(It has been a while since we have heard from Angel. To be honest, it was a bit of a time between the last chapter and when I finally was able to see the woman this series was based on. To answer the question, "Angel" is a different woman than "Marcie". It was when I was having a wonderful conversation with her last night that the thought of writing the next chapter fell into place. I respectfully dedicate this chapter as I have this whole series to my special "Angel" as well as all the other angels out there.)
It started as a fool's errand to be honest.
A year ago, I took advantage of a bonus I received from my employer, and I was able to enjoy Angel's attention for a special "birthday present" to myself. It was one reason why Angel and I had that wonderful conversation around that time. It was a very special conversation, one which had to stay within the boundaries of the strip club because that's where we met for that one. Still, it made me feel like the luckiest man on the planet being the center of attention for a young woman such as her. It was in my heart that I wanted to repeat the performance the next year, being that it would be my fiftieth birthday.
During the rest of that year, I had the opportunity a few times to spend time with Angel whether at the coffee shop she would be working at or helping her out at various times during the year. The last time I saw her was after the infamous football bet. It was soon after that I found out she left the coffee place she was working at. Without my favorite barista, the place wasn't the same. So, I never went back.
During those five months, I worked on my goal. I would squirrel away whatever I could to prepare for my birthday. Even though the ideas would run rampant, it would become apparent as I edged near the day what my budget would allow. There was the thought of trying to use the fact it was my "birthday present" to con my way into more. My personal sense of honor wouldn't allow it though.