Blind Date

[Tibxo]

Home to my trusty mutt...

The drive back to my home is non-eventful and I managed to get home in one piece.

"I really appreciate this, Bob." I tell him as we reach my front door.

"Think nothing of it, buddy!" Bob says, stopping outside. "Well, I better be getting back. Sandy's waiting for me."

Eh? And when does Bob ever rush home to his wife?

"Sure you don't want to come in for a drink?" I ask suspiciously.

"Yeah! Sure!" Now he is looking nervous and he never refuses a free drink.

"What's up?"

"Why nothing, Tim."

Something's definitely wrong here. Oh no!

"Nothing's happened to Chum has it?" I am starting to fear the worst when I hear that familar barking behind me. Sighing with relief, I turn round and see my faithful dog rushing up to greet me.

"Chum!!!"

Then I freeze.

"Chum!?"

I stare at my dog as he leaps up to greet me. My dog who is wearing a pink fluffy bow around his neck and two more on his ears.

"Erm! Yes, Tim. Sorry about the bows, I didn't have time to take them off. Anyway, about Chum. Erm...It took us all by surprise when you went into hospital and the thing was that Sandy and me have been so busy with work lately, we really didn't have the time to look after him."

I listen to Bob as I kneel down and I start to examine Chum. That's when I notice the smell.

"Bob? My dog is wearing perfume. Why is my dog wearing perfume?"

"Erm! Well, as I was saying. Erm...we were too busy but a friend of ours offered instead. She must have thought he needed a wash. You know what women are like."

"She!!??"

"She just wanted to help out!"

It slowly dawns on me who Bob is talking about.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!" I scream and then I start sneezing...

 

[Maid of Marvels]

To Tibvo and HIM at the Keyboard...

Thank you both for giving me the opportunity to just be silly and have fun... You really put my ingenuity to the test.

Congratulations on 100 POSTS... May there be 100 more.

As Ever,

Marvel and HER at the Possessed Keyboard

PS Kate is not even CLOSE to being done with Tom... erm... Tib... umm... TIM. That's it! With Tim!

 

[Tibxo]

To Maid of Marvels and HER at the Possessed Keyboard

OOC:

Enough of the brown nosing and get on with the posting.

Tib/HIM at the Keyboard

PS Seriously, a big thank you for partaking in this thread. You have really brought it alive and made it fun for me.

 

[Vailyn]

Surprise surprise

"Crap! Why can't I go anywhere without bringing so much junk!" I quickly tuck back a lock of hair behind my ear, swing my huge purse over my aching shoulder, and take up the handles for the suitcase with the carryon riding the top. "Didn't she say that the agency was on the corner somewhere? Maybe I shouldn't have gotten out of the cab at that intersection."

Glancing around, a blue and pink sign catches my eye.

Take Me Away

There! I knew I could find it! She'll be so proud I could actually find this place by myself! I grin. Nevermind I've been walking around all afternoon. So what if I had to buy new black heels when the other one broke? Chalk it up to as an adventure and shopping is fun even if its driven by necessity!

Keeping an eye on the traffic, I cross the road and thankfully push myself into the air-conditioned travel agency. Flashing a smile at the woman sitting at the receptionist desk, I breeze in and head towards the back. Dropping everything by the wall, I knock on the office door.

"Come on in,"

Sweeping open the door, I walk in and wait for her to look up from her papers. She glances up and her eyes widen in surprised delight!

"KRIS!"

"Hey, I couldn't resist. I haven't seen you in ages! How are you?"

Kate runs around the desk and we hug each other tight.

"I missed you so much! God, I should move here so we can stay in touch better. How have you been?"

 

[Tibxo]

At work

"Well if there's nothing else, let's get back to work." Bob says, concluding his staff briefing. The others leave as he scoops up his papers and feed them back into his folder.

"Bob? May I have a word?" It's Sonya, from Personnel.

"Sure, Sonya. What's up?"

"Tim Murphy has just phoned in. He has decided to take a leave of absence."

Bob is shocked. He has been expecting Tim to return to work any day now.

"Whaatt!!??? He never told me anything."

"Well, he told me something has come back in Ireland and he has to go and visit for a while. Sorry to break the news." she smiles rather sheepishly.

Yeah! Right! More likely what happened here! Why did I make him go out on that blind date?

"Thanks, Sonya. I appreciate the thought." he sighs.

Wait 'til Sandy finds out...

 

[Tibxo]

A secret retreat...

"Fetch it, boy!" I shout to my dog as he scampers off to get the frisbee.

Ah! This is the life!

Sighing, I take a deep breath and savour the sea air.

This is what I need! A holiday away from everything. Just me, my dog and a log cabin by the sea. Nirvana!

