LITERATURE: Part II - Ohana 2

Written by T. Ponder

"Temperature of art" written and edited by T. Ponder; this Post is part Two - Short Stories from "Temperature of art" that touches on many topics of Fashion and Creativity. 

"Ohana 2"

Clyde, Kimono, and Jimmy moved to a new apartment on the other side of Town. Lucy became a lost memory to the Family of three, not only because of her own negativity; but the kid Jimmy kept smiles on the faces of his family and friends. Sometimes without trying and sometimes on purpose with his overly active fun behavior. The area Clyde decided wasn't the best or the worst....at times it would have its eerie feeling like any other Town with rustic trees and few drug addicts.

Kimono stormed into the Apartment after getting out of her boyfriend's car. Jimmy was in the living-room watching a movie eating Popcorn and drinking soda. He noticed the facial expression on his sister and started to tease her by throwing pieces of Popcorn at her.

Jimmy: "I thought I was having the house to myself tonight....but nooo" (slightly smiling) 

Kimono frowns then a forced smile came across her face.

Jimmy: "why are you mad anyway sis?" 

Kimono: "Because my boyfriend won't stop doing drugs....and selling drugs....AND don't tell anybody Jimmy, not even any of your little friends from the Sports team." 

Jimmy looked at his sister Kimono with the most surprised face, like he discovered something that he's been curious about. Jimmy: "Well....I already told Dad that you have been acting weird lately." 

Kimono: "You need to stop lying! And text Dad NOW and tell him you were joking"

Jimmy: "Nope, can't do it"

Kimono grabbed her bags and walked into her room. Jimmy stayed in the living-room and fell asleep....The very next morning Jimmy wasn't woken up by Clyde like usual, but to the chirping and beeping of his sister's phone....Jimmy walked into her room and answered her phone.

"Babe"

Jimmy: "Nope, this is her brother"

"Give Kimono the phone Jimmy this is important man"

Jimmy: "She's asleep man!"

"TELL HER I'm outside waiting for her!" (hangs up) 

Jimmy was so mad that he grabbed a kitchen knife and headed out of the door. Before he turned the doorknob, Kimono shouted at Jimmy.

Kimono: "Stay out of my business! He can hurt you even with that!"

Jimmy stormed back into the kitchen

Jimmy: "Fine then leave with that creepy guy again....your creepy too Kimono its 4:00 in the morning."

Kimono tried to hug her little brother but he pushed her away. Kimono causally walked out of the Apartment.

Jimmy got out of School, Clyde, his Fiancé and Jimmy sat in the living room together watching Television and drinking Sodas....Clyde’s phone rang and broke through the sounds of the Television Show. Clyde answered the phone like normal. 

"Hello, this is detective Irvin Tibbs I have your daughter Kimono in custody for serious charges that has to do with Drugs, I can't explain more but you should meet her at the local Jail in about 12 hours" 

Everyone in the living-roomed was frightened the way Clyde's face had lost all emotion instantly. 

Clyde's Wife Kassandra shouted for Clyde to slow down, as he was putting on clothes frantically.

Clyde: "Kimono is in Jail! And not like before." 

Jimmy: "WOW!" 

Clyde: "Get in the car with me or stay!" (As he walked out of the Apartment) 

Jimmy stayed at Home while his Mom and Dad went to figure out what happened with Kimono.... Minutes passed, Hours passed, Jimmy realized his Sister in an Hourglass....Jimmy couldn't figure out what to do after he placed the same knife back into the drawer....he decided to continue a drawing that he started when he was at School. The silent rooms seemed full of the noise of his Pencil. Jimmy fell asleep, with his face on his work of Art, at the miniature table in his room. 

Kassandra woke Jimmy out of sleep at 5:00 in the morning to tell him the news about Kimono. 

Jimmy: "5 to 10 Years in Jail???? She didn't do anything!"

Kassandra: "She didn't do anything in front of us." 

Jimmy started to cry and Kassandra went to get him hot chocolate....she placed the warm cup on the small table.

The next few weeks at school, all Jimmy could do was make Art, and write tiny-little hateful words about Kimono's boyfriend....that is in jail for 15 to 20 years.

Jimmy visited Kimono in Jail for the second time, she wasn't as stubborn, strong willed, nor did she tease him....she vented to Jimmy about how she had secrets, how she wished she could wear any clothes but the clothes she had on. 

The third time Jimmy visited Kimono, he talked more.

The fourth time Jimmy visited Kimono he gave her several drawings that he made and she was impressed. 

The fifth time Jimmy visited Kimono, she told him that mostly all of the girls love his Art and had a small list of people who wanted Art from him....when the visit was over, Jimmy, Clyde, and Kassandra, picked up fast food. Soon as they got Home Jimmy went to his room, shut the door, and started drawing once again. 

Years passed and Jimmy didn't get into any trouble. His Senior Year of High School one of the Teachers found one of Jimmy's drawings lying in the Hallway; the Teacher was amazed. 

One day on Jimmy's route to his first class, an older voice shouted "hey kid!" Jimmy turned to see who was yelling. A well dressed man was holding a piece of paper. 

"I want to give you 2,000 Dollars for this work of Art that I found of yours"

Jimmy was shocked and amazed.

Jimmy: "You’re lying, are you?"

"No, actually here is 1,000 Dollars in Cash, and I have a check I will write in your name..Jimmy?"

Jimmy: "Yessss, okay that Art is yours!" 

"I want to stay in touch with you, so here's my information and call me anytime" (he hands Jimmy a card with his information, and a brownbag with money and a well written check) 

After School was over Jimmy rushed Home and called the phone number and left a message:

"Hello again Sir, I have about 300 Hundred drawings I want you to see, you can call me back, or I'll call you" (hangs up) 

Months passed and Jimmy is well done with Schooling, Summer was hot, and Jimmy started to become more normal, although he missed Kimono greatly....one day during Winter, Kassandra told Jimmy he's finally hired for a job. Jimmy was happy but not as happy as the day he sold his Art. The phone number he was given didn't look like any other number he's seen before. When he finished the last portion of another Drawing, he decided to give the number a call.

"Jimmy my dear boy!!!! I have discovered your Art has been certified 'new creation' I might need to Buy all of your Drawings, finished or not for a lump sum of money"

Jimmy was so happy that he jumped out of bed

"What is your address so I can take a deciding look?" 

Jimmy gave him his address and hung up the phone and gathered his Art

One hour later the Apartment Buzzer went off. Jimmy rushed to the door with Clyde and Kassandra trailing him. The well dressed man slightly bowed and introduced himself.

Kassandra: "so you’re the guy hiring my son?" 

"Yes" 

Clyde: "so what exactly do you do?"

"I need and want to Buy Jimmy's Drawings for new recognition....his 300 Drawings of Art is now worth 300,000 Dollars"

Jimmy jumped up and down, and up and down, in excitement

Clyde: "Let me have your information!" (Quickly grabs the card....Kassandra leaning on his side)

Clyde: "So you mean to tell me, you’re the guy who has been calling here that I've been hanging up on all summer?" 

"Yes" 

(Kassandra laughs....Jimmy brings the folders of Art to the entrance door) 

"I have half of the amount in Cash, the other half in a blank check for you Jimmy and your family" (gives Clyde an envelope, hands Jimmy a brown bag then he walked away)

Not long after Kimono was released from Jail and moved into her own house on land of her family's thanks to Jimmy.