Thunder Sandwich #16
Cherry Hill by Haze McElhenny
      THE PLAN IS...
      by Cheryl Townsend


      "There's a hugeness about us." I told him, buttering up to him like I had
      intentions beyond tonight. He just smiled wide as his heart swelled near
      equal to his never-you-mind region. I could tell there was an easy about him
      and I was going to make use of every drop of it.

      "Order me up another drink, baby, while I go to the little girls room." It
      was time to start setting the play.

      The Flatliners Bar is a perfect set point. Mostly old losers who drink
      themselves blind and forgetful. I pass the 3 flops at the bar on my way to
      the toilet. They came in when I already worked into Harry's booth, so it
      looked like I was already his. No one paid me much attention after.

      The jukebox is wonderfully next to the lady's room. Easy to whip out my
      cellphone without anyone hearing me call up Jamie and tell him I'll be out
      shortly. Easy to lay the plan. I liked things easy. It's always good to
      flush before you leave and be wiping your hands when walking out. Remember
      that tip. It's free.

      I walk toward Harry fluffing my hair and smoothing my mini skirt so he
      thinks I give a damn and slide in next to him to down the drink he just
      bought me.

      "Thanks Sweetie." I tell him with a quick softtap to his thigh just close
      enough so that my pinkie has to trace a line down his bulge and I act like I
      don't even know.

      It's 11:15. I've told him all about my exhausting day at the nursing home
      and how upset I am about losing one of my favorite patients and how all I
      wanted was a quick drink or two to maybe ease the passing and he, all big and
      goofy, offers me comfort and my drinks. As I lean into his side, aiming my
      tit smoothly against his chest, I tell him "Thank you for being my Knight in
      Shining Armor, Harry," and give him a longer than peck in the crook of his
      lipside.

      "I'm drained. I'm wasted. I need to go home." I tell him and watch all the
      happy melt down his face. "This is awful late for me to be out... Can I ask
      you to walk me home?" I rub into his arm with an almost grip "I only live a
      few blocks down." and his happy lights right back up.

      Harry holds open the door for me and says he'll get his car if I'll wait.
      "Oh Harry, let's walk... It's a beautiful night and the air will help get
      that nasty cigarette smell of me." I act like I'm so clean and dear.

      Harry takes and puts my arm in his as we start to walk towards Jamie.
      Jamie's hidden and Harry's enthralled. Jamie's desperate and Harry's freshly
      paid.

      On the other side of the building is a bushy lot where Jamie plotted out
      the tumble. All I have to do is run scared and screaming away.

      This will be my 3rd assist. My adrenaline is thumping loud in my ears as
      we get right to the spot where Jamie jumps out with his gun and a crazy face
      yelling "Give me your money, motherfucker." I'm ready to run and not look
      back. Ready to forget Harry and tonight. I'm ready and waiting. Antsy.
      Jumpy. But nothing happens. No Jamie. I look hard into the bushes as we
      pass them, swivel my head around. Harry gives me a whatsup look that I have
      to answer.

      "Heard someone got mugged here just last night." I offer.

      Harry holds me closer to him and I think... How the fuck do I fake a house?

    Thunder Sandwich
    ISSN: 1534-4037
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