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@peg-schuy
Weekends. For most it was a time to let out a good sigh of relief. For Maria, however, it was a time to take a deep breath and prepare for the weekend crowd which was always her most eccentric. As much as Maria liked to complain, it wasn’t always bad though. She had always enjoyed meeting new people and it was even better when her friends came in to keep her company. Like now. She didn’t even have to look to know who had called her name. As she finished opening a beer for one customer and taking money from the other, she looked over to where Peggy was standing. “Hey Pegs!” She was … alone? Maria certainly didn’t expect that as the Schuylers seemed to always come to Guns & Ships together. At least from what she could remember.
Maria quickly wrapped up with her customers and jogged over to Peggy. With a smile, she wiped her brow with the back of her hand in a dramatic fashion. “I am beat and it’s not even midnight! But if tonight keeps going this way, I’ll make enough tips to buy a new refrigerator that doesn’t make all my food taste like ass!” She grabbed a glass. “But enough about me. Pick you poison! And what are you doing in Guns & Ships and alone at that?”
Peggy sat down at the stool in front of Maria, folding her hands on the bar. “Could I get a cosmo? I feel like I haven’t had one in forever, and I’m in a celebratory mood.” Peggy felt like she hadn’t had one because she truly had never ordered a cosmopolitan. It was normally daiquiris or the sporadic wine, but Peggy had planned what drink she’d order to start the night out and wanted it to make her feel even more special. Her routine daiquiris cause bouts of teasing from her companions, and although she loves the taste, a cosmo felt like a more adult choice. Peggy didn’t want to seem any younger than she had acted, especially to Maria. She always felt like she had to prove she was cool or capable enough to hang out with her. As Maria finished her questions, Peggy glanced down and smiled.
“I just got like, an actual job where I work--me and this other girl are setting up an account for a new family. Not many interns get to do it, so it was kind of a shock to get the assignment. And it was right after I came back from my, uh, vacation, so it was actually sorta amazing! I wanted to come celebrate at my favorite bar, duh! As much as I love my sisters, I’ve been staying with Eliza this past 2 weeks, I wanted to give her some space,” Peggy lied, not wanting to reveal her actual reason to Maria. She already felt bad about how she reacted to Maria trying to help after the fire, and telling Maria that Peggy wanted to be away from her nearest and dearest right now didn’t seem productive. Maybe instead, Peggy could try and smooth out what she believed was between her and Maria. “Wait, what’s wrong with your fridge? That sounds awful, and I should know--I’m like the queen of messed up kitchens,” Peggy inquired, trying to crack a joke and make it seem like she wasn’t as upset as she had led onto being that night.
Moodboard; Claude Monet, Father of Impressionism, he saw the world as an ever-moving blur of feeling…
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The weekend was upon her, Peggy thought with a feeling of relief. In celebration of getting her client, she promised she’d have a night out. As she changed out of her work clothes, Peggy headed towards Guns & Ships, excited to let loose and successfully celebrate something. She would have invited others to join her, but this felt more private. She didn’t want to spend the whole night making conversations or thinking about anyone’s feelings but her own, feelings that were as gleeful as “normal” Peggy would be. Walking into the bar, the music and chatter enveloped her, and she made a beeline to the bar. Spotting Maria, Peggy waved her over with a smile. “Maria, hi!” She excitedly boasted, probably too loud to seem as cool as she wanted to be, but happy nonetheless. Maria had always been a type of idol to Peggy: a strong, collected woman who seemed in control of her life and her mind. She always seemed to embarrass herself when she spoke to Maria, whether it be smiling too much or oversharing for fear of seeming cold and disinterested, so her exuberant greeting wasn’t out of line. If she wanted to see anyone tonight, it would be Maria; they could talk without Peggy feeling tied down, as the bartender was on the job while Peggy could float around from person to person. As Maria headed towards her, she ordered a drink and smiled. “How have you been?”
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Today had been full of tasks Peggy was more than happy to do, although the real reason why she wanted to do them was far more complicated. It had been just over a week since she set her kitchen on fire, since she broke down, since she realized she had parts of her life that needed fixing. And after this realization, Peggy tried her best to improve herself. She took some time off, and returned to a job she previously loathed with a new sense of respect. And most recently, she had made the decision to move out of her apartment and into one she paid for herself. Large strides for such a dependent girl, but Peggy knew she still had a lot ahead of her. One thing she still had to do was talk to John. With anything else, she would have already talked to him, liberally pouring over the issue with comfort. She loved John: he was the brother she never had, someone that didn’t make her feel inferior just by virtue of being. She still thought the sun and the stars of him, but their friendship had been more of allies than the little sister complex she had constructed with her own kin. That was what allowed her to feel so open with him. But this was different; Peggy had been avoiding seeing him since last week.
