Post by Anastasia Petrova on Dec 7, 2009 17:28:11 GMT -5
Anastasia Petrova is on the phone with her friend Serena. She is lounging on the red sofa in her cozy, warm den. The fireplace is warming up the house with a beautiful fire of red, yellow, orange, and blue flames.
Anastasia: Serena, it's already 10 o'clock, and I'm all warm and snuggling down with a glass of merlot and I am just about to put a movie in...
Serena: Shut up Anastasia and get your ass over here now!
Anastasia: How about you just come here instead? I mean we could put in, uh, uh, Breakfast at Tiffany's or watch a Christmas movie...
Serena: Come on, you said you'd come out with me this week.
Anastasia: Alright, alrgiht, I give in. I give in. I'll be there in about half an hour. Let me jump in the shower quick and then I'll be over.
Serena: Yes! I knew you'd come! I'm so excited!
Anastasia hung up the phone and sipped some of her merlot as she made her way to the kitchen. Once there she finished off the merlot and quickly washed the glass. After the glass was dried and put in its proper place, Anastasia made her way to her bedroom.
Anastasia: What to wear, what to wear.
Anastasia went into her walk-in closet and picked out a red thong and began to look for an outfit for the night. She chose a pair of J jeans, a dark rinse color, and a v-neck dark green top. She then picked out a pair of black Lumiani Regine high heeled boots. Anastasia carried all the items back to the bed and laid them out.
Anastasia: There we go that looks great. Shower time.
Anastasia took off her bathrobe and threw it on the hook on the closet door. Her cell phone began to ring. She looked at it, it said "Serena calling".
Anastasia: Jesus Christ, it's only been like five minutes.
She hit the ignore button. She then proceeded to the shower. After a quick shower, she walked to her bed, put on her lingerie, and then went back to the bathroom. Anastasia picked up her brush, styled her hair, pulled out the hair dryer and then dried her hair. After styling it once more, she put on her black pearl eyeliner and mascara, and then put on her bloodred lipstick. Anastasia went back to her bed and put on the rest of her outfit.
Anastasia: (looking in her full length mirror) There, perfect! I look great! Off to the bar now!
Anastasia ran down the stairs, grabbed her purse and keys, locked the door, and got in her car. She pulled out her cell phone and looked at it.
Anastasia: Seven missed calls! What the h-...? God, Serena.
Anastasia sent a text to Serena letting her know she would be there in twenty minutes. She then started her car and headed towards the bar. As she approached the block the bar was on, she noticed immediately that parking was going to be tough.
Anastasia: God dammit, great.
Anastasia found a parking spot two blocks from the bar. She got out of her car and began to walk briskly to the bar. On her way she passed a group of four guys, three of them holding up the other one. The one being held was staggering every which way and yelling/slurring random sentences.
Anastasia: This is not what my night was to entail.
She made it to the bar and entered through the doors. She then took out her phone and texted Serena to find out where she was. Anastasia found her playing a game of pool with a bunch of people. Money was on the side of the table. Anastasia sidled up to Serena.
Anastasia: So, you're betting, are you?
Serena: Hell yea, they always think a girl will lose! I already made 300. I played like, God, who knows how many games!
Serena began laughing loudly and many people joined in.
Anastasia: God, how stupid can so many people be?
Serena: I know, right?!
Anastasia: I'm going to get a drink, want something?
Serena: Yea, a rum and coke please! Here, here's some money... one of these gentlemen just paid for our drinks.
Anastasia took the money and went to an open spot at the bar. As she waited for the bartender, an obviously drunken man came up behind Anastasia and grabbed her ass. She let it pass until he did it for the third time.
Anastasia: Excuse me!?! Wanna keep your hands off my ass?
Drunken Man: Oh, I'm sorry I didn't notice, you know it's really crowded here, it's hard to tell where your hands are at.
Anastasia: Well, they managed to grab my ass three times, knock it off or I'll break your nose. Got it, asshole?
Drunken Man: Geez, chill out babe, I'll stop, I'll stop.
Anastasia: Thank you!
Anastasia turned back around and the bartender came up to her.
Bartender: What can I get you?
Anastasia: A rum and coke, and three beers. You know what, get me a triple shot of vodka first. Thanks.
