Juju and Her Sixth Sense

written by AJCrazyEyes

CHAPTER 8

The next day, at the girls' residence, in the kitchen, Juju is sitting, half asleep, drinking coffee.

Rikki enters the kitchen, hugs Juju, gives her a kiss on the head. Rikki is also half asleep. She pulls up a chair, sits down, and starts eating a bread.

Karen is at the door talking to little Marianne. But these two aren't in the kitchen.

Rikki and Juju only listen to the conversation.

Karen says: "Let's get out, little Marianne, just wait a minute.".

Juju drinks coffee. Rikki drinks milk into a glass. They're laughing.

Karen walks into the kitchen.

"Have you seen my hat? I adore that hat. I haven't seen it in days, I ... what's the fun, Rikki?".

"You're fast, girl. It took a while to get started, but now you're faster than Daytona racers. I'm enjoying seeing it, taking the initiative.".

Karen laughs.

"You make me ashamed, Rikki.".

Juju to Karen:

"You don't even be ashamed, there's nothing wrong... well I heard crazy noises from your room... The party never ended." Juju laughed.

"Come on, Juju...you too." Karen, embarrassed, said.

"I'm glad at least one of us is having sex. I'm happy for you, friend." Juju said.

"Me too. Very happy. You deserve it, Karen." Rikki said.

"Thank you girls... But what about my hat?".

Juju to Karen:

"I don't know. Sorry, girl. You're going to enjoy your day, don't worry about it. I'm going to leave too. Today I think that apartment is almost ready. The realtor called me. I think it's going to work out. My dream will be reality!".

Karen hugs Juju.

"That's great. That's going to work out as well, too. Is it already furnished? Is it what you wanted?".

"Yes, yes, it's a luxury. The apartment of my dreams. In the photo it's not as pretty as in person. I'm going back there today with my mom.".

Karen puts her hand on Rikki's shoulder, then on Juju's shoulder, so Karen blows kisses in the air.

Now, the story will go back in time. When Marie was 10, she used to be alone.

So, Marie is very sad in her room. There is a large mirror on there. She first observes herself in her pocket mirror, which is small. She talks looking at herself in the mirror.

Marie to the mirror:

"I want to have everything Juju has... I want to be better than her.".

Marie, very sad, starts crying a lot and, then she punches the mirror.

Suddenly, the bathroom light goes down and comes back on, and in the large mirror appears a figure of a woman, the Woman in the Mirror.

Marie is startled, but continues to watch the woman in the mirror.

This woman talks to Marie:

"I can help you with that, my queen. You called and I came. I am at your disposal.".

Marie wipes away her tears and shows a big smile.

Returning to the present day. At Juju's parents' house, in the kitchen, Ana, Juju and Carl are having lunch. Carl doesn't say much, but he is holding a glass of Whiskey. Carl drinks more than he eats.

Carl thinks:

"Looks like Juju is doing really well. She's really pretty. But now she got a different glow, I don't know... I'm delirious, I'm freaking out... No, no, no, she is really stunning.".

Juju says:

"I love you dad. I love you, mom... I'm really excited, you know. With this new apartment.".

Ana says:

"That's good, daughter. We'll get there soon, darling.".

"Take your time, mom. No rush, pretty Ana.".

Carl remains silent, drinking and thinking.

Carl, thinking:

"Oh yes. There's this business. But good for her... I'm fine... whiskey is my best friend today!".

Juju looks at her father, she is worried: "Dad, don't you think you're overindulging in beverage again? Drinking too much? For those who have had a problem with this in the past...I'm very worried.".

Carl says: "You? Juju? Worried about me? My God... Don't worry, girl, everything is under control... I'm in command of the ship. That moment was 10 years ago. You were a child... And now you're an adult, aren't you?".

"I didn't like the sarcastic tone of your voice. But I'm going to let that 'joke' go. Nothing can ruin my day today." Juju said.

Juju has just eaten and gets up.

"Take care, dad...I'll be waiting for you outside, mom.".

Juju leaves the kitchen.

After some minutes, in the furnished apartment, the realtor, with a serious face, is on his cell phone talking to someone.

Juju, very smiling, walks in and shows the small details of the apartment to her mother. The realtor interrupts Juju.

"I'm sorry, but the apartment had a last minute offer...that's irrefutable and I've already sold it to the new resident.

Ana doesn't understand:

"How so? Last minute?".

The realtor keeps talking:

"It was a great opportunity, the offer was simply irresistible. And almost everything has already been paid for. And you know...money talks.".

Juju is perplexed, barely able to speak.

"Do we have to leave then?".

The realtor says:

"I'm sorry. But yes, please, it's better. The new resident is already moving up.".

Juju and her mother are going to the exit door.

"That's fine, but who is this person? This new resident?".

Juju and her mother are already near the door. The door is already open. They are also close to the elevator.

Suddenly, the elevator opens and out comes Marie, very smiling and wearing Karen's hat.

