House of Pleasures

Chapter 19

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-God! I was worried! Where were you?

-I had a date.

-Date? In the night, who does that?

-Some people do.

Lilian walked away to her room.

-Don't you dare to walk away from me without a talk! You need to tell me things, ya know! If you are not going to be home, at least text me!

-I will next time.

-There will be no next time.

-What?- Lilian turned around to face her sister.

-You are not leaving this apartment. Only to work and back, that's it.

-You can't do that! He will climb, and i don't think you can afford bars.

-Why don't you tell me what he is hiding? I just wanna know!

-Do you? Really?- Lilian came closer to Amy,- he has a metal arm, and he does not show it to anyone. Happy now?

Amy was surprised and shocked at the same time.

-What the heck?

-Do you want him to come over? He will show you... I believe he would say- with pleasure.

Both sisters didn't see Agnes walking in, and she just stared at them both.

-I mean, guys, if he comes over, he owes me one, so, i will be the first one creeping up to his arm, yeah?

-What?- Amy still couldn't believe her ears,- metal... Arm? Like his whole hand?

-Yup, so i will just call him.

Lilian went away to her room, already taking out her phone, calling Alex.

-I am really sorry, Alex.

-What did you do?

-I didn't mean to, it just came out like that...

-Tell me.

-I... Well, it appears i told my sister about your arm, and she does not believe me.

-Why did you do that?

-She didn't trust me, and it just came out.

-That's it. I am coming over!

Lilian sat on her bed, waiting fot the doorbell to ring.

When it did, she didn't bother going to the door.

Amy did it.

-Uhm, yeah, this is Alex. May i?

Amy opened the door, and waited for him.

-You know im first,- Agnes smiled.

-Whatever, i do not believe this bullshit... Anyways...

Alex stepped in, smiling. It was a fake smile he was wearing, and he greeted both girls.

-You ok?

-No. Not really,- said Amy.

-Come with me!

Agnes took his arm and led him to kitchen.

-Your boyfriend's here! And now, lemme see that metal thing of yours.

-Pick a magnet,- Alex said.

-What?

-On the fridge, take one.

-Ok,- Agnes did as she was told and through the fabric of his jacket, he put the magnet on his arm, and it stayed there. -Wow, now show me...

Alex stripped in their kitchen, not complaining, not saying a word. Agnes chin was a few centimetres down than before, and she was staring.

-How does it...

-It was designed special for me, so it holds directly on my flesh.

-Damn guy! You could do some serious damage with that thingy!

-Thank you for pointing that out, but, tell me something i don't know...

Agnes hit his arm.

-What was that for?

-Nuthin, i was just hitting you.

-It is metal, it doesn't hurt. Not unless you do something stupid, cause, i mean, you are a nurse, you know how theese things work.

-What do you mean?

-It sends sensors to my brain, and i can controle it perfectly, so no matter what, that hand is part of me.

-I bet you use it more ofen than the other one...- Agnes almost whispered.

-What was that suppose to mean?

She laughed when Amy stepped in.

Not saying a word, she came closer to Alex and got a good grip onto his hand.

-Want some arm wrestling?