Bartender: No problem, miss!
The bartender gave Anastasia a shot of vodka and then got her other drinks. Once she received the shot, she downed it. Once the bartender returned, drinks in hand, Anastasia paid him and tipped him generously. She then headed back to the pool table to see Serena finishing off the game.
Anastasia: Great job! More money to spend here!
Serena: It is so simple to get guys to bet!
Anastasia handed her friend the rum and coke.
Serena: Let's get a table!
Serena and Anastasia looked for a table, found one, and sat down.
Anastasia: While I was getting us our drinks, some fucking asshole kept grabbing my ass!
Serena: You shoulda broken his nose!
Anastasia: I threatened to do just that. Hahaha.
Serena: So you're up against Jay Price this week, right?
Anastasia: Yea, I am. It'll be interesting. You know he won the TV Title against me! I'm still pissed about that, but he is a damn good wrestler. It's no one's fault but mine. I just expected to go out there and win. Obviously, that's not what happened.
Serena: What, are you expecting to go out and lose again?
Anastasia: Hell no! Although I'm sure that's what everyone is expecting. But I will be working my ass off this week. I'll be in the gym pretty much 24/7 or I'll be at the park, running and all that jazz.
Serena: Just don't wear yourself out! I mean I'd hate for you to work out way too much that you burn yourself out before the match. That would be bad, real bad.
Anastasia: I know, I know. I plan on being in tip top shape. Jay Price's reign is coming to an end!
Serena: Good for you! I can't wait to see you win! It'll be great!
Anastasia: Well, I'm going to try my hardest and I do plan to win, but I'm not going to get my hopes up to much... you know, just in case! Price is an excellent wrestler!
Serena: Yea, yea. I guess we will see!
Anastasia: I don't know, sometimes he seems smitten by me. Maybe I could use that to my advangtage.
Serena: Yes he does seem to have a soft spot for you, although most guys do! But he did ask you to be his valet.
Anastasia: True, true, and I did turn him down. Although now he seems to be with Shannan, so...
Serena: I'm sure you could seduce him, take him away from Shannan.
Anastasia: I could try something. We'll see, we'll see. I'll have to think about it more.
Serena: Well time for another set of drinks. What'll it be? Shots? Beer? Mixed drink?
Anastasia: Let's both have a triple shot of vodka and then I'll have a rum and coke.
Serena: Sounds great! So two triple shots and two rum and cokes.
Serena went to the bar and put in the order. She came back after a few minutes.
Serena: Some guy was grabbing my ass.
Anastasia: It better not be the same fucking guy that was grabbing mine! I swear to God I'll break his nose and his jaw!
Serena: Whatever, let's just drink!
Anastasia and Serena both took their shots and then began to nurse their mixed drinks. Ten minutes later they had new drinks, Serena with a mango margarita and Anastasia with a strawberry daiquiri. Another twenty minutes after that, they had two beers.
Anastasia: This is really fun! I'm glad you dragged my ass out here!
Serena: I knew you'd have fun once you got here! Wanna play a game of pool?
Anastasia: Sure! Do you want to play against each other or do a round of doubles pool?
Serena: Doesn't matter to me! I'm up for anything!
Serena and Anastasia made their way over to the billiard tables and looked for an open one or two people to challenge.
Man in red shirt: Hey do you two wanna go against my buddy and me?
Serena: Sure! Let's do it!
Man in red shirt: My name's Tom and my friend here, his name is Tyler.
Tyler: Hey there ladies!
Anastasia and Serena: Why hello there!
Tom: So do you wanna play for money? Forty dollars sound good?
Anastasia: Sounds alright to me! Just so you know, you two are going to lose!
Tyler: Yea sure we are, us getting beat by a couple of chicks!
Tyler and Tom began laughing loudly and Tom laid down a twenty. Anastasia slapped down a twenty dollar bill as well and each person grabbed a cue stick. Thirty minutes later Serena was finishing up the game.
Serena: Well played boys but y'all lost!
Anastasia: Yea, we kicked your asses!
Tyler: You sure did. Damn, beat by a couple of chicks!
Tom: That was fun! Another round? Or do you both want a round? Beer anyone?
Serena: Sure, I will have a beer.
Anastasia: Me too!
Tyler: Me three!
