*Sighs* Well now...where do I even fucking begin...
I personally, deeply, apologize everyone for the wait of this chapter. With moving into my own place, being single (again!), getting a new laptop, including landing a new job, it took a lot out of me. Not to mention, this chapter specifically went through *ahem* seventeen rewrites! I almost wanted to give up, but fuck that. I made a promise to you all and myself that I will finish this story. and I will. To the fan who continue to read and review (you know who you are), I want to say thank you, for giving me the strength to push on with my story, and to So with all apologies aside, I hope you guys enjoy this latest chapter of Hollow Point!
Randy stepped out from the bathroom with a spare towel around his waist, looking at his brother looking at different clothes, and displaying them in front of him, in front of a mirror. "I swear to God, you should have been a woman with the way you try to figure out what to wear."
"Don't get mad cause, I like to look nice. Especially if it's our mom." David quipped, trying to decide over a cerulean colored tie or a black one to go with a black dress shirt.
"Whatever," Randy muttered as he saw the pair of dress pants on the bed. He stared at them for a moment till his eyes got wide, as David put them on. "Those are my pants."
"How do you even know?" David asked, while putting on a pair of silk socks.
"I know, the look and the design of those pants David. Those are mine! See my initials on the tag in the pants?"
David paused as he shifted his body in them, lowered the pants and saw the tag. "Heh, guess you're right. No wonder it's so tight in the crotch."
Insulted, Randy crossed his arms. "Shut up, and wear your own."
"Fine," David teased as he took them off, throwing them at Randy's face. He went and got himself a pair of royal blue pants. Placing the dark blue sports coat in the closet, he pulled out a royal blue sports coat with a matching tie, and white dress shirt instead. "You know you should wear something too."
"I'm fine with that I got on," Randy scoffed.
"After what we just went through, and that bandage on your shoulder from being shot, I beg to differ." David pointed out. He jerked his thumb to the closet. "Help yourself."
Randy drew a breath and nodded. "Fine. They better fit."
As David was putting on fresh new clothes, Randy was busy trying to pick one out. He eventually came to a decision as David was finished. He pulled out a dark green suit, that had matching pants and tie. While his brother was putting on the clothes, he heard his phone ring. Pulling it away from the charger, David answered.
"David, where are you two?" Rosa complained.
"Randy's taking his time, we'll be there soon ok?" David said, sounding assure.
"Well, move it already, the head orderly here doesn't want me to leave at all." Rosa demanded. Soon as she got up from her bed, the head orderly walked in.
"You know, you aren't supposed to be on the phone. You got those privileges taken away after you beat that nurse down."
"Oh, please," Rosa said, sucking her teeth while covering the receiver with her hand. "She interrupted me while I was talking to my son."
"I don't give a shit alright? Just get off the phone. Now would be preferable." Ron suggested as he walked away.
Giving him the finger as Ron walked away, Rosa continued talking on the phone. "You guy's are gonna have to sneak me out if you two take too long."
"I'm sure that won't happen mom. I promise, we'll get you out there soon. Be ready when we get you out." David said as he said goodbye to his mother and hung up. "Move your ass Randy, we gotta go get her, like it was yesterday."
"Yeah, yeah. Give me a second," Randy said going through the choices of cufflinks. "Hey, little brother; pearl or diamond cufflinks?"
"NOW!" David ordered, growing impatient.
"Ok! Damn!" Randy shouted in return, placing the cufflinks back where they belonged. He then quickly put his dress shoes on, and stood in front of his brother, dressed and ready to go. "Better?"
"Yeah, sure, real ladies killer, lets go." David said quickly. He quickly turned off the lights as he grabbed his Crowex watch, and car keys. He then opened the door for his brother allowing him to pass, exiting out of the apartment, while he turned off the light, and locked the door.
The two headed down the stairs, straight down towards the garage level. When they arrived there, David turned off the car alarm. The loud three beeps, let him know that the alarm was deactivated.
"You think she's going to be excited of seeing us?" Randy asked, sounding slightly worried.
"Of course. Why wouldn't she?" David answered as he pressed the button for the doors to unlock, and opened his side, while Randy followed suit.
"Umm, hello? I was the one who had her placed there." Randy reminded.
"Oh yeah. Well, she'll be happy to see me. You on the other hand, well..." David couldn't even finished as he laughed, while started the car.
"Don't laugh man! And don't remind her!"
"Why would I need to? You just better hope she's real forgiving." David said laughing still.
"Ah, shit."
David leaned forward, turning on the radio to the station V-Rock. They were on a small news report as David pulled out of the parking space, and proceeded on driving out of the parking garage.
"Hello, I'm Dale Kouso out by the , replacing Lisa Hancock as she gets the mental rehabilitation she needs after her meltdown. We here at Weazel News, wish you a speedy recovery Lisa. Early this morning, there was bloodshed and carnage as there was a heavy shootout as cops and federal agents were taking on a helicopter. We don't have info on who they were but, the damage was astounding as many were killed and several were critical condition."
The two heard a woman cry later on. "It was horrible, the helicopter was just shooting them down like those video games my son always plays. You see what video games do this generation of kids! There' are other solutions than just violence!"
Another witness came on. "At first I thought it was just some practice run that the cops, N.O.O.S.E., and FIB were doing. It looked pretty realistic and cool looking like a movie. I didn't even realize I took a stray bullet in the hip till I passed out. Yeah, that's when I realized that they weren't doing any movies."
"In other news there was several more murders over at-"
David turned the radio off, as he made a turn. Randy looked at his brother and wondered why he turned it off. Randy turned it back on to Flashback FM as the reporter was halfway finished.
"There were several bodies around, including one that apparently looked like he killed himself dunking his head in a dirty fountain. These were all gang members it seems, yet no witnesses. We tried to call the owner, but there was no answer. Due to the severity of multiple gang wars erupting in the city, the mayor has approved the S.W.A.G. bill that would replace the Special Weapons And Tactics teams with captian Lynn Takiyama from the Kobe City police department, with far better weapons and, technology in order to assist Dyson Winters and N.O.O.S.E. operatives to bring crime to a sudden halt. S.W.A.G., also standing for Special Weapons and Anti-Gang unit-"
"That's bullshit," Randy scoffed. "SWAG? Really?"
"Don't worry, we can handle it." David said assuring it. He tackled patrolmen, cops, swat teams, N.O.O.S.E. operatives, and agents of the FIB. A souped up version of S.W.A.T. wasn't going to faze him a bit.
Taking the on-ramp, and entering the highway, the radio ended its last commercial, and the song Broken Wings by Mr. Mister was playing softly inside the Sentinel. David sighed, relaxing as the music continued to play. Randy on the hand was nervous, as he should've been.
"Please don't let her beat my ass," Randy muttered. He had both his hands clasped together praying quietly. "Please, if you give her strength not to beat me, I promise, I'll give Jacob a decent pay wage. And I'll even give the girls at my job thirty minute breaks instead of ten minute ones."
