ALONE

1. Mr Onfroy

"Whew what a drive" I hopped out of the moving truck to finally stretch my legs, we've been driving for days and finally have arrived to our little house in LA
"Bags first tour later. Lets go" Tashiko said hopping out of the driver seat

We saved up so much money from side gigs, babysitting and working the entire summer and finally had enough to pack up our tiny apartment and move to the big leagues. Tiny and I {my nickname for Tashiko} have been talking about living in LA since we were 10 and it's finally coming true, I know our careers are going to take off finally!!

"Heres the last box, I got to return the sprinter are you good to be alone"
"Yes im fine. Go" I shooed her away as I plopped on the couch to catch a breather

"LA IM HEREEE. God this house has such an amazing view" I was taking in the scenery from the balcony that was connected to my room upstairs.
I had all my boxes bought up already as well as my bed, my keyboard, my vanity and my desk. I figured I'd make my bed tonight and put all my things away in the morning.

"Annie im home"
"Upstairs"
"WOW! Nice view girl" Tiny was taking in how beautiful the view was as well
"The neighbors are H-O-T. I saw them on the balcony when I was pulling in" I chuckled as she went on and on about the neighbors
"I get it Tiny I do" She shook her head at me and came to sit on my bed
"So are you excited to finally be here in LA, I still cant believe it"
" I can I would have done anything to be out of that rotten town, and I mean ANYTHING!" She laughed at me as I sat beside her grabbing her hand to hold
"We made it and we are going to do great things" I winked at her and she chuckled staring into my eyes
"What"
"Nothing I just- Im really glad were here...together"
she came close and kissed me on the mouth, sticking her tongue deep inside, her hands feeling all over my chest

"Come on we said we wouldnt do this anymore"
"I cant help it Annie your like a drug" she pushed me down and climbed on top not breaking the kiss but undressing me down to my bra and panties

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"Tiny wheres the music sheets"
"In the box in the corner of the living room"
Its been a rough 2 weeks trying to adjust to the time zone and new area, Tiny found a waitress job at a diner about 3 blocks away from our house, I found a secretary receptionist job at a recording studio it only pays $15 an hour but its better than nothing at all.

"Im off to work the keys are on the table ill see you later Annie Banannie"
"Um dont call me that" I laughed as she exited out the front door

"Keys, purse, alarm" I was whispering to myself making sure I got everything before I left out for work

"Morning Joan"
"Morning Anne"
"Mr. October left a message on your desk he also wants you to reschedule his 12 o'clock for tomorrow morning"
"Alright will do Thanks Joan" I smiled at her as I walked into my office and sat down starting my work

"Mr. October I rescheduled your 12 for tomorrow at 10 in the morning. I also have those notes from the production team you requested and you have a dinner reservation with your wife tonight at kombucha at 8"
"Thanks Annie" I hung up the line and clocked out for my lunch, phoning Joan
"Joan take my calls please Im taking my lunch"
"Before you go Mr. October wants you to talk to one of his artist who just got released from prison"
"Just send him in" I clicked the line as my door swung open revealing this very very handsome guy with face tats and dreads

"Hi Im Annemarie, Mr. Octobers secretary" I greeted the guy and a lady who im assuming is his Lawyer

"Ah yes my name is Amanda Schaffold Im Mr. Onfroy's Attorney. My client has just been released and is resigning with October Records"

"Yea ok lets have a seat make sure everything is in order alright"
They sat across from me at my desk as I logged on my computer and checked the folder sent to me from Mr.October
"So it looks like Mr. Onfroy's scheduled session is for later on today at 5 your meeting with Mr. October has been rescheduled for tomorrow morning at 10 he wants you on time by the way" The guy just stared at me and nodded his head as his attorney took notes
"Ok and at the meeting im assuming we will be discussing my clients contract and such"
"Yes Mr. October will have everything you need in tomorrows meeting. Do you have any questions or comments"
"Uh Yea I got one... how old are you"  I started blushing as he began to study my features, there was this long moment of silence between us and a lot of staring
His black eyes showing small hints of brown in them, his face was very chiseled and sharp, he had so many tattoos on his face, his thick lips looked very tasty, His smile stopped my heart for a moment, his black and blonde dreads were put into a ponytail placed at the top of his head
"Im uh- Im 19"
"Ok cool Ms.-"
"Annemarie or Anne"
"Ill call you 'Annie'"
"Thats fine too Mr. Onfroy"
"Jahseh"
"Sorry. Jahseh" He smiled at me again giving me a warm feeling
"Well it was a pleasure to meet you Annie I hope I see you around more often"
"Yea you too- thank you"

'STUPID why would I say thank you'

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'Tiny come on!! WEVE GOT TO GO RIGHT NOW!'
I smelled the smoke from my room, my door wont open, the doorknob is so hot soon as I touched it I got burnt
"ANNIE HELP ME"
"IM TRYING"

I shot up from my bed covered in sweat, that dream felt way too real. I rubbed my eyes and checked the clock '12:15' it read, I pulled my covers off me and got out the bed to check on Tiny. She was fast asleep in her bed snoring, I closed her door and walked into the kitchen to get a glass of cold apple juice, I ended up just drinking straight from the jug. I got back to my bed and checked my phone before going back to sleep

"Annie come downstairs! RIGHT NOWWWW" I jumped from my bed and ran down the stairs
"WHATS GOING ON"
"A rat just ran thru the kitchen A BIG ONE"
" Tiny did u really call me down for a rat" I laughed at how scared she was standing on the kitchen counter
"Annie its not funny you know I hate rodents"
"Rodents, bugs, anything thats crawls jumps hops skips has 2 eyes 4 eyes 6 eyes. Yea I know. Get down from there Ill set some traps in a bit"
"Traps? Your going to KILL IT"
"YEA Tiny unless you want to keep it as a pet"
"Im good. Are you hungry im making pancakes"
"You know-"
"Yea I made waffles too I know you hate pancakes" She smiled at me and continued flipping her pancakes, I grabbed the orange juice from the fridge and the Turkey bacon

"So hows the recording studio? Are you going to play our songs for Mr.O" We were sitting down eating the breakfast Tiny prepared
"Um the job is actually great but Mr. O is very cruel. I doubt hell love our music"
"Annie?"
"Yes"
"Play it for him. Stop second guessing and just let him hear it, we came here to chase our dreams not to let opportunities slip"
"I... Know... I just dont want to be rejected this could be major for us Tiny"
"Which is why it's important to take the opportunity while we can"
"Ill do it"