My thoughts are interrupted by Tibvo's barks as he comes tearing back up with the frisbee in his mouth. Bending down, I take it from him and give him a cuddle.

Thank Christ that he's okay!

He seems no worst for wear despite what the Bitch from Hell did to him.

I feel a tinge from my poor little friend below everytime I think of her.

I can still remember what he looked and smelled like when I got back from hospital that day. How could Bob have let her look after him?

Standing up, I throw the frisbee high into the air.

I feel a little guilty about lying to him (and the office) about where I am having time off but I just don't want anyone to know that I am still staying in the country not too far away.

I take a long around. At the blue ocean, the deserted beach and the cabin set further back.

No. No-one knows where I am. I am perfectly safe! Just me and my dog...

 

[Messalina]

Sandy

What the hell?? I looked up as Kate walked past me dragging a roll-along behind her. I must be losing it. I thought she was in the back room.

Kris!! Now that's Kate's voice. Who in the world is Kris? This I have to see.

Pushing the door to the supply room open, I look. And look again. TWO Kates?? What the...

Sandy! Meet my sister, Kris. I've told you about her. Kris, this is my best friend and Girl Friday, Sandra Bennett.

Great to meet you at last, Sandy Kris said as she extended her hand.

Kate, you never said your sister was a twin for Pete's sake. My mind was reeling. Thank God Tim was out of the picture now. Bob had said he took a leave of absence from work. This would really blow his mind, yet something wicked deep inside of me thought it would be pretty funny all the same.
Want me to put coffee on or are you going to call it a day? This place won't disappear if you go home early, Kate.

Kate grinned. Yeah, maybe I will take the rest of the day. I have a date tonight anyhow.

I closed my eyes and shook my head. Not another date.

 

[Maid of Marvels]

Kate

The more I thought about it, the more I thought it was a good idea to leave early. Kris and I could catch up a bit and I'd have an excuse to cut my date with Chester short if I needed to.

"C'mon Kris," I said, linking my arm through hers. "Let's blow this joint."

****************

The usual stop at the Food Emporium out of the way, I let us into the apartment and told Kris to unload her things in the guest bedroom.

"When you come out, I'll introduce you to the boys," I chuckle.

"BOYS??"

"You'll see. Now go get comfy."

 

[Yoc]

Chester, the Disco King

Burn, baby! Burn!

Stepping out of the shower, I strut over to the mirror and look at myself in the mirror.

"Heyyy! I look good! This chick's gonna dig this body!!"

I swivle my hips a few more times and then go into the bedroom to get ready to give the chick the night of her life...

 

[Vailyn]

Kris



"Er...what boys? Weren't you just complaining to me all afternoon about the disaster date from hell?" Kris says as she hangs up some of her clothes in the closet. Several seconds pass without a response from Kate. Kris glances over at Kate and watches how intently Kate is looking at her fingernails. "Oh my god. You like him! You really really like this guy Tom-no Jim...no... oh right, TIM!!! You do don't you?"

Kris walks over to Kate and tries to look Kate in the eye but she wouldn't meet her gaze. "Hey, you want to tell me what's going on?"

Kate shakes her head. "No. Not right now. I want you to meet the boys. These guys will never break your heart. Then I have my date tonight. I promise to talk to you later. Okay?" She looks at Kris with a silent plea of understanding in her eyes.

Kris links her arm with Kate's and gives her a slight squeeze. "Let's meet these wonderful guys. Hey, is one single?" Kris' face takes on a pained expression. "It's been like four years since I had that asshole Dexter as my boyfriend. Four years! God, that's too long to go without sex. Right?"

 

[Maid of Marvels]

Kate

"Are they single? Kris, they are all single," I chuckled as I picked up the can opener. The sound brought Midir running with Pablo close behind.

"Kris, I'd like to introduce you to two of my 'men'. Midir and Pablo. Godfrey is probably sleeping somewhere, but he'll be along to complain about something or another before you know it."

My sister rolled her eyes. "Cats? Cats, Kate? I would never have dreamed that you would end up with cat boxes in your future. Does the phrase 'Get a life' ring a bell at all?"

"I have a life, Kris. You were the one moaning about not having a sex life two seconds ago," I chuckled in reply even though Sandy's words from the other day came back to haunt me:

"Fine, Kate. I can see the headlines now. Eighty year old woman found dead. She was a recluse. Never married after all prospects of such were dashed after a blind date in 2001. Last count said there were in excess of 129 cats living in her home."

"I do NOT have cat boxes in my future," I grumble to myself.

"What?"

"Oh nothing. Just something I remembered from the other day. Hey, did I mention I have a date tonight?"

