It Was 2052, High Haven by Richardson J

Author:Richardson, J. [Richardson, J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: J. Richardson
Published: 2015-10-12T07:00:00+00:00

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Far below, in the big city to the north, Kevin, Bubba and Lindsey, not seriously injured but a little beat up had arrived at the Beulah House just as the sun was disappearing. They managed to secure a room and paid for two weeks in advance. The run down multi-story old hotel was not a very welcoming place, after a couple of days they felt reasonably safe on the third floor of the building. Two men and a woman sharing a room wasn't even cause for a blink. In these times, in this city, there were no social rules.

Lindsey couldn't be persuaded to stay longer than those couple of days. She had already trashed her sling, flexing the black and blue wrist, she said, “It's okay, not even hurting much. You guys are settled, I need to get back home for a bit.”

Bubba, a haze of infatuation still clinging, said, “Aw-w, c'mon. You can stay a few more days.”

“Nope---don't think so. Tell you what, in ten days I'll meet you over at the post office. We can catch up. Might even go over to Mo's, have a beer and a dance.” She winked, they agreed, set a day and time. It was early morning and with two quick kisses to her new friend's cheeks, the pack swung up to her back, they watched her small figure move away. She left in a different direction than the one they all had arrived but moved toward her colorful cabin home.

“I'll be damned if that isn't the most interesting woman I've ever met,” said Bubba as he watched until she could no longer be seen.

Kevin grinned, “I'd say she's one of a kind.”

“You know that silly little fluff of a dog back home. She'll kiss you all over and is a real cutie but you better not cross her, do something she doesn't like. I still have scars from those tiny sharp teeth on the back of my leg and I don't even remember what I did. That's what Lindsey reminds me of.”

This time Kevin laughed out loud. “Friend, one thing I can say about you---when you fall, you go down hard.”

Bubba joined in the laughter, “Oh-h, but the trip down is so good.”

After the skirmish they had with the thieves and a couple of more days at Beulah House, Kevin was having severe doubts about being here. He wouldn't admit it to his friend, he really hated to see Lindsey leave, too. She knew about the city and she knew how to take care of herself. It was definitely time for them to get back out there and check out the town.

“You know, we're going to have to get back into the city and do some exploring. We'll be okay for the next couple of weeks but we're going to need to find a way to earn some money or do some real smart bartering. I've talked to one or two people around here. Not really much information. So far, no-one knows anything about any military.

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