I looked at Katey, “You off?” She said yes and asked if we were talking about Amber and Myth nodded. Cloee approached us and called out Katey’s name. Katey looked at her and asked what was up. Cloee pointed to a box she had set on the ground. Katey looked at what was a pizza box and said, “Oh cool. So The Cat is going to get into pizza?” Cloee looked at Myth biting on her lower lip and said, “Hey you was that guy.” We all looked at her and asked what guy. Cloee continued, “Him. The one with the gun on that cop.” Myth gave Cloee a funny look and she said, “He wanted me to tie up Hope.” Katey seemed to know what she was talking about, as I sure didn’t. Cloee shrugged, “The one that took all my time so Officer Floss arrested you. Yeah that guy.” Katey started to laugh, “Tie up Hope?” I was still lost. Cloee seemed a little frazzled, “If it wasn’t for him…that other officer would have come and maybe arrested Crusty and you wouldn’t be taken.” I had a feeling that Cloee was talking about Juggles the Clown taking Katey that one night...

Myth shook his head at her, “Look, I’m sorry about that but I had my reasons.” Cloee wasn’t satisfied with his response, “Well you should say yer sorry to Hope. That would be the right thing to do.” She then leaned over to pick up the pizza box...

Myth looked at her, “Sure I will. Who’s Hope?” Cloee stared at him, “Dah...the girl you wanted me to tie up...sheech.” Myth nodded, “Okay fine I’ll do that when I see her.” Cloee smiled and seemed pleased with his response, “Good...see I thought you was alright. You surprised me by that whole gun thing. Anyway...yah...Hope would be the one to apologize to.”

OOC what really happened...
Cloee Littlething: sheesh ... (( slaps him with the pay attention manual))
Anja Ashbourne (OOC) : lol - i need one of those
Cloee Littlething (OOC): giggles
myth Petrovic (OOC): oh and i was paying attention so stop hitting me
Cloee Littlething (OOC): giggles make me
myth Petrovic (OOC): so not going there
Cloee Littlething (OOC): hehe i win
Cloee Littlething (OOC): smacks ya again

Cloee then asked why we were all out sitting on the bench when we have a bar to hang out in. Myth told her that it was just a bit too crowded and we wanted some air. Katey then clued in as to what really happened the night Juggles took her. She looked at Myth then turned to Cloee, “Did you say Myth was keeping the cops busy the night Crusty took me?” Cloee said yes. I looked at Katey and said, “I’ll see you later tonight” hoping she and Cloee would get the hint that I didn’t want to talk about it. They didn’t see my subtle suggestion so I tried again, “Could we all talk about this later?” Katey caught on this time. I told them, “I’m not trying to be rude...”

The both got the hint that time and Cloee asked if we were going back to Lulu’s. I told her, “Soon, I’d like to finish talking to Myth first.” Katey told Cloee that she was off to SinQ and she said that she would join her...

After they both left I looked at Myth and sighed, “Sorry...I just wanted to get back to our conversation.” Myth understood. I couldn’t remember what I had said last so Myth told me, “Well the last thing I said was that I can pay Amber back so you’re out of it.” I remember swinging my feet on the bench and then asked him, “Do I look like a coward if you do?” Myth frowned at me, “That’s not what I mean. If I do it then there are no hurt feelings.” I nodded and said, “Oh...I see. But it then looks like I lost my backbone...” Myth shrugged, “Not if I tell her you know nothing about it...” I reminded him that Katey would know and that Amber is her best friend. Myth agreed that it would be best to keep things honest…

He asked me again for the last time, “Look it’s either you take the money now or not...which is it?” I told him that I would take it. Then another thought came to my head and sort of changed my mind again. I asked, “What did you have to do for this money?” Myth tried to reassure me, “Just a business deal is all. This is an unexpected bonus.” He then smiled lifting the envelope from his lap and held it out for me, “Take it.” I looked down at my outfit and asked if he could maybe still hold on to it for me, as I had no place to put it. I saw the way his eyes roamed over my body and he grinned, “Yeah doubt you could hide it with that outfit.”