David snickered. "Randy, you can say a hundred Hail Mary's, put your life savings in a church collection plate, and donate a kidney to some sick child in Mogadishu, and she'll still beat your ass." David explained.
"Shut up!" Randy spat, as he continued to pray. When he was finished, he saw that they exited off the highway and, were a block away from there. Beginning to panic, he rolled down the window, breathing in mouthfuls of air.
"You alright?"
"Yeah, don't mind me. Just feeling nauseous." Randy uttered, rolling his eyes in the back of his head for a few seconds. "Do I have to go with you guys? I'd rather be with Cathy right now."
"Yeah, well, she's keeping an eye on your girls, so stop complaining." David demanded. So much for the old Randy...back to the whining he loves to do best.
The Sentinel arrived at the parking lot of Heavenly Meadows. Parking close to the entrance, David stopped the car, while Randy got out, holding his stomach in what looked like a sorry attempt to fake an illness. David couldn't choose either to laugh at the pitiful attempt or, chastise him again for his complaining.
"You know what? I'm going to sit down by the curb, and try to relax. I'll catch up to you David." Randy said, still holding on his stomach, making stupid looking faces of being sick.
David was growing tired of the charade. "Stop being a bitch and come on! It was funny earlier, now it's getting stupid!"
"Man, I..."
"Man the fuck up!"
Randy glared at him wide eyed. "Excuse me?"
"You heard good and damn well what I just told you, Randy. Now move your ass, the show's supposed to start soon at the lounge."
Surprised that David took that tone with him, Randy followed suit and walked ahead of his little brother. Surprised that there was no orderly in front of the building to handle David with anything, they walked on in. Inside it was a bit quiet, as a yawning woman behind a desk was texting to her boyfriend, there was nobody in the lobby but the three of them, no doubt they were all asleep in their rooms.
David walked up on the desk, tapping his fingers, and expressing a small smile. "Hi, we're here to pick up our mother."
The lady at the desk shook her head. "Visiting hours are about to finish in three minutes. Come back tomorrow for visits from 9am till 730pm."
"Her names Rosa DePalma." Randy said expressing a worried sigh.
Her hazel eyes twitched as she heard the full name. Straightaway, she grabbed a clipboard with a bright yellow piece of paper on it. "Sign here, here, there, and initial here please." She said quickly.
"We'll have her back before midnight. I promise." David said confidently. Signing his name, he glanced at the woman at the desk, and saw her hands slightly shake. The fact that his mothers name gave the woman, and probably the entire retirement home, something to fear, put a smile on his face. Nobody messed with his mother.
"Take your time. It's quite alright." The lady said with a nervous smile.
"Thanks," Randy said as he followed David knowing where her room was. "David, why was she so quick to let us go?"
"You know how mom gets when she's upset, plus living here for how long thanks to you? I'd make sure everyone was afraid of me if I was stuck here for how long if I was in her shoes." David explained as they continued walking.
The two arrived in front of their mothers room. Knocking it on the door, they both heard her mom answer. David opened the door, and saw her.
She was already dressed up, wearing a baby blue summer dress, and matching shoes. Her hair was straightened, and had on a small amount of lipstick and blush. She saw David, and smiled happily as she hurried and hugged him tightly.
"Good to see you David," Rosa said smiling.
"You too ma," David answered, hugging his mom. "I also brought Randy to finally come out here with me." He took a step away from his mom, showing her Randy.
Randy stood in front of his mother, unsure of what to say, let alone do. He was too afraid to even hug her. He felt like a child, that was about to receive his punishment.
"You just going to stand there, or give me a hug?" Rosa asked staring at her oldest son.
He walked past slowly David and towards his mother. Randy's throat was surprisingly dry when he approached his mother.
Rolling her eyes, Rosa took Randy's hand and pulled him towards her, hugging him much tighter. "It took your brother this long to convince you to come down here huh?"
Several seconds passed, but he finally managed to say the words. "I'm sorry."
"For what?"
"For dumping me in this pit you call a retirement home."
"It's alright sweetie. It's all right." Rosa patted him on the back, nodding at her son's apology. "And I'm sorry that I'm going to beat your ass." She then quickly yanked him in headlock with one hand, and grabbing the hairbrush out of her purse. "David, be a dear, and step outside for a minute please? Don't forget to close the door behind you."
Terrified and unable to speak, Randy looked at his brother for words of support. He struggled out of her clutch, but it was no use escaping the grasp of a pissed off mother.
David knew what his brother was in for, as he shrugged at him. "Don't worry, just think of something."
"By the time I'm done with your brother, he isn't going to forget this at all." Rosa declared.
"David, don't leave me in here man!" Randy yelled, finally able to say something. Once David closed the door, he began pleading like a failing salesman. "N-now, mom? Mother? Mama? Mommy? Let's be reasonable!"
"Sure, I beat your behind till it's red and sore, and till I get tired, while you struggle and cry, and never think of doing this to your mother. How's that for reasoning?"
"Wait!" Before he could even say another word, he felt the sharp pain of the backside of a wooden brush against his ass. "Ahhh! Mom! Wait! Ow! Damnit!"
"Wait nothing! How dare you throw me in this place for so long!" Rosa screamed as she continued beating him. "Do you have any idea what it's like here! Do you !"
Randy cried out every time the brush struck his backside. "Mom! I...I...ow! I was...ow! Only trying...ow! To help!"
"Help? HELP! I'll give you help! Here's your goddamn help! The food, the treatment I get here, the backchat I get from these nurses and the orderlies...I feel like I'm in jail, you rotten bastard!" Rosa shouted.
"But...but you got to admit...oh God...you have to admit, the food is good here on the holidays...right? Momma?" Randy answered, cringing at the beating he was getting. "You there?"
Hearing the answer Randy gave her, pushed her over the top. She couldn't even breathe through her nose for the moment and was now breathing through her mouth. The sound of her ragged breathing mixed with her rage, and her oldest son's stupid answer of all time, wasn't the best combination. Tightening her grip on the handle even more, she proceeded to hit him more with the brush harder, while hitting his ass hard, shouting with each word on top of it. "I. Fucking. Hate. It. Here. You. Simple Minded. Jackass!"
Outside, from the room, David winced at the sounds the brush made. Hearing his brother wailing, and begging her to stop, didn't help either. A elderly man walked past him and turned his head towards him. Before he could open his mouth to ask what was going on, David answered. "She's watching a rated NC-17 movie. Pay her no mind."
The old man's eyes lit up, as he scoffed. He walked away from David mumbling towards his room. He looked at his watch and saw that the show was about to start soon. He didn't want to knock on the door, while she was disciplining Randy.
"Come on mom," David muttered.
"You hush your mouth David, or you'll get it too!" Rosa yelled out.
"Sorry!."
She continued spanking Randy to the point where he was whimpering.
"Mom, ah! Mom! S-s-stop! Sorry! I'm sorry! Owwww...oh God...no more. No. More. Please. OWW!" Randy cried biting his lip. He felt embarrassed. Ashamed. And it served him right for feeling like that. "Stop it! Ahhh shit! Mo-mm...I'm sorry! I'm sorry!"
