The house was filled with a ton of people. Some were friends of relatives, and even friends of friends. Amazing how many rich snobs there are in this world all gathered in this house. I guess the Malzaheimers are the most popular out of the rich snobs. We all were doing our job. Mark just sat there in a chair bored. Aly and Alicia sat at a table and were chatting with a few people.
"Sir! I'd like some more champagine, please!" one man called out to Alan. "Right away!" he said, then handed another glass to the man and took the empty one. Seems like he's doing okay. "S-so, uh...w-which app-petizer would y-you like to try?" Ervin asked a woman with a crimson dress and curled up brunette hair. "I'd like to try the stuffed mushrooms, please. Are you alright, sir? You seem a bit...queasy." the lady asked Ervin.
He nodded very slowly, then suddenly placed the silver tray down and quickly ran off to the bathrooms. I guess Ervin is people shy and falls ill when he is nervous. "Excuse me, miss? May I know where I can hang up my coat? I came in late since I had to attend to some business." a man asked me. "Oh, I will take that for you, sir!" I replied politely with a smile. "Hoohooh! You are doing very well, Volta Terra! You also look very beautiful right now." he said.
"Pardon, me?" I asked confused. The man then took off his tan top hat and revealed his face. It was Rupert! "Oh, Rupert! I did not recognize you for a second! Oh, and thank you very much!" I said curtsying as I took his coat. I still cannot get used to this curtsying crap without feeling uncomfortable... "Ah, yes. It is very hard to tell who someone is under their hat!" he chuckled. "Hahah, yes indeed!" I said as we walked over to the hangers.
"So, I heard about your problem, may we talk with your friends 'Meredith' and 'Ervin' privately?" he offered me. "Oh, why of course! This way, please!" I led him the way, beckoning Volta and Meredith to follow me.
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"I see. Very unfortunate for all of you." Rupert said with his eyes closed and shaking his head. "Meredith, all I have to say to you is be careful in what you do." Meredith looked down abashed and said quietly, "Yes sir..." Rupert turned his head to Volta and I. "Now, I'd say the time machine is not a good idea, I'd suggest that you all just wait until the ship is finished. I only know how to reverse the body-swap. Now listen closely." We all leaned in close to listen to what he had to say.
"...Peanut oil and olive oil?!" Meredith said out loud. "Those are just food stuff! How is that possible?" "I'd rather suggest you not to question him, ever?" I nudged Meredith. "Trust the elders, Meredith. You may be 25, but you have much more to learn about...well, life in general." Rupert told her. Ooh, that's got to hurt. Meredith winced as he said that and shut her eyes tightly with a tear falling from her eye. "Y-yes sir..."
She suddenly opened her eyes and looked up at Rupert, but then her face went into surprise. "F-father...?" she said, out of the blue. "Hm? I beg your pardon?" Rupert said raising his white eyebrows. "Oh, I'm sorry...I thought you were father since you look very similar to him, Mr.-" "Please, just call me by Rupert." he interrupted.
I start to wonder what is Rupert's last name anyways? He never mentioned it come to think of it. Well he is a mysterious, but friendly man. Well, sometimes things are better left unmentioned or unsaid. "So peanut oil, olive oil, and vinegar?" Volta verified the ingredients we needed. "Correct. Now I will start repairing the machine and you three head out to the store and buy the ingredients." We all nodded and Rupert dismissed us.
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Volta, Meredith, and I were in normal clothing and walking to the store. Strangely female clothing is very comfortable and flexible. I actually prefer women's clothing because of its soft texture. And dresses feel very free as well! I can see why Volta and Meredith love wearing them. ...What? I'm just saying since I'm wearing them right now in a girls body! It's not like I'm going to cross-dress or anything...anyways.
Volta sensed something suddenly and turned around quickly. We all stopped and looked at her. "What is it?" I asked her. "I sense someone watching us..." she said softly. "Come to think of it...I do too." Meredith agreed. "Maybe it's just creepy men watching us...or even rapists...okay, let's get to the store quick!" I demanded. Volta and Meredith nodded then we ran to the store.
We arrived shortly after running for 5 minutes and felt safe, or so I thought. "I...I think I still feel them onto us..." Volta panted, still catching her breath. "Well let's just keep it quick." I insisted. I browsed through the isles quickly and picked up the cooking oils. Oh great, now I'm starting to feel like I'm being watched too. We tried to make our way to the check-out counters but then a wall of 3 men suddenly stepped out of the sides and blocked us with their arms crossed.
We stopped and turned around about to run, but I bumped into another man. "Oh, I-I'm sorry, sir-" "No need to be sorry Volta..." the strange man I ran into said. The real Volta's eyes widen and looked up at the man. "R-Relias...." she tried to say barely whispering it out. Relias put his finger under my chin and brought my head up making me look at his silver mask. "I see your man, Kinetta, is not escorting you! What a coincidence...out of all the times I run into you, you're alone with a few beautiful friends..." he said in a creepy tone.
"Uh, did he just call my body beautiful, or the little boy's body beautiful?" Meredith muttered quietly to herself. "I've been watching you all along Volta Terra, and now I finally catch you alone..." he said in a darker voice as he came very close to me. I could smell his strong cologne I started to cough a bit. He then suddenly started to move his head closer to me, and his lips started to pucker up a bit. Oh no! H-he's going to kiss me! A MAN IS GOING TO KISS ME!
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Elyssia the Lost Paradise
Ciencia FicciónA sci-fi romantic comedy steampunk story about a young boy named Kinetta who has no knowledge of his real family. He was found off of the streets and adopted to the money hungry, power hungry Malzaheimer family. He is fascinated by steampunk and wo...