I then scooted over and nuzzled into him and said, “I owe you sooo much. I don’t know how I will ever be able to repay you.” I then asked if he would go and see Amber with me and he nodded yes. Then I remembered that I still needed to give the money to RM. I looked at Myth when he said, “That needs to be done quickly just to be safe.” I told him that I needed someone to go with me and that I wasn’t going to ask him. I still remembered that Katey had her ‘Norm’ outfit ready to go. Myth took me by surprise when he said, “Ask me and I’ll be there. Just let me know when you want to meet him...it’s your call.” I looked up at him and said now was the time. I knew Katey would understand...

Myth draped his arm around me and said, “No hurry peach...none at all.” I told him again I wanted to get it over and done with. We stood up and I felt so nervous. I had no idea what I was going to say to him. Myth asked, “What did Amber tell you to say?” I told him, “This money is to pay for any outstanding interests. Oh and I am to let it slip that I work for her.” Just as we were about to leave, Myth told me, “One thing before we go...” I looked at him and asked, “What?” Myth then grabbed my shoulders and pulled me close while leaning down to kiss me. Instantly I felt my butterflies take flight...

Myth then gave me a hug and I thanked him, “I needed that.” He then smiled and said it was okay for us to go and took my hand as we walked towards the club...

We walked in and I scanned the room looking for RM. I told Myth that I see him and he said to lead the way. I took a deep breath and walked over to him with Myth close behind. I’m not sure if I tapped him on the arm or just spoke, but I do know that I asked to speak to him as he had his back to us. RM turned looking at each of us and said, “Sure...step into my office.”

We followed RM to his office and watched as he leaned up against his desk asking, “So...what can I do you for?” I watched as Myth crossed his arms and waited for me to speak. I held out my hand to Myth and he took the envelope out of his jacket. I turned to RM and handed it to him saying, “This is to pay for any outstanding interests I might have with you.” RM took the envelope from me and placed it on his desk behind him without even looking at it. “I see.” he said. RM looked at Myth and then me and continued, “I didn’t do to you...what he”, RM nodded his head to Myth, “did to my girl. I will take the money and I hope we will never get to this kinda stand-off again.” Myth spoke up, “That’s to insure that Anja here has no ties to you whatsoever.” RM shrugged and said, “I hope it also ensures no more spiked Rum...” Myth told him, “You’ll have no trouble from me.” I assured RM, “I can do that.” I then added, “Amber also wanted me to tell you hello...”

RM looked at us and said, “I am serious...hmm? Amber?” I smiled and turned to Myth, “We need to get going”, and turned back, “It’s been a pleasure RM.” We then walked out of the club...

I felt like I had held my breath the entire time and exhaled as soon as we go outside. I looked at Myth and asked, “Was that okay?” Myth thought it went well and better than he thought it would. I was exhausted and told Myth that I wanted to take a nap. He thought it was a good idea to so we walked home...

After my nap, I went back to SinQ to make sure everything was okay with Katey. I arrived to find some people in the club and walked over to her and asked her how her night was going so far. Katey told me her highlight was watching Cleo get drunk. I sat at the bar and just people watched for a bit. RM was there but I didn’t think he saw me until he caught my eye and smiled, “Hello dear...good to see you again.” Katey tried to take the attention away from each other and asked me for my drink order. I told her vodka while keeping one eye on RM...

I stayed for a couple of drinks and left the club with Katey shortly after RM did. Katey went home and I went to Lulu’s to pick up an extra shift...

I arrive to see Nat and Roan and Mika. I walked behind the bar and punched in. Mika was ready with his drink order for me, a glass of bourbon. I poured him a shot and he downed it before I had a chance to put the cap back on the bottle and quickly poured him another. Mika smiled at me and spoke in his light French accent, “Ahhh, Merci.” After the last shot he told me he was going to switch to wine for the rest of the evening. I asked red or white and Mika said red while pulling some bills out of his pocket. I told him to put away his money that the drinks where on me. I found the best bottle of red and opened the bottle. I poured a glass for each of us and asked him to make a toast. We raised our glasses and he said, “To merriment, happiness and good health.”