"Sorry? You're sorry? I'll show you sorry!" Rosa seethed. "Here's your sorry you little shit!You gonna do this again!"
"No!"
"Huh?"
"NO MOM!" Randy screamed hysterically. His ass was beet red, and sore. His mind was jumbled, and his eyes were shut closed, trying desperately to block out the suffering he was going through. His mother was giving him an old school ass whoopin' that even Joe Jackson would be certainly proud of. "Ma...make...it. Stop." He uttered in agony, drooling on the floor. He was delirious as all hell.
After several more hits, Rosa let go of him and took a step back staring at her oldest son with a angry glare. He fought hard, not to cry out loud, but tears were leaking out of his eyes. She walked past him placing her hairbrush in her purse. She then grabbed the leather straps of her purse, walking past Randy, and opening the door. Her serious demeanor suddenly became a cute, friendly smile on her face as she opened the door.
"Let's go David." Rosa smiled as she walked down the hallway.
David turned his head looking at Randy as he limped along, closing his mothers door behind him. The look on his face was pitiful as he caught David staring at him.
"Didn't hurt." Randy lied, sniffling and biting it lip from the stinging pain his mother gave him.
"Uh-huh." David said snickering, as walked away, catching up to his mother.
Randy limped along the way, as he shut the door behind him, wiping his eyes. The beating took a lot of energy out of him. He made a quick stop towards the drinking fountain near the lobby. Pressing the button, the water came out. After spending a minute hunched over, drinking as much water as he could, he pulled himself away from the water fountain. He walked over and saw David and Rosa arguing in front of a guy that was talking to him with sheer authority. Interested, Randy ran over to see what was going on.
"Ron, give me a goddamn break; my sons are just taking me out for a drive." Rosa protested.
Ron was a light skinned black man, standing an inch taller than David, but was wiry wearing a white orderly outfit, and wearing a pair of old school flip up glasses. His almond colored eyes, shifted at Rosa, then her sons as he sized each of them up, and spoke.
"I don't care if it's around the block and back, you know the rules, they can see you tomorrow bright and early in the morning. Now, go back to your room."
Stepping in, Randy shouted. "Who the fuck you think you are?"
"The man who will call the cops on you two for disturbing the peace if you don't leave immediately!" Ron shouted raising his voice up a decibel.
"I got a better idea," David said as he reached into his pocket and pulled out two hundred-dollar bills. He extended his hand presenting the cash and lightly smiled. "Will this convince you?"
Ron stared at the money and then back at David. "This is a bribe."
"No shit genius," Randy interjected.
"David, what are you doing?" Rosa said as she stared at the bribery took place in front of her very eyes.
David ignored the two and continued. "I call an friendly gesture. Go ahead; take it."
Ron stared at the money and quickly snatched it out of the hitman's hand. "You three have a good time."
David nodded, walking away from Ron while Rosa and Randy followed suit. Rosa scoffed at her youngest son's skill in persuasion. David was surprised it worked without going to plan b; breaking the orderly's nose.
"We'll have her home before breakfast." Randy joked as he walked past Ron. As soon as the three of them got outside, Randy laughed. "I can't believe that worked."
"I can't believe you gave that shithead two hundred bucks." Rosa said as she walked up to David. "What were you thinking?"
"You can blame Randy for running his mouth to him. He probably would've called the cops."
"And, I would've shot him!" Randy said proudly.
David turned and stared at his older brother. "Do you ever think before opening your mouth?"
"Do you always bribe people to get away with shit? You rather give away your hard earnings than face them head on?"
"Fuck you Randy!"
"Fuck you too, you little..."
"ENOUGH!" Rosa shouted at the top of her lungs. Exercising her disciplinary skills as a single mother of two, she spoke to her sons. Very fast. "Randy, think before you speak! David, watch your mouth! Now, let's have a nice night as a family, or I swear to God, I'm beating both of your asses before the night is through!"
"But ma..." Randy complained before getting cut off by her.
"Wait a second..."
"GOT IT!" Rosa shouted raising her voice, as well as her blood pressure.
"Yes mom." David and Randy said in perfect sync, lowering their heads.
Instantly, Rosa nodded. "Good, then off we go." She headed towards David's car smiling like a little kid was in an arcade. "I got shotgun!"
The two brothers stared at each other for a moment, before they looked at their mother and walked towards the car. Both of them sighed, knowing they had to put aside their differences for the night.
"For her sake Randy, once we get there, don't start shit."
"Come on little brother, you know me." Randy boasted with a friendly grin.
David's stared at his older brother, annoyed. "Again, don't start shit." David turned off the car alarm, as he jogged over and got inside, while Randy headed for the backseat.
All three of them closed their doors, as David started the engine. The sound of the sedan's engine came on as David shifted in reverse, out of the parking space. He wasn't going to go into his crazy but very precise driving, and instead, just take it easy. Shifting gears once more he drove down the road.
"Can you turn on the radio dear? Flashback FM would be nice." Rosa requested.
"Do we really need to hear that junk?" Randy complained.
"Do I have to come back there?" Rosa said, raising her tone. "Hell, you act like you don't want to spend time with me."
"Mom, don't worry, I'll turn it on." David answered, while leaning to the side, turning it to the proper radio station that his mother wanted. The song 'Self Control' by Laura Branigan vibrated the car around as Rosa smiled happily.
"Alright, my favorite song is on!" Rosa squealed happily as she began singing the chorus. Her vocals skills were very good as she sang.
Randy cringed, as he crossed his arms. "Do you have to ruin an 80's song?"
"You're one to talk!" David retorted passing up a bus and making another turn. "You ruined Pantera for me!"
Rosa stopped singing for a moment as she looked at her oldest son and laughed. "How did you do that Randy?"
"How else? He sung, and stunk it up." David replied as he slowed down, letting a green Moonbeam minivan pass him.
Randy rolled his eyes. "Whatever, I know I can sing."
"Yes, from your point of view. But to everyone else, it's a different story." Rosa explained through laughter.
"Whatever!"
David and Rosa laughed some more as the song continued to play through the car, while Randy covered his ears and turned his face away as the two laughed on. The drive wasn't too long as they arrived at the Starlight Casino and David pulled the Sentinel up towards a valet.
As David pressed the button for the doors to open, the valet opened the door for Rosa. Taking the valet's hand, Rosa stepped out, as David and Randy got out of the car themselves. David then handed the valet a twenty.
"The keys are already in the ignition. Don't bust it up." David warned, handing the young valet the money.
"I promise, it will be just as you left sir." The valet promised as he got inside.
Rosa looked around as she saw tons of people walking around; talking, yelling excitedly for winning as much and, some arguing about the money they lost. "Well, let's go boys." Rosa smiled as she started walking ahead.
"I'm telling you man, if she starts asking us to give her a few bucks for the slots, then forget it." Randy said grumpily.
"What is with you? You still mad cause she paddled your ass?" David asked. "This is out mom, she deserves a night out with her sons."
"Yeah, I know."