She tried to skirt around why she was avoiding it, but she knew. Peggy didn’t want to relive what she felt that night; the disapproval, disgust, dejection of realizing how inadequate she was. She didn’t want to burden John with her worries--he didn’t deserve that. But as she finished up her work, she realized what he didn’t deserve, more than anything else, was her avoiding him. She had to see him, talk to him. As Peggy made the walk to his and Alexander’s apartment, she hoped such a surprise visit wouldn’t be an inconvenience. She didn’t want to text him, worry him with whatever cryptic nonsense she’d end up sending, so she decided to dive in headfirst. Knocking on the door, she called in, “John, I hope it’s okay, but can we talk? If I’m interrupting something, just say the word and I’ll go, I swear, but it’d be really great if that’s not the case. Just for a second, even.”
peggy: eliza, i'm sorry for crashing at your apartment for so long, i really appreciate it
peggy: and i'm looking for an apartment! i'm going to get out of your hair as soon as i can
peggy: i know you like your peace and quiet, you don't deserve to live amongst piles of my financial papers :)
Diary—
The real work I do at the office is getting more interesting. I actually have something to do!
Well parties are my thing, sort of. I mean, I have hosted a few and I’m constantly attending them on behalf of The King’s Speech. It’s safe to say you won’t be getting your safe deposit back. How did you blow out you kitchen anyway?
I mean, I like parties. I’m always one to attend, but I guess my planning skills haven’t matured with my age. A lot of my basic skills haven’t, actually. You would think I’d have realized this sooner, but I did not! I go to a lot for work, for my parents, stuff like that. It’s fun, dressing up and seeing everyone. But casual parties are tight too--drinks, music, dancing. Less focus on things, more space to have stupid fun. God, I didn’t even think of that. I have to call someone later this week, see what can be fixed. Ugh, I, uh, kept a wheel of brie in there for too long, on too high of a temperature. I was on a work call, trying to help a coworker, and I guess I got distracted, but it’s no one’s fault but mine.
Diary—
The mystery of why my coworkers suddenly respect me remains largely unsolved…
Mishaps happen to the best of us. All the time, they’re just accidents and it’s alright. The thought and effort is what made it special, you didn’t failed so don’t say that. Looks like someone could use a hug?
Eliza, please, how did I not fail? I had to cancel a party that you didn’t even want, and I scorched two walls in the process! None of that sounds like a good thing, even if I didn’t do it on purpose; it would be less pathetic if I did do it on purpose. Yeah and even though I put effort into it, I still couldn’t do it! I’m just, frustrated. Sorry. Okay.
Diary—
Okay, newsflash, I guess…my coworkers don’t hate me?
Diary—
I feel like this should be titled “Peggy’s Day Out”. Despite the heat, I finally ventured out and got some fresh air; well, as fresh as it can get here.
She mentioned something like that–something of a quiet evening, but I’m sure she will still love the idea you worked on a party for her. Turning thirty is a big deal. You set fire to half of your kitchen?
Yeah, “quiet evenings” are more her speed. This was going to be more on the party end of the scale, without being too raucous, but that plan’s toast, so, maybe next year. I know, I just--hm, I just wanted to do something nice. It is a big deal, that’s what makes this suck even more! Well, two walls and some odds and ends, but yeah. Oven’s out too, so there’s a lotta stuff I have to deal with when I come back home.
Hey, Pegs, breathe. It’s okay. Things like these happen all the time, I promise. I’m not angry, just call me next time, yeah? I love surprises and I feel so special that you even wanted to throw something small for me. I don’t want you inhaling too much smoke so you’re staying with me until I see fit and one other thing. I love you.
I don’t think they do, Eliza, unless you’re like 12 or have never seen a kitchen before. It’s just--I wanted to do something special and I royally screwed it up and it, it doesn’t feel good. It feels like I failed, and it’s even worse that it was such a little thing I failed on. Oh, uh, yeah, thanks. I don’t think being here right now is good for me anyway. Love you.
Diary—
Even if I wanted to go out today, this unbearable heat wouldn’t let me. It felt like it was over a 100 degrees no matter what I did, which didn’t put me in the best mood. But the heat did force me to think about some things.
Diary—
No entry yesterday, but I spent most of it going through My List on Netflix. At least something good has come out of this.
She’s the type of girl that can be so hurt but can still look at you and smile
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