Chapter 10

TRISH'S HOUSE

"Shit Trish" Manny said with a lot of excitement.

"What?"

"Craig just got 10,000 dollars. That is soooo much money. I can't wait until he gets here."

"Where is he at now?"

"He's going to cash it and then come here. I wonder if I can go shopping to?"

"Manny you sound like a money hungry hoe."

"Whatever."

Manny could barely sit still. It seemed like Craig was taking forever. He finally got there. "Baby I'm sooo happy." Manny said as she threw her arms around him. Craig picked her up and spun her around. "Sooo, lets see it" Manny said. Craig put her down and threw 10,000 dollars in cash on the table. "What are you going to do with it all?" Trish asked. Craig and Manny were sitting on the couch. "What you gonna buy me daddy?" Manny said still very excited. "Uh, get a bunch of dope, new guitar, nice jacket, buy you and Manny some shit."

Manny kissed him all over.

"We should have a party." Craig said. " I'll host it.

"Great idea." Trish responded.

Craig gave Trish $1,000 and told her to get everything. Craig and Manny left to go shopping. "We'll be back." Craig told Trish as they were walking out the door.

OUTSIDE WALKING

Craig and Manny were headed towards the shopping area.

"You want anything specific gorgeous?" Craig asked pulling her closer to him with his hand around her waist.

"Mmmm maybe."

"Leave it to me. I'll get you something sexy."

Over the next couple of hours the couple went shopping at various stores. Craig got a lot of things he wanted and things that Manny wanted. They got stuff for Trish as well. When they got back to Trish's they walked in to see a massive amount of every drug there was. Everything. Their eyes lit up as if it was Christmas morning.

"This is going to be great." Craig said. Manny and Trish went to the back of the apartment to try on all of their clothes while Craig called some people. An hour and a half later the apartment was full of people. A lot of the people they didn't even know. That didn't matter. Everyone was high so they all acted as if they had known each other for years. There was a lot of talking and hugging. Several random hook-ups. Although Craig and Manny mingled with others, they mostly stayed with each other. They stuck with pills for the time being because they wanted to do the harder drugs when everyone was gone. High off vicadin and rohypnol, the couple stood in the corner trying to have a conversation. Craig was all over her as always. "Craig I'm so happy we can be together. You're my favorite person. I love so much. I always have." Manny yelled over loud music. "I mean ever since I met you I…" She was interrupted by Craig's index finger over her lips, followed by a kiss. They kissed in that corner for awhile. Craig wanted to do more but Manny didn't want to do anything more with all of those people present. The party continued long into the a.m. A lot of the guest started to trickle out around 4:00. Craig was completely passed out on the couch. When everyone left Trish and Manny attempted to clean. They gave up after 30 seconds and settled in the kitchen.

IN THE KITCHEN

Trish sat at the table while Manny put a pot of coffee on. "Have you seen my phone charger?" Manny asked as she sat at the table with 2 cups of coffee. "It's under the bed." Trish answered. The two girls had a nice little chat.

"That guy was so fuckin sexy. I was like damn. Manny… Manny, you listening?" Trish asked trying to get her attention. Manny was staring at Craig sleeping in the living room.

"You are so head over heels girl." Trish said.

Manny just turned back around and smiled.

"Yes I guess I am." She responded sweetly.

"You never told me the deal with you and him."

"It's a long depressing story. You probably don't wanna hear it."

"I've got time and yes I do want to hear it."

"O.k. Well…"

Manny proceeded to tell Trish about how they first met, the sex, Ash, the abortion, her rape. It was the first time she had to tell anybody. Most people already knew.

"No wonder you love him so much you guys have been through a lot together."

"Yea."

"Does he love you?"

"No. He just tells me what I want to hear. But I'm fine with that."

"Why is he with you?"

"For the sex."

"Awww that's horrible."

"As long as I get to be with him, have him be a part of my life."

"Manny, you deserve better that that."

"I don't know. When it comes to Craig, I'm weak."

Even though Craig really does love her more than anything Manny honestly thinks that he doesn't. She went to get in her favorite spot which was right next to Craig. Not being fully awake, Craig kissed her forehead and pulled her closer to him. While Manny was trying to sleep, she thought about what her and Trish were talking about. Maybe she did deserve better. But she didn't want better. She wanted Craig and all the shit that came with it.