"No you don't. For once can you just be happy? If not for her then at least for me." David demanded.
"Yeah and if I don't?" Randy mumbled.
"Then I'll beat your ass worse than mom did." David answered, hearing his older brother. He then quickly smiled as he approached his mother. I'll show you where the lounge is mom."
"You think we could hit the slot machines afterward?" Rosa asked as they walked inside.
Told you David! Randy thought as he saw a woman offer him a glass of white wine. He gladly took it and downed the glass, then handed it back to her with a loud burp.
"Sure after we spend time over at the lounge." David mentioned as they continued to walk along.
"Alright, lead the way." Rosa said smiling.
The three of them continued walking towards the lounge, passing by several blackjack and Texas Hold-Um poker tables. When they got towards the lounge, they saw a line forming to get inside. David checked his watch, and was relieved that they had ten more minutes before showtime.
Rosa saw a sign and saw the name of person performing along with a picture of the person. "Lilly Giovanni," she said reading the name on the sign. "She looks pretty David."
"Yeah, she...um. She sure is." David agreed as he felt his face flush slightly.
The people in the line were dressed in semi-formal clothing as the bouncer was letting people in at a time. Rosa went in first, along with David, and Randy following from behind. Inside the the lounge the lights were still on, but it was almost a full house. Some were at the bar, ordering drinks, while some were at the tables, talking about their everyday lives.
The place was full of chatter, as David scanned the entire table for them be in. "I didn't think this place was going to this packed."
"Well we better find a table before it's too late." Rosa said trying to look for a place to sit as well.
"I think I found a place we could sit," Randy said pointing it out to his brother and mom.
"Good. Where?" David asked as he saw his brother point out a table. He shook his head as he saw who was sitting down in a table by himself, next to the empty table.
Johnny.
"Let's sit over there then my feet are starting to hurt a bit." Rosa said as she started walking towards the empty table.
"I can't believe you picked that table." David muttered to Randy.
"What do you mean?"
"Johnny is sitting at a table next to the one we're going towards. We're better off sitting on by the bar or on the goddamn floor." David said as he watched their mother sit down.
"Now you're complaining?" Randy teased.
"Least I have a good reason," David answered. "Come on, let's go over there, before something bad happens."
The two brothers walked over to their mother who was giving her drink order. David turned his head and saw Johnny stare at him and his brother with a chuckle, before averting his eyes towards his half empty glass.
"I'll have a Bahama Mama." Rosa asked the waitress.
"Sure thing." The waitress said jotting the order down on her notepad. She then saw two guys walk over and sit next to Rosa. "And what would you two like?"
"Jack and cola." Randy requested.
"Just a ginger ale." David asked sitting close by his mother.
Johnny looked at the three of them again as he finished his drink. "So what are you two doing here? And who's the old lady? One of Randy's employee's?"
Before either one of them could respond, Rosa spoke. "I happen to be their mother. Now who in the blue hell are you?"
Johnny stared at Rosa surprised. "You're their mother? Hah! I wouldn't have guessed."
"That's for damn sure." Rosa wisecracked. "Now like I asked you before; who are you?"
"Well, I happen to be David and Randy's employer, Johnny." He said as he extended his hand towards Rosa, to which she shook his hand, and stared at him for brief moment. "Your sons are going great job for me."
"And just what is it that you do?" Rosa asked, challenging him.
Johnny laughed a little bit. "Oh, you know, a little bit of this and that."
Little bit of killing here, and there, but it pays well ma, David thought, as the waitress arrived with their drinks and placed each of them in front of the three. Going into his pockets, David pulled out a few five dollar bills and handed it to the waitress.
"Tell me does doing little things here and there require killing?" Rosa answered, causing David and Randy to stare at their mother's boldness.
"What makes you think that?" Johnny asked, smirking.
"I may be old, but I'm not stupid." Rosa declared as she slowly began to sip her drink.
Johnny laughed some more. "Now I see where David gets the smartass remarks. Like mother, like son."
"Yeah...you could say that." Rosa said as the lights started to dim down a bit, followed with an announcer's voice.
"Ladies and gentlemen of the Starlight Lounge, we welcome you our songbird! Miss. Lilly Giovanni!"
The audience clapped loudly as the the curtain slowly raised, Lilly walked out, smiling to the audience. A small jazz band was behind her as they were ready to play on her mark. Randy, Rosa, were clapping, while Johnny just stared at Lilly, looking bored. David clapped loudly as he stared at what she had on, making her look like a vision of beauty,
Lilly had on a long, ivory white, satin dress that reached down to her ankles. The evening dress looked a bit tight on her as it hugged her hips, showing off her curves. It revealed her arms, shoulders, and her cleavage, driving the guys in the lounge wild, excluding David and Randy, for the reason of being inches away from Johnny. She had on a matching pair of open toed Greek designed wedges, that showed off her French tipped pedicured feet and made her look a few inches taller. Her nails were French tipped and her hair was done up, showing off a pair of silver, medium sized, hoop earrings. She didn't have any lipstick, but instead had a thin application of lip gloss. A single spotlight came on as she walked up towards the microphone, smiling happily in front of the audience.
"Wow." Rosa said quietly, taking a sip of her drink.
Lilly's eyes adjusted to the light, as she brought up her hand, signaling the band behind her. She snapped her fingers in rhythm, as the band stared to get ready. After the eighth snap, the band started to play a jazz song called 'Take Me'.
Take me, or leave me but please don't keep me hanging on
Like a wild angry storm passing right through my heart,
You leave me wondering just what to do
Wish you'd handle me with care
With just some loving care
I only ask for some consideration
Want me, or turn away but I need to know how you feel
Am I someone you love or a shoulder to lean on
I'm caught in a storm of love
The crowd applauded lightly as the spotlight faded on her and on the band as they started playing. She walked over to a small table that was a few feet away. On the table was a small pitcher of water and a highball glass.
While Lilly poured herself a glass of water, Rosa glanced at David's smile as the music played. She then stared, at how he was looking at Lilly, and smirked. So this is the woman David mentioned to me...very beautiful.
David stared at her smiling. He had his body shifted so that Johmny couldn't tell. Damn she's fine,David thought. I've said it before, and I'll say it again; Johnny is a complete idiot for mistreating her. Only thing I'm wondering is, when she is going to break up with him. I mean, is she going to, or do I have to come up and tell him? What the hell would it take?
Lilly finished her water, and saw that David and Randy arrived. She had a smile on her that would've light the whole city in a blackout. She then saw the women next to David, and remembered that he was going to bring someone. She then saw how David was looking at her, and grinned even more. She saw that the intermission to the song was nearly over as she hurried towards the microphone. Once she made it the spotlight, it shined on her as she started to sing once more.
Love me, or tell me that I don't mean a thing to you
Look me straight in the eye and we'll make this point clear
Make your decision right here and right now
Wish you'd handle me with care
With just some loving care
I only ask for some consideration.
Take me, or leave me but please don't keep me hanging on
Like a wild angry storm passing right through my heart,
I'm caught in a storm of love.
