white life and leave the only speck of colour behind her in that room.
Everything seemed blank to Liara as she ran from the room, she only registered that there was no cry for her and no other running foot steps. Why should there be? The only person who had really ever cared was dancing with Ava.
Zan saw out of the corner of the room and Liara fled the room. Her swallowed and buried his head into the blonde girl's hair, it was done, she would be happy, she would be free.'
I cry every time I read that. I can't understand why, but I can feel myself as Liara there. She lives so simply, and she cares for everyone around her, but none can really see who she really is. Except for Zan, he saw her, but then he got this crazy idea that she wouldn't want him if she found out his secret, and so he pushed her away!
Some people are just so crazy, Liara couldn't live without him, why would a secret make a difference? He should have told her, she would have understood, somehow I know it.
***
It was 2:30 by the time I got to bed last night! 2:30!!! Can you say stupid? No well then say it with me, S-T-U-P-I-D! I am literally dead on my feet! Remind me next time I even consider staying up that late, please, please, shoot me! My head is killing me and my eyes would be so much happier if they were closed. And yet, dedicated little me is walking round the Crashdown waiting tables! Great way to spend your Saturday! Uh. right?
So, it's midday now and I've been at this now for three hours. SINGLE HANDED! Apparently our waitress Agnes had a death wish and decided not to show up for work! Really you think she'd be a bit more concerned for her health, because the next time I see her all hell will break loose! Luckily Maria did decide to show up and she start working five minutes ago. Well, I say luckily, but her and Alex are up to something, and I have a nasty feeling it evolves them annoying me.
So now there's another waitress surely it's time for me to have a break. Oh yeah, like that would ever happen! I still have the lunch rush to get through! Isn't my life just super? I warn you, NEVER let your parents buy a restaurant! Well, unless you like waking up at the crack of dawn and slaving your butt off until no ones hungry any more, and believe me that NEVER happens, there'll always be someone who needs something!
Right, here's a tour of who's in the Crash at the moment. We have a mad tourist couple, made up of a sci-fi freak with brown hair and a ditsy blonde that I swear is an alien reincarnate! But they're harmless and kinda sweet. They're the sort of people who are kind to waitresses and aren't demanding, and as far as I'm concerned, right now, that makes them angels! Then we have two, big, burley men who look like they've been pulled off the streets of New York. I can truthfully say, they're the oddest, (and rudest!) thing Roswell has seen in years! Then we have Max and Michael sitting in their usual booth, and Alex. He's been watching me like a hawk since he came in and Maria keeps whispering to him! I swear it's gonna drive me mad soon!
Yes I realise that sounds like a pathetic lunch rush but in Roswell everything is a little backwards, so the lunch rush won't be starting for another ten minutes at least!
'Hey Lizzie, Max and Michael have been waiting for like ever! Why don't you go serve them?'
Since when has Maria been concerned about Michael's hunger?? I smell a rat!
'Why don't you go and serve them, I've got to serve that couple, Larry and Jenny!'
Haha, get round that one DeLuca!
'Oh that's OK Liz, I'll get them, they're practically in my section anyway. You get Max and Michael. I don't think I could face the arrogant pig at the moment.'
Damn it! 'What Max is now an arrogant pig?'
'LIZZIE! You know full well I meant Michael! Now off you go!'
So here I go, off to make a fool of myself in front of Max once again. But this time Michael can be a witness!
'Maria! Good going, you know you're meant to make Max look good.'
WHAT?!? Alex just whispered that to Maria. What the hell are they up to???
Crap! I've been standing in front of Max and Michael's table not doing anything. Say something! Say something!
'Hi welcome to the Crashdown, I'm Liz and I'll be your waitress today. What can I get you?'
Oh God! Not this again! Liz Parker's ability to speak just left the building! So now Michael's raising his eyebrow and looking at me like I've grown a third ear and Max looks confused! Great Parker, you've done it again. You have officially scared the living day-lights out of Max and convinced him that you are truly strange! All that in under a minute! Wow! That must be a record!