Tom: I only buy for ladies.
Tyler: Alright, alright, here's money, get me one while you're up there.
Tyler, Serena, and Anastasia made their way to a table and waited for Tom to join them, drinks in hand.
Tom: Here you go, here you go, annnnnnd here you go!
Tom took his seat and offered up a toast.
Tom: Here's to the chicks who kicked our asses!
Serena: Here, here!
They all clinked bottles.
Tyler: So, do you both come here often? I don't think I've ever seen either of you.
Serena: I come once and a while but normally we go to the bar about, eh, thirty minutes from here.
Tyler: Ah, I see. What made you guys come here?
Serena: I heard that there was a live band tonight.
Anastasia: Serena sure loves live bands!
Tom: The band is actually pretty good. I don't mind them.
After a few minutes of casual conversation the group heard a woman shriek and a man begin cursing.
Man: You fucking whore! Fuck you! I'll bash your fucking head in!
Bar Patron: Dude, chill the fuck out... Leave her alone... She doesn't wanna be near you.
Man: Whadidya say to me?!? You fucking assshole, stay the hell outta this! It doesn't concern you.
Shrieking Woman: Stay away from me. Get away! Do you hear me?
Man: Shut your whore mouth!
The man raised his fist and punched the woman twice.
Anastasia: What the hell is going on over there?
Anastasia jumped out of her seat and rushed over towards the man. From behind her Serena, Tyler, and Tom were all shouting for her to come back.
Anastasia: What the fuck is your problem man?
Man: Who the fuck do you think you are?
Anastasia: I'm the woman who's gonna kick your ass if you lay another hand on that poor woman.
Anastasia stepped between the man and the shrieking woman.
Anastasia: (directing her voice to the woman) Do you know this man?
Shrieking Woman: No, no, no... I was just talking with him earlier. I was hugging him and all that but then I saw another guy come in and went to him, I don't think he liked that. But I'm not even with him, I just met him tonight.
Anastasia: (talking to the man) Is that true? You are just hitting her because she'd rather be with someone else?
Man: She was suppposed to go home with me. She's going home with me. And not one person, whether it be you or someone else, is gonna stop me from taking her home with me.
Anastasia: You may think that but this woman is not going anywhere close to you!
Bar Patron: I called the cops! They'll be here soon!
Man: Get outta my way bitch.
Anastasia: I already said you're not gonna touch her!
Man: I will hit you, you saw that I have no problem hitting a woman, especially a bitch whore woman!
Anastasia: Well then I guess you'll have to hit me!
The man swings at Anastasia's head but she ducks and connects her fist to his jaw. The man's head snapped to the right and he stumbled a few steps back from the force of the punch and the fact that he was slightly drunk.
Anastasia: Try it again and I promise you'll hit the floor.
After a few seconds four cops busted into the bar. The bartender pointed them in the direction of Anastasia and the man. Two cops grabbed the man and the other two grabbed Anastasia.
Anastasia: Officers I did not start this fight. I was only trying to help. C'mon!
Man: She started it all. She just came up and started swinging while I was talking to that nice lady over there.
Shrieking Woman: NO, NO, NO! He was nuts, I was trying to get away from him, that lady saved me. You gotta let her go.
Once outside the four officers began to take stories from the shrieking lady, Serena, the man, Tyler, Anastasia, Tom, and the bar patron who made the 911 call. After getting all the stories the cops let everyone go back in the bar except for the man.
Officer #1: Ma'am (speaking to the shrieking woman) would you like me to take you home? Or would you rather go back to the bar?
Shrieking Woman: I would appreciate the ride if you don't mind. It's only a five minute drive from here.
Officer #1: No problem, get in the car.
The woman turned to Anastasia and the group behind Anastasia.
Shrieking Woman: Thank you so much. I don't know what would've happened had you not been here tonight.
Anastasia: No problem. Hopefully you don't run into him again. Have a good night.
Shrieking Woman: Thanks, you too!
The woman turned towards the patrol car and the second officer opened the door for her.
Officer #1: (talking to the crowd) Go back inside folks, it's all over now. Good night.
The whole crowd turned and walked inside the bar. Anastasia and Serena went to the bar and got 4 triple shots of vodka and then quickly downed them. They got two beers and talked for awhile until the guys came up.
