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Mei sat in front of three screens. She looked back and forth, moving the mouse and randomly typing. She hadn’t moved from her original upright position for over two hours. Her phone began vibrating to remind her of an appointment. After another 45mins she finished and got up to shower and change. She sat in the backseat and immediately began looking at her phone. Within another 20mins the car came to a stop. The door was opened for her as she stepped out into a back alley. There were only two lights illuminating the way but within that small area it was incredibly clean. The door was opened from inside and she immediately smelled smoke. She smiled at the host who bowed their head.
“Good evening Miss Aihara. Thank you as always for your continued business.”
She looked at the young woman and simply nodded. The woman straightened back up and began leading the way to one of the VIP rooms. The hallway was barely illuminated as she walked past different workers and another guest. But even if everything went dark she knew exactly 76 steps to her usual room consistently curving to the left. The door handle had to be turned completely 180 degrees in order for it to open, even if she had never touched the handle herself, she watched every host's movements. When she walked in she saw Keiko, Maya, and Saki.
“Good evening, Mei.”
She took her seat and waved her hand for a drink.
“Hello, Keiko.”
“Did you already invest in that pharmaceutical company?”
“No. I did more research and noticed inconsistencies in their publications for certain trials.”
Maya and Keiko would show up to these auctions very rarely to check on her. They were the only ones permitted into her room. When she saw Saki Haruki she couldn’t help but feel annoyed. She knew Saki must’ve insisted she be able to come with them tonight.
Haruki heard the door open and felt her heart speed up. She discreetly watched Mei walk in. She looked beautiful as always dressed in a strapless full length midnight blue dress. Her beautiful long leg stepped forward every other step. She picked up her glass of champagne and elegantly drank the whole thing in one breath. A waitress came from the dark and refilled it the next second before stepping back into the shadow. Mei sat in her usual seat and she moved slightly just to be a little closer. She hadn’t seen her in two months because Mei had declined to focus on her work. Once she heard Maya talking about the auction tonight she knew Mei would show up. Even though all she felt was jealousy as she watched from the side, she knew this was the only way to become closer to her.
“Good evening, Mei. How has your work been?”
“Good. What about you Saki, how is your work at the hospital?”
Her cheeks rose more without her knowing as she began going into detail about the department she had to inspect.
Mei simply looked forward and closed her eyes as she rested her brain, drowning out Saki’s voice. She knew very well why Saki was attending tonight but she could care less or put any more effort into being more polite. Five minutes went by as the large curtain in front of them began opening. A subtle smile appeared on her face.
Finally, 3..2..1
A spotlight came onto the empty stage.
Good evening honored guests. Before the auction begins we’d like to review our rules for any new participants. This auction is completely voluntary and the winner is the highest bidder. When you come to collect you must pay everything up front, no exceptions. If you can’t transfer the funds right away, the second highest bidder will be contacted. There is no pre-bidding, no inspection of the merchandise beforehand, and no lists given out previously. Everyone’s information, including the escorts, is confidential and neither will be given out even after the transaction is complete. We offer in house hospitality and transportation to a trusted partner if you wish. However, if we find that you are endangering our escorts afterwards you will be banned from this auction house indefinitely, no exceptions. We all hope you have a pleasant evening, and may the auction begin.
Mei drank her third glass as she waited patiently for the omegas to begin showing their faces. This auction house was very exclusive and almost felt like a second home to her. At least once a month she would participate. She had a cardinal rule though, she never slept with the same omega twice. She waited till the very end when the new escorts were brought out. The routine was consistent which she appreciated greatly. Only five new alphas, betas, and omegas were introduced one by one. She never left empty handed. Her eyes flickered as the light turned off and within 10 seconds exactly it lit up again. The girl was tall with a beautiful waist and short black hair. Her lingerie was bright red and her bust somewhat large.
She looks obedient, but the lingerie is dull and her eyes are lacking.