'Uh Liz, it's us. You know, Max and Michael? From Roswell, New Mexico.'
Aghhh, someone kill me now! If the ground was capable of swallowing people up then I would now officially be six feet under!
'Uh, yeah, sorry, I'm just pretty tired.' *giggle*
I'm giggling? I'M GIGGLING?!? Help!!!!
'Right well we'll have the usual! Bye bye now!'
OK, does Michael take rude lessons or something?
'Look Pig-boy, waitress service is presently a little thin on the ground. So either you play nice or we'll just have to see what you look like in one of these outfit. OK sugarplum?'
Whoa, I didn't even realise Maria was behind me! That is priceless, seriously this is what they call a Kodak moment! You should see Michael's face! He looks scared out of his mind! And Maria's just standing there with her arms crossed, tapping her foot!
'Uh please Liz, we would very much appreciate our usual,' and with a quick glance at Maria, 'If it's not too much trouble, that is.'
I would pay just to hear that again! That was amazing! Michael has never even talked to me properly, let alone been polite! Maria is incredible! And Max? He looks like he's gonna burst if he doesn't laugh soon.
'Sure Michael! I'll be right back with that!'
I walk off, but I'm feeling dangerous so there go the hips! Yes that's right, shy little Liz Parker is shaking her booty across the restaurant! Look at me!
'You see Michael! Being polite can make everyone very happy!'
Maria's still taunting Michael, there is some serious tension between them, and I don't mean the bad kind!
'Oh my! Well! Is that Little Lizzie Parker strutting her stuff in public? I thought you only did that at our girlie sleep-overs and when Kyle ain't feeling too good!'
'Ha ha funny Alex!'
'You know Alex, I think she's trying to impress someone.'
'Shit, Maria! Quit sneaking up on me! You scared the hell out of me!'
'She's right, Maria, you have some kind of sneaking complex. But while you have that abnormality you are extremely apt with your observations! I do believe our Lizzie is trying to impress someone!'
'I am not!'
'Hmmm. you're right Alex, except for that abnormal part! Now who could she be trying to impress? M. M. now what was his name? Max was it? Yes that's it MAX EVANS!'
'WHAT? Do you really have to shout Ria?'
'OH WAS I SHOUTING?'
'Ow Ria!' Haha that's right Maria, shout in Alex's ears some more then perhaps he'll attack you and you'll kill each other!
'JUST SHUT UP! Right, now! First things first, I was not shaking my booty!' Right you shut up! They don't have to know about it! 'Secondly I have Kyle so why would I want Max?' Again shut up!
'You do realise you're killing him! And he's looking again!'
'He is so not looking!'
I will not sound excited, I will not sound excited! This is just another of Maria and Alex' missions to get Max and me together.
'Yes he is! Isn't he Alex?'
'Yup Lizziebear. I think it's time you accepted, you have a stalker!'
'Fine! I'll look! See, turning round. See not looking!'
No he did not just look away!
'When will you two guys get it? What I felt in fourth grade, only I felt! Max doesn't like me and I've moved on! I have Kyle!'
'Kyle?!? Give me a break! Since when did a dumb jock turn you on?'
'ALEX!'
Someone please help me! These two are never gonna shut up! Where's my knight in shining armor to save me? Brad Pitt perhaps? But I'll settle for Max. did I just say that? I did not mean that! So any way.
'LOOK BUDDY JUST GIVE ME THE MONEY! NO MORE TIME! I'VE ALREADY WAITED LONG ENOUGH! JUST HAND IT OVER!'
THANK YOU GOD! OK so an angry brawler wasn't exactly what I had expected, but it'll do! Anything to get Hurricane DeLuca and Typhoon Whitman off my case!
'Sorry guys! It looks like an angry brawler calls my name! You carry on this conversation between you!'
Hahaha! I got away!