Tom: Well this was an eventful evening.
Anastasia: Yea, really. I'm beginning to wonder what it would've been like had I just stayed home!
Serena: For one thing, that woman may be much worse off.
Anastasia: That's true. Well I do think it's time for me to head home!
Serena: Are you sure? You don't wanna stay for a little longer?
Anastasia: No, no. Trust me, I'm done for the night.
Tom: Do you want me to walk you to your car?
Anastasia: No, no, it's not that far. You guys stay here and have a good bye drink for me. Have a good night everyone.
Serena: Call me when you get home! Love you.
Anastasia and Serena hugged and then Anastasia walked out of the bar. Halfway to her car a man jumped from the shadows and hit her in the head with something heavy. Anastasia thought to scream but the pain was too much for her and she crumpled to the sidewalk without a sound. Anastasia could hear the man drop to the ground and lean close to her ear, his breath warm and smelling of scotch and beer. He climbed on top of her and pinned her to the ground with his weight.
Man: You thought you could get away with hitting me, did you? Well let me tell you something bitch, you can't. And now you're going to find out what happens to interfering whores.
The man reached in between the sidewalk and Anastasia's underside, his fingers finding her jean's button and zipper. Anastasia began squirming beneath him, trying to get him off her. She tried kicking at him and throwing elbows in his face. He was able to dodge the pitiful attempts to get him off her. The man began chuckling while Anastasia's shirt began ripping. Anastasia thought to start screaming then.
Man: YOU FUCKING WHORE! SHUT THE FUCK UP!
He began to smash her head into the concrete sidewalk. As he tried to put more effort into smashing her head he took some weight off her, just enough to allow her to roll over. In very quick and precise movements she was able to elbow him three times in the face, knee him in the crotch, and get to her feet, her shirt falling to the ground. Once on her feet, Anastasia began to kick him over and over. In the distance she heard sirens. Within two minutes two police officers were there, one pulling Anastasia back and the other on the ground with the assailant putting handcuffs on him. The officer holding Anastasia turned her around to face him.
Officer #1: So we meet again. Are you hurt?
Anastasia: No, I'm alright. Just have a bloody nose and I'm going to have a couple of bruises on me. I'll be alright.
Officer #1: Don't you worry, miss, he will be in jail tonight. I'm sorry this happened. Good thing you yelled. Someone complained about people in the street screaming.
Anastasia: Don't worry I'll be fine. It's fine. I'm fine. I just wanna go home.
Officer #1: Well, we'll need you to come down to the station to give a statement.
Anastasia: I don't care about any fucking statement, I'm going home.
Officer #2: C'mon miss. Please come down to the station. It'll be quick I promise.
Anastasia: Fine, but let me go to my car first. I'll follow you over to the precinct.
Officer #1: No problem, I'll walk you to your car and then you can follow us over.
Anastasia was walked to her car by the officer. Once inside she grabbed a shirt from the backseat and drove to the police station. She spent two and a half hours there and once that was done she got back in her car.
Anastasia: Yea, it'll be real quick. Fucking pigs. God dammit.
Anastasia pulled her phone out and noticed that she had five texts and eleven missed calls from Serena. She called Serena.
Serena: Where the hell are you? I'm inside your house. You said you were coming home.
Anastasia: Serena, Serena, just hold on. Let me explain.
Anastasia then told her story to Serena and once done she was pulling into her driveway. Serena was there with a hug.
Serena: Come inside hunny. C'mon. I'll get you a bottle of vodka, or do you want wine? And then I'll draw you a bath. Come on.
Anastasia: Vodka, please, and a bath would be nice I feel awful and gross.
Serena got her the vodka and went to the master bathroom to draw a bath. After an hour and a half, Anastasia was in her bed and Serena was saying how she would sleep in the guest bedroom.
Serena: I'll be right down the hall if you need me. Just holler, you hear me?
Anastasia: Don't worry Serena, I'll be alright. Don't you worry.
Serena: Alright, baby girl, I love you.
Anastasia: I love you, too. Good night.
Serena: Good night.
Serena left the room and walked down the hallway to the guest room. Anastasia could hear her getting ready for bed. She heard the TV go on and then saw the light go out. Anastasia rolled onto her side and clicked her own lamp off.
