by Gloria Obizu
Come-on! You can’t bet on that Isabel ‘cause you never know.
I know myself well enough, okay? Whatever problem I got with drug and stuff is cool ‘cause we all need some to keep up with this weird world, get what I’m saying.
I know! And the daddies don’t work hard any more like back in the days. What’s really going on? Not all of them though! Some still wanna be the man but some are nothing but assholes.
Carissa don’t even go there ‘cause I don’t wanna talk about that, okay? Never talk to me about this daddy stuff again, understand?
Ok! Ok! We are inside the store now so quit yelling!
Both of the girls soon lost themselves amidst variety of choices in beautiful clothes, shoes and accessories. Isabel was particularly thrilled by the kind of cloths showcased on those shelves so she knew instantly she was sure to get something of her taste. Carissa stood behind her, helping out all the way, and they went about turning and looking up as many cloths as possible.
Yeah! That’s why I love Rosses. Is the mother of all the fucking stores, understand? If you wanna shop for good stuff people like you and me can afford, this is the do place. While Carissa was still talking, Isabel intruded, I found it, she exclaimed.
What? Carissa asked and moved closer to her roommate.
Do you have those little things that stick out by the sides called ears? I said I found it, dummy
Which one? Carissa asked
This one! Isabel exclaimed.
Bring it out let me see! Damn!
It is red, topless and wickedly short. This dress on high heel shoes will get them heads not only spinning but falling off their shoulders. That’s the one. It is like they already knew what Isabel had in mind and had it ready, waiting for me!
Wow! It’s fabulous, Carissa confirmed. I love it. Nice stuff! Nice stuff! What size do you wear?
Twenty-two! I’m too fat right? I know you must be a size four or some-n! Isabel continued.
I don’t even know how I get to be this thin ‘cause I eat like a damned horse, Carissa continued.
You’re one hell of a lucky girl Carissa! I see you eat all the time and wonder about it myself. How come this babe never put on some flesh? But some people are made like that and you are one of them. I kind of saw it in one of these movies, something about a naughty Professor.
I know! It’s a nice movie! I went to see it with Teri and both of us couldn’t stop laughing. It kind of teaches you some though. People can’t change the way they are made ‘cause they just can’t. Carissa added.
Know what? I think we hold on to the red dress but search a little more ‘cause there might be something even more beautiful out there, Isabel suggested.
And both went on a little longer turning and looking up more clothes. At long last they concluded that the red dress is the one and only. I settle for the red one Isabel announced. You do want something for yourself, don’t you?
I got something already. Carissa said and showed Isabel a nice top.
That’s lovely. Carissa! Know what? when it comes to fashion, girl you got the knowhow. You’ll make a good model you know.
What is a model supposed to do? Carissa asked like always.
Some fashion designers dress you up real good and put you out to help them make people buy them stuff.
Guys like using certain kind of girls to run that kind of shit like show girl stuff, right? And I know I’m not a certain kind of girl, Carissa said.
Don’t blame anything on certain kind of girls, okay? Just say your behind is too lazy to do any real stuff.
Yeah! You’re right. I think I’ve got this small sort of mind that thinks my little needs are already met so I don’t just go looking for more, Carissa continued.
You see! You just act dumb but you know exactly what you do. Anyways let’s go get some shoes, okay? And I might wanna get some jewelry too. I’ve been saving a long time for this day and now that is finally here I wanna make the best of it, Isabel said and the girls went searching. Soon they found the kind of shoes Isabel wanted, the jewelries were particularly picked by Carissa before they went, paid and headed for home.
It was a very busy store and Carissa couldn’t stop chattering about her experience as usual. It’s like all the babes in LA shop at Rosses she continued as they walked towards the bus stop on their way home! Did you see that girl spotting crazy orange hair color?
Yes! Isabel responded. I also wondered how she was gonna pick what she wanted in those sunglasses inside a store and both girls laughed at that. Anyways I ain’t mad at her ‘cause I think is all about what you call positive attitude. You know, sometimes you need to be different. That kinda empowers.
I don’t know about that, Carissa added. What I remembered is that she almost ran me over trying to force her way like she wanna walk through me or something and when I talked to her about it she wanted to start with me but I said nothing ‘cause I don’t ever wanna get into Police issues, get what I mean?
Carissa, why didn’t you talk to me about it when it happened, ah? I don’t even care about this Police thing or anything like that ‘cause anyone who wanna mess with you better get ready to mess with me too and I’m gonna fight with everything I got. I know you don’t talk back at people when they talk mean to you and that’s why they be doing you like that. But I’ve told you many times that your trouble is mine. The ones you don’t even want I’ll buy. Yeah! Bring it on! Baby, I’m gonna fight for you with the last drop of blood running my fucking veins, don’t forget that! Isabel said.
I already know that! Carissa continued. And I’m gonna do everything I can for you too. I’m gonna be there for you always no matter what ‘cause we only got each other. Tell me some, what’s the plan for the evening?
I already talked to my date. He’ll be coming at about 6 this evening.
I better call up Teri then. Carissa responded and dialed up her boyfriend while Isabel waited as they conversed.
