This is it guys. The last chapter of Part I of Without You I Die. But don't worry, the second part of the story is done and I just need to stop being lazy and post. I really hope you enjoyed the first part and please continue reading the second and third. After the third, my longest and most strugglesome story will be over.
But I won't waste your time another moment. Here it is: please read and review.
Wake Up
Mimi was sitting in the Life Café, staring at the guitar pick she had just bought. She rubbed her finger over the smooth wood. She laughed at herself.
"He is going to hate me for this," she said quietly.
"Hate you for what?" said a loud voice. She looked up and saw Benny. He was in his work clothes.
"Are you on your break?" she asked.
"Yea," he laughed. "I actually got one today."
Mimi smiled and slipped the pick in her pocket.
"Would you care to do something tonight?" he asked.
"Wish I could," she said sarcastically. "I have work. It's my last day." She glared at him and began to stand up. He moved in front of her.
"How about tomorrow night?" he said. "I am free."
"Benny," she sighed. "You're married, remember? Besides, it is Valentine's Day tomorrow. I am going to be spending it with the one I love."
"Perfect," he laughed. "Come on Mimi, why won't you give us another chance?"
"Because I don't love you," she sighed, placing a hand on his shoulder. With that, she briskly walked out of the café and onto the street.
Many people were busy, rushing around the street. She could have sworn she saw Maureen and she went to wave to her, when she heard a familiar beep. She looked up and saw a young girl reach into her pocket and pull out a bottle of AZT. Mimi couldn't remember the last time she had taken hers, so she looked down at her beeper. The little green light, which signaled it was on, was flashing red, which meant the batteries had died.
"Shit," she cursed. She ran in the direction of the loft, in order to get some batteries and her pills, which she had neglected to take with her.
The apartment was empty, when Mimi burst through the doors. She immediately went to the almost empty cabinets of the kitchen area. Inside were two bottles of pills. Without thinking, she grabbed the closest one. She tilted her head back and cupped her hand over her mouth and swallowed the pills. She coughed slightly as the pills roughly made their way down her throat.
She felt an odd burning sensation, but ignored it as she made her way to the bathroom, attempting to fix her hopeless hair. She dropped her hair tie and bent down to get it, but the minute she did, she felt very dizzy. She took a deep breath and tried to clear her head.
"I'm fine," she said, trying to reassure herself. With that, she passed out on the cold bathroom floor.
o o o o o
Maya was eating a cold bowl of soup, by the window when Collins walked in.
"How is school?" he asked, patting her knee.
"Good," she said. "Listen. Tom. I am sorry. I am sorry for hurting you, if I did. I talked to Mimi and I realize what a stupid decision I made by even thinking about taking drugs. And I-"
"Maya," he laughed, pulling her into a hug. "I understand the city is a bit overwhelming at first. Just promise me you won't get into too much trouble." He laughed again and ruffled her hair. Maya saw a small tear form in his eye.
"What?" she asked.
"Just thinking," he grabbed her hand and smiled a sad smile. "Thinking about how proud Angel would be of you."
"You loved her, didn't you?" Maya said, feeling bad for her new father who had no one to love.
"I did," he said. Then, as if reading her mind he continued, "But Angel is looking out for me and he brought us together. So now I have a daughter to love. With you, I will never be lonely."
There was a loud thump upstairs that broke the silence. Collins looked up at the ceiling and rolled his eyes.
"No consideration for the neighbors," he said sarcastically.
o o o o o
Roger entered the apartment. He made his way over to the cabinet and grabbed his pills and shoved them in his pocket. He headed for the bathroom, so he could get a drink of water, before taking the pills. Then, he would take a nap before Mimi's last performance, which he planned on attending. The second he walked in, he jumped back.
"MARK," he yelled.
He bent down and scooped Mimi up. She was breathing slow, hoarse gasps of air. He stumbled out of the room, with her in his arms and made his way to the loft. He stuck out one dirty boot and kicked the metal door. Mark slid it open immediately.
"What did you do?" Mark asked.
"Call an ambulance," Roger said pushing past him.
"MIMI," Maureen screamed, coming out of the bedroom.
"CALL A FUCKING AMBULANCE," Roger cried.
Maureen ran to the phone and dialed 9-1-1. "Please hurry," was all Roger heard her say. Collins had come up to see what the entire racket was about. Maya came up behind him.
"Maya go back downstairs," Collins said quickly, noticing Roger, who was glaring at her.
"No," Roger said calmly. "Let her stay." He gave Maya a half-smile and turned back to Mimi.
"Mimi," Roger whispered. "Wake up." He gently shook her small frame. "Wake up."
Hooray! I survived the first part. Oh no, I might start crying :p Kay. Keep Reading! I love you guys!