The next escort was a male. She had been with a handful of male omegas but they never satisfied her in the end. She found the way women arch their backs, their beautiful breasts glistened, and their eyes full of lust was much more enticing.
The third escort was shorter, her proportions made her look appealing. The look in her eyes made Mei almost bid but at the last second she found her smile sadistic. In the beginning she explored many different forms of sexual pleasure. She preferred a confident omega versus and obedient one, but the perverted ones were too much for her.
The fourth escort was male again and she sighed in frustration.
Finally, the fifth and final light came on and her eyes went dark. The woman had a beautiful waist, long legs, and appealing breasts but she recognized her from some associates she had worked with before. This omega had a keen eye and would oftentimes try to get closer to the alpha after the transaction was over. Those types of omegas she hated the most.
She sighed again and finished her fifth glass ready to leave.
“Honored guest, my supervisor would like me to let you know there will be a sixth tonight if you’d like to stay and wait. It is strictly for the exclusive guests.”
She frowned slightly because in the past year she had attended this auction house they had never broken their routine. She nodded and waved for another glass. The curtains closed so the guests not in the rooms could be escorted out. After fifteen minutes the curtains drew back again. The stage had its spotlight on and slowly they watched a beautiful woman with blonde hair walk out. She was wearing white lingerie, had a smaller bust, but her legs were beautiful. Mei’s eyes flickered twice as she stared at the woman turning elegantly. But as she watched her eyes she felt herself slowly losing interest. Even if she moved with confidence her eyes showed faint fear. She never wished to be with anyone who didn’t want to be here. She put down her glass and was about to get up.
“Mei.. I could keep you company tonight.”
She looked over at Saki’s polite smile. Nothing showed on her face, but she knew Saki Haruki was not someone she should offend. The only reason she put up with her constant advances was for the future. Tonight though, she had had five glasses of champagne and decided to sit back in her seat with a smile. She waved over for another glass to be poured.
“Saki, we’ve been friends since late grade school. You know I’ve never dated anyone and I’m committed to my work. Why are you still pursuing me?”
Haruki took a deep breath and put on a slightly professional face. Even if her heart was beating out of her chest at Mei’s straight forward question she knew this was her opportunity.
“I believe we would both have mutual benefits if we decided to be together. Both of our family’s would have access to each other’s connections and we would become more influential in Tokyo. I respect and understand your work, I know you're very dedicated and wish to find a partner who will give you time and space as you wish. And if by chance you should want to mark me in the future, I would be willing to turn a blind eye if you still wished to participate in these auctions.”
She slowly finished her drink as she continued listening, her hand slightly twitching at the mention of her family. With her mind slightly buzzed and her lust became stronger with every passing minute. She hadn’t realized Sakii finished her speech and was waiting for her response. Her slightly out of focus eyes looked into those brown dull ones across the way. Slowly her lips raised as she sat down the glass.
“Saki, I don’t think you realize but you don’t know me and you don’t understand me in the least.”
Haruki’s breath caught. She assumed Mei was slightly drunk but her mannerisms and speech were still upright and graceful. She thought if Mei could just give her one night, then she could take advantage of the situation.
“We may have known each other for many years, but our conversations have always been brief and polite. I have also never been attracted to you in the least. Your pheromones aren’t sweet, your breasts are too large, and your eyes.. Lack appeal.”
The room went silent as they listened, and quickly Maya and Keiko stood up.
Saki’s eyes were slightly red as she looked into those deep violets that were only cold. She finally realized that Mei had never looked at her once with care.
“Haruki, Mei has drunk too much. Let me drive you home.”
Keiko stepped in between them so they could no longer see each other and gently helped her up. She simply nodded and began walking out with her. She overheard Maya reprimanding Mei, but heard no rebuttal. A surge of anger began building in her after each step.
“Mei, we’ve all known Haruki has liked you since grade school. You didn’t need to speak to her like that.”
