The Camera Loves you
By Chrissy Griffith
Mimi sat at the lighted mirror in the dressing room at the Cat Scratch Club. It was her first day back at work since her near death experience. She was lucky and very grateful to have gotten her job back.
Mimi checked herself in the mirror. She ran her fingers through her long brown hair, stuffed her tips into her purse and headed for the door. The moment she stepped out onto the sidewalk, she froze in her tracks. Her former drug dealer was standing in the alleyway across from the club.
Mimi stood frozen to her spot. She knew that she could go over there. She knew that she had enough money for a good high.
"Mimi!"
She turned and saw Roger coming down the street. Suddenly, her mind started to flood with memories of the night she had almost died. She remembered the feeling she had as she lay on Roger and Mark's table. She remembered seeing Angel. She remembered the sound of Roger's voice as he sang his song to her. At that moment, Mimi knew what she had to do.
She started walking towards Roger, and they met each other halfway.
"Hey," Roger said.
"Hey," Mimi said.
"Everything OK?"
Mimi glanced over her shoulder. Then she turned back to Roger. "Yes," she said. "Everything's fine."
"C'mon." Roger put his arm around her. "Let's go home."
Mimi smiled. "OK." Then they headed back to their apartment.