The M Word..Chapter 28 Messed Up and Missing Out

Previously on the M word..

Maria screws up again..
Cia is in Alices office..
Joseph loses out on his part in the movie
Maria is in a bar
Kit goes looking for Maria


So what would you like to drink? The bartender asks.
What is the strongest thing you have? Maria asks.
Um..a double shot with a chaser? The cute bartender asks.
That sounds good.can I get two of them? Maria asks
Lets start with one, ok The bartender responds as she winks at Maria and pours the shots.

What the ***** is going on in here! Dana yells as she enters Alices office.
Alice and Cia both jump up.
What do you mean what the ***** is going on in here? Alice yelled back.
Remember we are just friends remember at your request! Alices adds.

Yea but you and I were just together at Milk! Dana said to Cia.
Look honey.we werent exclusive and that was a hot moment while drinking. Cia said
Dana was at a lost for words..She ran out of the office and sprinted back to her condo.
*****! Alice said as she stood up and watched Dana from the window.
Well she is gone.where did we leave off. Cia says as she puts the moves on Alice.
Alice walks away.Im sorry I just cant do this right now. Alice said as she starts to cry..
Ohso its not really over between the two of you huh? Cia said.
Well what about the article? Cia added
I will call you tomorrow and we can finish it up then. Alice said.
You know I know its none of my business.but honey.live is so much easier with no strings attached. Cia said as she rubbed Alices back before she left.

Dana enters her condo and locks the door behind herShe looks at her answering machine.no messages..Damn!

Back at the Bar..
So what is your name? the bartender asked Maria.
Its whatever you want it to be. Maria said.
Well miss whatever.my name is Shelley Shelly said.

Shelly was brown skinned with hazel eyes and well built like a volleyball player.
However she was only 59.

Hey can I get another Shelly? Maria asked.
Surebut it will cost you. Shelly said in a flirting tone.
I thought I had a tab running. Maria said.
Wellwhy dont you give me your keys. Shelly said.
Honey I dont have any keysI took the bus. Maria said
Bullshit babeI saw you pull up in your SUV. Shelly laughed as she pointed at
the window.
Damn girl you dont miss anything. Maria replied.
NoIts from being in the secret service. Shelly replied as she winked again at Maria. Then she went to the other end of the bar to wait on some customers.

Maria sat there staring into her drinkThinking what am I going to do now.
Maria pulls out her cell phoneto see if she missed any calls..there were none.
Maria called her motherAlana..But only the answering machine came on.
Maria started to get tears in her eyes.So she ordered another round..from Shelly.
You sure you want another one? Shelly said.
Yes.Im sure Maria saidWhat you think Im a wimp?
I never said that.I just dont want you cussing me out in the morning because your sick. Shelly said as she poured another one for Maria.
So Im going home with you tonight? Maria said with a ***** grin.
I dont know..only you can answer that one. Shelly added.
You know your probably the only one who is talking to me on this planet anyway.
Maria said with her smile.

Meanwhile back at the house.
Bette and Tina are watching a movie while Bryan was upstairs sleeping.
Anna Bella and Bryanna were playing in Anna Bellas room.
I wonder where Maria is? Tina said as she looked at the clock.
While Bette was lying with her head in Tinas lap. Tina was playing with Bettes curls.
Maybe she moved. Bette commented.
Bette come onshe was just trying to help Joseph. Tina said.
Yea but at the cost of Anna Bella and Bryanna future? Bette snapped.
Bette come on like you havent made a mistake before. Tina said.
I know.butcome on. Bette replied Dont put the guilt trip on me.

A few hours pass.Bryan comes downstairs after he made Anna Bella and Bryanna go to bed.
Hey Tinahave you heard anything from Maria? Bryan said.
Nopenothing.. Tina said.
Bette was asleep in Tinas arms.
Oh.I seeI put the kids to sleep. Bryan said. Bryanna was getting cranky.
Just then Bryanna came down the stairs
Bryanna I told you to go to bed. Bryan said as he pointed upstairs
Bryanna ran to her Aunt TinaIm scared Bryanna said crying
Bette woke up when she heard Bryanna crying.
Awe baby girl whats wrong. Bette said.
Her and Tina were both trying to comfort Bryanna.
You two are going to spoil her Bryan said.
Wheres my mommyAunt Ti? Bryanna said
Awh babymommy had to run some errands..She will be home soon. Tina said.
Yeayour mommy loves you and doesnt want to see you scared. Bette said to her as she hugged Bryanna.

