Holly stepped up to us and asked, “Anything else gents?”
“No lovely girl. We are done with the eating part. You mind bringing me the bill and our accent lists. Will, the cake?” Was Jim’s reply.
I looked at the confection. I pulled all the remaining dollops out but Amy’s. “I want to take that slice home please.” I explained as I dropped the icing trapped others in the cage.
“Oh, good choice Will.” Holly purred and left with the cake.
Licking my fingers I finished the form. “Ahh, it’s saying competition once the blood sample is confirmed?” I questioned. Lifting my drink and it’s mysterious accent.
“Here, let me see.” Jim took the tablet. “You are getting an exception, because you will behave and not tell anyone. Or mess this up in any way.” Jim threatened.
Sipping around the girl eyeing her. She was starting to look familiar. Or I was drunk and wanted to know who she was. Holly came back and placed an egg carton material take home container beside me. Placing what looked like some photo booth strips and a red marker on top. Handing the bill and another strip and a marker to Jim.
“Your accent list will have a name.” Jim suggested. “You can clear around us if you like Holly. We will be a few minutes to let things settle and for his card to be finalized.” He offered.
“Thanks Mr. Hathaway.” She replied, gathering some of the dishes.
“No problem. Holly. I know it’s getting late in your shift.” Jim noted. Adding to defend from the smirk I gave him, “Holly works a mid-shift. Early morning class of some kind. That’s why I know.”
“Business classes.” She offered. “Now I’m sad. I thought you were keeping tabs on me.” she teased as she swayed away.
“Shame. I think that borders on sexual harassment.” I teased.
“The front end manager does all the hiring and firing. Our interactions don’t affect her job.” He defended.
“Unless she majorly fowls. Then you own her shrunken sweet ass.” I retorted.
“Yeah. But that is decided by management and not individual board members. You can piss us off and the structure keeps us from overly punishing them. There is a dishwasher that always seems to over spray dishes as one of the other board members enters that area. Soaks them every time. She hates him. But, he’s a good loyal worker.” Jim smiled out.
Looking over the list of faces from my accents I found the mystery girl. “Ha ha, I know her. Nicole used to babysit her years ago. Grown up nicely I see.” I say lifting the trembling girl to eye level.
“Oh, Holly must have grabbed from the bottom of the list for that one. I don’t even know how she got on that list if that’s the case.” Jim explained.
“Her name is the same as the hot black girl that works at the gas station near my apartment.” I answer his confusion.
“No really.” He laughed. “I love gasing my car there when she’s working. Those tight tops she wears as she leans cheerfully over that counter. I remember adding her to your list. Holly must have just grabbed by the name and gotten the wrong one. That one is cute though.”
“Yeah.” I agree. Then I down my drink, sliding her in my mouth head first. The young woman squirmed and screamed but I hooked my tongue between her thighs and swallowed hard. Slurping loudly as her long legs receded into my mouth. As she slid wiggling down my throat I explained, “But if she’s anything like her mother. She would be a nasty little bitch.” Jim laughed loudly.
“What are these by the way?” I asked, holding the photos of my snacks and keepers.
“Accent list. Use the red marker to mark over the name of any accent you ate or plan on eating. Then we can go on to the last part of the night.” He explained as he began his list. Stopping to open his cage to compare to the faces of the survivors.
I follow suit. Marking off the girls now digesting in my stomach. “So what’s next?” I ask as I red strip over Gloria’s name.
“Oh, just the bow on the package.” Jim mumbled his answer.
“Mr. Jackson, your membership and access card.” Holly’s voice startled me. She suddenly sounded nervous.
“I said you could call me Will Holly.” I reply, accepting the greyish card.
“Sorry but the rules are staff is to call Platinum and Board members by their last name. I didn’t realize before. Please accept my apologies.” Holly said bowing.
“It’s ok Holly. I didn’t know either.” I replied in confusion.
“Holly, if there is nothing else, please gather the dishes.” Jim said sternly.
“Yes Mr. Hathaway.” She babbled and grabbed the few remaining glasses and cutlery and seemed to speed away.
“What was that all about?” I wondered, “And what does Platinum status and why do I have it?”
“She is worried again over what she knows is a small deal with me. You have Platinum status, well platinum plus because we’ll discuss another time. But mainly because I have the authority to grant it and you need at least that level for my idea.” He explained. “You cleaned your list and think your feet will hold?” he asked.
“List cleaned, feet, uncertain.” I joked back. Standing however and the room tilted a little.
Jim wobbled to his feet. “Follow me.” He said and walked up to the bar. “Barry, I’m here to pay my bill.”
The bartender smiled and said, “Certainly Mr. Hathaway.” The smiling broad dark skinned man typed on a keyboard and handed the debit interface to Jim. The total shocked me. Jim began punching in a sizable tip.
“You spent how much on me as a gift?” I exclaimed.
Jim smiled, “Relax. I am happy to have a friend to share dinner here with.” He replied. Looking at the bartender, “What’s the news Barry?”
“Breezes have been swirling the leaves again Mr. Hathaway. But Aces is a smart duck.” I barely heard the man whisper.
“Well let me know if the lawn gets long. I am ready to mow. Make sure Holly gets her full tip.” Jim said with a nod.
