My Savior ~ A Marina Fanfic

The Bachelorette Party

Marriage. That was something Maya wasn't enthusiastic about at all. Why should two people spend so much money on something that doesn't change their relationship or gives them a guarantee that they will be together forever. Presumably they want to prove something to each other or to society. That was something Maya would never do. Getting married was for the weak.

Well, that's what she always thought.
But now her best friend, whom she had known since the academy, would dare to take this step.
And Maya wasn't lying when she said she was really happy for her.

Andy had been by her side for almost five years now and Maya promised herself that she would help her with this step. As her best friend and as her maid of honor.

So when she sat in her office and looked at the invitation to Andy's bachelorette party, she tried her best to look forward to the evening.

''Do I see a little bit of anticipation there?''

Maya looked up and saw the soon to be wife standing in the doorway.
She chuckled and put the invitationon her desk.

''Of course. How can I not look forward to naked  men who think they can dance just because they have a sixx pack and can bite their lower lip.''

Andy raised an eyebrow andcrossed her arms.

Maya sighed.
''I am sorry. This is your night I don't want to ruin it. So I will be at my best behavior and have the time of my life.'' She got up and saluted in Andy's direction.
''Your maid of honor is always at your service and will throw dollar bills at these naked men if the bride wants that.''

Andy giggled and walked over to Maya.
'' I appreciate your service. But you can relax. We're going to a burlesque club. Which means there are professional dancers that you don't have to throw dollar bills at. And there are going to be both men and woman. They will still show a bit of skin but I think that shouldn't be a problem for you.''

Maya dropped into her chair and threw her arms in the air.
'' Oh thank god''

Andy frowned and sat down in the chair in front of Maya's desk.
'' I didn't think you had aproblem with strippers.''

Maya thought back to the time when Vic took her to a strip club.
At first she was excited. It was no secret that Maya was a huge fan of self care days.
And going to a strip club and seeing half-naked sexy people lolling around bars should
actually satisfy that feeling.

But it didn't.
There was no temptation, no stimulus.
Without question the women who danced on the poles were beautiful, at least some of them.
And a couple of them certainly knew how to move but for Maya there was just something missing.

Maya shrugged.
''I don't know. I guess it was just too easy and too predictable.''

Andy leaned back into her chair and put her hands behind her head and her feet on Maya's Desk.
''I guess you're right. Robert wasn't so keen on the idea of going to a strip club either. But I think we are both fine with a burlesque club. Just look don't touch, obviously''

Maya looked at Andy's feet and pushed them aside.
'' I am happy that you and Robert made your limits clear. But put your feet on my table again Herrera and you can clean the toilets for a month. ''

''What's going on here and why is our captain threatening toilet duty on such a beautiful day''
Vic came into the office with a big grin, put her hands on her hips and looked expectantly between Maya and Andy.

Andy stood up and put an arm around Vic.
''Oh don't worry. Nobody gets toilet duty on this wonderful and important day. Am I right captain?''

Maya looks at her two best friends. These two women risk their lives every day in extremely dangerous missions and saving lives is part of their everyday life.
And yet they can be such fools. Sometimes it's very hard to be their boss.

She got up from her chair, put the documents which were still lying around in her desk back in a drawer and turned to the two of them. She put on the sweetest smile she had to offer and spoke in a soft and controlled voice.

'' Of course not. Because today is Andy's bachelorette party. Which we will spend in a wonderful burlesque club and I wouldn't do anything that would ruin this day for Andy''

''That's my girl''
Andy put her other arm around Mayas shoulder so they all stood together in a group hug.

''Wait...did someonetell Travis that we are not going to a strip club ?''

At that moment the door opened and Travis entered.
He had already taken off his fire brigade uniform and put on his brown leather jacket.

With his sunglasses and a cheeky grin on his face, he reached into his pocket and threw several dollar bills around.

''Ladies, lets get this party started''
All three of them started laughing and Travis wasn't exactly sure why they were laughing, but he just joined them.

Maya broke off the laughter and put one hand on Travis shoulder.

''Oke Guys, our shift ends in 5 minutes. So I'm going to take a shower and get changed. Andy and Vic I recommend you do the same.''

As she was about to leave her office, sheturned again and pointed from Travis to the floor.
''And you clean up this mess. Just because I don't assign anyone to toilet duty today doesn't mean I can't do it tomorrow.''

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'' I still don't understand why we don't go to a strip club. What am I supposed to do now with all these bills.'' Travis pouted and examined all the money in his wallet. Vic grabbed his arm and walked happily beside him as they walked through the night and made their way to the Pandora's.

'' I recently saw some really cool origami figures that you can make with money.''

Sometimes Maya couldn't believe that these dorks were her friends. More than that they were her family. She knows that she can be difficult at times. The time when Maya was promoted to captain put the friendship between  her and the other to the test. But now everyone hat got used to the new circumstances and it is possible to be accepted at the boss of the troupe during the day and to have a drink and a laugh together in the evening.

When Maya got lost in her thoughts Andy linked in with her.
'' You look good tonight. Do you already have plans if you will go home alone or with company?''

Maya accepted Andy's compliment.
Though she didn't think she was putting a lot of effort into her appearance tonight.
She wore a tight black jeans with white sneakers and a white blouse. A black leather jacket hung over her shoulder. Since her hair was still not as long as it used to be she didn't need to devote much time to it. Her make up was casual. Only her lips shimmered in dark red.

''Tonight is all about you. So we'll chat, drink, watch half-naked people dance and just have fun''
Andy pulled maya a little closer and put her head on her shoulder.
''I love you. And I am so happy that you're doing this with me''
Maya smiled and leaned against Andy.
''I love you too''

They walked around the corner and immediately they were blinded by a bright sign.

'' Here we are. Ladies and Travis...may I introduce ...Pandora's Culinary Burlesque Cabaret.''  

Telle me what you think.
If you have any suggestions as to how the story should develop, I'll be happy to
listen to them. I'm not 100% sure myself yet how it should develop.

Also i would rather put out shorter chapters but on a regular base than put out longer chapters. Because this would take longer.  What do you think ? Longer Chapters that need more time or shorter ones (like the first to chapters) and more regular.

Have a great day !!