'I'll come with you chica!'
OK so maybe I didn't, it looks like this hurricane's got homing powers and it's heading for me!
'Excuse me sir, is everything alright?'
That was to the shouting man, the other one looks just plain scared so I figure that if I talk to the big one then it won't anger the situation any more!
'NO I AM NOT ******* ALRIGHT, ***** SLUT!'
Righttttttt, okey dokey, looks like this is gonna get interesting.
'I'm sorry sir, but you're causing alarm, I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to leave.'
We were taught how to take care of awkward customers, but this is a little beyond awkward! Perhaps if I just stay calm!
'YOU KNOW WHAT, WITCH, YOU CALL THIS ALARM, WELL HOW ABOUT THIS?'
BANG! Oh my god! He just shot the other guy! This wasn't mentioned in the training! What do I do now?
'LIZ!'
That was Maria squealing at me, you want to know why? Well.
'No one move or alien girl here gets it!'
Mmmm-hmmm, yes I'm now standing here in the arms of the truckie with a gun pressed to my stomach!
'Liz, don't move! It's OK.'
That's Alex, calm as always but who the hell is he kidding. OK??? THIS IS NOT OK! I have a gun pressed to my stomach and I'm standing in a murderer's arms! How does this classify as OK?
'Let her go!'
'Max.'
'Shut up all of you!' He's pressing the gun further into my stomach. Is he paying any attention to how much this hurts? No thought not!
Well, one thing I probably should have told you earlier is that I get VERY claustrophobic at times when I'm tense, and tense would definitely describe me right now!
'Lizzie, just breathe, sweets, it's OK.'
'Maria.' Yes I've resorted to whimpering!
'I SAID QUIET!'
Breathing is not so easy right now. I can't breathe, I need space! I have to get out of his arms! Just to be free.
'LET ME GO!' I choke and push him away.
'LIZ!' That was Max.
'YOU BITCH!' That was gunman.
'OH MY GOD!' That was Maria.
SMASH! That was a ketchup bottle Maria was holding.
'Shit!' That was Michael.
BANG! That was the gun.
SMACK! That was me hitting the cold tiles of the floor, hey it was nice meeting you guys.
Liz' POV
It's 12:30pm and here I am just sitting on my balcony, staring at the stars. There's this one constellation that I've always loved, ever since I was a child. It's eight stars in the shape of a V, it looks kinda like this,
* * * * * * **
It's stunning though, the two stars at the bottom stand out the most. They're so close that you can barely tell them part, just like they're one star. It's almost as though they're bonded together, if one were to disappear then the other one would too!
It was Grandma Claudia that first showed me that constellation, when I was about five.
Speaking of Grandma, I've just finished reading my favourite passage in her book. Here read it.
'Liara stood beneath the golden draperies of the great hall, her heart pounding in her chest. Before she had left Drasen all her family had gathered, telling her how wonderful she looked, how fine and how handsome. But now, standing here among all these great, rich people, she felt her blossom faded and wilting. The deep, old, red of her gown could not compare to the vibrant blues and greens that flashed past her. Her mouth was dry and her posture portrayed her frightened interior.
The girl that stood next to Liara was the complete opposite, her blonde curls framed her radiant and comfortable smile, the dress of rich silk blended perfectly with the finery of the party. None would guess that she was in any way related to the mousy girl that huddled uncomfortable by her side.
'Liara, try to relax, you're scaring all my admirers off! It's not long till it shall be revealed who the head royal adviser is to be and I wish to dance before then!'
'I'm sorry, dear Ava. I should not have come, I do not belong here, my status is too.'
Her face faded out of existence as she notice the man who had come to a stop beside her.
'Liara?' he gasped with obvious discomfort.
'Zan? I had no idea you would be here, I mean, that you would be attending.' Liara squeaked in reply.
