Deciding that she had stayed cooped up in the house long enough Alana checked the time and realized that it was nearing six o’clock. Figuring she would go out to grab a quick bite to eat she booted down the laptop, grabbed her bag and walked out the door and down the street to the bus stop.
Her car had quit on her a few weeks back and she just couldn’t afford to get it fixed right now. She crossed her arms uneasily as she waited for the bus to arrive. Right behind her was an empty lot where the homeless and the thugs seemed to congregate…no matter the hour. Right now it was suspiciously empty. She blew out a sigh of relief when the sound of the air brakes alerted her to the bus’ arrival.
She did some window shopping, grabbed a quick burger and then hopping on the bus returned home.
“Gimme your bag.”
Alana let out a yelp when her head banged against the side of the bus awning when he wrapped his hand around her throat and squeezed.
“Take it,” she rasped out as she fumbled with the strap. Her fingers were suddenly clumsy and she tried to swallow but his hand just clamped down harder.
“Gimme the bag, bitch!” he rasped.
Couldn’t he see she was trying, Alana thought frantically as she tried dropping her shoulder to let the strap fall. Instead it seemed as if it was tangled in the neck of her vest. Damnit, she loved this vest but it
would be the death of her. That irrational thought almost made her laugh but the hand around her throat lifted her a few inches from the ground and gave her a shake.
“Whatcha got in the bag?”
“M-money. My cell phone. Lip gloss, some tampons, my eye glass case, some gum and-”
“Are you fucking kidding me lady? You think I won’t knock you out and take whatever I want?” His blood shot eyes raked up and down her body as he sneered.
“You ain’t much to look at but it’s been awhile since I’ve had a good lay. I think you’ll do just fine.” When he licked his lips Alana gagged and tried to twist away from him.
“Good, I like them with a little fight in them.” A sick smile twisted his lips.
She closed her eyes when he stepped closer and reached out a hand to cup her breast. His breath was rank and he smelled of urine. She started to open her mouth to scream but instead of cupping her breast he clamped a hand over her mouth.
“Shut your mouth,” he hissed.
Over her heavy breathing Alana heard the clacking of nails on the concrete. Opening her eyes she saw a large dog walking nonchalantly down the sidewalk. It seemed to be studying them with interest before looking away and continuing pass them.
“Please,” she whispered.
Suddenly there seemed to be a flurry of activity. The man holding her was suddenly yanked away, she heard a growl, a piercing scream and when she blinked her eyes she saw her attacker running down the sidewalk gripping his buttocks. It looked as if his clothes had been completely ripped off and she could see the pale globes of his…she quickly looked away. Placing a calming hand over her heart she looked across the street to see the dog turning the corner.
“Hey!” She saw its ear flick but it continued on. Gripping the strap of her bag she looked over her shoulder at her house then hurried down the sidewalk after the dog.
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Bleah! That situation was the worst! I can’t even imagine getting that close to a guy who smells like piss, let alone being threatened by one.That’s so… bleah!
Is she planning on taking Cain home and feeding him kibbles and bits?
hehe Oh Phoenix, that child is NOT ugly! LOL I know, I know. It isn’t always easy to make truly unattractive sims because their faces are symmetrical. And then there’s the compulsion to make everyone good-looking, etc, etc.
Now I really want some cereal.
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Poor Alana. Good thing Caine came along just in time…
Also, I love how Caine’s picture was on the milk carton
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I used to hate riding the bus and sitting next to someone that smelled that way! Bleah is SO right!
LOL Pen! I KNEW she’s not ugly but every time I take the girl to the mirror she’s always making faces and gagging! No matter what I do!! O_o Crazy Sim! I actually think she is quite pretty but then again…someone can think they’re ugly their entire life while everyone else thinks they’re gorgeous!
