COLOR of FATE; Sour Honey
SCARLET
Me:
2 cocktails coming up.
Quickly
I poured the cocktails into 2 glasses & hand them to the guy who had asked
for them. It was now around 22: 45hrs.
"Hey!"
A voice called out making me turn.
Me:
yes?
Him:
ciders… & keep them coming.
Me:
right up.
I
gave him the ciders. Kat was behind me, wiping the glasses.
Him:
hey... I forgot to ask.
Me:
yeah?
Him:
do you still feel like you are being followed?
Me:
well yeah... sometimes
I
have been feeling that feeling of being watched for the past week now... &
well it doesn't really scare me but then a lot of shit happens these days.
Him:
maybe it's time to report to the police
Me:
hohoho, no... Cops is just inviting more problems... I will deal with it, plus
if there's anything I will handle it my own way
Him:
tell me something.. Are you a gangster?
Me:
gang-what?
Him:
aii whatever... just that life is dangerous & I do hope you never get into
it.
Me:
stop being crazy
Him:
ok but you have to tell someone
Me:
yeah
"What the fuck man? I told you to
keep them coming"
I
looked to where the voice is coming from... they always annoy when they are
drunk, I swear one day I’mma throw someone out through the window.
Kat:
dog dick!
Kat
whispered as he poured more shots for the guy... & this is how it's always
like. I can't complain because I love doing what I do. Being a bartender isn't
my dream job but it does make me happy.
"Hi, can I have absolute vodka
please"
A
voice said, much more husky than anything I have ever heard. I looked to where
the voice was coming from.
Me:
coming right up.
I
said taking a glass & opening the vodka for him.
Him:
with ice please
Me:
ok, Kat.
Kat:
mhhm?
Me:
more ice
Kat:
a sec..
He
disappeared to the fridge then came back with ice blocks. I pooped 2 into his
glass then gave it to him. Handing the glass to him I got the chance to
actually see his face. He was just fine I guess at least he's not throwing no
attitude at me. I have never really been interested in guys because there's no
guy who ever interest me that much even at high school, well maybe one or two.
I
gave him the glass then retreated.
"Are you a man or woman?"
Another
voice says, & this time I turned already turned off.
It
was just some guy… looked fancy & all the shit..
Me:
are you blind or just pretending to be stupid?
Him:
oh... You are a she.
Me:
& you some dumb ass
Him:
dry vodka
I
poured him the dry vodka.
Him:
I see you are feisty. I like aggressive women.
I
just chuckled & moved away from him. I would hate it to regret my words
tomorrow. A few hours more & we were closing. Only a few people where
inside the bar.
Me:
Party time over... let's go
I
said to some lady who was now sleeping on the table. Trust alcohol to do this
to you. I shook her a bit & that’s when she finally opened her eyes.
Me:
time to go
Her:
I want another glass
Me:
I want you to go home
Her:
I'm paying
Me:
I know that... now stand
I
helped her stand up & led her out... When I came back inside Kat was
already packing His things.
Me:
night went well.
Him:
yeah.. I'm super tired
Me:
me too.
Him:
let's go. I will walk you to your house
Me:
ahh no.. I'm fine
Him:
Carl..
Me:
I'm serious, I'm good.
Him:
I'm not arguing with you
Me:
are you still dating Nzila?
Him:
yeah but you know how it is
Me:
go home, surprise her.
Him:
I know what you trying to do.
Me:
Kat, go sort your relationship
Him:
I will.. After I know you are safe.
Me:
ok, I will take a cab home.
Him:
ok... let's go
We
walked outside with him locking up. I stretched my arms as we walked to the
road.
He's
phone rang.
Him:
hello?.. Yeah.. Ok I'm coming.. Relax I'm coming... Ok bye...
Then
he hung up.
Me:
everything ok?
Him:
no... Mom just had a seizure again.
Me:
ummh go..
Him:
shit! What about you?
He
was now shaking.
Me:
the fuck? Nigga I can take care of myself. You go home.
His
house was just a few minutes away.
Him:
ok bye
He
said already running. My heart was also beating fast, what if that was my mom. I
know we don’t always click but I never want to lose her. Not after I lost my
father & brother. There was no cab coming so I decided to just go home. I
started walking but as I did I saw a car behind me.
I
still walked, not bothering about it. After a while, it was still behind me, at
a slow speed like it was following me. My heart started beating fast, this has
never happened before, only in movies. I took out my phone wanting to call Litia,
my friend who knows his way around with a few illegal shit. But then it was
late. I'm sure his girlfriend would throw a feet. I put my phone away &
started walking fast. As I walked I was looking for some corner to run to, at
times like this being smart & street wise works out best. The car got much
closer to me that I even wished I wasn't there. I picked up a brick, for just in
case. The window of the car rolled as the car was now besides me.
"Hey"
a voice said, a male voice rather. It was a familiar voice. I looked at him &
yes, it was the guy of the absolute vodka.
Me:
what the fuck?
Him:
I'm not a kidnapper.
Me:
so why in God's name are you following me around?
Him:
trying to make sure nothing happens to you?
Me:
what the fuck is wrong with shit ass niggas though? So?
He
smiled then stopped his car, I didn't stop walking. Pissed couldn't even
explain how I felt that moment. After a while I had the car door closing &
foot steps behind me.
Him:
by the way I'm Faith.. you can call me Fefe.
I
just kept my silence, not willing to entertain him.
Him:
mute? ok.
He
walked besides me until I was just two yards away from my house.
Me:
Mr.. whatever your fucking name is.. I think you should go now.
Him:
are you home?
Me:
you left your car in the middle of nowhere, aren’t you scared that they will remove
some parts of it?
Him:
no, but I'm scared they will remove some parts of you.
Me:
hey you don’t know me... & one thing I'm sure about is that the street
thugs won't be so happy about your presence… can you just go back you draining
my energy.
He
just stood there, looking at me. He wasn't backing down & he was
irritating.
He
finally went away when I literally had to get at my neighbor’s house pretending
that’s where I stay. After I was sure he was gone I walked home & as usual
I took my spare keys from my bag, unlocked then silently walked in my room. I
took off my beanie as I sat on the bed. I wanted to text Kat but then it was
late & maybe he's still busy at the hospital.
