Friday, September 14, 2007

The Sisterhood pt 2


Kari drove home that night and made the quesadillas for Rob.They were left in the fridge with sour cream and salsa on the side so he could microwave them himself. He came home at 3 a.m. lookin for a little "love"
"Oh sorry babe, ridin' the red wave right now", knowing the mere mention of menstruation would stop him dead in his tracks.
"Uh, okay honey. I'll take a rain check. Goodnight"
Kari heard the TV in the living room and figured he was probably watching porn to take care of himself. Fine with her.
She rose early the next morning and took off while he was still in bed. She drove to the car dealership and turned her year old beetle in on trade for a black Escape.
She took the trade-in and paid cash.
She called Rob to let him know she'd be back in time for dinner, but her car was in the shop so she was waiting for Nick to drive her home. She went to lunch with Nick and ate Lebanese food with gusto.
"So what are you taking with you?" asked Nick.
"Your paintings, my clothes, CD's, the computer, and Rudy.
"What about furniture?"
"After lunch we're going to Pier One"
"All new huh? Aren't you going to burn through your money?"
"No there's plenty left. Plus he'll have to pay me from the divorce proceedings"
"True. So how are we getting stuff out?"
"You'll see" she said as she smiled mysteriously.
Nick payed for lunch and they took off for Pier One. Kari needed bedroom furniture, living room stuff, an entertainment center, a dining set, dishes, glasses and new candles and decorating items. She didn't need a lot. Just enough to make it a home. Delivery was set for 2 days. Then they went to Sam's Club and bought a mattress, sheets, pillows,a shower curtain, food stuff, cleaners, toiletries and dog food. It was all piled into the van. They drove to her flat and dropped it all off. Nick unpacked his futon into the flat so she could go there tonight as planned.
It was starting to get late in the afternoon, so they went to Rob's.
He was sitting at the table drinking a beer.
"Hey Nick, how's it hangin'?"
"Pretty good so I'm told"
"What's up?"
"Nick is here to help me redecorate"
"Nothing too queer I hope" he winked and laughed.
"Just purple with rainbows and pink triangles" lisped Nick
"That's what I was afraid of" he frowned
"Come on honey, you know Nick is just kidding" laughed Kari
"Me too. Well, you ladies have fun. I gotta meeting to go to" said Rob as he left.
They heard his Harley start up. Both sighed in relief.
"Bye bye Asshole!" yelled Nick and and Kari laughed.
They began loading up all of the paintings. They packed her clothes, computer and other items into his van. Kari whistled for Rudy and he bounded into the van. He loved going for rides.

2 comments:

Two Dishes said...

Wow, I am on my way to work and started reading this -- really cool. Work has been all-consuming for the last 20 days.

Two Dishes said...

The brisk pacing is very modern. Like Denis Johnson brisk but without his awful hopeless dissipation wastrelness.