As for taking Caine home…
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I had a whole different scenario in mind for that scene bur none of them wanted to cooperate soooo…
Van, I wondered if anyone was going to pick up on that! I got the idea after looking at the carton in game and seeing the face! I was like who still puts faces on milk cartons(who actually still uses milk CARTONS?!!) and then I was like hmmm…this will make it harder for Caine to hid!
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hehehe
The face on the milk carton is Bella Goth. I noticed that one day too.
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Is it really? That’s hilarious! I kept twisting my head this way and that to figure it out and even zoomed but it didn’t dawn on me that it was her. So I’m guessing she’s on ALL the milk cartons?
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What a wonderful and even more intriguing update!!
Alana doesnt seem to bad to me! especially when she got chills from Ethan??? I think I got that right. lol!
Love the last shot, LOL!!! and EXCELLENT WRITING… Oh yeah loved how you transposed his picture on the milk carton.
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Thanks Cherie! With this prompt it would have been too easy to follow the word so I decided to do a different take on it!
Yep! That’s who it was! He’s put out feelers for Caine by trying to put on the concerned face!
I like the last shot too! It took me forever to get it how I wanted! Haha!
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Moon? LOL, I get it. I think.
Maybe Caine has found a friend? She seems nice and yuck, that situation was horrible! Your writing is really well done in this story, all the descriptions, everything. I’m really enjoying it so far! Can’t wait for more.
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Her very focused life is about to get more of a shake up than her run in with creepy attacker guy if she keeps following that puppy. Don’t let him get away Alana!
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LOL Emily! Yeah, you got it! Like I said it would have been generic to use what I WAS thinking about since this is a tale about werewolves sooo..
Maybe…although I don’t think Caine knows how to BE friends with anyone! I was just in game taking some shots for the next update! Haha!
Oh wow! Thanks so much! I’m glad you like it!
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Nope, her natural curiosity won’t let him get away. Although by the end she might have wished she had!
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I love all the detail you put in your shots, the clutter etc. The bus stop was very well done!
Great job.
Also love how you describe her mundane life, barely eking out a living.
The attack was creepy, and she is running after the dog? She has moxie, great update!
~Karen
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Thanks Karen! Putting all that clutter there was fun since I rarely use it! Haha!
I think after the attack she really didn’t want to go into the house by herself hence running after the ‘dog’ to give herself something to do!
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This was great! I noticed the milk carton too. Nice touch and the story was great. It might be interesting to see Caine and Alanna interact. I suspect she might get more than she bargained for.
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Between the extraordinary detail and the hook about the dog, I don’t know where to start…
Not crazy about everybody looking the same or perfect, so go for it.
Wonderful, realistic and incredibly engaging! Can’t wait for the next one!
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Thanks Gayl! I have the next three prompts all set up with pictures! I have to just write them soo…there will definitely be some Alana/Caine interaction…
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LOL Beth! I’m having WAY too much fun with this aren’t I?!
I’m just so happy that people are enjoying this as much as I am!
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Very interesting chapter, love all the picture and all your descriptive writing!!! Great job… it will be a short comment ‘cuase I’m heading to the other 2 chapters
lol
Great job!
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LOL!! Thanks Sandy! The pics are easier for me to do in this story for some reason!
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Poor Alana! She should have kicked him in the nuts or something. I don’t know. I hate those situations–they fire me up real quick! Caine should have eaten him. xb
I also just realized I’ve been spelling Caine without the “e”! Argh. Sorry.
I have to say, being a 24/7 wearer of glasses (but sometimes contacts), the whole jabby frames thing is super annoying. I feel Alana’s random wake-up pain.
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PhoenixFG Reply:
January 3rd, 2010 at 12:31 AM
I do too! Like who do you think you are to put your hands on someone else and try to do that? Seriously!? GAH It’s getting me fired up just thinking about it!
Meh…I didn’t even notice! I know it’s a weird way to spell it!
Tell me about it. I hate when I wear my contacts and I’ll jab myself in the nose because I’ll forget I’m wearing them. Not a fun thing!
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