Now she knew she should never have come. It was mortifying for Zan to have even glimpsed her next to Ava's beauty, but for him to linger with them! Liara attempted to choke the maddening fears that surfaced in her brain. He would fall in love with Ava of course, everyone always did, and he would forget what they had once felt for that split second so many years ago.
Zan swallowed nervously. How could he have been so stupid? He should have know she would be there tonight, she would find out his secret, the secret that had pulled him away from her for so long. She would be angry, she would take even less notice of him than she already did!
He couldn't believe how truly radiant she looked, all these other women with their fake finery and false charm. But she stood their, humble among the others but beautiful beyond reason. Her cheeks glowing with the warmth of the room, her eyes sparkling from the silver light, and her dress showing her superiority over these women. All others had come dressed in the royal blues and greens but Liara stood among them, a rose among the common flowers, her spirit lighting the room!
He could tell her now, it wasn't too late, he could tell her and all would be right. They could be together, they could be happy! But she wouldn't be happy would she? No one could be happy with the life he was about to lead, the life that had been pre-destined for him. Even he did not want it and he had not been sheltered from it all his life, she would be plunged into a world she did not understand and did not know. No he couldn't do that, not to her, not to the woman he loved. He must move on and leave his heart and soul behind him.
Zan turned to Ava and swallowed his pride, 'Would you care to dance?'
This was it, this was the moment he took a step on and let her live, this was the final separation.
Liara watched in horror and Zan lead Ava off to the floor. Yes, it had happened, just like it always happened. She was Liara, just plain Liara, nothing special. And once again Ava had stolen the show, once again Ava had stolen her happiness. She had thought Zan was different, not like the other fickle beings that surrounded her everyday, but true, an old soul like her.
Tears rushed to her eyes and Liara turned to flee the room. She would go back to Drasen and pick up her life, go back to being poor little Liara, carer of her parents and just another of the poor citizens. She would return to her black and white life and leave the only speck of colour behind her in that room.
Everything seemed blank to Liara as she ran from the room, she only registered that there was no cry for her and no other running foot steps. Why should there be? The only person who had really ever cared was dancing with Ava.
Zan saw out of the corner of the room and Liara fled the room. Her swallowed and buried his head into the blonde girl's hair, it was done, she would be happy, she would be free.'
I cry every time I read that. I can't understand why, but I can feel myself as Liara there. She lives so simply, and she cares for everyone around her, but none can really see who she really is. Except for Zan, he saw her, but then he got this crazy idea that she wouldn't want him if she found out his secret, and so he pushed her away!
Some people are just so crazy, Liara couldn't live without him, why would a secret make a difference? He should have told her, she would have understood, somehow I know it.
***
It was 2:30 by the time I got to bed last night! 2:30!!! Can you say stupid? No well then say it with me, S-T-U-P-I-D! I am literally dead on my feet! Remind me next time I even consider staying up that late, please, please, shoot me! My head is killing me and my eyes would be so much happier if they were closed. And yet, dedicated little me is walking round the Crashdown waiting tables! Great way to spend your Saturday! Uh. right?
So, it's midday now and I've been at this now for three hours. SINGLE HANDED! Apparently our waitress Agnes had a death wish and decided not to show up for work! Really you think she'd be a bit more concerned for her health, because the next time I see her all hell will break loose! Luckily Maria did decide to show up and she start working five minutes ago. Well, I say luckily, but her and Alex are up to something, and I have a nasty feeling it evolves them annoying me.
So now there's another waitress surely it's time for me to have a break. Oh yeah, like that would ever happen! I still have the lunch rush to get through! Isn't my life just super? I warn you, NEVER let your parents buy a restaurant! Well, unless you like waking up at the crack of dawn and slaving your butt off until no ones hungry any more, and believe me that NEVER happens, there'll always be someone who needs something!