Juju, surprised, says:

"Marie?".

"I said I'd help you with the apartment, my muse. But now It's mine. Thank you for this... thank you for this feeling, friend. It's a pleasure to see your face of defeat.".

Later that day(at night), at the girls' residence, Karen, Rikki, and Juju are in the room that belonged to Marie, but will now belong to Juju.

Karen is cuddling with Juju. Rikki makes the room, the bed for Juju. Juju is crying. Karen is very angry.

"That poisonous snake." Karen said.

"I've never liked her energy." Rikki said.

Juju still doesn't say anything.

Karen talks again:

"What a mess. And that snake stole my hat. It's very stupid. Hopefully that my hat will ruin her hair.".

"Be positive, Karen. Now, Juju will be able to spend some more time with us. The three friends.".

In the furnished apartment, Marie is very happy.

Marie is observing her cell phone. There are many new 'likes" on her social medias.

Marie is now a huge success on the internet. Many people loved the photos of Marie's new apartment.

Marie drinks champagne and celebrates her new subscribers. Brian calls her and congratulates her. Marie, on the cell phone, says:

"Thank you, Brian. I send you positive energy... I'm almost reaching my goal. But there are still more subscribers and one more little thing in particular that I want.".

Marie drinks the champagne, she is on her bed, celebrating and having fun. Then she throws herself on the bed with a big smile.

Marie looks at herself in the bedroom mirror. She's smiling and drinking.

Suddenly, the woman in the mirror appears in front of Marie who is not frightened.

Marie says: "Thank you very much for your inside Information. If Juju has the gift, the power of reading men's minds, I have you, my best friend. Success. On the top.".

"I adore you, my queen, I am always at your command. This is just the beginning... Success. On the top." The woman in the mirror said.

Marie shows a big smile, she kisses her mirror. Then, Marie drinks again.

She is extremely excited. Marie is very drunk. She dances and snorts cocaine.

She snorts cocaine over the US flag, Marie is really excited.

She starts singing a very old Billy Murray song called: You're Grand Old Flag. (Billy Murray - "The Grand Old Rag", original title, written by George M. Cohan, 1906).

Marie, singing:

"You're a Grand Old Flag

[Verse 1]

There's a feeling comes a-stealing

And it sets my brain a-reeling

When I'm listening to the music of a military band

Any tune like "Yankee Doodle" simply sets me off my noodle

It's that patriotic something that no one can understand

"Way down south, in the land of cotton..."

Melody untiring, ain't that inspiring?

Hurrah! Hurrah! We'll join the jubilee!

And that's going some, for the Yankees, by gum!

Red, white and blue, I am for you

Honest, you're a grand old rag!

[Chorus]

You're a grand old rag

You're a high flying flag

And forever in peace may you wave

You're the emblem of the land I love

The home of the free and the brave

Ev'ry heart beats true under red, white and blue

Where there's never a boast or brag

But should auld acquaintance be forgot

Keep your eye on the grand old rag!

[Verse 2]

I'm no cranky hanky-panky

I'm a dead square, honest Yankee

And I'm mighty proud of that old flag that flies for Uncle Sam

Though I don't believe in raving ev'ry time I see it waving

There's a chill runs up my back that makes me glad I'm what I am

Here's a land with a million soldiers

That's if we should need 'em

We'll fight for freedom!

Hurrah! Hurrah! For every Yankee tar!

And old G.A.R

Ev'ry stripe, ev'ry star

Red, white and blue

Hats off to you

Honest, you're a grand old rag!

[Chorus]

You're a grand old rag

You're a high flying flag

And forever in peace may you wave

You're the emblem of the land I love

The home of the free and the brave

Ev'ry heart beats true under red, white and blue

Where there's never a boast or brag

But should auld acquaintance be forgot

Keep your eye on the grand old rag!"

Marie continues dancing, drinking and snorting cocaine over the US flag.

A few days later, in the kitchen, in the girls' residence Juju and Rikki are setting the table.

There will be a slightly more elaborate dinner because little Marianne will be there.. For this reason, Juju and Rikki choose the glasses carefully and choose a tablecloth that is a little more attractive, as well as the plates and cutlery.

Meanwhile, they talk:

Rikki to Juju:

"What about you? How are you feeling? After last week's rug pull.".

"What a big mess. I'm very disappointed with Marie, she is too much mad than she used to be when we were kid. I really tried to help her, to be a great friend...but she has an empty space inside her heart. But I'm much better today... I think.".

"Marie is a social climbing expert...she is becoming millionaire. But she doesn't understand that money can't buy self-love." Rikki said.

Juju says: "Deep down I feel sorry for her.".

But Rikki replies:

"You? But not me. She's rising too high. The problem is that the faster you climb, the fewer true friends you have. If she wants that... fame and money without being respectful, so I don't want to be in touch with her sick mind, no more. We tried to help her, but she's rotten inside.".

"Me neither. But never mind now. Tonight is Karen's." Juju said.

End of Chapter 8.