At Brenda Apartment

12::34 PM

Rick POV

Arriving at his friend place; it don't look like a safe neighborhood to me. Everything, looked run down; plus in poor condition. The paint; is starting to peel; fall apart and scratch up too. Windows, dirty; broken and had some crack in them. Not, so good people; were right by the front door entrance. It, made him even more worried. Maybe, he should call in for some help. At the same time; he don't wanna bug anyone today. There could be, more problems if, him or Brenda won't careful. "Better, call us in some help. Don't like the look of those peoples over there." Brenda hair; was in her eyes; trying to pull it out of her face. See, the shady people; that were outside her building. Could clearly see, what I was talking about. Dark black hoodie; covered up their whole body. Plus, could see the damage to the building and the outside of it. Debris, is all over the place. Broken trees branches; powerlines; broken pots with flowers are everywhere. Maybe, he might be wrong about these people; cause after all it was a bad storm. Everyone; power was out on this side of town. Which made him; started to feel very bad.

Brenda, got out of his car; just really wanted to grab her stuff and be long gone. He got out; as fast as he could. Not wanting her; to get hurt or killed. Made it; passed the shady people; outside the building and once she was past them. It was dark, kinda creepy and old. A bad smell; hit his nose. Felt very sick to his stomach; trying to cover up his nose and mouth. Foul smell; like vomit; old mold cheese and rotten meat. Kept walking; up the stairs going to the ninth floor. Once we, had gotten there, pulls out her apartment key. Goes to unlock her door; unfortunately her lock to her door is broken push open and see what a mess her apartment is. The living room and dining room; are a complete mess. Her couch is cut; torn and rip open. The dining table; is completely destroyed. Broken wood everywhere; her refrigerator door was broken too. Stepping inside her apartment; once she is looking around. See that, magazines are ripped and torn everywhere. Heading to see her bedroom; once she gets inside. Followed close behind her; once they entered her bedroom. It was an even worse messed too.

He felt even worse for her; Brenda new apartment was an even worse messed and destroyed. Her clothes; jewelry and money; along with her laptop are gone too. Brenda, had tears in her eyes. They started to fall down her checks. Sobbing very loudly; he wrapped his arms tightly around her waist. Brenda, head is against his shoulder; he has a hand on the back of her head. Rubbing the back of her neck; stroking his fingers against her back. He then, lean down to lifted her up into his arms. Carrying her into his arms; carry her back to his car. Trying to get her; out of here as fast he can. Once she is inside the car; I help her; with the seat belt. Get into the driver seat; started up the car and take off. Brenda, luck wasn't always the best. He is holding her very close against his chest. How much bad luck; could she take. "Feel, like I'm completely bad luck. My life; hasn't been that easy." She tells him; completely upset in her voice. "Hey! Don't say that. You're a really good person. Just hit some hard times." Telling her; trying to comfort her against him. Running his fingers through her hair; rubbing and massaging the back of her head.

Four Hours Later

Castle Loft

4:34 PM

He was making her a cup of hot tea; he put some milk; sugar; honey and lemon. See, that Brenda; is sleeping very deeply. Who wouldn't sleep; after having their life and apartment turned upside down. He needed to get her; up and get her ready for some hot tea. Maybe, she can have a hot bath. Once she is in the bath; he could see about a heavy dinner. He shakes her; awake from her sleep. "Rick?! Is everything alright? Is there a problem here?" He just smiled at her; "No! Of course not. Just wondering, if you wanted some hot tea? Probably, a hot bath too?" Saw how embarrassed; she is blushing her face is a bright red. He grabs her soft cotton robe. "Maybe, some hot tea and a really hot bath; would be very nice." He gives a hot cup of tea. It taste very good; had a bad two days. First Brenda; gets attacked by a group of men. Then her apartment; gets destroyed and broken into. He worries about her; how she is mentally handling herself. Wrapping a robe around her shoulders. Pulling her up against my body and holding her tightly. Her hand; is on my chest; face is up against my shoulder. Running a hand; through her long hair.

Brenda goes to the bathroom; he had somebody get her some stuff for her bath. He followed her; show her; how to work the tub. He brought her; some bath oils; salts and bubble bath just for her. Then he; was going to get her another cup of hot tea. Got the kettle ready for more water. Puts it on the stove, he is making; chopping; cutting up Ingredients for dinner. Once the kettle; is ready pouring the hot water, into her cup. Put some sugar; milk; plus some cinnamon into it. Brings her up some snacks up their some fresh veggies; fruits and cheeses. Just for her; to eat on an nibble on. He is carrying a tray, with her hot tea and snacks to give her ; some comfort. He is going into the master bedroom; he knocked on the bathroom door. "Come in. Rick! Had a feeling, it was you." He opens up the door; he see her covering up her breasts. "Here, some more hot tea and snacks too." She takes the tray from his hands. "Thank You. You're a life saver. Done more for me; then anyone else has. I really appreciate it your help." He gets up; has a hand; on her shoulder. He gives it, a light squeeze; letting her know, that he was still here for her.