Burlesque

SEVEN

Upon landing  I'm ushered off the plane first as Andy had treated me to priority, first class tickets. I was very grateful of course but I gave him hell for it over the phone. But I'm here now and get to the baggage claim before the others from the flight. After retrieving my bag I exit into the main area of the terminal to find the exit and a cab- but am surprised to see Andy standing tall over most of the others on the terminal. He isn't exactly inconspicuous. His face lights up when he sees me and I can't help but smile back. In a few long strides he meets me halfway and catches me in his arms in the form of a hug. I wrap my arms around his waist and return the hug. He moves away but leaves his hands on my shoulders as he exclaims
"It's so good to see you munchkin!"
I laugh, covering his hand with my own
"You too Andy. I should warn you though I detest that nickname."
He winks
"Got it. Let me help you with that bag munchkin."
I groan but let it go as I follow him out of the terminal. We jump in his car and we drive off to god knows where. I must admit I'm freaking out about how ill planned this trip is.

I expect to be taken to a hotel but am instead taken to a suburban home. Andy helps me out and brings my bag inside.
"Welcome home."
I laugh
"Andy, you don't have to let me stay here. I can get out your hair, find a hotel."
He narrows his eyes at me playfully
"If I wanted you in a hotel I would have booked you one, but I bought you here."
I smile
"And that's incredibly sweet. But surely Juliet won't like me here."
He smirks
"Actually... It was her idea."
"Oh."
I don't know whether to feel reassured or threatened. I get the feeling I may be walking on eggshells around here. He gives me a quick tour around the house. On the bottom level he points out where the kitchen, loung room, his room, laundry and back entrance is. Upstairs he shows me the guest bathroom, the sun room and the guest rooms are- telling me I can take my pick. I choose the bigger one of course. I give him a hug and thank him yet again
"Thanks so much Andy."
He shrugs
"No problem munchkin. Juliet is just out getting her hair done at the moment but she'll be back soon. If the cats get on your nerves just let me know. I'll leave you to settle in and unpack. I'm gonna have a smoke out back."
I smile
"Alrighty. And don't worry about the cats," I state as one comes up and runs its head against my shin "I'm enjoying their company. And I've always wanted a cat."
He laughs
"Well okay then munchkin."
He leaves closing the door behind him, leaving me and the cat inside. One of the cats anyway. I don't know which one this is but its loving me. I scoop it up in my arms and turn it over to pat its tummy. It's purrs happily. I giggle at it and place it down on the bed to begin unpacking. Once done I head downstairs, cat in my arms, to find Andy. I find Andy out the back as he said but he isn't alone, Juliet has gotten home. Andy smiles up at me, as does she but there is a coldness behind her's.  I try my best to ignore that and smile at her. She extends her hand out to me, her nails are extremely long and pointy- like claws
"You must be November. I'm Juliet, so glad to finally meet you."
I shake her hand
"You too Juliet, it's been a while coming."
She drops her hand
"Sure has. I've been waiting so long to meet the girl Andy was raving about since he got back from the tour."
I laugh
"I can't see there is much to rave about."
Juliet turns to Andy
"Andy, you didn't tell me she was so pretty. And modest."
He shrugs and takes a puff of his cigarette. She looks back to me, another thing I notice is here eyes- extremely large. Is that natural?
"I think we're going to be great friends."
I smile and take a seat
"Of course."
Andy offers me a puff of his smoke, gladly I accept. Out of nowhere i hear Andy ask
"Juliet? What's the matter?"
She dismisses it with a wave of her hand.
"Nothing, nothing. What do you two say we go out for dinner tonight? Oh and November, what about getting our nails done tomorrow?"
Andy speaks before I can
"Dinner sounds good, but I think the band wanted to see November tomorrow."
She shrugs
"They can see her afterwards. What do you think November?"
I nod
"Yeah, sounds great."
She smiles, cold again.
"Perfect."

After we all finish smoking we go off to freshen up for dinner. Before we part I ask Andy
"Dressy or casual for dinner?"
"Well, since I can probably guess where Juliet wants to go I'd say dressy."
I smile
"Alright, thanks."

I come down stairs ready for dinner to find both of them ready. Andy dressed in all black, skinny jeans with a chain hanging from the belt and a black dress shirt underneath a black leather jacket. Juliet wears a black mini skirt with a black wrap shirt exposing cleavage and a long black leopard print fur coat over the top with thigh high boots. I can't help but feel a bit too over dressed in my knee length black trench coat dress and thigh high garter stockings and pumps. Luckily my hair isn't too dressy, just loose in its natural waves. My makeup the same as usual. Andy looks over me as I step down the staircase I scrunch my nose up
"A little too overdressed huh?"
He smiles
"No not at all, perfect."