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Anais Nin
Anais Nin
Thespian

Sep-4-2009 12:17

*Prologue*

In the mornings, when no one could see me, I cried until I was gasping for air. The pain of losing my husband, baby, sister, and a friend in less than a year was finally penetrating the hard shell of protection that had enveloped me for so long. But would I let anyone see me that way? No. Never. I was strong.

After I got my breath back, I would carefully dry my eyes, apply makeup, and paste a cheerful grin on my face. I would stop to pet dogs on my way to the office, say hello to people on the streets, and studiously avoid any baby trams I saw coming my way.

In essence, I acted as my friends had always seen me, and did my best to make sure no one worried about me. But I was falling apart, and wishing I would just die. There was no point in living anymore. All day long I hunted for murderers. I saw my family in every face that lay stiff and cold. Every case where the victim was shot made me remember being shot. And the days had begun to blur together.

Then the letter came. It looked like an ordinary letter. A long envelope, the return address was an Attorney's office in New York City. I looked closer. It was the attorney my father had used. 'Why are they contacting me?' I thought as I ripped open the envelope and closed the door to my office. Another envelope with a return address of Leake and Watts from Yonkers, New York fell out along with a with a note that had READ THIS FIRST written on top. 'Strange,' I thought as I began to read.


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Heimlich VonVictor
Heimlich VonVictor
Vigilante

Sep-7-2009 13:01

Heim chuckled, "After this letter I changed my name. I hoped the boy would seek me out due to the similar name. I guess it was wishful thinking, but at that point I would have done just about anything." He stood up and began walking around the office as if in deep thought, "About a year later Serena died from some unspecified sickness in Germany. My searches for the boy were fruitless."

Vulkie felt her eyes welling up with tears, "That's so sad! Why didn't you ever tell me?"

Heim smiled, "Because it's ancient history! Yes I think of him sometimes, but he's a man by now. The reason I told you is so that you realize why your friend's sister kept this girl a secret! You must admit that this lifestyle is dangerous. Criminals will go after whatever they can to get to us, and from what you've told me, this Anais Nin has quite a few. My advice would be for her to get away from anywhere that she has enemies, and for a detective of her standing, that doesn't leave many options."

Vulkie shook her head, "She needs to be close to friends. She needs to have support in this."

Heimlich let out a sigh, "Well I'll help in any way that I can, but my years of dealing with dangerous criminals tell me this can only end in disaster."

"Mr. VonVictor?" A secretary said as she poked her head in, "there is a call for you."

"Thank you Lauren." Heimlich replied and picked up his phone, "Hello? Heimlich VonVictor speaking. Ah yes, just one minute." Placing the phone down he addressed Vulkie, "It's for you. It appears your friend Ms. Nin wishes to speak with you."

Vulkie3
Vulkie3
Haynes

Sep-8-2009 10:29

"Thank you Heimlich" I replied and took the phone. "Hello" I asked and Anais started to talk. As she explained a lot of stuff,I nodded towards Heimlich to make sure everything was fine. After 5 minutes,I hung up the phone and began to speak against Heimlich.

"As you already said,it was Anais. She asked if I could come by,for a drink. I don't know if you have to do anything at the moment.....?" I asked Heimlich.

Heimlich began to search to some casefiles and maps and saw that he had nothing left to do. All was handed out and all was taken care off.

"At the moment,no. I'll join you,so I can meet your friend" Heimlich said and so we walked out of his office,to my car.

Suddenly,a car screeched around the corner and my senses became alert. As I watched at the black Sedan,I saw a open window and a tommygun out of it.

"Duck!" I screamed and I forced Heimlich towards the ground. Immediately,shooting began and my car was all shot up.

"That's my fifth car for this year!" I screamed angerly. Heimlich asked if I could help him up and so I did. Heimlich was getting old,I thought. He was already in his 60's,probably mid 60's.

"We'll take my car" Heimlich said and he pointed to another black Sedan. As I stepped in the driver's seat,Heimlich took place in the passengers seat.

And so we drove towards Anais,not noticing that we were being followed...

Anais Nin
Anais Nin
Thespian

Sep-12-2009 21:15

Josèe was waking up. Her small fists rubbed her small, sleepy eyes set above her chubby baby cheeks as she stretched. I had only pulled myself once from her side while she napped, and that was less than five minutes- a quick call to Vulkie asking her to come over. I had no idea what to do with a three year old!

Her bright green eyes sparked like emeralds when she spotted me sitting at the edge of the bed. When I looked into them, I could just see my sister at the same age, crawling to me- an adult stuck in a six year-olds body. I intellectually knew that I was able to raise a child- I did raise myself and Lisette after all, but… that was so long ago. And look at how Lisette turned out! And me! I couldn't raise a child! What was I thinking?

