Authors note:- Thank you to everyone who has taken time to read and review the story so far. As always I am not American so I apologise for any mistakes and I do not own any characters.
Hope you enjoy the latest update.
Alex looked good if she said so herself, black dress which finished just above her knee, black stockings, black killer heels, bright red lipstick and her trademark black leather jacket. A quick spritz of her favourite perfume and one final check in the mirror and she was ready to leave her apartment to meet Sylvie and her friends. Grabbing her phone to check the name of the restaurant she couldn't help but smile. 1 new message.
Piper - Have a lovely time this evening, hope you're not still at work P :)
I'd prefer to be meeting you for a drink Alex thought to herself but instead she grabbed her purse and made her way to the restaurant. As she walked the few blocks from her apartment she was grateful the restaurant was close by as her heels may look great, but practical they were not! Sylvie and her friends had gone for cocktails straight from work and were already seated when Alex arrived. They greeted her warmly and Alex chastised herself for dismissing the evening before it had begun, however after they had ordered their food the initial general chat predictably gave way to work based conversations which Alex had no interest in and no way of participating in. Fortunately their meals arrived and conversation naturally changed to their food.
"Thank you for coming this evening, you look hot" Sylvie whispered into Alexs ear between mouthfuls.
"How about you come back to mine tonight and you let me have dessert?"
"Ah, early shift tomorrow, I am probably best just going back to mine" Alex said.
Sylvie shrugged, "your loss" she said pouring herself another large glass of wine before turning her attention back to her friends.
The waitress came to clear away the plates from the appetisers, the group did not acknowledge her and did nothing to help apart from Alex who helped gather some of the plates, shooting the girl an apologetic smile.
Alex excused herself and made her way to the bathroom, oh this evening was going to drag, hopefully Nicky and Lorna would be arriving soon. Checking her phone Alex was disappointed to read
Nicky - Hey stretch, sorry but won't be able to make it out later, went well at the movies so having an early night if you know what I mean N xxx
Alex fired a quick text back, she couldn't blame Nicky, but secretly hoped she wouldn't have to listen to too many details in the morning.
Whilst she had her phone out she realised she hadn't replied to Pipers earlier text.
Alex - No i've finished work for the day, thank goodness, think my feet were turning blue towards the end of my shift Ax
Alex finished in the bathroom and returned to the table to find that the earlier cocktails seemed to be catching up with the group who had become louder and even less appealing.
Sylvie draped herself over Alex as she slid back into the booth at the same time her phone buzzed indicating a message, presuming it was Nicky gloating at how her evening turned out Alex opened up her home screen only to see
Piper - Blue feet would not be a good look, guessing you've been stood up alot or outside or both! Px
Alex immediatley shielded the screen from Sylvies prying eyes whilst letting a small smile grace her lips. Misinterpreting this as appreciation for her drunken advances Sylvie began to plant small kisses up the side of Alexs neck whilst rubbing her hand on her leg. Not wishing to make a scene Alex shifted slightly in her seat managing to escape Sylvies clutches. Not one to take refusal lightly Sylvie once again turned her attention to back to her friends. When Alex was sure Sylvies attention was on the group she brought her phone back into view.
Alex - Good guess, it was both. We had to secure the perimeter of a crime scene. Always been fond of blue myself, but agree it looks better on hair than feet :)
As Alex was typing she could see the three little dots in the window indicating that Piper had her messages window open at the same time as she did.
Piper - Gosh was it the one on 15th thats been all over the news? Px
Alex - Yep, the very same!
Piper - Ill have to check out the next news report, see if i can spot you Px
As she typed her reply a smile once again appeared on Alexs lips, she would make time in her evening to look for me on television she thought.
Alex - You're more likely to see Nicky, loves a camera that one! I was keeping in the background watching the crime scene techs Ax
Piper - Ooo so not afraid of a bit of blood and gore then?
Alex - No i find it really interesting watching what they do, you wouldn't believe the information these guys can get from the tiniest bits of information
Piper - I bet you have had to see some really awful things doing your job Px
Alex - Yeah, I'd like to say you get used to it but it the people who are left behind who you feel for more
Piper - Yes, I guess you're right. We've just started our lectures on communication and grief, tough going :(
Alex - Hows your course going? Did you say you have exams?
Piper - Yep, revising at the moment! Px
Alex - I'll leave you in peace so you can concentrate Ax
Piper - I'll best put the news on, its not every day you get the chance to see a tall hot cop on TV Px
Hot, she thinks I'm hot, Alexs smile was now a large grin as she felt butterflies in her stomach.
OMG I can't believe I typed that Piper thought to herself
"Alex", nothing.
"Al!"
Alex was drawn back into reality with Sylvie nudging her elbow,
"Who the hell are you texting? We're moving on to a club do you want to come?"
"Wha... Nic, it was Nicky, you know seeing how her date had gone with Lorna"
"Well if you showed as much interest in your own date rather than somebody elses it would be nice. Are you coming with us?"
Suddenly feeling regretful and a little guilty Alex agreed to carry on the evening with Sylvie shoving her phone back into her pocket. The cool evening air had a rather sobering effect on the group and the club was busy enough to create a good vibe. Alex loved to dance and spent the most time out of the group on the dance floor, not caring who she was dancing with. Suddenly aware of the time Alex and conscious of her early shift Alex made her way back over to Sylvie to say her good nights. Sylvie again tried to convince Alex to go back to hers but Alex once again refused and was soon making her way back to her apartment. As she walked she felt for her phone in her pocket, Piper, OMG Piper I never said goodnight, pah, who says goodnight? Unlocking her phone Alex was shocked to see 3 new messages.
Piper - Sorry, didn't mean to say that out loud (so to speak) Px
Piper - Alex, Im really sorry, I didn't mean to offend you, sorry Piper X
The last one was sent 15 minutes ago
Piper - Please don't ignore me, I'm really sorry, I know you have a girlfriend, I understand if you don't want to meet up Px
Shit, shit, shit Alexs mind was in overdrive. She felt stupid for not replying sooner.
Alex - Hey, don't be daft of course I want to meet tomorrow. Ax
It was late, Alex could only assume, hope, that Piper was still awake, she could not stand the thought of her beating herself up over one comment.
Pipers eyes flew open at the sound of her message alert tone, she must have drifted off, surrounded by a sea of books, diagrams and papers. She breathed a sigh of relief as she read the message, as she did a second came through.
Alex - Sweet dreams, I'll see you tomorrow at 3pm. Ax
Piper - Goodnight, glad you're still talking to me Px
