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Invincible
Locating my racquet next to my Italian leather sofa, I stuff it into my gym bag as I walk past the striking wall of books in the main corridor. My car keys are hanging on the hook in the entryway as they always are and I make my way down to the parking garage below the building.
With one flick of my wrist, the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO roars to life and I pull out of one of my six parking spaces guiding the vehicle onto the alleyway which intersects a New York City street. As usual, I stop, look both ways and an eerie feeling washes over me as I notice that there are no pedestrians crossing and no traffic impeding my path. Hmm.
Putting the car in gear, I peel out onto the barren street looking around in wonder. The deserted street is still lined with several parked cars but no drivers. I check the face of my watch. 9:05 a.m. Strange. Rather than speculate, I continue driving, grateful for the lack of gridlock.
But as I continue to travel, looking down the normally busy streets that intersect, I am again troubled by the fact that there is absolutely no sign of life anywhere. I drive the one and a half miles down 7th Avenue where it used to merge with Broadway. There, I stop the car in the middle of the street in front of the Marriott Marquis and abandon it leaving the door open. Standing in the eerily quiet street, I slowly spin 360 degrees in place noticing that all the advertisements in Times Square continue flashing, neon lights continue glowing, and tickers continue scrolling, yet not a single soul can be found. I am alone in front of the most recognized and busiest piece of real estate in the entire world.
A sudden and intense feeling of anxiety begins to set in. I clutch my chest, pulling on my shirt hoping to tear away the sharp pain which has taken residence there. My pulse quickens, my palms are sweaty, my vision blurs and all around me starts dizzyingly spinning. I begin a slow jog, stumbling over my own two feet as my panic attack consumes me.
I continue to search for human life on both sides of the street. I realize I am now running down Broadway at a full sprint while old advertisement and pop culture images and old photos from my past flicker in my mind as if I’m watching some sort of reel of subliminal messages. There’s music playing in the distance and the faster I run, the louder it plays. I stop a few blocks from my car and scream, in the hopes that somebody hears me.
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dunnthat says
Enjoyed your story even tho i know nothing of vanilla sky.This epihany that BETTE finally has regarding her company and the warning from a trusted friend makes for an enjoyable read.TINA appears to be the alter ego of BETTE the uncanny ability to read her and is spot on in that drawing.BETTE has some life altering/style changes to make so let’s see what happens becuz for a one off you left a lot unanswered yet it was thought provoking in a good way.
meloveslu says
Thanks for your comment, Dunn! Perhaps not having seen the film makes for a better read, although I know what you mean by all the unanswered questions. Even though this is a one-off, I have not completely ruled out possibly coming back to it in the future for a follow-up. There’s no plan to do that right now, but it is always an option. I appreciate you taking the time to read it and offering your feedback!
Jacky says
Great art work!
wkm says
You never disappoint me. I enjoyed it a lot. You do know how to tell a tale. Thanks
meloveslu says
You are too kind, wkm. I’m very happy that you enjoyed the story. Thanks for showin’ the love!
wkm says
Hope you continue to post stories. I do love your tales.
cvu says
This is so cool and sexy! I never watch Vanilla sky, but I’ll be damn, I think BnT suit the part so well.
meloveslu says
Perhaps I prefer my readers not to have seen the movie. It’s definitely a weird one. But I thought these scenes of a hopeful budding relationship worked with Bette and Tina in those roles. Glad you liked it!
SassyGran says
Not seen Vanilla Sky but don’t feel it detracted from finding this story fascinating. I really enjoyed the read and hope that you do consider it as a base for more as this budding relationship between my favourite couple certainly has potential.
Thanks
meloveslu says
Don’t think I’ve ever had anyone comment that my stories were ‘fascinating’ so thank you for the compliment Sassy! A follow-up isn’t completely off the table, but just not actively in the works at present. Appreciate you taking the time to read.
robyntibetter says
Waittttttt! No way!!! I love Vanilla Sky and the older one Abre los ojos! What can I say I can’t resist a naked Penelope Cruz (>ω< )!!!
It wasn't THAT weird to me tbh, I freakin cracked up and cried my eyes out when Penelope said to Tom "I'll see you in another life when we're both cats."
Ahhh old movie, good times! Didn't think I'd see the gay version of the story. Nicely done!
meloveslu says
Hahahaha! I suppose the best reason to watch those films would be a naked Penelope. She’s not really my cup of tea, I’m more of a Salma Hayek fan, but she was great in these films. Like I said, I have a love/hate relationship with it. Thanks for reading, hope I did the story justice since you seem to be the only one who has seen the movie so far.
MEEEEOOOOOWWW!
kins40 says
yeeeeeeeeessssss….. you know how long I have agonised about seeing this piece come up…. I miss you my friend. I feel we have resumed our game of tag… you posted… I posted too! guees it’s your turn again ;0) xx
LittlePeculiar says
Brilliant, as always, Mell. I have missed your amazing storytelling. I hope you will give us more, if not this story, something else. Oh wait!! Don’t you have something else you’re working on? Like just a chapter or two left? OMG, you do…. Yay!!
Look forward to whatever you write.
ps
Salma Hayek? Nice.
meloveslu says
Yes, Salma Hayek. I can’t quite put my finger on it (but I can definitely put my finger in it :p), but I have a thing for slightly older women. Just something about them I can’t get enough of. And thank you for your very kind words, even though they aren’t very subtle. I’ll try to write something or two somethings when I can.
leonora says
GREAT!!! I know and a like Vanilla Sky (with Tom Cruz and Penelope Cruz) . Vanilla Sky is a Hollywood remake of another great movie – the spanish movie “Abre Los Ojos” (with Penelope Cruz and Eduardo Noriega) And I like so much your story , Invincible with Bette and Tina :))) THANK YOU!!!
meloveslu says
Thanks, Leonora! You seem to be one of the few readers who have also seen the movie and bonus points for having seen the original Spanish film!!
mscully says
I loved this new version of Vanilla Sky,
I saw the movie however vaguely lenbro
some scenes, it would be interesting if you
continue to write its version.
All Stars.