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Blue eyes lazily opened to the stark white of pillows obscuring her view, resembling to her groggy mind soft and inviting mountains that ranged all the way from her head to the sharp drop off of her mattress that met the hard-wood floor. Lifting herself up on her left elbow her orbs hailed the glowing green numbers that drew a groan from her tired lips. Rolling over only intensified her whimper as she was met with blinding golden rays bouncing off the bare floor and rolling through the clean, curtain-less windows that always met those who were up too early for their own good.
"Are you serious."
The statement held no question, just that of extreme disgruntlement that continued to dampen her mood as she skirted off of her fortress and trudged to the cluttered bathroom three young adult girls chose to share to save a pretty penny.
Worst idea ever, Alice thought as she opened the light door to the 'pee place' - as Bella so informally called it – to the sound of a running shower that undoubtedly clouded the much needed mirror.
Stupid morning risers and their stupid mandatory morning showers fucking up the mirr- Oh! There's my toothbrush.
Her exasperated mood lifted upon sight of the toothbrush her little brother gave to her as a congratulatory sentiment for landing a job; clutching the plastic handle she brought the stick to eye level and smiled at the small frog with googly eyes. Popping open the toothpaste lid Alice deftly ignored the off-key notes spewing from behind the closed blue shower curtain and brushed her teeth in frog bliss.
After rinsing, washing her face, and handing her friend a towel she skipped from the open door to her closed one, swinging it shut behind her and dressing for the day of fun ahead of her. Ten minutes later Alice emerged from her pillow strewn room, her green heels pushing a black purse forward with no trouble while her hands tied a light blue decorative yet practical scarf around her skinny neck, leaving the ends to trail down her white knee-length dress.
"Morning morning Bella bunny!"
Alice's exuberance caught Bella off guard and naturally led to the cluttering of a plastic bowl on the counter, sending dry cereal to the empty sink from its place next to the fridge. Bella's eyes narrowed as they took in the offender just passed the peninsula counter who was supposed to be asleep on her day off.
"Aren't you supposed to be snoozing right now? Better question: aren't you supposed to be asleep until I get home for lunch?"
"Maybe if I was sleeping the day away, dear Bella. I thought of a better way to spend it." Grabbing an apple from the convenient fruit bowl she snatched her purse from the planked floor, biting into the Granny Smith as she rose with the medium-sized bag. "Today, I am going to go spend my month's bonus check; great day to shop if I dare say it – no cloud in sight. Maybe today will be the proverbial sick puppy that God made me save."
Her friend's snort was heard from where she moved along the granite countertops collecting her Lucky Charms, cleaning her surprise mess nonchalantly by shoving it back into the bowl and pouring milk over the pieces and marshmallows.
"Brilliant idea, Alice."
The short girl immaturely stuck her tongue out at Bella, who shot her own out after swallowing a mushy spoonful.
"It will be, you'll see."
Opening the chrome plated fridge she pulled out a plastic bottle of water with one hand, the other being occupied by the small green fruit and shut the open door with her hip.
"I'll try to bring you back som-WOAH! Grunge day at work, Rose?"
Padded footsteps adorned the floor until the owner reached the cozy kitchenette swathed in baggy purple pants and a small t-shirt with a Dalmatian stitched right at the front, a reminder of her family's profession. The beautiful blonde tresses were hitched in a haphazard ponytail that both girls thought virtually impossible for the bombshell.
Her fingers curled into quotations.
"'Sick day' ladies. Laugh all you like, I don't care." Rosalie leaned over the counter and slid a magazine to her open grasps. "I'm astonished you're out of bed before ten, Alice, with being on the phone until four this morning."
Shrugging, Alice picked up her purse and donned her sunglasses, not giving a backwards glance as she unlocked the hefty door.
"I'm just that awesome, fans. And it doesn't hurt that he's very interesting."
The door clunked in place after her admittance, leaving Bella and Rosalie in the kitchen to shoot questioning glances at the other then leave for their respective targeted areas: Bella's being the sink and Rosalie's her bedroom.
The bright sunshine glittered off of the polished bag swinging from Alice's elbow that duet-ed silently the syncopated rhythm of her three-inch strappy shoes; her blue eyes roamed the empty span of white sidewalk before her and drank from the vivid green radiating from the trimmed trees guarding the walk from the cheerful road.
'I'm gonna go buy some shoes… I'm gonna go buy some shoes – cause I got a paycheck! Hody-hum, not just any paycheck, a bonus paycheck!'