The music from the band playing started to die down, as everyone started clapping for her performance. She took a bow, happy that everyone loved it. She turned and thanked the band for playing. As she walked down the stairs, she shook the many hands of her fans, and took a picture with one. She then walked over to where Johnny and the rest were sitting down.
"Hey guys." Lilly said as she approached johnny who looked bored.
"Very good song." David said, complimenting her.
"Yes it really was." Rosa said looking at the young beauty. "Hi I'm David and Randy's mother."
"Oh, it's a pleasure to meet you Ms. DePalma." Rosa said gratefully taking her hand and gently shaking it.
"Likewise, and please, call me Rosa." she said smiling.
"Johnny, what did you think tonight?" Lilly asked as she pulled up a chair from a closer table and sat down close by.
"Meh." Johnny shrugged. He didn't feel like being bothered as he yawned, stretched and looked at his watch.
"Waiting for someone?" David asked, finishing his ginger ale, and wiping his mouth with a small napkin.
Johnny's eyes shifted from his watch and right at David. "Not that it's any of your business, I have some important business early tomorrow morning." Johnny went into his pockets and fished out several dollars, and tossed it on the table. "Lilly, let's go."
"Johnny, I was hoping we could stay for a little while, I mean I never got a chance to meet David's mother."
"And your point is?" Johnny asked sounding miffed.
"My point is, we can kill time for a while. I mean come on, lets have a little bit of fun." Lilly said almost getting a little upset.
"Woman, I already told you, that after your little song, we would leave. Now let's be on our way. I'm sure these three want to spend time together."
"Actually, it would be nice if you guys did stay,. The more, the merrier." Rosa said staring at Johnny. Not even an hour passed and she already hated him.
Aside from the band playing and the people talking around, everyone around the table was silent. Everyone stared at each other, not sure of what to say next. Johnny stared at Rosa. Lilly stared at David. Randy was staring at his drink with a yawn.
"I appreciate it, but like I said. I have to go. Lilly move it." Johnny said as he took her hand and tugged.
"No, I..." Lilly voice trailed off to a small grunt of pain, as she felt herself being pulled, while Rosa eyes flashed with slight anger. David wanted to get up and punch the shit out of him but he saw the look in his mother's eyes and backed off for a moment. Rosa stood up and stared at the guy.
"I think you need to let the young lady go." Rosa said firmly glaring at Lilly's boyfriend.
"Last time I checked, you weren't her mother. So mind your business lady." Johnny said sarcastically grinning.
"No, but if you don't let her go, I'm gonna act like your mother and beat your ass." Rosa threatened, staring at him even harder. Her hand slowly went into her purse, and grabbed her brush. "Ask my sons; I got a hell of backhand when it comes to setting someone straight."
"She's not playing on that one," Randy commented as he finished his drink, trying block out the incident earlier.
"Nobody fuckin' asked you," Johnny snapped looking at Randy. He then looked at Rosa and said, "As for you, I think you need to mind your own business grandma."
David had enough as he stood up and stared at him. "And I think you need watch how you talk to our mother."
"Nobody was talking to you either David." Johnny spat.
"Well, I'm telling you anyway, to show my mother some respect, and for you to let her go. If Lilly said no, then respect her wishes and do so. Or do you have a fucking hearing problem?" David said getting right in his face.
"He's right," Lilly said struggling out of Johnny's grasp. "Let me go. This instant."
"Look bitch, when I tell you..."
Lilly slapped him loudly, in the face, mid-sentence to everyone's surprise in the lounge as it got a bit quiet (David especially) and, spoke once more, only unwaveringly. "I don't want to hear it. I told you not to ever put your goddamn hands on me Johnny. I've had enough of your shit at this point."
"Here we go...you wanna make a scene? Go right ahead." Johnny said rolling his eyes. He exhaled, crossing his arms as he stared at his girlfriend getting upset. "You wanna get all pouty and cry about it, be my guest."
Lilly stared at him hard while everyone in the lounge was wondering what was going to happen next. Johnny looked at her amused, as tears were starting to well up in Lilly's eyes. All the years she put up with his abuse and embarrassment, came down to this. She wanted to do more than slap him. She wanted to stab him, call him every dirty name in the book, stomp him in his crotch so that no woman in their right mind would sleep with him, let alone perform oral, or a simple handjob on him. Her entire body was trembling to the point where she felt her heartbeat pounding heavily and rapidly. The nerves in her body pulsated as she looked at him.
"Just as thought. The red-headed cunt is all talk, no action." Johnny said laughing.
That did it. In a fit of rage, she reached over, grabbing Rosa's drink and throwing it at Johnny's face. The drink splashed against his face and his suit. Johnny was no longer laughing as he also felt another heavy hit, against his face. Lilly socked him with a right hook, hard against his face, causing him to stumble into a few people behind him, and on the ground.
"THAT'S IT!" Lilly cried. "I'M SICK OF YOUR BULLSHIT! I'M SICK OF YOUR MINDGAMES! I'M SICK OF YOU! DON'T CALL ME! DON'T TEXT ME! DON'T EVEN LOOK AT ME IF YOU SEE ME ON THE STREET! WE'RE! FUCKING! THROUGH!" She stormed off, as everyone stared at what just took place.
"I'll be right back alright?" Rosa whispered to David as she hurried off after Lilly.
David could only nod his head, while Randy had to turn his head and try not to laugh out loud at what happened. David just stared at Johnny grimly. A few people came over and asked him if he was alright, while David scoffed at what happened. She finally dumped him and could now be her's.
Serves you right, David mused with small smile before going to the waitress and ordering another drink.
Rosa hurried, chasing after Lilly as she exited out of the lounge. "Lilly! Wait up!" No response. She called out her name even louder, causing Lilly to stop and turn around. From Rosa's point of view, the poor singer's eyes were puffy and red from crying. "Damn, you can run in those." Rosa said with a dry chuckle.
"Ms. DePalma, I'm so sorry to ruin you and David's night." Lilly said through broken sobs. She looked away not wanting for David's mother to see what she her face.
"It's alright dear. It's quite alright." Rosa said pulling her in for a big hug. Rosa patted her back, consoling her as Lilly sniffled. "Personally I like how you handed that, throwing the drink at him. Me, on the other hand, well, he would've suffered a few broken ribs, and a severed dick in his mouth."
"I'm just tired of his shit and how he comes at me." Lilly sniffled. "Enough is enough."
"Well I'm glad you stood up for yourself. I don't know how you could be with a guy like for however long you two were."
"That''s a long story." Lilly said shaking her head.
"I got all the time to hear it." Rosa said handing her a handkerchief. "We'll discuss it over a few drinks."
Lilly dabbed her eyes as she smiled slightly. "That would be very nice Ms. DePalma."
"Call me Rosa dear." She reminded and smiled.
At the lounge bathroom, David was washing his hands while Johnny was using one of the bathroom stalls. Johnny was still laughing, while David dried his hands and looked at him raising an eyebrow. He couldn't believe at all that Johnny was cracking up to begin with.
