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Post by cryss on Nov 22, 2007 12:58:17 GMT -5
Her last call hadn't been returned yet. Crysstal had started to wonder if she'd ever get in contact with Michelle soon enough to get some sort of rest and relaxation soon. Her car came to a stop in front of the apartment complex where she called a temporary home along the outskirts of Atlanta, cutting the engine off and getting ready to make her exit.
She reached for her purse laying in the passenger side seat, her cell phone quickly taken up into her hand. Her face showed almost confusion, not knowing why her call wasn't returned yet. It wasn't like Michelle to just ignore a phone call from anyone really. Maybe she was in trouble and couldn't get to the phone TO call her back.
No that was just Crysstal over thinking things as she's known to do. A lot. Trying her best to keep positive thoughts about her friend, she dialed her number again. Taking the purse into her other hand, it soon found its way to the door handle and opened it.
Soon she was stepping from the car onto the pavement of the parking lot closest to the apartments where she called home. She reached back, pushing the door closed before turning and looking around the parking lot. The phone on the other end had already begun to ring a few times, but still no answer. She stood there beside her car, one hand holding the phone and the other placed on her hip as if wondering had gotten into Michelle lately not returning or answering calls. Still she waited patiently for an answer or that damned voice mail again.
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Post by vault on Nov 22, 2007 13:15:28 GMT -5
Luckily for Mikki She had been able to get a new phone shortly after her and Jessie had arrived in Chicago. They were also cool enough to let her keep her old number....which was really good. Right now she was training. Her and Jessie had found a small gym that was filled with new equipment a a training ring...it wasn't a wrestling ring...a boxing one actually but there isn't much difference between the two. Just as she decides to sit down for a second and take a break she hears her phone ring. Normally she didn't answer when she was training...it just disrupted her. This time though something told her to answer it. Reaching her hand over to her bag she slowly grasps her phone and lifts it looking at the number...not one she recognized right off the bat. It could be someone she knew...Mikki was bad with remembering phone numbers. Lifting the phone to her lips Mikki flips it open and responds after taking a deep breath.
"You're lucky I answered...I'm in the gym right now."
Rude huh? Well she's not really in that good of a mood right now...she hates being interrupted while training. Realizing she should be a little nicer Mikki continues.
"Didn't really mean to sound like that...I don't like being bothered when I'm training...but who may I ask is calling?"
While waiting for a response Mikki gets up from her seat and starts to walk over to a vending machine to get a Gatorade or something else to drink. |
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Post by cryss on Nov 22, 2007 16:40:26 GMT -5
"It's Crysstal but...I don't remember you being this rude Michelle. Guess I caught you at a bad time then. Should I just call back or...?"
She stopped talking just as her footsteps towards the apartment stopped too. She was surprised to hear the tone her old friend was using. She never recalled her being this straightforward or, well almost rude. She once again stood still, her eyes wide and awaiting to see if she even recognized her voice after all of these years. |
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Post by vault on Nov 22, 2007 18:45:04 GMT -5
Hearing her voice it takes a couple of seconds to register but when it does Mikki feels really bad. Looking down as she reaches the vending machine Mikki replies.
"Cryss? Is that really you? I'm sorry for sounding bitchy...I've just had a rough couple of days. Me & my boyfriend are on the rocks...I accidentally slept with a female friend...twice...well the first was an accident...but never mind about that...it's complicated...but what's up with you?" |
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Post by cryss on Nov 22, 2007 20:04:07 GMT -5
"Whoa. This IS a bad time isn't it. Well it's no wonder I haven't heard from you then. Wait, did you say you slept with one of your female friends? Wow. I know people change Michelle but that one's pretty out there. Didn't know you were, well, you know. I guess that's why you and your boyfriend are on the rocks then huh?" |
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Post by vault on Nov 22, 2007 20:11:33 GMT -5
"Well, I'm not 'like that'...I think...I was drunk the first time...and the second was the next morning and...I got curious...and let it happen again...he doesn't know though. We were before that. We've been growing apart since I decided to further my career as a professional wrestler...he's one too. But enough about me, where are ya girl? Where did ya go after ya graduated? I've missed ya." |
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Post by cryss on Nov 22, 2007 20:23:42 GMT -5
Smiling a bit she started walking towards the steps that would take her up to her apartment. The phone still in her hand she begins telling about what she had been through over the past few years.