We each took a sip from our glasses and I complicated on how good the wine tasted. Mika said, “Oui, but it tastes so much better back home.” I added, “Couches are better then these stools.” Mika then kind of caught me off guard when stood up and said, “Where would you like to go then?” I blushed and told him, “Oh...I thought you meant you were going home.” Mika understood my embarrassment and sat back down to finish his drink and said, “Sadly no.” I asked him how his foot was doing and he told me much better. I guess he didn’t quite understand my comment about home more so meaning where he was living now as opposed to where he grew up...

Mika then told me his life story. I would write about it but promised him I would keep the details to myself...

He talked and talked and soon I noticed the time. My shift had ended 12 minutes ago. I asked Mika if he minded walking me home. I figured it wouldn’t be a problem as we lived in the same building. Mika stumbled off the stool and slurred, “Well perhaps you’re the one walking me home then. Shory...I don’t usually drink so mucsh.”

Mika laughed and giggled the whole way home stumbling along. We made it to my door and I asked him if he thought he would be able to make it up to his apartment. “Oui, I sink so”, he said. I then thought of the noise he was making and told him to be quiet, Myth might be sleeping and we shouldn’t wake him. Really I had no idea if Myth was even home...

Mika then looked at me mischievously and kissed me then sucked my lower lip into his mouth and nibbled on it a little before letting it go. “Bonne Nuit Anja”, he said after. I looked at him in shock. Mika’s mood then changed and he grumbled, “Tha-that bastard.” Still in my state of disbelief I asked him, “What was that for? Why are you calling him a bastard?’ I knew he was referring to Myth. Mika instantly calmed down and told me he was just trying to give me a good night kiss. I told Mika a kiss on the cheek would have been fine. He then sighed, “He did some things to Madam...if someone else had not gotten Madam’s pound of flesh from him, I would probable do so now...” then it dawned on me that he was talking about what Myth did to Lynx. I told him I was sorry that I had forgotten. Mika kissed my cheek, “Alright then...I sh-should go before I do something stupid. I would hate to lose your friendship over him.” He said good night to me again and stumbled up the rest of the stairs to his place...

I was about to unlock the door when I remembered that I had forgotten my keys at the bar. I rushed back to Lulu’s and found them on the desk and walked back home. I opened the door to see Myth standing in the kitchen. I greeted him and asked how his night was and where did he go. Myth gave the ol’ out and about line. I still pried and asked, “Doing what?” Myth replied, “Not to much just seeing an old friend.” I asked, “Who?” Myth, getting a little annoyed said, “A friend from work, Gislain. So what’s with the third degree tonight?” I told him that I was just asking and didn’t mean for it to sound that way. He smiled and said, “That’s okay. It’s my turn now. Same questions and order peach.”

I looked at him and said, “I went to see Katey at the club before going to work...umm visiting her and going to work...Katey and going to work. Did I cover them?” Myth grinned at me and said, “Cute and yes you did. So no troubles tonight?” I told him no and nothing happened at all. He thought that was good and assumed that it had been a slow night at Lulu’s. I told him, “Yes and Mika was kind enough to walk me home. “So you and Mika are becoming friends?” Myth asked. I answered his question with a question, “Do you have a problem with him walking me home?” Myth agreed that he was a good guy and asked if I knew who he was in a relationship with and I told him Lynx. Myth reminded me that even with things settling down, he still didn’t trust Lynx, “She does what she wants not what she’s told,” he said...

I then told Myth that he needed to relax and asked if he knew when the bandages where going to come off his chest. He didn't know. We both decided that it was best if he kept them on until he saw Bill at the clinic...

Myth then pulled me close and gave me a hug and told me how much he missed me. He pulled me over to the couch and asked if I minded if we just lie about and relax. I had no problems with that suggestion...

We finally found a comfortable position with him cradling me in his arms. I asked him when he was planning on going back to work at Lulu’s. Myth said, “Tomorrow. You never told me how you feel about me working with you?” I smiled and said, “The huge smile on my face didn’t give it away?” He smiled in return, “Just wanted to hear it from your lips is all. I’ll feel a lot better being able to keep an eye on you.” I looked up at him and pointed to my mouth, “These lips? I couldn’t be happier that we will be working together.” He kissed the top of my head and I told him while looking deep into his eyes, “I love the face that we will be working together.” Then I kissed him...

I closed my journal and looked at the time. I think this was the longest entry I had ever made...