“I told you I was sorry, I would do anything to make things right with you. I will change, I promise.” Carmen pushed Shane away.

“That’s a promise you broke too many times. I can’t trust you anymore Shane. This is too much for me. I don’t know how many times that I’ve forgiven you, and you manage to ***** things up. I’ve always done everything for you, and what do you do? You spat right back in my face.  I love you, but you’re making it hard for us to work out.” Shane got down on her knees.

“Is this what you want? You want me to beg you to stay! If this is what its takes for you to stay, please I’ll do anything for you.” Carmen started to cry uncontrollably.

“Shane, please don’t do this. I have to leave, I-I’m sorry.” Carmen grabbed her bags and started to walk out the door.

“Carmen, please don’t leave me! I need you, I can’t do this alone! I love you.” Carmen walked out the house and closed the door. “Carmen!” Shane started to her thighs with her fists, screaming her lover’s name. Jenny finally walked out of her room to console her friend. Shane pushed Jenny away from her and got up from the floor. She walked into her room and slammed the door.

            The hot, flowing tears started to sting Shane’s cheeks, remembering that horrible night half a year ago. She fell down the dark path, the booze, the drugs, the women. She would sell herself just to get a little something. She grabbed the cup that was on the table and threw it across the room, hitting the wall. She put her hood back on her head and wrapped her arms around her. She laid on her side, facing the couch. She sniffed, wiping her nose. She closed her eyes and tried her best to fall asleep.

            Carmen woke up from the rays coming through the blinds. She stretched and pressed the snooze button on her clock. She rolled over and started to fall back asleep, but her partner wrapped her arms around her.

“It’s time to wake up my love.” Her British accent, purring through Carmen’s ear.