“Holly will receive it as you ask. Who is your friend, my good sir?” Barry replied.
“Barry mix master extraordinaire, this is my long time friend William Jackson, our newest Platinum plus member.” Jim introduced us.
“Turning the fan Mr. Hathaway?” He replied.
“Just lighting a room.” Jim replied.
“Nice to meet you Mr. Jackson. You look like a sweet drink man. I have something you will have to experience on your next visit if you permit me.” He offered.
“Thanks, I do like to try new things.” I accept, “Jim here isn’t hard to work for is he?”
“He’s my boss’s boss. So, he’s a sunny client for me.” The cheerfully large man replied.
“Oh, Barry, our Accents and his cake slice. Make sure they don’t go missing.” Jim asked, pointing toward the table with his thumb.
Nodding toward the table he explained, “Holly is beating me to it.”
“Good good, We’ll be right back.” and Jim waved me to follow.
“Should I prepare a return beverage?” Barry asked as we started away.
“Not tonight. But thanks for thinking ahead.” Jim refused as we walked on.
To a door with a clear glass window with a gold ribbon lined around the words, Little Bobbles Gift Shop. We enter. A bored looking young man perked up. Recognizing Jim he greeted, “Hello Mr. Hathaway. Your order is ready.”
“Not my order. It’s his. Glenn, this is my friend Mr. Jackson. Will this is Glenn from the gift shop.” Jim introduced us.
“Hello Mr. Jackson. Your cage is ready for you to take home. Did you need Jared to deliver it?” the young man asked.
“He will. And us if he doesn’t mind.” Jim answered for me. He turned to me, “Take a browse.”
It reminded me of a pet shop. Cages in one corner. Accessories for them beside that area. But besides water bottles and exercise wheels, there were also shower booths and cool treat storage units. Along the counter was what looked like hamster pellets listed as Accent’s dry food. Then across from the sales counter was a wall covered in what looks like cards showing different outfits. Few other odds and ends on the side wall.
Jim calls me over to the card wall, “Pick out some outfits for your keepers. They are designed for ease of play.”
“How? Do I take them to ahh?” I asked
“His name is Glenn. Slide your Accent strip in this slot. Then you can punch in the card numbers for the outfit you want for that pet. The accent numbers have the girl’s stats for their sizes and best fits. How many are you keeping?” He advises.
“Eleven. Why?” I replied.
“Cause now I can tell you to pick out nine outfits for your keepers. Have fun with your choices. Oh, if you pick this tab it lists the outfits that can be made eatable. You should pick two, no three of those for each of your new little friends as well. I’ll be back.” Jim advises, then wanders through a door labeled Employees only.
Still a buzz with alcohol and the power rush over my collected pets. I was having trouble focusing. Glenn walked up to me, “Having problems?”
“Yes Glenn, how do I select outfits for my new pets. Do I pick the outfits for each girl or pick the girl for the outfits?” I asked as I shook my head to get my eyes to focus.
“Well, either. Your preference really. Let me guide you.” The store clerk offered. And guided me he did. Soon I was able to flip through. It wasn’t so much picking outfits for each girl. But picking from items within a connected collection to form up outfits. Skirt patterns and shirt styles. Do they get hosiery or would certain stockings look better. The card didn’t just provide sizes. But a 3D model on which you can get an estimation of what the outfit will look on each little pet.
Jim came back. “How is it going?”
“Great, Glenn is a big help.” I replied.
“Thank you Will.” He says as I had given permission in my jolly state.
“Glenn, He’s Platinum Plus.” Jim said, sounding more as advice then warning.
“Oh, You got me Mr. Jackson. I should have asked for your membership for delivery methods. Sorry for my ignorance.” Glenn said nervously in the guise of a cheerful retort.
“My fault Glenn. Jim, Mr. Hathaway told me about the name rules. It slipped my mind as you helped me.” I accepted blame. “So when will I receive these by the way?” I add to ease tension.
“When would you like them? Are you staying for a few more drinks? Or would you like them shipped to your house tonight or early tomorrow morning?” Glenn asks.
“Is there something I could get for them tonight? The rest tomorrow afternoon maybe?” I ask knowing morning would be a bit too early for me.
“Certainly Mr. Jackson. One of your choices for each will be ready in minutes. So ready by time Jared is ready to take you home. Is that alright?” Glen asks. “Jerry can deliver the collections at around one tomorrow?”
“Sounds good. I need time to finish picking outfits.” I add.
Jim lifts a cage about the size of a shoe box. “Do we have any extra of these in stock?”
“Yes sir.” Glenn answers.
“Mr. Jackson will get one of these as well.” Jim notes.
“Added sir.” Glenn replies.
“Why do I need two cages?” I ask.
“Because we are in no state to set up your cage tonight. This travel cage can be set up in minutes and is good for tonight. You will need a place to hold the pretties.” Jim reveals his insight. “Now let’s finish picking those sweet pets their doll clothes.” And we did, giggling at some of the costumes and accessories available.
Glenn brought out a bag with a white box and the little cage. “Jared is ready when you are sirs. Cage and pets are waiting in the car.”







