As usual, I was nice and took one of my coworker’s shift; I didn’t have a life outside of this place anyways. More money for me and less I would ...ave to worry about later for my one-bedroom apartment that cost me an arm and a leg. I really needed a second job but no luck.Working by yourself, it’s hard to get a cigarette break, but I always somehow managed. I was outback when I heard a loud bang and pop at the same time. They say flight or fight; I froze. I just stood there; couldn’t move. . She was better!! I bent over to give her a hug and as she kissed my cheek she said "You're taller than I thought." "You're prettier than I thought" I replied with a smile. We were having a few drinks and getting to know each other when she got a call. She told me that it was Missy and she just wanted to make sure that Anna was okay. She assured her that things were fine. As she hung up, Missy entered the bar smiling from ear to ear.She joined us and we had another drink. Missy went to the. You can sleep or drink a beer along the way. Does that sound good to you?” she continued. “That’s it?” I questioned. It didn't sound like much of a plan to me. “Can you think of anything better?” “No.” “Mark, just get in the car. We’re now equal partners in this adventure. C’mon let’s go.” she grabbed the keys from my hand and skipped around to the driver’s side. I think I made a good choice for my partner in crime. I could easily fall for Ellie and I realized that I was and that realization. You never heard me approach until you felt my hand on your arm, heard my next instructions from behind. “You don’t need to turn around just yet. I’d like to make sure that you’ve followed my instructions.” I think you recognized my voice from our calls. It seemed to bring a measure of relief. Until you felt my hand on the back of your leg. Until you realized what making sure you’d followed my instructions meant. You froze at my touch, your breath catching as without fanfare I ran my open hand.