Anastasia: I shoulda just stayed home tonight.
Anastasia then closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep, knowing she would have to get ready for her big match.
Anastasia: Serena, it's already 10 o'clock, and I'm all warm and snuggling down with a glass of merlot and I am just about to put a movie in...
Serena: Shut up Anastasia and get your ass over here now!
Anastasia: How about you just come here instead? I mean we could put in, uh, uh, Breakfast at Tiffany's or watch a Christmas movie...
Serena: Come on, you said you'd come out with me this week.
Anastasia: Alright, alrgiht, I give in. I give in. I'll be there in about half an hour. Let me jump in the shower quick and then I'll be over.
Serena: Yes! I knew you'd come! I'm so excited!
Anastasia hung up the phone and sipped some of her merlot as she made her way to the kitchen. Once there she finished off the merlot and quickly washed the glass. After the glass was dried and put in its proper place, Anastasia made her way to her bedroom.
Anastasia: What to wear, what to wear.
Anastasia went into her walk-in closet and picked out a red thong and began to look for an outfit for the night. She chose a pair of J jeans, a dark rinse color, and a v-neck dark green top. She then picked out a pair of black Lumiani Regine high heeled boots. Anastasia carried all the items back to the bed and laid them out.
Anastasia: There we go that looks great. Shower time.
Anastasia took off her bathrobe and threw it on the hook on the closet door. Her cell phone began to ring. She looked at it, it said "Serena calling".
Anastasia: Jesus Christ, it's only been like five minutes.
She hit the ignore button. She then proceeded to the shower. After a quick shower, she walked to her bed, put on her lingerie, and then went back to the bathroom. Anastasia picked up her brush, styled her hair, pulled out the hair dryer and then dried her hair. After styling it once more, she put on her black pearl eyeliner and mascara, and then put on her bloodred lipstick. Anastasia went back to her bed and put on the rest of her outfit.
Anastasia: (looking in her full length mirror) There, perfect! I look great! Off to the bar now!
Anastasia ran down the stairs, grabbed her purse and keys, locked the door, and got in her car. She pulled out her cell phone and looked at it.
Anastasia: Seven missed calls! What the h-...? God, Serena.
Anastasia sent a text to Serena letting her know she would be there in twenty minutes. She then started her car and headed towards the bar. As she approached the block the bar was on, she noticed immediately that parking was going to be tough.
Anastasia: God dammit, great.
Anastasia found a parking spot two blocks from the bar. She got out of her car and began to walk briskly to the bar. On her way she passed a group of four guys, three of them holding up the other one. The one being held was staggering every which way and yelling/slurring random sentences.
Anastasia: This is not what my night was to entail.
She made it to the bar and entered through the doors. She then took out her phone and texted Serena to find out where she was. Anastasia found her playing a game of pool with a bunch of people. Money was on the side of the table. Anastasia sidled up to Serena.
Anastasia: So, you're betting, are you?
Serena: Hell yea, they always think a girl will lose! I already made 300. I played like, God, who knows how many games!
Serena began laughing loudly and many people joined in.
Anastasia: God, how stupid can so many people be?
Serena: I know, right?!
Anastasia: I'm going to get a drink, want something?
Serena: Yea, a rum and coke please! Here, here's some money... one of these gentlemen just paid for our drinks.
Anastasia took the money and went to an open spot at the bar. As she waited for the bartender, an obviously drunken man came up behind Anastasia and grabbed her ass. She let it pass until he did it for the third time.
Anastasia: Excuse me!?! Wanna keep your hands off my ass?
Drunken Man: Oh, I'm sorry I didn't notice, you know it's really crowded here, it's hard to tell where your hands are at.
Anastasia: Well, they managed to grab my ass three times, knock it off or I'll break your nose. Got it, asshole?
Drunken Man: Geez, chill out babe, I'll stop, I'll stop.
Anastasia: Thank you!
Anastasia turned back around and the bartender came up to her.
Bartender: What can I get you?
Anastasia: A rum and coke, and three beers. You know what, get me a triple shot of vodka first. Thanks.
Bartender: No problem, miss!
The bartender gave Anastasia a shot of vodka and then got her other drinks. Once she received the shot, she downed it. Once the bartender returned, drinks in hand, Anastasia paid him and tipped him generously. She then headed back to the pool table to see Serena finishing off the game.