Right, here's a tour of who's in the Crash at the moment. We have a mad tourist couple, made up of a sci-fi freak with brown hair and a ditsy blonde that I swear is an alien reincarnate! But they're harmless and kinda sweet. They're the sort of people who are kind to waitresses and aren't demanding, and as far as I'm concerned, right now, that makes them angels! Then we have two, big, burley men who look like they've been pulled off the streets of New York. I can truthfully say, they're the oddest, (and rudest!) thing Roswell has seen in years! Then we have Max and Michael sitting in their usual booth, and Alex. He's been watching me like a hawk since he came in and Maria keeps whispering to him! I swear it's gonna drive me mad soon!
Yes I realise that sounds like a pathetic lunch rush but in Roswell everything is a little backwards, so the lunch rush won't be starting for another ten minutes at least!
'Hey Lizzie, Max and Michael have been waiting for like ever! Why don't you go serve them?'
Since when has Maria been concerned about Michael's hunger?? I smell a rat!
'Why don't you go and serve them, I've got to serve that couple, Larry and Jenny!'
Haha, get round that one DeLuca!
'Oh that's OK Liz, I'll get them, they're practically in my section anyway. You get Max and Michael. I don't think I could face the arrogant pig at the moment.'
Damn it! 'What Max is now an arrogant pig?'
'LIZZIE! You know full well I meant Michael! Now off you go!'
So here I go, off to make a fool of myself in front of Max once again. But this time Michael can be a witness!
'Maria! Good going, you know you're meant to make Max look good.'
WHAT?!? Alex just whispered that to Maria. What the hell are they up to???
Crap! I've been standing in front of Max and Michael's table not doing anything. Say something! Say something!
'Hi welcome to the Crashdown, I'm Liz and I'll be your waitress today. What can I get you?'
Oh God! Not this again! Liz Parker's ability to speak just left the building! So now Michael's raising his eyebrow and looking at me like I've grown a third ear and Max looks confused! Great Parker, you've done it again. You have officially scared the living day-lights out of Max and convinced him that you are truly strange! All that in under a minute! Wow! That must be a record!
'Uh Liz, it's us. You know, Max and Michael? From Roswell, New Mexico.'
Aghhh, someone kill me now! If the ground was capable of swallowing people up then I would now officially be six feet under!
'Uh, yeah, sorry, I'm just pretty tired.' *giggle*
I'm giggling? I'M GIGGLING?!? Help!!!!
'Right well we'll have the usual! Bye bye now!'
OK, does Michael take rude lessons or something?
'Look Pig-boy, waitress service is presently a little thin on the ground. So either you play nice or we'll just have to see what you look like in one of these outfit. OK sugarplum?'
Whoa, I didn't even realise Maria was behind me! That is priceless, seriously this is what they call a Kodak moment! You should see Michael's face! He looks scared out of his mind! And Maria's just standing there with her arms crossed, tapping her foot!
'Uh please Liz, we would very much appreciate our usual,' and with a quick glance at Maria, 'If it's not too much trouble, that is.'
I would pay just to hear that again! That was amazing! Michael has never even talked to me properly, let alone been polite! Maria is incredible! And Max? He looks like he's gonna burst if he doesn't laugh soon.
'Sure Michael! I'll be right back with that!'
I walk off, but I'm feeling dangerous so there go the hips! Yes that's right, shy little Liz Parker is shaking her booty across the restaurant! Look at me!
'You see Michael! Being polite can make everyone very happy!'
Maria's still taunting Michael, there is some serious tension between them, and I don't mean the bad kind!
'Oh my! Well! Is that Little Lizzie Parker strutting her stuff in public? I thought you only did that at our girlie sleep-overs and when Kyle ain't feeling too good!'
'Ha ha funny Alex!'
'You know Alex, I think she's trying to impress someone.'
'Shit, Maria! Quit sneaking up on me! You scared the hell out of me!'
'She's right, Maria, you have some kind of sneaking complex. But while you have that abnormality you are extremely apt with your observations! I do believe our Lizzie is trying to impress someone!'
'I am not!'
