I Made A Deal With An Old Man In A Food Court Bathroom

Part 31

I just stood there, wracking my brain, trying to figure out how that was possible.

I couldn't think of a way.

I decided to address the issue with Bob, in a way that only he would appreciate.

I opened the changing room door, walked out, then made my way through the double doors.

There, I saw Bob, standing by the back door of the limo, just like I assumed he was.

"It's about time, Mr. Hard-Sell. I thought you got lost.", he said.

"No, Bob! But we do need to talk! Man to man! No bullshit! No games!", I said, walking up to him.

"I like you! I really do! Straight forward and to the point! Of course, Mr. Hard-Sell. Let's talk!", Bob replied.

"Over there, Bob!", I said.

"Very Well!", Bob replied.

We then walked to the side of the building.

"Okay, Bob! Straight up! Are you, or are you not, doing exactly what I said you were doing in the hallway there. Yes or no?"

Bob just looked at me funny.

"No bullshit! No games, Bob!", I said again.

"Yes!", he replied.

"I knew it!", I said loudly, "Then why didn't you just say that in the hallway?", I asked.

"Because of Rebecca! She thinks I'm a good guy, not evil at all! I didn't want to break her heart, and ruin her impression of me!", he answered.

"That makes sense!", I thought.

Bob then looked at me like I was stupid, and said again, "I like you! I really do! I just don't understand you! I already admitted what my plan was in the elevator, why are you so bothered by it now?", he asked.

"Knowing it's going to happen, and seeing it happen, are two different things, Bob. But I don't give a shit about that now. I figured out why the band, the techs, the crew, and the employees, as well as Tony, Edgar, and Rebecca, were not affected.." I said.

"Really? How is that?", Bob asked.

"Earmuffs! The techs, the crew, and the employees were all wearing Earmuffs, and couldn't hear the messages. The band, including myself, and Tony, are part of your plan. Edgar is a demon, and Rebecca is a succubus. That's why we weren't affected.", I answered.

"Well, aren't you the smart one!", Bob said in return.

"But the only one I can't figure out is Donna. She wasn't wearing earmuffs, and I just met her yesterday. So, I'll make you a deal, Bob!", I began.

"I thought you didn't want to make any deals, Mr. Hard-Sell!", Bob stated.

"Yeah, well! Things change, Bob!", I replied, "If you tell me why, and/or how, Donna was not affected by your little box thing, I will never again question, nor confront you, about your "Ultimate Plan."

Again, I used air quotes when I said ultimate plan.

I then continued, "I will go along with it, like it's not even happening. Take as many souls as your evil little heart desires. I know you don't have a heart, but you know what I mean. You win!"

"Oh, Mr. hard-Sell! It does not have to be like that. I actually enjoy those little confrontations with you. They amuse me.", Bob replied.

"You were going to rip my face off, and kill me, just 30 minutes ago, after I confronted you. It didn't seem like you were too amused by it then.", I said.