Anastasia: Great job! More money to spend here!
Serena: It is so simple to get guys to bet!
Anastasia handed her friend the rum and coke.
Serena: Let's get a table!
Serena and Anastasia looked for a table, found one, and sat down.
Anastasia: While I was getting us our drinks, some fucking asshole kept grabbing my ass!
Serena: You shoulda broken his nose!
Anastasia: I threatened to do just that. Hahaha.
Serena: So you're up against Jay Price this week, right?
Anastasia: Yea, I am. It'll be interesting. You know he won the TV Title against me! I'm still pissed about that, but he is a damn good wrestler. It's no one's fault but mine. I just expected to go out there and win. Obviously, that's not what happened.
Serena: What, are you expecting to go out and lose again?
Anastasia: Hell no! Although I'm sure that's what everyone is expecting. But I will be working my ass off this week. I'll be in the gym pretty much 24/7 or I'll be at the park, running and all that jazz.
Serena: Just don't wear yourself out! I mean I'd hate for you to work out way too much that you burn yourself out before the match. That would be bad, real bad.
Anastasia: I know, I know. I plan on being in tip top shape. Jay Price's reign is coming to an end!
Serena: Good for you! I can't wait to see you win! It'll be great!
Anastasia: Well, I'm going to try my hardest and I do plan to win, but I'm not going to get my hopes up to much... you know, just in case! Price is an excellent wrestler!
Serena: Yea, yea. I guess we will see!
Anastasia: I don't know, sometimes he seems smitten by me. Maybe I could use that to my advangtage.
Serena: Yes he does seem to have a soft spot for you, although most guys do! But he did ask you to be his valet.
Anastasia: True, true, and I did turn him down. Although now he seems to be with Shannan, so...
Serena: I'm sure you could seduce him, take him away from Shannan.
Anastasia: I could try something. We'll see, we'll see. I'll have to think about it more.
Serena: Well time for another set of drinks. What'll it be? Shots? Beer? Mixed drink?
Anastasia: Let's both have a triple shot of vodka and then I'll have a rum and coke.
Serena: Sounds great! So two triple shots and two rum and cokes.
Serena went to the bar and put in the order. She came back after a few minutes.
Serena: Some guy was grabbing my ass.
Anastasia: It better not be the same fucking guy that was grabbing mine! I swear to God I'll break his nose and his jaw!
Serena: Whatever, let's just drink!
Anastasia and Serena both took their shots and then began to nurse their mixed drinks. Ten minutes later they had new drinks, Serena with a mango margarita and Anastasia with a strawberry daiquiri. Another twenty minutes after that, they had two beers.
Anastasia: This is really fun! I'm glad you dragged my ass out here!
Serena: I knew you'd have fun once you got here! Wanna play a game of pool?
Anastasia: Sure! Do you want to play against each other or do a round of doubles pool?
Serena: Doesn't matter to me! I'm up for anything!
Serena and Anastasia made their way over to the billiard tables and looked for an open one or two people to challenge.
Man in red shirt: Hey do you two wanna go against my buddy and me?
Serena: Sure! Let's do it!
Man in red shirt: My name's Tom and my friend here, his name is Tyler.
Tyler: Hey there ladies!
Anastasia and Serena: Why hello there!
Tom: So do you wanna play for money? Forty dollars sound good?
Anastasia: Sounds alright to me! Just so you know, you two are going to lose!
Tyler: Yea sure we are, us getting beat by a couple of chicks!
Tyler and Tom began laughing loudly and Tom laid down a twenty. Anastasia slapped down a twenty dollar bill as well and each person grabbed a cue stick. Thirty minutes later Serena was finishing up the game.
Serena: Well played boys but y'all lost!
Anastasia: Yea, we kicked your asses!
Tyler: You sure did. Damn, beat by a couple of chicks!
Tom: That was fun! Another round? Or do you both want a round? Beer anyone?
Serena: Sure, I will have a beer.
Anastasia: Me too!
Tyler: Me three!
Tom: I only buy for ladies.
Tyler: Alright, alright, here's money, get me one while you're up there.
