The And Foreign Dvds - Original Writing

I’m alone, more or less, when I wake up at nine AM. I’m not sure when Eva left, but she’s stuck a note on the otherwise bare fridge with an “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” magnet. “Forgot to mention Kay doesn’t wake up until three,” it informs me, “so keep the noise down if you’re staying in.” More than anything, this makes me feel at home. Kay and Eva have enough art house and foreign DVDs to boggle even the most cultured of minds, so keeping myself occupied isn’t hard. Vivi joins me, curling up on her wool blanket. Problem is, watching these movies at the lowest volume gets annoying quickly. Even with captions and subtitles I can’t follow the plots. After a ramen-and-egg lunch, I ditch the leggings and San Francisco State University …show more content…

“Mind if I wait here?” “No! Go ahead.” I’m checking out a tester lipstick that leaves a pinkish-plum mark on my inner wrist when Eva strolls by the counter. She spins on her heel and marches my way, a strained smile on her ruby lips. “I didn’t know you planned to meet me here.” “Me neither.” I place the lipstick back in the display. “Job hunting is a drag. I need a break. Or a lottery ticket, but who ever wins those things? It’s just a scam to keep money out of people’s pockets.” From the corner of my eye I catch the salesgirl looking at me like I’ve sprouted another head. “Well, Kahea says there’s a party tonight,” says Eva. “You can go in my place.” “You sure you don’t wanna come, Eva?” asks the salesgirl. “Not even for the guys in ABC?” I turn to her. “ABC? What’s that mean?” “You make an outfit from anything but clothes.” Eva curls her lip. “In other words, an excuse to wear as little as possible.” “Sounds fun,” I decide. “Besides, Eva, haven’t you always wanted to design a trash bag dress?” “Not if I’m wearing it in front of people I haven’t seen in ages.” I quirk an eyebrow and ask Kahea, “Who’s throwing this party?” “My friend’s cousin Billy.” The penny drops. “Edwards?” “Yeah.” I turn to Eva. “Aren’t you guys friends?” Her expression becomes stiff. “We were.” Kahea says, “See, you can reconnect! You should come, both of you. I’ll even do your makeup.” Eva slumps into the makeup chair. “Hit me in