Chapter 5. Tea and Cookies

"Stop, stop", laughed Utena. She pushed her golden retriever away from her face. She had been well licked, and was covered in animal saliva. Muffin was excited, Utena was home. He was curious who the stranger was, and wanted a sniff of her scent. Very quickly Muffin sniffed Anthy and decided she was o.k.

'Hello'. said Anthy weakly. Her voice was gentle and her posture calm as she put her right hand out. Muffin licked it to show his approval of her.

"Hey, he likes you Anthy". Utena said. The tall thin beauty playfully teased her dog until she decided he needed a walk. She showed Anthy the kitchen, bathroom, and the remote control. Utena explained as she changed her clothes that she wouldn't be long. Especially since she wanted to serve Anthy tea and cookies.

Central park seemed less crowded today. Utena decided that Muffin needed some change, so she took a different path today. They ran off the main road, and Utena gently shook Muffins chain signaling a change in direction. Muffin loved to run with her, it was the high light of his day.

Utena had slowed her pace because she noticed her shoe laces were lose. She stopped to tie her sneakers, and as she stood back up, she was pushed hard from behind.

"What the heck'. Muttered Utena. A man with pink long hair was moving like the wind. He had the exact jogging alfit Utena was wearing. He looked back at her with fear in his eyes, as he excelled in speed. Muffin was barking violently, and Utena felt he was over reacting.

"Sshh, it's alright boy, shhh". Utena said. She felt the hairs on her back standing erect when she turned around. In front of her were six cops all with their guns drawn pointing at her. Utena groaned and raised her hands high.

"Listen, I didn't do anything! Just walking my dog." Utena said calmly.

'Get your hands up', yelled a tall angry police officer.

"My hands are up". Snapped Utena.

The angry cop ordered her to get on her knees, and place her hands behind her back. Once on the ground she was forced to lay postrate by the same cop. He dug his knees and weight on to Utena's thin frame.

"Hey, get off me! You don't have to get so rough". She yelled. Utena could feel hand cuffs being tightly locked on her small wrists.

"This is ridiculous, do I look a man to you!". Utena shouted.

'Shut up'. Answered the cop. 'Your not gonna get away with shooting people!'. He said.

Utena couldn't believe the obvious mistake that had been made. She wanted to scream and could feel her emotions getting the best of her.

"Listen, hey what about my dog?' In exasperation she said.

'Don't worry about that'. Answered another cop.

Utena had a wonderful apartment. It was located in Mid town Manhattan. Anthy looked out from Utena's balcony and the scenery was breath taking. High up, one could see Fifth Avenue, and lots of trees and famous land marks. There was a pleasant breeze tonight, and the City lights were nice. In Utena's living room there were many books and wonderful photo's. Utena had been all over the world. There were photo shoot's of her in France, Japan, Africa and all across the country. She had quite a few pictures with different guys each one, better looking than the other.

Anthy wondered, where is Utena? It's been a long time. In the far corner of Utena's book shelf, Anthy noticed an old photo of her and Utena holding hands. She also noticed that someone else had been cut from the photograph.

It was finally Utena's turn to make her phone call. The police holding cell was filthy. She called her own number hoping Anthy was still there. Five hours had passed.

'Hello'. Answered Anthy. Utena was over joyed because Anthy was still there. She explained the situation and asked Anthy to pick up her dog for her. She didn't want her dog in the pound. Anthy had quickly agreed, followed Utena's instructions and Ieft.

It was three o'clock in the mornining when Utena arrived home. Muffin greeted her at the door and Anthy was gone. Utena kept reciting, badge number seven eighty six, officer Ruzio. She wanted her lawyer to have that information. He especially was the cop that she was going to sue.

She had tried to explain to him on the ride to the precinct that she had seen the shooter run right by her. He just ignored her. She had bruises on her back and wrists. It wasn't until she was in a line up, that he had to apologize for his actions, and even then he never did. The witnesses kept explaining that the perpetrator was a man. The other cops were embarrassed, but not officer Ruzio. Utena was gonna make him pay, and pay through his wallet.

She was tired so she threw her clothes on the floor. Utena normally, would place her clothes in the hamper. She was fustrated. Anthy was gone and she hadn't even gotten her address or phone number. What a day, this has been she thought.

When she went into the bathroom, on the mirror was a note that read. Dear Utena, I'm sorry for what has happened. Here is my address,phone number and email address. I hope that we can see each other again. I left your spare keys where you told me it would be. Maybe next time, tea and cookies? P.S. I fed Muffin, signed Anthy. Utena smiled.