"What's so funny?" David wondered.
"Did you see how she ran out after she threw that drink at me? I mean shit, she oughta be an actress than a fucking singer." Johnny said cackling.
"Do you even realize that she just dumped you?"
Johnny laughed again as the he flushed the toilet. "Please, she's just having another outburst. Like I said before David; I'll just buy her some shoes, or a diamond necklace at De Koch. You know what they say in those commercials; most women are shallow and materialistic."
Rolling his eyes, David responded with an obvious answer. "She isn't most women. She's much more than just that. All she wanted was a little respect and appreciation, and you couldn't even do that at all."
"The fuck do you care?" Johnny said in vicious tone as he kicked open the stall. He glared at David crossing his arms, staring back at him. "Why does it matter how I treat her?"
David felt his head starting to throb, as they were going through the same argument. "It should matter, Johnny. It's something called common sense. And I think..."
"Who cares what you think?" Randy scolded him like a child.
"Right. You're absolutely right. Who gives a shit about what I think. I'm not the one who took a Bahama Mama and a hard right to the face, and to top it off, getting dumped in public no less." David said coolly walking away. He knew he was pushing his luck, but it didn't matter right now. He turned his head, and stared at Johnny's pissed off glance. "Just remember; you lost a good woman. So now, she's single, and back on the market."
"You better not even think about it!" Johnny said cautioning David.
"Like you said Johnny; who cares what I think?" He said cleverly smiling. "Don't forget to wash your hands." With that, David exited out of the bathroom, closing the door in front of Johnny. He got about several feet away from the restroom, laughing his ass off as he walked back to the lounge. He saw his brother flirting with a busty brunette in a blue metallic, strapless top and black leggings. He called for his brother to come over.
Randy saw his brother, and appreciatively smiled. "I'll give you a call tomorrow for an interview. Umm. Tina is it?"
"Yeah. I can really use the money to pay my bills."
"Of course. And you sure you're over eighteen?"
"I'm twenty." Tina said defensively.
"Just making sure." Randy said with a short laugh. He then saw his brother waving for him. "Take care now. And wear something...nice." He jogged over to David's position and pocketed the number.
"What was that?" David asked.
"Always looking for employee's, and I think I found one." Randy grinned, to which David shook his head at his older brother.
"Yeah, well I'm looking for mom. Did she come back?" David asked as they walked back to their table and sat down. The same waitress came back and took their orders. The same drinks for the two of them as she jotted their orders down, and walked away.
"Well she probably chasing Lilly for all we know." Randy guessed with a shrug. "You think she could catch up to her?"
"This is mom we're talking about. The same mother, who chased me down twelve blocks for backtalking to her for the first time." David said remembering that summer day when he was a teenager. "She should've been a cop than a bank teller with the way she ran."
"Yeah!" Randy laughed his ass off remembering it as well. "What even made you think you can outrun mom, knowing she used to be in varsity track in high school, and on top of that practice running around the block every now and then while we were at school?"
David laughed a bit admitting he was a fool for doing so. "I have no fucking idea why I did it. I gotta admit, I shocked her when I started to run."
"Shocked her? You challenged her! And lost!" Randy laughed harder.
"Yeah, yeah. Hopefully she gets back soon though."
"Why? Afraid she's going to? Tell embarrassing stories about you?"
"Shut it." David responded just as their drinks arrived.
Rosa and Lilly were inside the casino over at the slot machines. Each of them were placing nickles inside, enjoying their Long Island Iced Teas, and conversing. Lilly had explained to Rosa how she got here, her family, and how she met Johnny. The same stuff she explained to David when he asked more about her. The two of them had small buckets in front of them containing a small amount of nickles.
"And that's where I am as of now. David told me he knew some promoter that could land me a really nice gig with more pay." Lilly said, pulling the lever down and winning a mere three dollars in nickles.
"So what do you think of my son?" Rosa asked, completely changing the subject.
Lilly flinched as he looked at Rosa place another nickle and pull the lever. All while staring at her, and started to blush a bit. "Well he's...he's a very sweet guy. He treats me a lot better in the few months than Johnny did in the years I've known him. He's very mature and a great listener."
Rosa gently smiled. "Well that's good." Her face then fell into a serious look. "You two have sex?"
Shocked, Lilly almost spilled the bucket of nickles she had after hearing that. "What?"
"You heard me." Rosa answered back, finishing the rest of her drink.
"No we haven't. I wouldn't want to come off like some floozy and sleep with him right off the bat." Lilly kvetched. It took her a few seconds to calm her voice down. "I really like David, Rosa. And I would never treat him badly at all. I know he wouldn't either."
"I know he wouldn't." Rosa said inserting a few nickles in the slot machine. "Cause if he ever did hurt you, I'd crack his skull." She pulled the lever down as she laughed a little bit. The reels landed on all three sevens, causing the slot machine to ring loudly.
Lilly stared in total shock as the nickles were coming down like silver rain out of the machine. She quickly went and grabbed a few extra buckets to help Rosa collect her change. Rosa was smiling happily while collecting her change. People around the the slot machines were looking at the commotion the two women made.
"Hey, what's going on over there?" One lady asked stuffing her face with potato chips.
"That lady and the singer won the jackpot."
"What? I've been here for five hours! That's not fair." Another person said crossing her arms, feeling covetous.
It took the two of them several minutes to collect the money and have it cashed in at a money machine. Rosa was the lucky winner of a seven-hundred dollar jackpot, which made her grin brightly. Pocketing the cash in her purse, her and Lilly walked away from the machines and headed back to the lounge.
"Lilly, I can see you have feelings for him. Hell, I had a feeling you two had a connection from the way you looked at him and was singing. He had that sparkle in his eyes when he was looking at you."
"How did you even..."
"Mother's intuition," Rosa answered with a dry laugh. "The same look in his eyes the way his father used to look at me back in the day." Lilly saw the look in Rosa's face as she thought about David's dad and smiled for a few seconds. The smile he had when they were together melted her heart. The clubs they went to, driving down the road, and held each other to watch the sun come up. It was paradise.
Coming out of her dream like trance, Rosa shook her head, and looked at Lilly who was wondering if she was alright. She nodded, as they started walking. "You want to see something Lilly?"
"Sure. What is it?"
Rosa went into her purse again, and pulled out a small wallet containing pictures. "These."
Inside the lounge the band had stopped playing, and took a fifteen minute break. David was half-finished with his drink while his brother was ordering another one. David got a bit worried wondering if his mom was alright, while Randy was on his sixth Jack and coke.
"Tell me something David; how did Johnny take it now that Lilly gave him the boot to the curb?" Randy questioned as the waitress came back handing Randy his drink.
"How do you think he took it? He thinks she's just having some emotional episode." David said shaking his head and the stupidity that came out of Johnny's mouth. "He still thinks that she'll come running back to him."
"Yeah right," Randy scoffed.
Before David could say something he saw Rosa and Lilly walking together; all laughs and smiles. David felt better knowing that Lilly was cheered up, till he saw what his mom was showing to Lilly that made her giggle.
