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AnnieD
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Welcome to Hollywood, California; Amy.
At least, that's what I heard the district tell me, as I got off the bus hold my bags tightly. I wasn't quite sure of what to expect really, as I lived my entire life sheltered in a small town in Texas. I would often read romanticized novels about the big city life, so I did what I could to leave my neighborhood.
A friend of mine, back four years ago, did something similar and I gave her a call recently. Her name was Rachel. Although she was slightly older than I, about four years of difference, we both kept in touch and she offered me to stay at her place for a few weeks, at the very least. There was no real time limit, but I knew that I couldn't stay there forever. Besides, one of the main reasons as to my arrival here was to gain some independance.
Rachel warned me though, as to be wary around these parts. The city was essentially paved on broken hearts and dreams and there would be devious schemers awaiting an opportunity. I could see already the business of the city, what will all the people pushing and shoving to get to their own destination. I couldn't help but feel a little saddened, over how the homeless were begging for cash and seeing a man preaching out of his book, hoping to convert someone to whatever cult he was part in.
I looked over my watch and saw it was 7:04 PM. Rachel would be here in about six minutes. And so I sat and waited for her, ignoring the stares and catwhistles as people would glance at me as they walked away. People often said that I had a luscious figure and it didn't help that I was wearing a tight white tank top, with big letters saying "Kiss this". But I felt obliged to wear such an outfit. After all, my previous conservative dresses would have made me stick out like a sore thumb, or at least that's what Rachel said.
Luckily, I heard the incoming sound of speeding car, which stopped perfectly in front of my view. It was this clean Pontiac Sunfire, to which I saw a familiar figure coming out. It was 23 year old Rachel, who proceeded to give me a hug.
"Amy! I'm so glad to see that you're here!" She said, moving out of the sisterly embrace.
"Thanks for everything!" I replied, thankfully as she motioned me inside of her car. As we got in, the deafening sounds of her stereo pierced my ears. I made no complaint about it, obviously.
"So..." she said, looking over the back and waving off an incoming car. "We can drop off my place in a bit. I know that you're probably tired but there's this real nice party starting at eight. It would be a perfect opportunity for you to meet some new people around the city, maybe make some connections."
"Well, that does sound pretty nice." I then stated. I would be great to know more individuals who could tell me about this place, or help me get my life on track. "Count me in!"
(Reserved for nladisha)
At least, that's what I heard the district tell me, as I got off the bus hold my bags tightly. I wasn't quite sure of what to expect really, as I lived my entire life sheltered in a small town in Texas. I would often read romanticized novels about the big city life, so I did what I could to leave my neighborhood.
A friend of mine, back four years ago, did something similar and I gave her a call recently. Her name was Rachel. Although she was slightly older than I, about four years of difference, we both kept in touch and she offered me to stay at her place for a few weeks, at the very least. There was no real time limit, but I knew that I couldn't stay there forever. Besides, one of the main reasons as to my arrival here was to gain some independance.
Rachel warned me though, as to be wary around these parts. The city was essentially paved on broken hearts and dreams and there would be devious schemers awaiting an opportunity. I could see already the business of the city, what will all the people pushing and shoving to get to their own destination. I couldn't help but feel a little saddened, over how the homeless were begging for cash and seeing a man preaching out of his book, hoping to convert someone to whatever cult he was part in.
I looked over my watch and saw it was 7:04 PM. Rachel would be here in about six minutes. And so I sat and waited for her, ignoring the stares and catwhistles as people would glance at me as they walked away. People often said that I had a luscious figure and it didn't help that I was wearing a tight white tank top, with big letters saying "Kiss this". But I felt obliged to wear such an outfit. After all, my previous conservative dresses would have made me stick out like a sore thumb, or at least that's what Rachel said.
Luckily, I heard the incoming sound of speeding car, which stopped perfectly in front of my view. It was this clean Pontiac Sunfire, to which I saw a familiar figure coming out. It was 23 year old Rachel, who proceeded to give me a hug.
"Amy! I'm so glad to see that you're here!" She said, moving out of the sisterly embrace.
"Thanks for everything!" I replied, thankfully as she motioned me inside of her car. As we got in, the deafening sounds of her stereo pierced my ears. I made no complaint about it, obviously.
"So..." she said, looking over the back and waving off an incoming car. "We can drop off my place in a bit. I know that you're probably tired but there's this real nice party starting at eight. It would be a perfect opportunity for you to meet some new people around the city, maybe make some connections."
"Well, that does sound pretty nice." I then stated. I would be great to know more individuals who could tell me about this place, or help me get my life on track. "Count me in!"
(Reserved for nladisha)
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