No One Knows The Real Her
Chapter 3: Jim Finds Out The Truth

I refilled my cup and went back and sat down again. I was getting ready to turn the page when I saw a red light across the street near a tree out of the side of my eye. I turned my head and looked over at the tree.

Someone was leaning against the tree smoking a cigarette. How stupid is this person? Does he or she not know that a fire from a cigarette can be seen for miles at night? I looked at my watch and saw that it was 6:00 in the morning.

I stood up and walked down the hallway and knocked on Jim's door. What is it? We have company across the street from the club. I will be out in five minutes. Get me a cup of coffee.

Will do I said. I turned and walked down the hallway toward the kitchen. I got down a coffee cup and poured coffee into it. I carried it back to the table I sat it down on the table.

I looked up and saw Jim walking towards me. I said he or she is leaning against the tree across the street. They either do not know or do not care that a lit cigarette can be seen for miles.

We were talking when I saw the man lighting a cigarette. He also forgot that a lighter will show your face at night. It is Richard. That dumb shit. Do you want me to confront him? No, I want him to think he is getting away with watching the club.

When he does come here asking if we have seen Kelly or heard from her the answer will be no. We heard footsteps coming down the hallway. I looked up and saw Whiskey.

Morning I said. Morning. We watched him walk to the kitchen. He soon came out and sat two plates in front of us. Jim go see if Kelly is awake and replace out what she wants for breakfast. I will after I eat.

No, you will go do it now. Yes, father, I said getting up. I am not your father. I walked to doc's offices and knocked on the door before opening it. Morning Jim, I heard. Good morning little sister.

Whiskey wants to know what you want for breakfast. Just some toast. You need more than toast Kelly. Jim, I do not eat a lot of breakfast. Kelly, what do you eat for breakfast?

I do not eat breakfast normally. Alright, what do you want for lunch? I will eat a hamburger and fries with coffee. What about supper. I do not eat supper. Kelly, when do you eat? I eat when I work.

What the hell do you mean you eat when you work. Are you telling me you do not eat on the days you are not working? She just looked at me. That son of a bitch.

You will eat a good breakfast. Two eggs over easy, bacon, fried crisp she asked? If that is what you want. I do. Good, it will be brought to you.

I walked into the kitchen and told Whiskey what she said. Well, she will eat here. We will put the weight back on her. I walked out and sat down and started to eat my breakfast.

Jim, I think you should know that Kelly has $500.00 to her name. That is not enough for her to put gas in her car, eat, pay for a place to sleep, and buy groceries until she replaces a job.

That does not surprise me. Richard always took what money she had left after she paid for her rent. He made sure he had money to buy his drugs, food, and beer though.

The more I heard about how this bastard treated Kelly, the more pissed off I got. A man makes sure that his woman is taken care of and that all her needs are met.

Well, Richard has never held a job since I have known him. Kelly is the breadwinner in this relationship. He is not a man he is a little boy playing at being

a man.

Someone needs to beat this guy's ass. Do not worry about that. Once her brother Bill replaces out I will bet he beats the shit out of Richard if he does not kill him. I also will bet he shows up here asking if we know where Kelly is.