“Missy?” Gus’s voice woke me from the nap I was taking on
the couch. I had somehow survived my
first store inventory, and my head was killing me. Not even my angelic powers could save me from
that one.
“What?” I moaned, my fingers rubbing my eyes.
“You told Raven that I would go out with her again?” Gus was
looking down at me, his eyes wide with panic.
“She seemed nice.” I rolled over, shielding my face from the
glare of the sun.
“Nice? She brought a ball gag in her purse on our first
date!” As he spoke, his voice went up three octaves.
“I can understand why.” I covered my ears, trying to block
out his continued complaints.
I understand that Raven wasn’t his usual, and she was also
one of Regina’s choices, but there was something about her that I liked. Maybe it was because she was ready for any
situation, because the more Gus bitched, the more I wish that I too had a ball
gag in my purse.
Finally, Gus’s panic attack in full swing, I sat up.
“Listen,” I held up a hand, quieting him, “I get that she
might be a little scary, but take it from an angel, she has a good heart. Nipple clips does not a bad person make.”
He glared at me.
“Stop being so judgmental.” I threw up my arms. “She also
likes reading mysteries and trying out new teas from that small shop around the
corner. So she enjoys a little
kink. Have you talked to her about any
of it? Why she likes it? Did you even
know about the books, or the tea? No!”
Now it was my turn to rant.
I was on my feet, walking towards him.
“But… but…” He was stammering now.
“Do you know she volunteers at a pet rescue at least two
weekends out of the month? Or how about the fact that her day job is working
with special needs kids?”
He shook his head.
Gus has trust issues.
I mean, I can understand where they come from, considering he’s never
had a steady girlfriend, and the few women that have given him the time of day
usually ended up punting his heart into the next state. Still, he needed to learn that people are
complex creatures. He was never going to
find someone if he expected them to fit whatever stale stereotypes he had
lodged in his brain.
“You need to understand that I do my research Gus!” I patted
him on the shoulder. “Now shut the hell up, because unlike you, I was at the
store until four this morning taking inventory, and if I don’t get at least
three hours of sleep right now, I will call Regina in here, and have her suck
your soul out of your body through your asshole. Got it?”
Gus just nodded.
“Good.” I turned and headed back towards the couch. “You’ll
meet Raven, who actually is named Raven by the way, at Café Bubble at six. They have a great selection of green and milk
teas, both of which she has expressed interest in. I also recommend the barley tea. Highly refreshing” I collapsed onto the
couch. “ If you have any questions, check the itinerary, and spread sheet I
emailed you last night.”
Before he could even respond, I was asleep.
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