"Yeah. With Tim?" Kris asked with a smug look.

"No. Not with Tim! I took care of his dog while he was in the hospital and we're even. And finished." I couldn't help picturing my 'little man' Chumley all groomed up with bows on his ears. He was such a cutie. I wondered how he was doing. Maybe I could phone...

"Get over yourself!"

"What?" Kris asked, puzzled.

"Nothing, sis. Just talking to myself."

"Bag lady material. I can see it now... Eighty year old woman found dead... with cats."

"Shut up, will you?" What was with everyone objecting to my cats? I quickly segued into my date with Chet and how we met.

 

[Yoc]

She's going to love me...

I stand on the bed, just wearing my briefs as I blowdry my afro.

"Man, I do feel good!" I say to myself...

 

[Maid of Marvels]

Kate

Dancin'... Dancin'... Dancin'...

I sank down into the bubblebath, Midir supervising from his usual perch on the commode. "At least I know I'll have fun with Chester," I say to him. Midir blinks and turns his back to me with a twitch of his tail as if to say he doesn't believe a word of it and that I'm making the wrong choice.

"What? Chester is a nice guy, Midir. You'll like him. Tim... Well, Tim is just a figment." Midir jumps down from the toilet, leaving the bathroom with a disgruntled mrrow.

"Oh yeah? The same to you!" Sandy's words about the old woman and her cats came back to haunt me one more time. Oh brother, I'm really getting sick of this I think as I sink under the water.

********

Two hours later, dressed in a mini and a white cotton half shirt, I pull up in front of the restaurant where Chester and I were to meet. The sign in the window proclaims that it is Disco Night and drinks for the ladies are buy one/get one free.

Deja vu! I sigh as I open the door and look around for the 'Disco King'.

 

[Yoc]

Getting into the groove...

The crowd makes way for him as I walk onto the dance floor, already in the middle of taking my jacket off. I can feel the adoring eyes of the girls on me and the envious stares of their bo's.

"Wooowww!!!"

I just love it!

Then my song gets started and I swing my jacket around, standing in The Pose in the middle of the dance floor.

Throwing my jacket to one of the girls, I grab another and we start The Dance.

I don't even try to talk to the chick as I feel my body soak up the music.

Oh man!

And then we are putting on a show which makes Travolta's performance looks shabby.

Yeah, man! I am supercooool!...

 

[Maid of Marvels]

Kate

Well, Chester certainly isn't difficult to spot. As usual, he's the center of attraction on the dance floor. A real babe magnet.

Chuckling, I make my way to the bar and order a drink. Well, two, actually. It's buy one/get one, and I was never the kind to turn down a bargain. Tossing back the first one, I sip at the second while ordering the next round.

The song's almost over and I see Chet grinning in my direction. I wiggle my fingers at him and wait for him to come over.

 

[Yoc]

Seeing his ride...

Spotting Kate at the bar, I stop abruptly.

"Sorry, ladies. I must fly." As usual, a moan of disappointment reach my cool ears. "But I have a babe to catch." Clicking my fingers, a young girl not much holder than 18 comes rushing over with my jacket.

"Thanks, chick! Here, let me give you the Chez special!" Taking the jacket off her, I stoop her up and gives her a tonsil massage with my tongue which causes her to cry out in pleasure. Dropping her to the floor sighing with happiness, I turn my sights on Kate.

Chick must really dig me to come here like she did! But then her last bo' was sexually confused!

Donning on my jacket, I do The Walk right over to the bar.

"Heyyy! Pretty lady! Miss the ol' Chez? Woa!!!" I grin with those white teeth as I slide into the chair next to her...

 

[Tibxo]

Life is a paradise...

I lay on the beach, soaking up the sun. My body turning a heathly brown tan.

Beside me, my trusty dog kips...

 

[Maid of Marvels]

Kate

"Chester, love... You could make a girl go blind," I whisper into the Disco King's ear as he slides into the chair next to me.

"Wow, Babe! I knew you were turned on by me, but I didn't know I was the feature in your fantasies! I can't say I'm surprised though," he said with an even bigger smile. (If you can believe that possible.)

"No, Babe, not blind from doing that," I grin, regretting it almost immediately when I see the crest-fallen look on his face. "Oh, you do turn me on," I quickly interject. "It's just your Pearl Drops teeth. They're almost glow-in-the-dark, Chester. I can't help wondering... Did you have them put something fluorescent into your caps?"

When Chester tries to splutter out an objection, I put my forefinger over his lips and then quickly replace it with my own. Breaking from the kiss, Chester looks a little dazed as I apologize. "Sorry, Chester. Had a rough couple of weeks after that blind date from hell. I really don't mean to take it out on you."