What did he say? Isabel wanted to know.
He’s coming. He always does! He said he is gonna go get some of you know ‘Snow white’ and be on his way. Sounds like is gonna be a crazy night, ha? Carissa said.
May be! Freddy is the name of the guy I called but I’m not gonna let him stay long. Isabel said. The only reason I want him to night is because Wallis is not gonna make it on time ‘cause he is out of State. So I thought this is my chance to see this Freddy of a guy, you know. He is been bugging me a long time and I kept turning him down but now he wanna bribe me with something. I don’t know what it is, but I’m curious so I’m gonna seize the chance. He better shows up with some good stuff though! Anyways, I don’t even care that much ‘cause no matter what he brings, I want him out of here before my main boo gets in.
How are you gonna do that? Carissa wanted to know.
You wait and see! Isabel responded. The moment I get that call from Wallis, Freddy must leave! Just watch me! Do we have enough drinks at home?
I think we need to go get some more.
We better run for the drinks then. Subsequently, both girls rushed the remaining part of their activities and got back home just on time.
Chapter Two
6pm on the dot, their first guest arrived and that was Freddy. Teri followed a little latter to spark off a wild night of drugs and the unspeakable. It was all so good alright and everyone squared up with whatever thrilled him as a jolly foursome partied on with every one well engaged. Teri was the less talkative while Freddy was all over the place and the girls seemed to be enjoying it all. It went on and on with laughter and all fun things girls and boys could afford. The music was also good ‘cause Isabel has the right taste for that too. So, it was nice in a small way.
But then Isabel got that call at about 12am. Freddy, too involved with the show, didn’t even notice when the page turned until Isabel jumped to her
next act. One would be really surprised she could do what she was doing then considering the level of her indulgence, but despite all, she was secretly watching and waiting.
Freddy! Isabel called out in such a voice that the boy hardly recognized and he had to jump up on his feet trying to figure out where the hellish voice suddenly sprang from. Alas! IT Was right there facing him as Isabel sprang on her feet facing the boy to conclude her lines. I’m done right now and I want you to leave please ‘cause I need me some sleep.
What are you talking about babe? Freddy asked, surprised. Are you crazy or something? The night is just beginning and you want me to leave? Damn you Isabel!
Please just go, okay? I said I’m tired can’t you understand? I’ve been up all day, she insisted.
I’m not going anywhere Isabel! I already had it set up that I’m gonna spend the night here and my mama isn’t expecting me home tonight, so I’ll stay.
Ok! I want you to leave right now please. I don’t want a scene or anything like that, so let’s do this nicely. Please leave!
You are kidding, right?
Kidding you? Isabel reacted in even more stern manner while she moved even closer to squire up right in his face. Kidding you? Isabel doesn’t jest with stuff like that, okay? And with a finger pointed at Freddy she continued. Your time is up and you need to go!
What happened? Freddy pleaded. Babe you can’t be doing this, not with the things I brought to you. Come-on now! The night is just beginning and I thought we are all doing just fine so what got into you. If I take my car out there on the street like this the Police gonna slam me with the fucking DUI and that could land me in jail! My Mama is gonna hurt so bad that she will end up in hospital even before I get in there, so I ain’t trying to get slammed in a hurry. This is a wrong decision Isabel!
Who are you to tell me the difference between right and wrong, ah? I make whatever decision I myself wants to make, okay? And right now I’ve decided you got to leave and that’s what you are gonna do, leave!
Come-on Babe! You need think twice about this, seriously. This is no fun stuff at all!
Talk to the hands! All I know is that I’m done with you, okay?
You can’t be serious babe! I thought we were hitting it off real good so what went wrong? What did I do wrong? Tell me and I’ll apologize right away. Freddy continued to try to persuade Isabel to change her mind but it was no use. Talk to the hand! She continued saying without sign of relenting. I told you I’m done with you tonight, can’t you get that asshole? Just leave and I’ll call you some other time! She got even louder.
Oh Babe! Why are you doing this to me? This is a big disappointment.
You wanna play rough? You wanna play rough, ah? Now listen Freddy, if you don’t leave right now I’m gonna call the cops on you and I ain’t even tripping understand? I’m done here and I don’t want any more discussion with you on this matter ‘cause the only thing I wanna see you do right away is get out of my place. I’m leaving to go use the rest room and I want you be gone by the time I get back or the cops will have to take you out their own way. Fool! She said as she tossed him his clothes.
Isabel, come back here!
I’m done!
I said come back here! Freddy continued in his efforts to get her to change her mind.
Done, done, done, and okay? Get it over with lazy hand!
Hopping in his efforts to put on his pants and catch up with Isabel at the same time, he almost tripped over a chair and that really jolted him. He then chose to calm himself down, put on his cloths, took the keys of his car and left.
When Isabel came out of the rest room, it was Carissa standing in the room and waiting for her. Now, what about Teri? I want him be gone too ‘cause he already had too much stuff in him and is gonna be acting funny all night long! Carissa said in a whisper.
Then he has to go too!
How is that gonna happen with Teri? Carissa asked, worried.
Where is he?
You know how he is. He is already snowing away, Carissa continued.