Josèe crawled out from under the covers, and into my lap, snuggling there.

"Oh sweetie…" I gathered her up close to my chest as the doorbell rang. "Guess what? Auntie Vulkie is coming over. I bet that's her at the door. Wanna go see?"

The small head nodded her assent against my shoulder. I hoisted her up onto my hip as I walked to the door, peered through the peephole, and unbolted the door to let Vulkie and an older gentleman inside.

"Vulkie!" I gave my friend a one-armed hug, "And you are?" I inquired.

"Anais Nin, meet Heimlich VonVictor. Heimlich, meet Anais. And this," Vulkie paused to tickle Josèe under the chin, "This is Josèe. Anais' deceased sister's secret child and-" I cut her off. I didn't want to get into the possible paternity yet.

"Mr. VonVictor, so nice to meet you! Come in, come in!" I ushered the pair inside, shut, and locked the door.

VonVictor noticed. "I see you are taking all the precautions of a detective of your notoriety, Miss Nin," he said with an air of approval.

"I don't trust people," I said shortly. Then, pasting a smile on, I asked, "What would everyone like to drink?"


Vulkie3
Vulkie3
Haynes

Sep-13-2009 08:51

"I would like to have a glass of whiskey Anais" I said to Anais and she nodded.

"As for me,I would like a glass of red wine" Heimlich said to Anais and she smiled. "Of course. I've heard a lot of you Mr. VonVictor. Could you come with me and pick a bottle? I've got some excellent wines here" Anais said and she left with Heimlich to the kitchen.

"Oh,Vulkie,would you take care of Josèe?" Anais added and then she left with Heimlich to the kitchen.

Josèe was crawling on the ground,playing with some toys I brought with me.

"Hello Josèe. Auntie Vulkie is here. How are you? You are so cute!" I said and Josèe smiled and laughed.

She really seemed to like me. I always was good with children. It reminded me of a case,but I won't explain it now.

Just then,Heimlich and Anais came back with the drinks. "Here you go Vulkie" Anais said,with a smile on her face. As I looked up from the ground to Anais's face,I saw she looked tired."Have you had any sleep yet Anais. You look tired..." I said to Anais and she sighed and fell in a chair and closed her eyes for a few seconds.

"No. Could you watch her for a while,while I get some rest. Thanks" Anais said and she left for her bedroom,with Josèe shouting :"Mommy. Mommy!".

"Mommy is going to take a nap Josèe. You want to meet Uncle Heimie?" I asked to Josèe and she smiled and nodded.

I picked Josèe up,whirled her around and sat next to Heimlich.

At first,Josèe was a bit frightened,with a thumb in her mouth,but then something happened. She "hugged" Heimlich. I saw a tear from Heimlich's eyes rolling down.

Just then,the doorbell rang. I picked out my gun,told Heimlich to go with Josèe in the kitchen and peered through the peephole and opened the door.

And there stood a good old friend of mine...



Sean Dart
Sean Dart

Sep-13-2009 11:25

Standing in the doorway smoking, stood Agent Dart. "Vulkie! How nice to see you while not having to save you!" the young man in his early twenties exclaimed.

"Sean? What- how?" Vulkie looked surprised.

"Ah, my home-dog, it is totally awesome to be here!" the man entered, and picked up a trinket that sat on the table before ploping himself down on the couch. Heimlich narrowed his eyes at him, and Josèe started to scream.

"What? What's the matter sweetheart?!" Anais dashed out of the bedroom, but halted upon seeing a stranger in her home with a cigarette hanging from his mouth.

"Get out of my house," she said firmly. "And don't come back until you get rid of the cigarettes. Smoking is unhealthy around babies!"

With that, the door was slammed and locked behind poor Agent Dart.

Vulkie3
Vulkie3
Haynes

Sep-13-2009 11:37

(sorry people. Sean Dart is not a participant in this story. I had this post specially made for Kevin Greene,but someone thought it would be nice to join it now... :s)

Vulkie3
Vulkie3
Haynes

Sep-13-2009 12:47

"Who was that?" Heimlich asked. "I don't know" I replied,lying. She definitely knew this person. A lousy nobody,who stalked her sometimes.

"He seems to know you" Anais said.

"Are you staying for dinner?" Anais asked. "We're having lasagna!" Anais added.

"No,thank you. I've made some dinner at home already and Heimlich is coming with me. We need to discuss some business at my place,for instance of how we're going to get you away from here. NY isn't safe for you. Someone tried to "assassinate" Heim and me at his agency office..." I replied.