"Well, after graduation I didn't waste anytime in starting in on my own wrestling career really. Trained out in Los Angeles with a great trainer for a few years before finally getting into the swing of things in a few indy promotions here and there."
"Meh, had one or two boyfriends myself too. Nothing long lasting though. The business really makes it hard to keep anything going for any longer than it takes for the infacuation to wear off. Decided to put any relationships on hold for now though. Gets in the way of things."
"So basically lately I've been just trying to remain on my own and focused on getting to a big league promotion sometime in the next year or so. Money's really tight right now so I need that big break. Right now though I just need some time away. The loss column in my record has been going up like crazy for some reason. I don't know if I've lost focus or, maybe I'm just tired and worn down. "
"But that's the main reason why I called you. Was wondering if we could get together sometime. If you have the time I mean. It sounds like you have enough to deal with already." |
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Post by vault on Nov 22, 2007 20:30:34 GMT -5
"No, no I have time...I really need to get my mind off of Jeff and Jessie...Where are ya and how soon can you make it up here to Chicago? Pluss when ya come up here I might be able to help you get a job in a big time promotion. I can't promise ya the owner would take a chance on ya but she did on me after only a month or two or training so...I think if you have the heart and desire I showed I think you'll be working and living here in Chi-town." |
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Post by cryss on Nov 22, 2007 20:38:15 GMT -5
A smile quickly showed on Crysstal's face. A big time promotion? Walking up the steps she thought that maybe she should have called Michelle sooner if she could have helped her out like that.This just might be the opportunity she had been waiting on, but there was still that small part of her that wasn't sure she was ready yet. Either way, the time away from it all and getting to know a brand new city might be what she needs to get things in order in that brain of hers.
"Well I'm staying in Atlanta for the time being. But I could be there whenever would be good for you really. Like I said the funds are running dry and I might better get there while I still can. And I won't have any more shows for the next week or so if you don't mind I can be there by Saturday." |
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Post by vault on Nov 22, 2007 20:51:58 GMT -5
Hearing that her best friend from high school would be coming up from Atlanta Mikki smiles brightly and puts a dollar in the machine and presses the button for the strawberry Gatorade. Waiting for a second to hear the clang of the bottle reaching the bottom Mikki responds.
"I can't wait Cryss...I'll be waiting to see you again. I think you'll be surprised at how much my life has improved since I got outta that cramped dirty trailer." |
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Post by cryss on Nov 22, 2007 21:00:27 GMT -5
"I can see that clearly already girl. I've been shocked two or three times in the 3 minutes we've talked today."
Cryss laughs a bit, switching the phone to her opposite hand as she reaches forward to the door to unlock it and enter. Before she knew it the door was opened slowly, stepping inside and closing the door behind her and locking it back. Letting her purse fall to the couch beside the door she went on, already excited to be seeing Michelle again soon.
"But I won't hold you up any longer girl. I got a lot of packing to do and I know you probably have a lot to do too. Just be on the lookout for my call Saturday sometime. I'm gonna need a ride from the air port when I land and well, don't know anybody else in Chicago. Think you can give your old best friend a ride?" |
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Post by vault on Nov 25, 2007 16:36:17 GMT -5
" I'll have that taken care of Cryss. I can't wait to see you again and I'll let you go so you can get to packing." |
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Post by cryss on Nov 26, 2007 22:25:53 GMT -5
"Thanks Mik. And I can't wait either. It's been a long time coming for us girls to get together again. See you this weekend."
Crysstal smiled while pressing the end button and ending the call with Michelle. It was going to be good to see Michelle again after so long. They had a lot to catch up on and things couldn't have been timed better either. They both probably needed this a whole lot. Putting the phone on the nearby coffee table she started walking towards her bedroom, already setting her mind on getting packed and ready for her trip.
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