Bryan.went into the other room and called Marias cell phone.
It went straight into voicemail.
Bryan was starting to think maybe he should have talked to Maria instead of getting mad at her
Hey siscan you help me? Bryan said as she looked at Bette.
SureI know how you feel. Bette added.
Ok while the two of you solve this problemIm going to take Bryanna upstairs and read her a book. Tina said.
Aunt Ti.Mommy always gives me a cookie and warm milk when I get scared.
Bryanna said as she held Tinas hand.
Bryan and Bette just shook their heads.She is a little drama queen in the making.
Bette called Kit at the Planet.

Hey Bette whats up? Kit replied.
We had a disagreement with Maria and she never came home today. Bette said. Is she there by any chance?
I wish she was but no.I havent seen her at all tonight. Kit added.
Do you want me to drive around and see if I can find her? Kit said. I was just getting ready to leave anyway.
I would really appreciate it. Bette said then she hung up the phone.

Back at the bar..
Hey its last call.you dont want anything else do you? Shelly asked her new friend.
Yea some coffee so I can wake up and drive home. Maria said.
I have your keys .girl you arent driving anywhere tonight. Shelly added.
Is there anyone you want to call? Shelly asked
Nope..no one but my baby. Maria said as she put her head on the bar.
Baby?? Shelly asked you got a girlfriend?
Maria could barely lift her head.nawI have a three year old
Oh my godwhere is she? Shelly asked in a panicked voice.
Look I fucked up todaybut not that badShe is home with her Aunties and dad.
Maria replied.
Before Shelly could ask Maria another question she was out like a light.
*****. Shelly said.
Shelly locked up the barand woke up MariaCome on I have an apartment upstairs.you can sleep this off.there.

Thanks..Shelly youre my favorite person today Maria said as she gave Shelly a kiss on the cheek.
Shelly got Maria upstairs to her apartment. The only thing is her bed was the only piece of furniture you could sleep. Shelly didnt have a couchnot even a recliner.
She eased Maria on to the bed and took off her shoes.
Then Shelly put on her own pajamas and crawled into the bed.
Shelly thank you so muchMaria said as she staggered her words.
Your welcome. Shelly said.
Then Maria started to cry.Shelly just held her.
Maria fell off to sleep in Shellys arms.

Kit is driving around and sees Marias SUV parked in front of the bar.
She notices the bar is closed and there are no lights on.
She writes a note and leaves it on Marias SUV.
She calls Bette and tells her the news.
You mean you found her SUV but not her? Bette said *****!
Hey I will call you back if I find out anything else. Kit said
Kit took a chance and called Marias cell phone.
Shelly answered it.
Hello? Shelly said
Who is this? Kit demanded.
Who are you? Shelly dished right back.
Look Im looking for my kid sisterMaria. Kit said.
OhI have her hereat my apartmentShe had too much to drink. Shelly replied.
She is going to sleep it off and go home in the morning. Shelly added.
Ohyou dont think she should go home now? Kit add
Noshe will be fine in the morningyou move her now.and it will just be a mess.
Shelly added.
Shelly gave Kit her address and phone number.
Thanks for taking care of my kid sister. Kit said. I will call you in the morning.

Shelly rolled back over.and she snuggled up to Maria.

Kit called Bette back.
Hey SisMaria is fineshe just had too much to drink so she is at Shellys sleeping it off. Kit added
Who the ***** is Shelly? Bette asked.Ill come and get her now.
Nojust leave her aloneshe is fine!Kit said.
Okbut she is going to get a piece of my mind. Bette said.
Bette.stop.ok.remembershe could be like your mom and take off.Kit said.
At least she is in a safe place and she will be home tomorrow.

Alice was asleep in her own apartment when there was a knock at the door.
Alice staggers to the door to answer itShe runs her foot into the door.
*****! Alice yells in pain.
She unlocks the door to see .