Josèe started to cry. As if she knew we had to leave. "Don't worry Josèe. Auntie Vulkie will be back tomorrow. With some new toys" I said and Josèe stopped with crying. She loved toys.

"Give auntie Vulkie a hug" Anais said to Josèe and Josèe carefully stepped to me and hugged me. I gave her a small kiss on her cheek,wiped her nose and gave some money to Anais. "Here. Just in case" I added and Heimlich and I left.

As we went down to the street,we saw Anais and Josèe looking out of the window. Josèe was sticking her tongue out and I could swear that Anais was laughing.

*****Vulkie's Apartment*****

As Heimlich and I arrived at my apartment,I saw that the door was open. "Heim,cock your gun. I fear the worst..." I replied and we both pulled our guns out and cocked them

As Heimlich and I entered the apartment,we saw someone sitting at the table in the kitchen.

"Hello Vulkie. It's been a long time..." the man replied.

What I saw was terrifying. A long lost friend. His name is... Kevin Greene...

Kevin Greene
Kevin Greene
Old Shoe

Sep-13-2009 17:02

"What's that look on your face for?" Kevin smiled, "Do I have mustard on my face or something?"
"Kevin... what are you doing here?"
"Well, I'm trying to make this visit as lighthearted as possible... because I don't know how you're going to take this news."
"What? What news?"
"Remember Ace Masters?"
"How could I forget Ace Masters?" Vulkie chuckled, a bit confused.
"That's what I thought..." Kevin hung his head. Standing up, he said, "Vulkie, Ace died two months ago. He was caught in the crossfire of a gang war in Shanghai."

Vulkie looked like a rock had bounced off her head multiple times. She sat down on her couch slowly, as Heimlich stood in the doorway, just as confused as she had been.

"Ace is... dead?" She murmured slowly.
"Yeah..." Kevin replied solemnly, "His... uh... his sister said that he wrote to her about what had gone on back then, you know.
"Yes, I know."
"She told me that I should come... explain it to you. She would've, but she's been taking this really hard."
"Well, Kevin! Thanks for coming and telling me!" Vulkie faked a smiled, "How've you been?"
"Alright, I guess." Kevin told her, "I've been hoping to marry Ace's sister for a while now, but his death has been really hard on both of us. He was my best friend... probably hers, too."
"I don't think I've ever met his sister." Vulkie changed the subject.
"No, but you've probably heard of her. Scarlett Masters, as in, THE Scarlett Masters on Broadway."
"Oh, yes, I have!"
"She's been touring Europe for the past few months, but she's coming back to New York with me soon. So, I'll be here for a while if you need anything."
"Thanks, Kevin... I'll keep that in mind."
"Well, I should probably be on my way... hope you don't mind that came in. The door was open."
"It's no problem, Kev," Vulkie smiled, "I'll see you soon."

Kevin left the apartment, headed back to his own to start writing his novel again.

Vulkie3
Vulkie3
Haynes

Sep-13-2009 17:14

Acemaster... My brave Ace.... Dead.... Died in a gangwar...

Have you ever lost a person you cared for so much,that you would spend you life with this person forever? That you would marry him one day,get children,growing old together and at the end,dying peacefully together...

Do you have that feeling,that your stomach turns..? No.. Too bad. I have that feeling,right now...

"Vulkie" Heimlich carefully opened.

"Ace... My brave,fearsome Ace... Dead... Died in a gangwar... I can't believe it Heimlich. I can't believe it. I feel terrible.." I mumbled.

"I'm strong,I know that,I have a shield, But this... This has broken my shield... I've lost so many people I care for... But this has touched me really Heimlich...." I mumbled,looking at Heimlich,with tears in my eyes.

Heimlich said : "Come here", pulled my head towards his shoulder and I began to cry.

I just began to cry....

And cry....

And cry......

Heimlich guided me towards my bed,made sure I was comfortable,told me that he would stay here for the night,making sure I was taken care of and he closed all the doors in the house.

But I couldn't sleep. I got visions of Ace and "what could possibly happen in the future".

Eventually,I cried myself in sleep,until Heimlich knocked the next day on the door,waking me up for breakfast...

Sean Dart
Sean Dart

Sep-18-2009 09:30

Agent Dart wandered around, feeling dejected. His cigarette dangled from his fingers, letting off a white trail of smoke. All he could picture was that amazing biatch running from the back of the pad to yell at him. He made the decision before he fully realized he had been considering it. He was going back to see Ms. Anais Nin.

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