"And this one right here, I took when David was three. You should've seen this boy wail when he wanted to be fed."
Lilly laughed. "Aww, he looks so cute!"
"And quite the pig! You know how much baby food, and milk he would eat? Enough to feed a nursery!" Rosa said as she showed another picture of her feeding a happy but messy-faced David, when he was a infant, causing Lilly to giggle more.
"Oh, good God." David uttered. His jaw dropped as he couldn't believe what his mother was showing Lilly. Baby pictures. It could make any grown man embarrassed as hell as he looked away. Randy laughed loudly, making fun of his little brother. Mom, do you have to? Really mom? He thought, taking one hand, and covered his face, feeling a bit ashamed.
Rosa and Lilly made it back to their seats, and saw Randy laughing his ass off, while David looked humiliated. Lilly knew why and tried to stop laughing, but couldn't help it. Rosa put the pictures back in her purse, as she sat down, and rubbed her embarrassed son's back.
"Aww David, don't act like that. You looked really cute when you were little." Lilly said grinning.
"Yeah. Wonder what the hell happened." Rosa teased causing all three of them to laugh.
"Yeah, yeah. Laugh it up." David deadpanned.
"Come on, don't get mad." Randy said as his laughter died down a notch. "Least, she didn't tell stores on how you used to run around the house naked when you were five. Or was it six?"
David's eyes flashed with anger and total embarrassment as he glared at his brother's grinning face. "Randy!" All three of them laughed hysterically as David continued to stare at his brother for bringing up something like that to Lilly to hear. "Thanks Randy. Thanks a lot."
"Oh, no problem. That's what brothers are for." Randy said chortled.
To piss me off? David mused as the laughter died down. He then saw Johnny walk over to the table, looking pissed off. He's probably mad after what I told him back in the bathroom. Even if he really is, he deserves it.
"Don't mind me, just here to pay my bill for my drink, and give Lilly cab fare for a ride home since she won't take my offer." Johnny said sounding melancholic.
"I would've if you didn't act like a bona fide ass." Lilly scowled. She crossed one leg over the other, staring at him. "Keep your money. David can take me home. If that's alright with him."
David stared at Lilly, then Johnny. For several seconds, his eyes shifted back and forth, wondering should he even say anything. Now would be the perfect time for his mother to give out some kind of advice. That is, if she could send it to him mentally.
"Is it alright?" Lilly asked David, nudging him to wake up from his deep thought.
"Uhh, yeah. It's...alright. We'll go later on."
Johnny stared at his ex-girlfriend, and his associate. "I'll give you guys a call later on in the week, when I have some work ready. It was a pleasure meeting you Miss. DePalma." he said as he placed his money down on the table, and started to walk away.
"I prefer the term Ms." Rosa corrected.
"Ms? Heh, like you have anyone to begin with." Johnny said behind Rosa's back.
"No I don't. Do you?" Rosa quipped as she turned her head, letting Johnny hear it good and loud.
Johnny stopped mid-step and looked at Rosa. There was no smile, no laugh, nothing to say. She was right. He had no one. Just his work, and his arrogance. Not the greatest winning combination. He stared at her for a extra second, and started heading out. As soon as Johnny walked out of the lounge, Lilly, Randy, and David stared at the comeback Rosa made. They all laughed.
"Mom, I can't believe you would say that to him." Randy said laughing.
"He needed it." Rosa replied with a small smirk. "Let's get something to eat in the meantime."
The next few hours, the four of them talked, laughed, ate and drank to their hearts content over at Al Dente. Rosa was having the time of her life, as David could see it in the stories they all talked about. He saw that she accepted Lilly and felt relieved that she did faster than he thought. The joy that him and his brother gave her, made him smile even more. There wasn't any stand up comedian like the last time. Just a few people around, enjoying their meals at twelve-thirty in the morning, while they were being noisy.
"Mom, you should've seen the look on Lilly's face when we made that turn in the alley." David laughed, thinking back to the race he had to partake.
Lilly laughed as she ate her salad. "Well, I didn't know you were going to take a shortcut."
"It was either that or lose. And I wasn't bound on losing at all." David laughed, finishing his glass of wine.
"How did Tommy take it?" Randy asked.
"What do you think? He was mad, and we got him on the payroll." David laughed.
Rosa shook her head. "How did you do that?"
"I have my ways." David declared.
"He threatened him," Randy translated.
Rosa laughed again. "I'm still wondering what changed you into...well, the way you are now."
"Had to stand up one way or another mom." David shrugged.
Lilly's hand gently brushed against David's as she looked at him. "I had no idea your mom would be this nice." she said in a audible whisper.
David took her hand and gently squeezed it. "I'm glad you two are getting along."
His mother noticed the two and smiled. Damn I wish I had a camera, she thought as saw the two just looked at each other, and had a small idea. "You know David, I think you should take Lilly home. I'll stay with Randy."
"But, how is he going to take you home." Randy wondered.
"That's for you worry about. Beside. I haven't spend time with you ever since you dumped me in that pit you call a retirement home. So, I think it's time that you pay me back." Rosa smirked as she scooted over to her oldest son and playfully slapped him upside his head.
"You sure mom? We can stay with you if you want." David wondered.
"It's alright David. You've visited me more than enough than your brother has." Rosa said. "Take Lilly home alright? You two be good."
"Sure thing mom," David laughed, giving his mom a big hug. "Have fun Randy."
"Yeah, I'll try." Randy groaned as his felt his mom give him a noogie, causing him to yelp.
"Ms. DePalma, I had a really great time getting to know you." Lilly said politely as she stuck her hand out for a handshake.
"Now, sweetie, call me Rosa. And, I don't accept handshakes from a someone that's taken a liking to my son. A hug will be better." Rosa said as she pulled Lilly's hand towards her and hugged her for a few seconds. She then let go and waved the two goodbye as they walked off hand in hand.
"You sure you don't want me to take you back to the place mom?" Randy asked as he watched them go.
"You already know the answer to that dork." Rosa smirked. "Besides, the night is young, and I feel like singing. Go tell them it's my birthday and have them get me a free slice of cake and the karaoke machine ready."
"Really mom?" Randy said impassively. "You're birthday isn't for another month."
"Less complaining, more getting me that cake!" Rosa said almost sounding like a little kid on a sugar high.
Outside, David turned off the alarm to the car as Lilly opened and quickly got inside. David got in, and saw Lilly in the short leather jacket she had on. She looks so damn good, he thought as the two closed the car doors at the same time.
Lilly glanced at David and smirked. "What are you ogling at?"
David's eyes averted back looking at the speedometer while, he fumbled with the keys to start the car. "Nothing."
Lilly smirked.
"It was nothing. I swear!"
"Uh-huh," Lilly said letting out a soft laugh and buckled her seatbelt.
"It wasn't anything." David lied, scratching his head as he laughed. He turned the key and started the car, as he pulled out of the parking lot.
