Chapter 54

I returned to the real world and immediately used The Art to find Mike. I wanted to be sure that I was synced with him when he made love to Ms. Conner.

Tif return a few minutes later and we passed an uneventful afternoon. Periodically, I checked to be sure I could find Mike, but otherwise, I spent my day in the real world.

At 4pm, the night shift girls arrived and I did not need The Art to see how they planned to spend their evening. Tif and I left, giggling at their obvious passion for each other.

“I’ve got to go home tonight.” Tif sighed. “I have to go out with the parents.”

“I love going out with my parents.” I smiled. “You should have fun.”

“Your parents are cool. My parents are from the stone age!”

A few minutes later, I was alone.

I decided to explore the mall, and perhaps meet a lover for Matt. I also had not visited Claire in some time. I headed first for her shop.

“Ah! Ma chère!” she greeted me, kissing both my cheeks. “I must assist madam, but please wait patiently, oui?”

“Of course!” I explored Claire’s selection. In addition to the bras and panties, Claire had nightgowns, slips, camisoles, and all manner of women’s undergarments.

Doris looked so lovely in her gowns. I wondered how Brenda would look in one. A transparent one would set off her dark skin beautifully. Tif, I thought, would look better in the pink satin. I picked out items for Steph and Mandy and Amber.

“Looking for something specific?” Claire asked, surprising me.

“Gifts for my friends.”

“How thoughtful! For that petite Tiffany you brought me?”

“Yes. I thought this one.”

“Ah! Yes, I agree.”

“And my friend Brenda is dark like Doris, so I thought this one would suit her.” I showed her all of the items I’d chosen.

Claire showed me the price tag for the lace gown I thought would flatter Amber. “Dear gifts for dear friends.”

“Oh my!” I gasped at the price.

She laughed lightly. “For you, my sweet, I would give anything. But your friends - they are not my friends. At least not yet. Tell me, do they practice The Art?”

I frowned. “No. Although Brenda and Tiffany have both spent time with me in the OffWorld.”

“I see.” Claire considered for a moment. “Ah! Would they each be willing to work for their gift?”

“To work - for a gift?”

“As you see, I have very little advertising here. But if they were willing to model for me, I would be happy to thank them with a small gift. If you would prefer to purchase these, I could afford a small discount. But I only give my beauties away to the beauties I hold dear.” She kissed me softly. “Come. Let us choose something lovely for you.”