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Prism
Chapter Two - Plain
Morning. 0800. Blink. Blink. Riza woke up to the new day.
"What happened? Did I sleep on the sofa? That's not like me."
She looked around her apartment living room. Her dog sleeping in front of her on the floor. She smiled. She rose and walked to the bathroom and looked into the mirror. She rose her hand to her cheek. She sighed. She walked from the bathroom to her bedroom and plopped onto her bed and stared up at the white ceiling.
"Why? Why am I doing this to myself? There is more to me then he sharpshooter of the military."
She rolled onto her side and stared out the window. Blue skies. White clouds. Green grass. Brown and green trees. Yellow sun.
"I need to do something before my life slips away. I had so many plans. So many adventures I would attempt while I was still young. Why haven't I?"
The phone rang in the kitchen and she went to answer it.
"Hello?"
"Elizabeth? Hey girl! It's Annabelle Masako! Long time no hear... or see!"
"Hey Anna. What's happening?"
"Not much. You okay? You don't sound like yourself."
"What do you mean? This is how I always... sound."
"Wow! You've changed since high school. Girl we have some serious catching up to do."
"Yeah. It's been a while."
"Listen. I'm coming to Central for the weekend. My train should arrive at.. how's that military time go... 1100? That sounds right. So, if you don't have plans, meet me?"
"No, no plans. I'll be there. What will you be wearing?"
"My favorite. Pink skirt and white shirt. I'll probably have a black jacket on, I heard it's cold up their at Central. Also, my hair is going to be up in two buns. I grew my hair since graduation."
"Okay. I'll see you then. Oh, you like dogs?"
"Love em? Got one? Bring it along. Remember, 1100. Ha-ha. This military time is funny. Well, see you soon. Bye-bye."
"Good-bye."
Riza hung up the phone and looked at the clock. Time - 0900. She walked into the kitchen and fed her dog and refilled the water bowl. She sighed and walked into her bathroom to shower. She came out feeling more awake. A white towel wrapped around her body and she was drying her hair with another white towel. She looked into the mirror.
"Black Hayate? Am I boring?"
She looked down at her dog who barked and wagged his tail happily.
"No, according to you I'm loads of fun. Well, go eat, we're leaving."
And with that, Riza went into her room and walked to her closet. About five military jackets, pants, butt skirts, and shirts hung on one side of her closet. She even saw one military issued dress skirt which hung with the rest of her military dress uniform. She turned and faced the other side of the closet. One black dress mini skirt and a white blouse.
"Is this all I own?"
She grabbed the simple outfit and threw it on her bed. She went back and looked down at the floor of the now empty side of the closet. A simple pair of black dress shoes.
"You've got to be kidding me."
She picked them up and put them next to the outfit on the bed. Quickly dressing, she grabbed a pair of white socks from her dresser. She stopped just before closing the drawer. White socks. White underwear. White bras. One black bra, pair of underwear and pair of socks. She closed the drawer and opened the one under it. Empty. She went lower to the last drawer. Empty. She closed it and stood up.
"I've never noticed how my life was so...simple and plain. Oh crap! It's 1000!"
She quickly put on her socks and attempted to slip on her shoes as she ran from the bedroom. It was a long walk to the train station, and she needed to hurry.
"Black Hayate!"
She grabbed her handbag and leashed her dog, keys in hand. She looked to the hook next to the door and grabbed her trench coat.
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