'Hmmm. you're right Alex, except for that abnormal part! Now who could she be trying to impress? M. M. now what was his name? Max was it? Yes that's it MAX EVANS!'
'WHAT? Do you really have to shout Ria?'
'OH WAS I SHOUTING?'
'Ow Ria!' Haha that's right Maria, shout in Alex's ears some more then perhaps he'll attack you and you'll kill each other!
'JUST SHUT UP! Right, now! First things first, I was not shaking my booty!' Right you shut up! They don't have to know about it! 'Secondly I have Kyle so why would I want Max?' Again shut up!
'You do realise you're killing him! And he's looking again!'
'He is so not looking!'
I will not sound excited, I will not sound excited! This is just another of Maria and Alex' missions to get Max and me together.
'Yes he is! Isn't he Alex?'
'Yup Lizziebear. I think it's time you accepted, you have a stalker!'
'Fine! I'll look! See, turning round. See not looking!'
No he did not just look away!
'When will you two guys get it? What I felt in fourth grade, only I felt! Max doesn't like me and I've moved on! I have Kyle!'
'Kyle?!? Give me a break! Since when did a dumb jock turn you on?'
'ALEX!'
Someone please help me! These two are never gonna shut up! Where's my knight in shining armor to save me? Brad Pitt perhaps? But I'll settle for Max. did I just say that? I did not mean that! So any way.
'LOOK BUDDY JUST GIVE ME THE MONEY! NO MORE TIME! I'VE ALREADY WAITED LONG ENOUGH! JUST HAND IT OVER!'
THANK YOU GOD! OK so an angry brawler wasn't exactly what I had expected, but it'll do! Anything to get Hurricane DeLuca and Typhoon Whitman off my case!
'Sorry guys! It looks like an angry brawler calls my name! You carry on this conversation between you!'
Hahaha! I got away!
'I'll come with you chica!'
OK so maybe I didn't, it looks like this hurricane's got homing powers and it's heading for me!
'Excuse me sir, is everything alright?'
That was to the shouting man, the other one looks just plain scared so I figure that if I talk to the big one then it won't anger the situation any more!
'NO I AM NOT ******* ALRIGHT, ***** SLUT!'
Righttttttt, okey dokey, looks like this is gonna get interesting.
'I'm sorry sir, but you're causing alarm, I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to leave.'
We were taught how to take care of awkward customers, but this is a little beyond awkward! Perhaps if I just stay calm!
'YOU KNOW WHAT, WITCH, YOU CALL THIS ALARM, WELL HOW ABOUT THIS?'
BANG! Oh my god! He just shot the other guy! This wasn't mentioned in the training! What do I do now?
'LIZ!'
That was Maria squealing at me, you want to know why? Well.
'No one move or alien girl here gets it!'
Mmmm-hmmm, yes I'm now standing here in the arms of the truckie with a gun pressed to my stomach!
'Liz, don't move! It's OK.'
That's Alex, calm as always but who the hell is he kidding. OK??? THIS IS NOT OK! I have a gun pressed to my stomach and I'm standing in a murderer's arms! How does this classify as OK?
'Let her go!'
'Max.'
'Shut up all of you!' He's pressing the gun further into my stomach. Is he paying any attention to how much this hurts? No thought not!
Well, one thing I probably should have told you earlier is that I get VERY claustrophobic at times when I'm tense, and tense would definitely describe me right now!
'Lizzie, just breathe, sweets, it's OK.'
'Maria.' Yes I've resorted to whimpering!
'I SAID QUIET!'
Breathing is not so easy right now. I can't breathe, I need space! I have to get out of his arms! Just to be free.
'LET ME GO!' I choke and push him away.
'LIZ!' That was Max.
'YOU BITCH!' That was gunman.
'OH MY GOD!' That was Maria.
SMASH! That was a ketchup bottle Maria was holding.
'Shit!' That was Michael.
BANG! That was the gun.
SMACK! That was me hitting the cold tiles of the floor, hey it was nice meeting you guys.