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| Roy the Gargoyle - The Brazil Incident Major Thomas M. Scarborough pulls up to the titanium steel gates overlaid with brass, seating two Ivory white gargoyles overlooking the entrance of a guard post in brass trimmed with royal blue, featuring high definition displays for the security cameras surrounding area, a small waiting lounge with a three seated royal blue leather sofa, big screen TV, small matching bathroom with a royal blue steel toilet and ivory laced sink. Standing at post in the open window is security guard Clarence who presses the intercom paging the second level apartment, where the owner Roy is notified. "Hey Mr. Johnson, there's an army guy out here with I.D. Named Thomas Scarborough, he says that he knows you." Roy replies, "Oh yeah, let him in." The old faded beige jeep with government plates pulls in. The driveway which surrounds the building is covered with golden shiny stone pavers. Thomas parks in one of the twenty diagonal spots facing a golden cloth canopy with brass supports leading around to the front open courtyard-foyer. He walks straight behind him on the pavers to the entrance. It's an open foyer surrounded by marble and stone. He walks and there's gargoyle ivory fountains facing each other one at each side of the foyer entrance. Each gargoyle features three angels which dance around them while the water spews out the gargoyles mouth into the pool where they dance. The walls leading to the apartment is made of stone. The pavers go all the way into the small courtyard and foyer which leads to a two level titanium steel door overlaid with pure gold with a gargoyles head for a knocker, and brass ring leading from its mouth. There's a buzzard at the center of the gargoyles head made out of crystal. Thomas reaches to press the button, and the door automatically opens. He steps in, the floor is covered with eloquent solid black and white marble, and the wall display s paintings of lions, knights and dragons in battle leading up the winding stairwell. To the right ar e two elevators which lead to the second level. One is for freight and the other is regular. On eac h side of the elevators are seated two giant ivory lions with their right paw up, which signifies peac e and welcome. Thomas decides to take the two-lane-wide winding oak stairwell with large roun d brass handles on each side to the second level. The oak stairwell is supported by titanium steel, and overhead in the shape of a star hangs a two story chandelier full of crystal jewels. At the top of the stairs, the hallway leads the left or right and is covered with and exotic royal blue designed Savonnerie carpet. Thomas walks to Roy's solid white titanium door trimmed in brass. His doorbell features an angel with a brass flaming sword, riding a lion with six wings. The illuminating crystal buzzard is on the forehead of the lion. The angel displays a brass crown with a crystal jewel in its center where sets the peephole. Thomas begins to press the doorbell, and door automatically opens where stands Roy, "What's up Thomas, or should I call you Major Scarborough?" Thomas walks in an gives Roy a hug and a soul-brother's hand shake. "You're not in the service anymore Johnson and you know me." "Okay Thomas." "Man, look at this place, this is amazing! You own this?" "Yep." "What they get you for, twenty five mil?" "Naw, ten." "I see you're doing great. I came to check up on you. I haven't seen you since you was discharged from Womack. You look great man. I guess there goes my trip for nothing. I didn't have your new contacts, but Henry gave me your digits, so that's how I found you." "Naw man, I'm doing great as you see." "Yeah, the general wanted me to pay you a visit, you know how they do." "Yep, I do." "Man, so that wraps up my visit." "Naw man you can stay a couple days." "No, I have business as usual but I would like to stay for some food and a shower if that's cool with you Johnson?" "Yeah man, it would be great." "So, you got a maid?" "Naw, but I need one. I've been thinking about this girl back in Texas named Sarah." "She your girlfriend?" "Huh-un, she's a girl I met here in Los Angeles. She used to compete for the Olympics, and ended up modeling and I think she wants to get back into the business. I'm thinking about getting her to handle my mail and keep the place up especially while I am gone. She will be rent free in exchange for her help. Thomas, "I have the rest of this week on leave and I wanted to invite you to see Helen perform at the House of Blues on Saturday. I have backstage access and man it would be great just like old times. What you think?" "Yeah, I think I can make it, so where do I meet you?" "I will touchdown at the airport at 6pm. I have a ride picking me up and I can pick you up wherever you are." "Alright Thomas, so give me your flight number and I will meet you at the baggage check out." "Great, it's a deal." Thomas and Roy catch up on many events and sets their schedule for the concert on Saturday. At the concert, the sultry voice of the famous artist sings r&b and blues. The place is warm and cozy. Roy and Thomas has front stage seating, the concert is amazing! Right before the performance is finished, Thomas takes Roy to meet the artist in the backstage dressing room. The security guards let them in while they wait for her to come. The door opens and enters the costume staff and the singer. Thomas, "Helen." "Hey, how are you darling?" "Hey Helen, this is Roy." "Hello." She reaches out to shake his hand, "Hi" "So, you're Thomas's friend?" "Yeah." "Nice to meet you." "I don't mean to be rude, but I am soaked in these clothes and I need to get warmed up. I am leaving for Brazil shortly. You still going Thomas?" "Yes, I will see you there Monday. I have to be there anyway on business." "I'm sorry I couldn't spend time and talk with you, but hey Thomas, why don't you invite your friend, I would love to have dinner with you." Thomas looks at Roy, "Johnson, you busy?" Roy scrambles, "Well, no, I" Helen interrupts and looks at Roy, "I don't take no very well for an answer, just come, it will be nice." Roy looks at Thomas in surprise. Helen walks backwards as she starts toward the back to get undressed and showered, while blowing a kiss to Thomas, she waves, "Smooches, I have to go." Helen goes in the back. Roy and Thomas and the two dressing directors are left in the room. Roy looks at Thomas, "Hey man, I don't know." Thomas interrupts, "You're not busy and don't worry about the flight, you can come with me." "What about her?" "She's got her own private jet and will be there by the morning. We will get there by Monday after noon. The concert's at 3pm. She's invited us to dinner, don't wig out on me man." Roy, "Well I guess, how long will..." "You can come back anytime on me, just as long as you spend some time, besides we need to catch up on fun." Roy and Thomas touch down at twelve in the after noon Brazil time. After the concert they meet up for and exquisite dinner. Helen's smiling and joking with guest. Roy's facing Helen on the opposite side while Thomas's seated close to her on the right. The salad's great and the live music outside on the patio is amazing. Helen's deep soft tone. "How long have you've two known each other?" Roy and Thomas respond simultaneously, "Eleven years and eleven months" They look at each other and shake there heads while smiling. "Wow, that's a long time." Thomas starts in and tells some wild stories. Helen's smiling and laughing. The other two dressing directors are present and everyone's having a great time. Roy notices a disturbed look on Helen's face who places her hand over her mouth to hide her eating, but Roy knows that she's hiding something more. Helen keeps looking over her shoulder and rubs it with her right hand. "I said are you cold Helen?" exclaims Thomas. "Oh, no darling it's warm out here, my shoulder's a little sore." Thomas, "You fall?" "No, I think it's from holding the mic for so long. I just need to get a massage that's all." "Oh, okay." They laugh it off, but Roy can see through the hidden mask, he knows something's bothering her. Helen hears chattering sounds, but no one else notices except Roy. She begins to panic and stands up, "I have to go." Thomas, "What's wrong?" Helen, "Sorry." She paces quickly leaving everyone behind. Roy senses the demons and stands. "I will be back, I have to go to the bathroom." Roy leaps over the wall and pursues the entity which stalks her...click here to continue |