Alice could not suppress the excitement that clouded her mind or the smile that grew with every time she thought of buying things. Buying fun things. Buying fun, new, expensive things.
'Like shoes! Oh yeah, shoes are definitely a must on today's outing. I know exactly the pair I want. Well, one of the pairs anyway.'
Her ranting took the time to pass the sidewalks and arrive at the train station's platform where she flashed her train card to the attendant, a friendly woman in her seventies – Alice knew because she had asked, then presented her with a present on the woman's birthday. She had a soft heart for old people.
Her entrance attracted attention, like it usually did on the small platform, but today people edged away from her in bright remembrance of the other mornings' happenings.
'Hell yes! All aboard Alice's Good Day people. Pay up now.'
Alice's laminated card had just been slipped back to its' spot in her wallet when the train let out a solid whistle, announcing the anticipated arrival in mere seconds. Her keen eyes roamed over the figures dressed in different outfits exiting the metal giant seeing the badly mustached man nod in her direction.
'Holy shit. Did he really just… nod at me?'
The glasses perched upon his nose gleamed in the rays, momentarily blinding Alice yet she raised her hand hesitantly and curled her fingers in a hospitable action, turning it into a shield for her eyes in case his nod was for a colleague behind her. Her face remained in an inquisitive pattern behind her hand as he passed by like a breeze.
'Not too shabby, Brandon, not too shabby. Maybe today is your proverbial puppy – complete with monstrous sales and amazing patterns.'
Alice moved through the throng of people hopping the train and let herself be led over the threshold by the sheer force of the strangers' desire to be on, resulting in a close call to a broken nose while she shuffled along in green heels.
'Oh God, bad idea bad idea bad idea! This is worse than that rave party fourth year university – '
A manicured hand jetted to her mouth, trying to save precious breathing air from the offensive smell of quite a large man standing right next to the sliding doors.
'Do not puke, just a few more steps until I'm by… oh, free seat! Yes – no! No, that way you fucking crowd, the empty side of the car!'
The small woman was trapped in the middle of single-minded businesspersons that always seemed to veer left in any given situation, attracted by the force of flow created by the head of it all, and was almost overpowered by it.
Arms shot to the sky – an action that resulted in her black bag hitting her face – and went from walking forward with the horde to backward in a highly risky maneuver that brought her face to face with men with glasses and women with hairstyles that pulled at their scalps, screaming for mercy.
"Move you freaks!"
With all her might, Alice propelled herself through the congested area after proclaiming her battle cry that shocked near-by transients and made her way through the blob to the less full right side of the train.
'Aha, elbow here, yeah take that loser, heel to someone's foot, don't care, palm to face, shit! Gross saliva. Wipe on village idiot's coat, and I…am…free!'
Cries of pain followed the black haired pixie as her journey took her passed some people she was less than friendly to with her heel on some toes or her elbow thrust into unfamiliar chests. The morning sun filled the packed car and readily cast a glow about anything it sought to touch yet happened to catch Alice's face as she broke free from the last of the dealers and traders of the world, a crowning look of achievement upon her glowing face.
With a move that could be described as far less than graceful she fell to the nearest empty seat that rang with clanking as she sat down and slapped her heavy weapon on her lap to rummage around for a mirror.
'Mindless morons probably fucked up my hair and no matter how much they complain or mutter they know they deserved every beating they got. Next thing they know the papers will be reporting on how children go missing when business hour sweeps down Main Street. "Next, on news at ten, six children were lost this afternoon as what can only be described as a mindless horse of businessmen and women rushed to work this morning in an apparent crazed frenzy. Still no report on whether or not those brave rug-rats are alive." It'll be freaking amazing. I'll even give testimony on how relentless the crowd can be. If I didn't defend and fight my way out I would've died in there – if not from the body odor or atrocious clothing then from the trampling of impatient people.'
"Well well well, if it isn't Miss Morning-glory herself. Good morning, Alice."
"I felt like a salmon heading for mating ground."
Her mutterings came out louder than Alice had anticipated yet was only made aware of the fact by the sudden appearance and nervous laughter to her left side. Alice's neck cracked as she turned to meet the newcomer and smiled when she was met with the friendly and charming face of Jasper.
Ok, so I didn't read through at the end because I just wanted to post it so if you made it here then I am happy you stuck with the errors that might have been in the story! Thanks!
Love To All
Kat
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