Chapter 34

Luci shot me a look and I just shrugged. We went out to the waiting limo and got in. I told Shanae to take us to the council building. As we started driving, I decided to talk with Luci.

“So, the mansion, while it’s a good thought, I won’t want to live in something that has been passed down and the like for so long. It probably would need to be updated heavily, and altered for all of us.” I said.

“Too true, so you wanted to have your own place built.” He said in response.

“Yes.” I said as he pulled out his walkie talkie.

He spoke very quickly into it, in several languages again, before returning to the conversation.

“That would pump some more money into the economy.” Luci said.

“What was all that about?” Lisa asked.

“Oh, if you’re joining the pod, like I think you are, you need to meet with the other pod partners.” Luci said. “Part of the protocol for the owner’s pod, I’m afraid. Setup this morning by them.”

“Oh. Um ... cool...” Lisa said looking a bit worried.

“Don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll be fine.” Luci said. “You’ve already known Kisumi.” He added.

Lisa looked up, seeming a bit more confident.

“Back on the topic, you do have additional land as well. So yeah, that can be done, but you may have to use the mansion as temporary housing until it’s built. Even with the crews working around the clock, it can take months to pull off something this big.” Luci said. “And your pod is growing a bit too fast to stay in that starter home for much longer.”

“So either, I stop letting girls join, or I move into the mansion for a while.” I said.

“Yeah. I’ve already got a meeting setup for today with the building planner. He’s got some things for you to look at, but it will take time to build.” Luci explained.

“Thanks for getting all that done, Luci.” I said.

“It’s no problem, Joshua. Working with you has been kind of fun so far.” Luci said.

“Oh, just kind of?” I laughed.

“Don’t get me wrong, Boss, I’m sure you’ll make things more fun as we get into it more.” Luci said.

Soon enough, we arrived at the council building. This time, I wasn’t wearing a suit. We headed inside, and found our way into the waiting area, where all of my current partners were waiting, along with Katie, and soon after Shanae. Each of my current partners, as well as Katie were in the ‘Pod Uniform’ looking sexy enough for me to want to fuck them all on the spot, and I found myself growing hard from the sight.

“Okay, are we all here this time?” Mari asked.

Before Lisa could address them, Kisumi gave her a big hug.

“I can’t believe it! You’re coming too!” Kisumi said almost crying.

Lisa hugged her back for a minute before pulling back.

“Listen, everyone. Mom gave Joshua a clearance to have sex again, however...” Lisa started before taking a deep breath.

“This is gonna be bad, I just know it.” Mel said.

“For at least the next week, Joshua ... how do I put this?” Lisa asked, muttering to herself.

“Aunt Izzy says I’m good to go for sex, but it’s a sure thing you’ll get knocked up if we do.” I said.

“And?” Mel asked.

“And?!” Lisa asked.

“All of us know what we signed up for when we joined this pod, well some of us after, but Josh is the island owner. Tradition says that he has to have at least one son to pass down the tradition.” Mel said, taking charge. “Pretty sure that means we’re committed to having his kids. If anyone isn’t, maybe you should rethink being in this pod.”

The girls began talking in whispers amongst themselves while I took a deep breath.

“Mel, calm down.” I started. “I’m not going to force anyone to...”

“No, you listen.” Mel said. “We’re not forcing anyone to be in the pod, but anyone that is should know that they need to be committed. We don’t want people joining out of guilt, or a sense of owing you, or one of us. We want those who are ready to be in this pod, and have your children. So if you don’t like that, then you have to remember that’s we do here. You live here now. Hell, you own the island. You have to adhere to tradition as much as the rest of us.”

“Okay, I get that, but what if they don’t wanna have a kid right away?” I said.

“Then they just need to lay off sex with you, until you’re normal again, just that simple.” Mel said. “No one’s forcing them to have children right away.”

I saw her point. Right after we finished that conversation, we were called before the council.

“Joshua! Back again, I see.” Trevor said. “Okay, applicants, step forwards.”

Shanae, Katie, and Lisa stepped forwards. I was expecting Katie and Lisa, but I thought Shanae was going to hold off until her parents got back.

“Have you three submitted a written application?” Trevor asked.

Shanae and Katie answered in the affirmative, while Lisa stepped forwards and placed her application on the desk in front of Trevor.

“Hold on!” A voice called out.

As quick as a flash someone entered the room and before I could even look, she was at Trevor’s desk slapping down a piece of paper.

“I’m joining too.” She said.

“Ah, yes, you were Miss...” Trevor asked.

“Nelson.” She said. “Rose Nelson, just transferred to the island for my job with Jump jet, and was let know of this meeting.”

Trevor picked up her and Lisa’s paperwork.

“This is a bit strange, Miss Nelson. I’m guessing you know Mr. Twilight from the mainland? Were you a girlfriend of his there?” Trevor asked.

“Yes, from the mainland, no, I wasn’t in his little pod there, but I had intended on joining only for him to be rushed here.” Rose said looking over her shoulder at me.