And why am I taking it out on good old Chet? Because he isn't Tim??

A quiet "mrrrow" brings me out of my reverie. CATS!!! I am NOT going to die in a house with over one hundred cats!! I breathe a sigh of relief when I see it's just one of Chester's "babes" purring in his ear. I can feel my 'claws' extending as I greet her.

"Do you speak English?"

"Umm... yah. Why?" she responds slowly with a toss of her bleach-blonde hair.

 

[Yoc]

Won't she ever shut up about that guy?

I hear her go on about that Tim flop when I feel someone slide up behind me, humming into my ear.

"Do you speak English?"

Huh? Who's she talking to?

"Umm... yah. Why?" It's the chick behind me.

"Then you will understand when I say 'this seat is taken' - find another."

The chick behind starts to nuzzle my ear. "Chez? Why are you talking to someone's mother? I want to dance with you, hon. I need you so."

I love it when the babes fight over me!...

 

[Maid of Marvels]

Kate

Mother? MOTHER!!!

That does it! I am soooo out of here! Sliding off the stool, I hiss, "Chester, it was a pleasure. NOT! I'll just go home to a bowl of gruel and my cats and leave you to your babysitting."

I down the last of my drink and head for home, the whole way thinking that I need to get away. A vacation. That's what I need. By the beach. Yeah. Sounding better and better. A vacation by the beach. I'll make the arrangements in the morning.

 

[Yoc]

Chester

He can't believe it.

She has walked out on him?

He sits looking at the empty chair.

No-one has ever given him the flick before. He is Chez, the Disco King!

"Chez, hun? I wanna dance!" It is the girl who is still hanging around him.

"Not now, babe. Chez has to do The Think"

Yeah, he thinks to himself as he walks out of the club, I've gotta lot to think about!...

 

[Tibxo]

Oops!

 

[Tibxo]

Tim

"Here you are, pal!" I smile as he starts tucking into his favourite, Pedigree Chum.

I smile to myself. Life is going okay. My wound is almost healed (though I still can't bring myself to think how it happened) and I now have the chance to read my Forbidden Planet book that was sent to me after I got out of hospital.

Strange though, there was no card with it!

I am not sure who sent it but it's a good book.

Opening the front door, I look out at the sea. It's is sunset now and the sky is a flaming deep red. It is completely silent apart from the sound of the waves crashing onto the beach and Chumley eating his meal.

Beautiful!

Looking up the beach, I can see no-one. Apart from the deserted cabin further up, you would think that there is no-one else alive. The story is same when I look on the other side. Another empty cabin and no-one around.

Sighing, I take the seat on the porch and continue to look out to sea...

 

[Yoc]

Fred Jehanox

"Sir! Mr Simpson would like a word." said the voice on the intercomm.

"Let him in." He says, leaning back in his chair.

The door opens and a slight looking man cames shuffling in.

"Well? Have you found him yet?" prompts Jehanox.

"Sir. Not exactly. But we have checked with all the airlines and the ports. There is no record of Tim Murphy..."

"Tom!" interrupts Jehanox.

"Hem...Yes, Sir. Tom Murphy ever leaving the country."

"Hmmm!" comments Jehanox. "That is not what he told Personnel. Well, if he is in the country, I want him found!"

The man nods and does nothing.

"Well?"

"Erm. It is his wife." says the small man.

"Well? What about her?"

"She still in town."

"What? She is not with her husband?" Jehanox says incrediously.

Interesting.

"Well, keep an eye on her. If she leaves town, I want to know about it."

"Yes, sir." and the small man leaves the office.

Jehanox swivels his chair around to face the large windows which emcompasses the room.

Wherever you are, Murphy. You are going to be mine....

 

[Maid of Marvels]

Kate

I woke early and headed for "Take Me Away". Take Me Away... I laughed to myself as I unlocked the door and let myself in. Today would be the first time I made travel arrangements for something that didn't have to do with business.

Sandy and Angela were only minutes behind me. "Coffee's already on, ladies. We need to talk." I saw the question in their eyes as they looked at each other and then back at me.

I poured a cup before sitting down to boot up my computer. "I'm going away for a couple of days."

"That's great, Kate!" Angela chirped. "I'll do a reading for you."

"Your date from last night? Way to go, girl! There is hope for you yet," Sandy fairly purred."

"Calm down, you two. NOT my date from last night. I just need to get away and do some thinking."

"Shit, Kate. Tim?" Sandy asked. "You really are crazy about him, aren't you?"

I didn't answer as I made a reservation for a cottage at Adam's Cove. It would be quiet there this time of year and I really loved being near the water.