Lightning strikes
Inside, my chest to keep me up at night
Dream of ways
To make you understand my pain

Clouds of sulfur in the air
Bombs are falling everywhere
It's heartbreak warfare
Once you want it to begin,
No one really ever wins
In heartbreak warfare


My iHome had started playing some music. 6:00 I had been up for about half an hour just staring at the ceiling. I had always done this. It was just part of my daily routine. Wake up before the alarm, think for a while, and get up. I got out of bed and went straight down to the gym of my house. I spent a good two hours just working out. When I checked my phone when I got back. I saw a text message awaiting me. "Remember your deadline." was all that it said. It was from my agent. We had talked for several hours the night before. My last novel had been a crazy hit and I had just gotten back in town from a 3 month tour. I was glad to be home, but my agent had informed me that the publishers wanted to get the next book out as soon as possible to maximize profits. This meant a shit load more work for me. I took a shower and got ready. I put on a collared button down shirt and some khakis and went down to the kitchen. As I stared at the spotless sink, I gave in to my my tempation and just grabbed my laptop bag and my iPod from the iHome. I went out to my car. A Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. (The only thing that I would ever boast about) I then drove down to Elaine's cafe.

I had always been a regular here, but I wondered if my prolonged absence was noticed by any. I was usually quiet when I went there. It was where I worked and practically where I lived during the day. Elaine had gotten used to me being there and always kept my order going. Parking my car in the same spot that I always did, I got out and grabbed my stuff. I walked into the cafe' to find it was already full with bustling customers. I thought to myself ~ Since when did there get to be so many people here ~ I saw Elaine bustling around the place taking orders and just around and about. Not wanting to bother her with my order, I took my normal place in the corner near the window. I patiently waited to be recognized while I got my stuff out and ready to work. I nodded to some of the other occupants who I recognized and took the time to observe some of the others. There were some new faces...