Darkside 3

“I don’t understand.” Brandy said. 

“Me either. What exactly happened last night?” Tina asked. 

“Um. I don’t remember. It’s like as time passes it gets fuzzier and fuzzier.” Brandy rubbed her temples. 

“I remember we went to the club and then came home. The only thing I remember about being there is the really strong drinks, but thats about it.” Tina said. 

“And you don’t remember anything about where you got that.” Brandy asked. 

“No. It was there when I got up I think. I remember being really aroused in my dream but i don’t remember anything about it. When I woke up I was sick. I don’t know maybe I’m just hallucinating or something. Maybe none of this is real.” Tina leaned back against the couch. 

Brandy reached over and punched Tina as hard as she could in the arm. 

“What the hell that’s gonna bruise.” Tina yelled. 

“Now we know your not dreaming.” Brandy said. 

“Yeah well.” Tina said. 

Brandy’s phone rang for the 11th time. 

“Just go. I’ll be fine. She’s not gonna be happy until you get there.” Tina said. 

“Are you sure? I don’t think you should be alone.” Brandy stood and smoothed out her dress. 

“Yeah. I’m sure. I’ll be fine. Say a prayer for me or something.” Tina said. 

“Darling I’m saying prayer and lighting a candle for you.” Brandy smiled and  Tina laughed. 

Brandy left and Tina decided to try and sleep off what ever was going on. She laid on the bed and closed her eyes. She quickly fell asleep but didn’t dream. There was just blackness. 

Tina sat straight up in the bed.

The clock radio went off next to her. 

She got up and got ready for work like nothing had happened.  She got to work early. Her assistant Crystal was in the hall flirting with the mail boy. 

“Tina. You’re here early.” She said. 

“I couldn’t sleep.” Tina said as she walked past her into her office.

“You’re 9 o’clock cancelled.” Crystal sat down at her desk just outside of Tina’s office. 

Tina stared off into space. The mark on her arm began to pulse.