The radio was still on Flashback FM, as the song 'Rush' by Paula Abdul, played as the two remained quiet. Neither one said a single thing, and looked at each other every so often. When they did, they quickly looked away quickly, nervous of what the other was going to say, let alone do.
David was glad everything was going his way; Lilly dumped Johnny, Rosa accepted Lilly, Randy didn't cause too much of a complain, aside from getting beat by their mom. And on top of it, his brother gave him the old building and was going to turn it into an Italian restaurant. Life was getting good.
"Hey, David?" Lilly asked, turning down the volume to the radio.
David slowed down at a stoplight, and looked at her. "What's up?"
"I had a great time. Really I did." She said as she stared at David'. "And the fact that I got rid of that asshole, you and I can spend more time together. Well, that is, if you like that."
"Yeah, I would." He answered as he moved a bit closer to Lilly, in attempt to kiss her. He felt brave enough to do it just as Lilly moved closer to do so.
"Good" Lilly said in a seductive whisper.
The two of them were half an inch away, from kissing each other, until they heard a horn honking from behind them. The screeching noise, quickly caused the two, to pull away from each other, like a pair of cats being splashed by cold water.
"Come on! Let's go!" The driver in the beaten up beige '92 Clover, shouted. He honked the horn several times, while screaming at them to move. "It's a green light asshole! Move it already!"
"I should've pulled over to do that," David said sounding at fault as he stepped on the gas. "My bad."
"It's alright. You'll have plenty of time to do that late on, that is, if you want to come to my place for some coffee." Lilly suggested as she stared at him dreamily.
"You sure all we're going to have is coffee?" David wondered. "I mean, asking a guy in for coffee, usually means something happens."
"Like what?"
"Think about it. I mean, I have a cup, you get one of your own. One thing leads to another, next thing you know, we find new ways to screw on the coffee table, the wall, kitchen floor, and counter."
"Is that do you have in mind?" Lilly teased. "I'll be gentle if you insist."
David kept his mouth shut as he continued to drive. The silence enough, made Lilly laugh loudly, as he took a turn towards, the suburban district. He slowed down, as he looked by and still saw the same house he saw before was still on sale, and that Lilly's house wasn't too far from it.
"Do you think Johnny is waiting for you by your place?" David wondered as he slowed down and parked the car across the street from Lilly's house. She looked at him oddly as he said that. "What? Just wondering. Last thing I need is him to pester me after what happened."
"I don't know. And if he is, so what? I'm not with him, remember?" Lilly said. As the car came to a stop, she unbuckled her seatbelt, and got out of the car. "I don't know why you're so nervous about the bastard."
"I'm not," David said turning off the engine and getting out of the car. As the two walked towards her house, David continued to vent. "It's just that," He let out a heavy sigh before he continued. "I get real fucking irritated at how he talks, acts, thinks, and so on. To me, to you, his dad, and who knows what else. Frankly, I'm surprised I haven't gotten myself killed, or have a heart attack over his bullshit."
The two made it to the door as Lilly shook her head. "Well, don't get yourself stressed about it right now. Let's just try to have a decent night without thinking about him. Promise?" She asked as she went into her jacket for her house keys.
"Yeah, sure. I promise." David swore.
Hearing his promise, Lilly smiled. The door clicked, as she opened the door, allowing him in. "Take your shoes off, leave 'em near the door, and make yourself home David." She walked inside after David, and turned on the lights slightly.
David was stunned to see how the place looked. There was a suede couch with a matching loveseat, along with a crystal coffee table with solid brass trim. In front of the couch, was a flat panel, sixty inch plasma screen, that hung on the wall. On the wall were several pictures of Lilly when she was young. There was one of her and a grown man showing her how to hold a pistol.
The father was a fairly built guy, who had light brown skin, a five o'clock shadow, along with scruffy looking black hair. He had the same eyes as Lilly did, and had on a LCPD police uniform and hat. The next picture was him at a formal dinner along with Lilly when she was a few years older than in the other picture, along with her mom.
Lilly's mother was a redhead with blue eyes. Her was done up in a beehive, showing off a pair of thrift store earrings. She was a rotund woman wearing a light pinkish evening dress with black floral printing, and a fake pearl necklace, who had a sour look on her face, like she didn't even want to be in the picture. She was the only one out of the two that didn't smile at all.
David turned his head and saw the dinner table was a solid oak one with very nice looking chairs, including a few lit scented candles, sitting on top of a small bowl with cold water in it. That does explain why the place smells like French vanilla, he thought as he looked around, and sat down. The couch felt incredibly soft as he saw her walk over, holding two soda cans. She didn't have her jacket on, but with lights dim in the house, she looked insatiable.
"Ok, I lied. I don't have any coffee. But I got some cherry E-Cola if that's alright."
"Sure." David said as he took a can, and thanked her. Before he could open his, Lilly opened hers first and without hesitation, chugged half of the soda. When she set down the carbonated beverage down on the table, she let out a loud belch that only a trucker would agree, while David stared at her wide-eyed.
"Sorry," Lilly blushed. "Didn't mean to gross you out."
David then laughed as he drank some himself for a moment and belched as well. "Now, we're even."
Lilly laughed, feeling comfortable around him as she took her shoes off and stretched out a bit, before cuddling up to David. "Hey David?" Lilly yawned.
"Yeah?" David asked. He took off the coat, followed with loosening his tie a bit. He then set it on the end of the couch.
"Can you do me a favor?" Lilly asked as she snuggled even closer.
"Name it." David said covering his mouth when he yawned. He set the can down next to hers on the table
"Stay here for the night. For me...please?" Lilly asked as she kissed his neck, and started to fall asleep. "Just...hold me."
"Yeah," David said, He started to doze off as he held her. "No...problem."
Lilly fell asleep first, lightly snoring as she held on David. David sighed happily he kissed her forehead and thought about today. Everything was going to what he wanted. A restaurant, a woman that wanted him, in good relations with Paul, and Alan, money. The good life was finally starting to kick in. Only question was; how long would it last until someone or something would snatch it all away from him. David hoped that it never gets to that point. But if it ever did in any way, shape and/or form, he would be ready to show them just what happens to them when they screw with a DePalma. The thought of it put a small smirk on his face, before David went to sleep in Lilly's arms, lightly snoring as well.
Yup, I did it once again! Now I have David and Lilly as a official couple, after Lilly flipped out on Johnny. the guy had it coming if you asked me. The song "Take me" was a song I found from a Lupin the 3rd jazz soundtrack. Only thing is I never got to find out who was the singer. But if you are interested in listening, check it out. The SWAG police unit, was a parody of STAG from Saints Row 3. While STAG was this over the top military unit, SWAG is pretty much like David said they are, a souped up version of SWAT, so epect to see them soon. Afro Spirit, you once asked me if any of my characters are based on real people. The answer is only one. Rosa is portrayed after my mom, well her behavior haha. She's real sweet, but if pissed she isn't afraid to whoop someone's ass old school. Other than that, I hope all of you enjoyed, don't forget to reply, and don't worry, I won't take this long making a chapter ever again! Lol. Thank you and have a great day! ^_^