Michael says nothing. “He was very successful,” drawls James. “Took his pick.”
The blond man jerks to attention, “Hey, it’s different now.”
“Of course it is,” I say. “You found the woman you want, and your goals have moved on. I notice, with some interest I have to say, that the first thing you have done is to start building your wealth.”
“I’m going to have a wife to support.”
“So you are. And I have high confidence that you will be a wealthy man if that’s what you want out of life.”
His eyes narrow and I can see the wheels turning, his thoughts.
“If you want it, go for it. If life gives you lemons, first make lemonade. Second, punch life in the eye and demand oranges. Then, go and plant orange trees.”
Michael speaks slowly, thoughtfully. “Interesting way of putting it. I’ll remember that.”
*****
Three Years Ago
Charlotte sits in the office facing Mr Chambers. He’s middle-aged and pleasant enough, and clearly doing his best to make her feel at ease. Nonetheless, her embarrassment is excruciating and she can’t look him in the face.
“Can I get you a cup of tea, Miss Conners? Or coffee perhaps?”
Her throat tight. “No, thank you.”
If she tried to drink right now, she would bring it right back up again.
“Very well. I understand you would like to enter our auction for the sale of….” He picks up a sheet and reads…. ‘The services of ‘Charlotte’ for the period of one week, those services to include anything required of her by her purchaser and also to include the sale of her virginity.’ Is that correct?”
She squeezes the word out. “Yes.”
He places the document on the table. “I should explain Miss Conners, that whilst you might find it easier to have a female representative to work with right now, here at the auction house we feel that a girl who cannot go through this interview with a male representative is unlikely to be able to honour her end of the contract she is choosing to enter.”
“Ahh, yes.” Charlotte nods understanding.
He watches her reaction, then, “We hold these auctions about once a year. The next such event is in several months’ time, in July. Is that suitable for you? You are prepared to wait?”
“Yes.”
“Very well, let us go through the terms. You will be required to undergo a medical examination no more than one week before the date of the auction to confirm that you are disease free and to confirm your…. credentials. You understand me?”
“Yes.”
“Given that you have several months in which to prepare, I suggest that you take the opportunity to ensure you are in good physical condition. It goes without saying, that the more attractive you look, the better your price is likely to be….
*****
James
I wake, pain-free and tentatively, I move, shifting my injured leg, testing the result.
And it’s fine.
That’s a good start to the day….
So, I roll, trying to turn, see if either Charlotte or Michael are awake.
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