TEN McDonald's

7 months ago in Las Vegas…

Patrick (Dennis): So, Ms. Ashlyn why are you here in my room?

Ashlyn: I guess I’m really feeling you and the liquor a little too much. Why did you invite me to your room?

Patrick (Dennis): I’m so intrigued by you and I wanted to get to know you a little better.

Patrick begins massaging Ashlyn’s shoulders.

Ashlyn: Mmmm that feels great.

Patrick (Dennis): I aim to please. So, tell me about your life. Where are you from? What do you do?

Ashlyn: You’re not some psycho killer are you?

Patrick (Dennis): If I was, you’d be dead already! Look at you asking questions now. After you’re all up in my room on my bed! (He laughs)

He fills her glass with more wine.

Ashlyn: Well, I’m originally from Savannah but, my parents decided to move my freshman year of high school. My parents own 10 McDonald’s franchises and they decided to base their corporate office out of this town called Cravencrest.

Patrick (Dennis): Damn! TEN McDonald’s?

He looks her up and down…

Patrick (Dennis): You obviously don’t eat the food!

Ashlyn: Believe it or not, my parents sold it…but, we didn’t eat it. So…where was I? Oh! I went to Bontemps University on a Track and Field scholarship. I graduated with a degree in Business. Then, I went to New York to get my Cosmetology license from the Paul Mitchell cosmetology school. When I graduated from there, my parents gave me Coiffed as a present.

Patrick (Dennis): Coiffed?

Ashlyn: My bad. Coiffed is the name of my salon. It’s a chic, upscale salon located in the Mitchell District which is the “happening” area of town…you could say.

She stands up and stumbles a little. She stretches and falls back on to the bed.

Patrick (Dennis): You alright girl? No more wine for you!

He takes her glass. She takes it back.

Ashlyn: So, what about you? What’s your story?

Patrick (Dennis): Oh, no…I’m not done learning about you yet.

Ashlyn: Well, what else do you want to know?

Patrick (Dennis): So, you own a salon, your parents are ballin’, you’ve got two degrees and what else?

Ashlyn: There’s nothing else.

Patrick (Dennis): Nothing huh? Okay, do you have a man? Kids? Hobbies?

Ashlyn: No, I don’t have a man. Most of the brothas I’ve gotten with have been trifling, ignorant fools. So, I’m single and happy. I don’t have any kids but, in two or three years I want some…man or not. Let’s see…hobbies? Well, I’m a proud soror of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. I'm really active in my chapter.

Patrick (Dennis): Man or not? Oh, so you’re one of those “do it yourself-ers” huh? Alright, alright…I see you. Gamma Phi Delta? I’ve never heard of that. You’re in a made up sorority? I’m a Nupe baby…Yo-Yo!

Ashlyn: Made up? Negro you had better come correct! Don’t have me reciting my history up in here? Ya’ damned Kappa!  And so what if I want to have a family on my own.  Black women have been doing it for forever.  Time and Ashlyn -- waits for no one!

He stands up and gives her a shimmy while twirling one of the bamboo sticks from the floral arrangement.

Ashlyn smiles as she watches his muscles move under his clothes. She finds herself staring with her mouth wide open. She closes her mouth and stands up next to him.

Ashlyn: G-A-M-M-A P-H-I D-E-L-T-A ‘Till the day that I die G-PHI!

He starts tickling her. They both fall to the floor.

Patrick (Dennis): Oh, so, y’all got little chants and stuff huh? That’s so cute. Your little made up sorority…

She’s tipsy so, she gets very upset and yells…

Ashlyn: I became apart of that sorority because they cater to people like me. They accept women with 2 and 4 year degrees, it’s a business and professional sorority and it’s great in the community. DON’T DISRESPECT MY ORG!

Patrick (Dennis): That drink has got you feeling bold huh? Okay, okay…I’m sorry.

He kisses her cheek. She folds her arms and rolls her eyes.

Patrick (Dennis): You still interested in learning about my life or what?

Ashlyn: Oh, you mean other than the fact that you’re a ignorant ass Kappa?

Patrick (Dennis): Yes beautiful…other than that.

Ashlyn: I guess. (Trying to hide her smile)

Patrick (Dennis): Well, I’m from Birmingham, AL. I am an only child. My mother was a Bible thumping sister on Sunday and a back slider Monday thru Saturday! I went to UAB and got my engineering degree. Right now I’m freelancing but, I want to own my own firm. I’m recently estranged from my lover and I have a new lease on life. I love riding my chopper and I just take life as it comes. That’s really me in a nutshell.

Ashlyn: So, do you normally pick up women in casinos?

Patrick (Dennis): Do you normally go on “girls only” trips only to end up with a dude?

Ashlyn: Touché.

She glances at the clock…

Ashlyn: Dang, it’s 6am! I guess I’d better go.

She leans over and kisses him deeply.

Patrick (Dennis): You sure? Let’s order some room service and eat breakfast.

Ashlyn: No, my girls are going to be worried.

Patrick (Dennis): Come on girl…text them and let them know you’re okay. Stay with me.

Ashlyn: Wellllll…..I don’t know.

Patrick: What’s the problem? You gonna be charged for late checkout or something? I’ll pay it.

Ashlyn: Boy please! Money is not a thing to me! I told you my parents set me up right and I am good! I don't know why men always want to jump to the rescue.  Did I ask you to rescue me?  I'm sitting lovely over here!

Patrick (Dennis): Girl didn’t no body challenge your networth! What are you a trust fund baby?

Ashlyn: That’s right! A cool mil. And that’s on top of the life insurance and inheritance from my parents. I’m not bragging…I’m just saying.

Patrick (Dennis): Uh huh…so about that room service.

She wants to argue some more but, realizes it would be in vain.

Ashlyn: Let’s do it. Why not?

Patrick (Dennis): Marry me.

Ashlyn: What?

Patrick (Dennis): Marry me. Let’s be together like this always.

Ashlyn: Marry you?  I don’t even know your full name.

Patrick (Dennis): It’s Dennis Davis.

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