Tyler, Serena, and Anastasia made their way to a table and waited for Tom to join them, drinks in hand.
Tom: Here you go, here you go, annnnnnd here you go!
Tom took his seat and offered up a toast.
Tom: Here's to the chicks who kicked our asses!
Serena: Here, here!
They all clinked bottles.
Tyler: So, do you both come here often? I don't think I've ever seen either of you.
Serena: I come once and a while but normally we go to the bar about, eh, thirty minutes from here.
Tyler: Ah, I see. What made you guys come here?
Serena: I heard that there was a live band tonight.
Anastasia: Serena sure loves live bands!
Tom: The band is actually pretty good. I don't mind them.
After a few minutes of casual conversation the group heard a woman shriek and a man begin cursing.
Man: You fucking whore! Fuck you! I'll bash your fucking head in!
Bar Patron: Dude, chill the fuck out... Leave her alone... She doesn't wanna be near you.
Man: Whadidya say to me?!? You fucking assshole, stay the hell outta this! It doesn't concern you.
Shrieking Woman: Stay away from me. Get away! Do you hear me?
Man: Shut your whore mouth!
The man raised his fist and punched the woman twice.
Anastasia: What the hell is going on over there?
Anastasia jumped out of her seat and rushed over towards the man. From behind her Serena, Tyler, and Tom were all shouting for her to come back.
Anastasia: What the fuck is your problem man?
Man: Who the fuck do you think you are?
Anastasia: I'm the woman who's gonna kick your ass if you lay another hand on that poor woman.
Anastasia stepped between the man and the shrieking woman.
Anastasia: (directing her voice to the woman) Do you know this man?
Shrieking Woman: No, no, no... I was just talking with him earlier. I was hugging him and all that but then I saw another guy come in and went to him, I don't think he liked that. But I'm not even with him, I just met him tonight.
Anastasia: (talking to the man) Is that true? You are just hitting her because she'd rather be with someone else?
Man: She was suppposed to go home with me. She's going home with me. And not one person, whether it be you or someone else, is gonna stop me from taking her home with me.
Anastasia: You may think that but this woman is not going anywhere close to you!
Bar Patron: I called the cops! They'll be here soon!
Man: Get outta my way bitch.
Anastasia: I already said you're not gonna touch her!
Man: I will hit you, you saw that I have no problem hitting a woman, especially a bitch whore woman!
Anastasia: Well then I guess you'll have to hit me!
The man swings at Anastasia's head but she ducks and connects her fist to his jaw. The man's head snapped to the right and he stumbled a few steps back from the force of the punch and the fact that he was slightly drunk.
Anastasia: Try it again and I promise you'll hit the floor.
After a few seconds four cops busted into the bar. The bartender pointed them in the direction of Anastasia and the man. Two cops grabbed the man and the other two grabbed Anastasia.
Anastasia: Officers I did not start this fight. I was only trying to help. C'mon!
Man: She started it all. She just came up and started swinging while I was talking to that nice lady over there.
Shrieking Woman: NO, NO, NO! He was nuts, I was trying to get away from him, that lady saved me. You gotta let her go.
Once outside the four officers began to take stories from the shrieking lady, Serena, the man, Tyler, Anastasia, Tom, and the bar patron who made the 911 call. After getting all the stories the cops let everyone go back in the bar except for the man.
Officer #1: Ma'am (speaking to the shrieking woman) would you like me to take you home? Or would you rather go back to the bar?
Shrieking Woman: I would appreciate the ride if you don't mind. It's only a five minute drive from here.
Officer #1: No problem, get in the car.
The woman turned to Anastasia and the group behind Anastasia.
Shrieking Woman: Thank you so much. I don't know what would've happened had you not been here tonight.
Anastasia: No problem. Hopefully you don't run into him again. Have a good night.
Shrieking Woman: Thanks, you too!
The woman turned towards the patrol car and the second officer opened the door for her.
Officer #1: (talking to the crowd) Go back inside folks, it's all over now. Good night.
The whole crowd turned and walked inside the bar. Anastasia and Serena went to the bar and got 4 triple shots of vodka and then quickly downed them. They got two beers and talked for awhile until the guys came up.
Tom: Well this was an eventful evening.
Anastasia: Yea, really. I'm beginning to wonder what it would've been like had I just stayed home!
