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[fancypost borderwidth=0px][justify][sub][font=georgia] [i] "She's trying to escape her demons but their awaiting at her destination..."
The neon lights clashed with the darkness of the alleys, illuminating only the beginnings of the inky blackness. I could practically feel the dimming pulsing energy of my car as it was breaking down. It had got me as far as New York City and I was thankful for that. I couldn't believe the old thing lasted a journey across the country. I come from the glittering city of Los Angeles. I was pretty well off. I had a normal life, a roof over my head, and a family that put up the facade of happiness. That little facade was as fake as fool's gold though. My parents were pushing their old dreams - the relics of their past on me. They wanted me to decide everything so soon. Time was an expensive item that I couldn't afford. I felt like everything in my life had to be decided and my parents kept on pushing me to do what they wanted. I felt like a porcelain doll. One that could be picked up and left wherever without a care. So I ran away. Not the typical pack a backpack and run away from home sort of thing. I planned it all out and set a general date. I was one of those people who liked to be organized and apparently I could organize my runaway. Here I was, thousands of miles away from my hometown and anyone who knew me.
The thought sent electric chills of both thrill and terror down my spine. More of terror right now that I had run out of gas in an alley in the middle of the night. I got out of my car and locked it, slipping the keys into the pocket of my jeans. I might be able to pick my car up later or get help with it. You never knew. I took the two backpacks full of my things and put my purse in one of the backpacks. I instinctively reached to my backpack for my phone only to remember I left it back in Los Angeles. I had left it there so that there was no way to trace my route. My coffee optics scanned the premise of the area. Seeing a couple of sketchy looking people walk by. There was such a diverse mix of people on the street. I felt glad that I was in public. It gave me a small sense of security. I stepped out of the alleyway. New York really was the city that never sleeps. People hurried about the streets, eager to reach their destinations. Some moseyed along while others practically ran. I noticed a group of guys all coming towards me. They were around my age and had a look of intoxication resting on their faces.
They didn't exactly notice me which was good, except for one. His eyes widened as if he was trying to gage who I was. It was like we had met before. [b]"Ruby? What are you doing out here?! I didn't expect to see you tonight or ever babe, and what's with all those bags?" He was stumbling over his words and I could tell that he was extremely drunk. I saw the opportunity and took it. Instead of telling this guy that I'm not Ruby I let a smile tug at my lips. I would play along because maybe I could get a decent place to sleep for the night. Even if it had to be with whoever this guy was. "My car broke down while I was going to drive to New Jeresy for the weekend. I thought I would just walk home..." I trailed off, tucking a lock of auburn hair behind me ear. He slipped his arm around my waist, kissing me on the cheek. "It's all going to be alright now. I'll call a cab and we can go home. I should've got home a couple hours earlier but my folks will understand." He explained the situation with his friends and I heard a couple of rude words about "Ruby". I wonder what she did to him and who he was. We exchanged goodbyes with his friends, and I gave a couple of them glares for calling "me" such words.
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A cab dropped us off at an apartment building. My tawny pools widened in shock. I thought this guy was some normal kid. He led me inside the building and we took the elevator to the top where he led me inside his penthouse. I attempted to conceal my surprise, but I doubt he would notice it. "You can put your bags in my room for now. I'm sure you're tired." I simply nodded. I didn't want to push my luck and say no to him. Who knew how involved he was with Ruby? We set my bags down once we were inside his room. A drunken grin found its way onto his features and I felt a pit in my stomach. I feigned tiredness instead. "Can we do this another night? I've had a long day." I could see the disappointment etched on his face but I didn't care. "Please babe. I might not see you tomorrow night..." Wow, I had really gotten myself into a mess. I had always prided myself on making smart choices but look at the mess I was in now. Pick your poison, Luce. Either you sleep with this drunken idiot or your kicked out onto the streets. If you don't he'll figure out that you aren't Ruby...
"Alright." A seductive smile flickered across my lips. The next morning I woke up seeing my "ex" or whoever he was stop Ruby standing over me. Who the h-ll are you?"
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