Chances taken (closed for ST217)

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She had come to Hollywood to become an actress. And like 99% of those that came seeking fame in Neverland, Anna didn't find it. But something else found her. And now, stuck in a studio apartment in East Hollywood where she would often bring her job home with her...

It was early morning as Anna got home. Her entire body was sore from the night's previous events. Even though she only had two customers, one of them was extremely demanded and for the money he paid, who was she to refuse?

Although before coming home, she stopped and picked up some coffee and a breakfast sandwich. Walking into the complex she saw 'him' also getting home. She only knew his name as Max but for some reason, he didn't look like a Max. He looked more like a Matthew or James...not Max.

Anna had a suspicion he was a cop. He carried himself like her dad used to...although that didn't mean anything, he could just be another guy out there trying to make a living. Once in a while they would say hi, but that was it. But it never failed, Anna would always have a smile for him.

 

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Mathias Maxwell Murdock stepped in sighing and pushing his beanie cap off of his head revealing his unruly black hair. He shook some of the rain off of his head and turned walking over to the mailbox and beginning to open it taking his time as he waited.

And was rewarded a few seconds later

The door opened and he turned his jade green eyes lighting up as he saw Anna walking in. He didn’t know much about the girl but there was some thing about her some thing that drew him in. There was a lot of talk about what she did to stay in the apartment when no one saw her working but he didn’t much care for that kind of talk. He was a cop after all working for LA infamous Vice division. He knew the look of a prostitute and there was just some thing to…. Sweet about her some thing that made him not want to believe it.

“Anna” He said turning and smiling at her “I uh I see you already got your breakfast” He said rubbing one hand behind his next his muscles flexing in the simple black t shirt he wore. Even though he was what some woman would call a “hunk” with his muscular body his dark tan skin and rough stubble but in his heart he was a geek and one who could be awkward around the other sex.

Especially on as beautiful as her

“To bad” He said giving her a small smile and jingling his keys “I was going to finally make good on my offer for coffee and a home cooked breakfast” He said giving his best and most charming smile as his dark green eyes ran up and down her body one more time before settling on her eyes.

 

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All Anna could do was smile. She felt herself blush as she looked down at her food. A homemade breakfast sounded good. Especially since she wasn't one to cook for herself. Hell, it would be a miracle if she even had money for food most of the time.

"Maybe next time." She said. She always said that. For some reason, she knew he was just kidding, right? He had to be. No one that handsome would be interested in her...especially after finding out what she did to survive.

Besides that, her pimp, Franco, would not allow it. He disapproved of his girls mingling with anyone else on their own time. He made sure to make an example of one girl a few weeks ago by beating the shit out of her and increasing his take home pay from all his girls...it wasn't pretty. But still, the temptation was there and if there was one thing Anna always fell for, it was temptation.

She could feel his eyes on her and as she made her way up the steps to her small studio apartment. Looking back briefly, Anna gave him a small smile before heading up the stairs and disappearing toward her apartment.

 

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“Oh okay” He said watching her go and sighing. He should have taken the hint he supposed after all every time he asked she turned him down but still he couldn’t help himself. She clearly wasn’t interested in him like that but the problem was he was in a major way. He couldn’t resist even if it meant his constant rejection. He sighed and walked back upstairs shedding his leather jacket and putting his gun way and is badge. He was in a mood so he immediately went into the kitchen and began pulling out ingredients. He was a cop as is job but his passion was cooking. He loved to cook and soon he had his skillet heating up and was making an omelet. He turned on his music while he did playing Passengers Let Her Go as he continued to create with his hands.

“Got to get her out of my head” He murmured sliding the omelet onto a robin egg blue place and adding a few garnishes of herbs. He spun it checking it and running a carful eye before adding a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice. Finally pleased with it he picked it up and carried it over to the door. He walked ou and over to her apartment stopping in front of it and setting the plate down before knocking. He quickly raced back to the apartment closing the door and sighing as he flopped down onto his couch.

“Yeah because that is so letting her go” He murmured closing his eyes a big grin on his face

 

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Anna went directly to the shower as soon as she entered her place. It didn't really seem to help but at least it was something to try and wash the previous night's activities away. As she was drying her hair with a towel, there was a knock on her door and she stopped and held her breath. Anna never got visitors, she even made sure Franco didn't know where she lived just because she wanted to keep that 'life' away from her own personal space.

Cautiously, she moved toward the front door and tip toed to look out the peep hole in the door. Seeing there was no one there, she unlocked the chain lock slowly and then the door lock before opening it up. At her level, she didn't see anyone. Perhaps she was just hearing things after a long night, but as she was closing the door, she happen to look down and see the plate at her door.

With an exasperated sigh, she could only smile as she bent down to pick it up, "Damnit Max..." she said whispered while standing back up. Anna had to admit to herself that it smelled really good. Even though she had already finished the crappy sandwich earlier, the smell alone emanating from the plate made her stomach rumble...

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Although she had meant to return his plate to him as soon as she could, Anna got caught up with getting some rest and then taking another quick shower before getting ready for the night. She dressed in a short green, skin tight dress and high thigh black boots. Franco liked his girls dressed a certain way and rumor was that tonight was a big party planned to which Anna and several other girls were supposed to attend...need less to say she wasn't looking forward to it because of the crowd and how violent it could end....especially with these gangbangers and druggies Franco liked to hang around with.

 

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It was time to go to work

Max nodded at the other cops clapping some on the back as he made his way to the command center tonight was a big night for the member of the LA vice. There was a big party going on one where several members of the drug and prostitution trade would be attending. Since they knew where it was and that there would be drugs involved they had gotten the clear to make a bust.

“Congrats Max” His partner Richard said shaking his hand “After months of building evidence your finally ready to take them down I hear there is a promotion in it as well!”

“The important thing is getting these scumbags off the street and these girls help” Max said speaking earnestly “now let’s go get ready” He said clapping the man on the back and going over to get his SWAT gear on. He left his helmet off and carried only his service issued glock.

 

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The alcohol and drugs were flowing freely and unless she wanted it shoved down her throat, Anna had no choice but to take part in it all. She did her best to avoid the drugs but the alcohol sort of helped her out with mellowing out and making sure Franco's 'buddies' were kept entertained.

Out of his cut he was taking, Anna was sure that it was the money the girls earned that was funding this party. The host didn't have to do shit except scare the hell out of those who worked for him.

Everything was going OK until there was a sudden buzz among the crowd..