Serena: For one thing, that woman may be much worse off.
Anastasia: That's true. Well I do think it's time for me to head home!
Serena: Are you sure? You don't wanna stay for a little longer?
Anastasia: No, no. Trust me, I'm done for the night.
Tom: Do you want me to walk you to your car?
Anastasia: No, no, it's not that far. You guys stay here and have a good bye drink for me. Have a good night everyone.
Serena: Call me when you get home! Love you.
Anastasia and Serena hugged and then Anastasia walked out of the bar. Halfway to her car a man jumped from the shadows and hit her in the head with something heavy. Anastasia thought to scream but the pain was too much for her and she crumpled to the sidewalk without a sound. Anastasia could hear the man drop to the ground and lean close to her ear, his breath warm and smelling of scotch and beer. He climbed on top of her and pinned her to the ground with his weight.
Man: You thought you could get away with hitting me, did you? Well let me tell you something bitch, you can't. And now you're going to find out what happens to interfering whores.
The man reached in between the sidewalk and Anastasia's underside, his fingers finding her jean's button and zipper. Anastasia began squirming beneath him, trying to get him off her. She tried kicking at him and throwing elbows in his face. He was able to dodge the pitiful attempts to get him off her. The man began chuckling while Anastasia's shirt began ripping. Anastasia thought to start screaming then.
Man: YOU FUCKING WHORE! SHUT THE FUCK UP!
He began to smash her head into the concrete sidewalk. As he tried to put more effort into smashing her head he took some weight off her, just enough to allow her to roll over. In very quick and precise movements she was able to elbow him three times in the face, knee him in the crotch, and get to her feet, her shirt falling to the ground. Once on her feet, Anastasia began to kick him over and over. In the distance she heard sirens. Within two minutes two police officers were there, one pulling Anastasia back and the other on the ground with the assailant putting handcuffs on him. The officer holding Anastasia turned her around to face him.
Officer #1: So we meet again. Are you hurt?
Anastasia: No, I'm alright. Just have a bloody nose and I'm going to have a couple of bruises on me. I'll be alright.
Officer #1: Don't you worry, miss, he will be in jail tonight. I'm sorry this happened. Good thing you yelled. Someone complained about people in the street screaming.
Anastasia: Don't worry I'll be fine. It's fine. I'm fine. I just wanna go home.
Officer #1: Well, we'll need you to come down to the station to give a statement.
Anastasia: I don't care about any fucking statement, I'm going home.
Officer #2: C'mon miss. Please come down to the station. It'll be quick I promise.
Anastasia: Fine, but let me go to my car first. I'll follow you over to the precinct.
Officer #1: No problem, I'll walk you to your car and then you can follow us over.
Anastasia was walked to her car by the officer. Once inside she grabbed a shirt from the backseat and drove to the police station. She spent two and a half hours there and once that was done she got back in her car.
Anastasia: Yea, it'll be real quick. Fucking pigs. God dammit.
Anastasia pulled her phone out and noticed that she had five texts and eleven missed calls from Serena. She called Serena.
Serena: Where the hell are you? I'm inside your house. You said you were coming home.
Anastasia: Serena, Serena, just hold on. Let me explain.
Anastasia then told her story to Serena and once done she was pulling into her driveway. Serena was there with a hug.
Serena: Come inside hunny. C'mon. I'll get you a bottle of vodka, or do you want wine? And then I'll draw you a bath. Come on.
Anastasia: Vodka, please, and a bath would be nice I feel awful and gross.
Serena got her the vodka and went to the master bathroom to draw a bath. After an hour and a half, Anastasia was in her bed and Serena was saying how she would sleep in the guest bedroom.
Serena: I'll be right down the hall if you need me. Just holler, you hear me?
Anastasia: Don't worry Serena, I'll be alright. Don't you worry.
Serena: Alright, baby girl, I love you.
Anastasia: I love you, too. Good night.
Serena: Good night.
Serena left the room and walked down the hallway to the guest room. Anastasia could hear her getting ready for bed. She heard the TV go on and then saw the light go out. Anastasia rolled onto her side and clicked her own lamp off.
Anastasia: I shoulda just stayed home tonight.
Anastasia then closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep, knowing she would have to get ready for her big match.