Mei opened her eyes and looked at the closed curtains with frustration that she hadn’t acquired anyone. This could’ve all been avoided if Saki had kept her mouth shut or one of those omegas had appealed to her.
“Haven’t I been patient enough? I’ve made it very clear over the years I’m not interested in her, or anyone else. She was the one who has continuously pushed me. I will not take responsibility for her impervious attitude.”
Maya sighed as she looked at her. Her best friend had always been cold, but these past two years she had gone through something that no one but her, Keiko, and one other person knew about. It seemed her attitude had become worse and more distant as the months went by.
“Very well. Let’s get you home.”
“You may go first. I’ll have another glass before leaving.”
“Mei.. You’ve already-”
“Leave me alone, Maya. You are not responsible for me.”
Her hands clenched as Mei looked up into her eyes. She nodded and walked out; sending a message to Kie and then Keiko.
Mei had another two glasses before leaving. As she sat back in the car with drunken eyes she habitually looked at her phone to view the stock market but her eyes couldn’t focus. After twenty minutes Kie stopped the car and opened the door for her.
“Miss.. would you like some assistance?”
“No, you may be excused for the night.”
She slightly wobbled as she got out of the car. Kie watched hesitantly, and made sure she got into the door to her building. He breathed out and went to get back into the car.
She stood as still as she could waiting for the elevator door to open. When it finally did she stumbled in and leaned on the side as she pushed the button. As the elevator began moving she felt her stomach beginning to turn and closed her eyes tight. The ding made her force open her eyes, she took two steps out and leaned on the wall for who knows how long. She stared at the brown floor as flashbacks of the fight she had with her parents continuously played in her mind.
“Excuse me? Are you alright?”
A warm hand touched her shoulder and automatically she moved away. Her eyes were out of focus as she looked at the person beside her, but the smell of her pheromones caught her attention. She had still yet to settle the lust in her heart.
“Do you live here?”
She tilted her head slightly to try and focus but she only felt her nausea become worse and closed her eyes again.
The girl stood there with her for over five minutes waiting for a response. She didn’t touch her again or move any closer. The urge to vomit and sleep pushed her to finally speak again.
“I.. I live in room 808.”
“Can I help you back?”
She bit her lip. She hated people touching her, she hated even more being in such a vulnerable state. As if the girl understood quickly she stepped back.
“Why don’t I just walk next to you. I’ll wait till you're ready.”
She closed her eyes again feeling everything shake. After almost ten minutes she stood up straight and began walking towards her door. The girl didn’t move closer, nor did she walk behind or in front; it somehow gave her a sense of ease. She counted the steps in her mind. Only ten more but right as she took the tenth step her legs felt weak and she stumbled. Instead of falling to the floor she fell into warm arms and a field of cherry blossoms. They stood there frozen as the girl waited for her to stand back up, but she was intoxicated by her pheromones and her nausea had also spiked with the sudden movement. Suddenly, she felt herself being turned and lifted. She wished to fight back and demand to be put down, but her body had hit its limit.
“What’s your code?”
“..8..6..4..2..”
That was the code to her first dorm room.
Beep..Beep..
“Can you tell me again?”
She was in a trance in this warm embrace. Another three minutes went by, but the girl never put her down or asked again.
“..8..5..3..2..”
That was the code to her first apartment.
Beep..Beep..
“One more time.. You're doing great..”
“..3..6..2..1..”
Click
The girl moved slowly as she pushed open the door, making sure it shut behind them. She felt herself being laid down, but the thought of not having a taste of these pheromones kept her arms from letting go. She began kissing.
“Would you like to stay with me? I’ll offer you a reward in the morning.”
She felt the girl's hands gently pull her away and help her lay back. Right as she was about to move forward again, the girl leaned into her ear.
“I’m sorry, but you can’t afford me.”
She couldn’t help but smile as she watched the somewhat blurry figure walk out.