Wake him up fast! He must leave right away! Isabel instructed.
But I’m thinking again, who am I gonna be with for the rest of the night while you party with Wallis? Carissa asked in her usual manner.
I’ll ask Wallis to come with some guy, Isabel said.
Are you sure? Where is he gonna find a guy at this time of the night.
Guys always know where to find themselves, okay?
Anything will work anyways ‘cause Teri is already far gone, Carissa said as she walked back to the leaving room where she shared a sofa turned into a bed with Teri and hit on the boy’s chest so hard in attempt to wake him and at the same time shouting out his name. But the boy continued snoring away. After several tries without result, Carissa got back to her roommate.
Isabel! You know what Teri is like, don’t you? He is not responding.
What do you mean he is not responding? Is he dead or some-n? Isabel asked in anger.
I don’t know! All I can say is he is snoring like he always does after he gets high and all that and then comes around and wants some more.
He isn’t getting more to night ‘cause he is going home. Isabel insisted. He’s done and that’s it. I’m even sure he is faking stuff right now ‘cause he doesn’t want to leave. Isabel then went away and returned with a glass of water. Excuses me, she said as she almost crashed into her roommate and before Carissa could finish the word stop, she threw the whole content on Teri.
The boy woke up, startled. You could see he was confused by the way he stared steadily at Isabel.
What was that? He asked.
You need to leave right now! Isabel ordered.
Get out of my face! I don’t want your bullshit tonight ‘cause I didn’t come here to see you, understand?
This place happened to be where I live, Isabel continued.
Damn you! Stupid asshole! Was it water you threw on me or something? Hell! You wanna die, eh? Isabel or whatever you call yourself, I could kill you and your roommate here right now and nobody will ever find me. What nonsense! As a matter of fact both of you are dead, he said, got out of the couch and now on his feet! He hardly took another step when Isabel showed him a gun. Sit down right back there! She instructed with the gun pointedly at Teri.
Wait, wait, Wait. You ain’t gonna shot me with that, are you? Teri asked.
Not if you do as I say and right now I want your ass right back on the couch! Isabel continued.
Ok! Ok! Just take it easy with the gun.
Shut your stupid mouth up Teri! Listen, from now on, you gonna do exactly what you are told to do. Carissa!
Ehen! Take it easy Isabel. This is getting out of hand, her roommate responded in fright.
Shut your mouth too! You better listen up too and do exactly as you are told or you’ll be in same shit as this fool you call a boyfriend.
Calm down Isabel! Take it easy! I don’t want any one hurt! Babe, please!
You are not listening Carissa! As I‘m saying, do what I say not talk as I talk, okay?
Ok! Ok! What do you want me to do? She asked fidgeting.
Search his clothes. The moment she said that, Teri tried to get up again. Isabel menacingly moved even closer. I’m serious asshole! I don’t wanna hurt you but if you make me I’ll. Are we clear about that? Right now you need to continue to keep your stupid ass on that couch with your two hands up where I can see them, that’s the deal right now. Oh Yeah!
Teri hesitated but continued to persuade Isabel. Put that gun down!
Shut up and do as you’re told or I’ll blow your good for nothing brain off, she commanded.
Teri could sense by taking a good look at her eyes as she moved closer that the girl was damned serious.
Ok! Just don’t do anything stupid Is
abel! My hands are up.
Now stand up as slowly as you can. Teri obeyed without any more fuss.
Move over there slowly and Carissa tosses him his cloths.
Carissa did as she was told.
Now put them on and hit the door.
Almost out of the room, Teri turned so suddenly. You stupid whore, I’m surly gonna get you one of these days, if I don’t, somebody else will. Someone is gonna put you in your place sooner or later, you’ll see! Just keep going the way you are heading, ok bitch? I’m gonna see how you finally winds up super-duper bitch! Both of you fucked up big time tonight! Anyways, we’ll see how far this gets! Suckers!
The moment he left, Carissa’s eyes turned to Isabel. Babe that was close! Why did you do that? You could have shot him and you know where that is gonna land us, right?
Shut-up! He was gonna kill us. Isabel reacted.
Oh come-on now! You know how Teri will be acting sometimes, right? He was just kidding! He wasn’t gonna do anything like that for real. Carissa contended.
How do you know, ah? That guy is high as Everest right now and could do any damn wrong without even knowing he did a thing! Anyways continue trusting guys like that. One day someone is gonna blow your damned head open.
Where you gonna shoot him for real? Carissa asked. She was very concerned by the whole incident but continued to conceal her real feeling.
If he made the wrong moves, yes! I would’ve shot him! Isabel affirmed. When you are in the kind of spirit we are right now, I mean when you get high and stuff things happen, ok? Do you mind?
Not really! Not really! Carissa said trying a smile.
Why the fuss then?
I just didn’t want it done here on my space Carissa continued. Could mess up my bed and stuff and all the cleaning, yak! And the Police stuff too. Really scary!
Oh that!
Yes that! Isabel, so you’ve been keeping a real gun all this time in this house and I didn’t even know. Babe I tell you some, if there is anything I hate so much is a gun and I’ve been living with one without even knowing it. Where did you get that?