Vivienne couldn't believe it. How the hell could she lose her keys again? This was the third time she couldn't find the keys to her apartment in the last 4 months. And as she dumped everything out of her purse onto the floor, the grim reality set in. She was locked out. It was 2am. She was tired from work. AND, the super would be gone for 2 days so there's no way she could even get another set of keys.She would've called the locksmith but it was too late, and her celly was dead. The charger was in the apartment.
"Damn it!" she cursed and bent down to pick up all the contents of her purse. There's no way she was going to sleep in her car. Not in this neighborhood. She considered her very few options. Driving to Maria's was a possibility, but by the time she'd get to her girlfriend's house it would be after 3, and the girl has to get up for work early. Bad idea. She could try to break into her apartment by climbing the fire escape and smashing the window. Very bad idea. Her only other option was waking up her next-door neighbor, Julio.
Viv knew that Julio lived alone. He was a few years older than her, but still young (27). Puerto Rican and Cuban. Good-looking, but she knew he was involved in some gangs in the area and into drugs. She tried to stay away from those types. Plus, he made her uncomfortable cause every time she'd run into him he'd look her over and make some lewd comments. He'd never give up, either. But he was her last resort.
When she walked up to his door she could smell the cigarette smoke from the inside and hear faint music. She knocked hesitantly. Hearing footsteps, she knew he was up. She heard a banging noise and cursing in Spanish. Then the door opened.
"What's up, mami. What you need at this time? Hmm? you fine thing you.." He said looking her up and down.
She was so sexy to him. He loved her long layered chocolate brown hair, beautiful light green/grey eyes, full lips, small but perky breasts, thin waist, wide hips, juicy ass, and sexy thighs. "Mmm mm mm.." he thought to himself.
Vivienne stared at him. He was standing in the doorway leaning against the door, no shirt so his tattooed body was on display. Nice 6 pack, bulging arms..very fit this one was. He had his long hair braided, and he was wearing a pair of really baggy sweats. He was barefoot and smoking a cigarette.
"Listen Julio, I'm really sorry to be knocking on your door at this time, but I'm locked out and there's nothing I can do about it tonight..so..I was thinking that..maybe..possibly.." She didn't get to finish because he smiled and said, "You can crash here for the night, ma. Don't even stress it. I got you." And with that said, he held the door open for her and she walked inside. The door locked behind her.
The apartment was nice. She's never been inside before. Not that she hadn't been invited. It was plain but modern and surprisingly clean. Candles were lit in a few places and apart from the cigarette smoke the place smelled good. He led her to the bedroom and pointed to the bed.
"You can sleep here, pretty Vivi. I'd join you but I'm going to try to be a gentleman and give you privacy. If you want, I can give you a tshirt or somethin to sleep in." He offered. Vivienne politely declined, smiling to herself at him calling her "pretty Vivi". She was surprised at how much more comfortable she felt being there. Maybe he wasn't such a perverted asshole after all.
"Well, I'm gonna go knock out on the couch. Holla if you need anything, mamita. Good night." he said and walked out of the bedroom, closing the door behind him.
