Netflicks and Chili
831 Words
Phil sells his assigned condo to the second of ten buyers who toured the place with my little additions. I was so proud of him that I Silently texted him to come over for Netflix and a pot of chili I made from a post I read.
The chili was so warm and the perfect amount of spicy. The Netflix was ready to be played.
I don't lust after Phil the way I still lust after my delivery guy. Phil is more in my "league" as someone who checks off all those boxes of responsibility.
The delivery guy is so mysterious that it makes me impatient inside when I fantasize about his naughtiness, and I like the feeling of the struggle. Yet Phil is the one who actually comes over. The delivery guy does not want me, and I have to accept it. Phil? He's nasty in the bedroom and I don't usually let him past a fully-clothed second base. I don't really feel like kissing tonight either- not unless it's my delivery guy.
My foot coasters should give Phil the picture that I'm to keep him at the distance of my outstretched belted leg. The inappropriate mugs will be put away.
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Fun in the water. Fun in the sun. Silent loves to swim in the nude.
Silent's pineapple float cruises the surface of the water as she contemplates her vision for that day and night. Only twenty of her closest friends were invited. The chef would take care of the food. The decorators always took beautiful care of the theme...and then Silent's job was to pose for the photos. Summer was always playful and colorful.
She thinks about what new photos she's going to take vs. which photos she already has. She wants to pretend she's hosting by herself before anyone shows up next month.
Her barbecue for the 4th of July is five weeks away. Now is the time to start planning, she thinks. What are my best pictures for this, and which of my products do I want to watch my guests caress at my own pool party? They have to make sense.
Temporary tattoos allow her to have a different tattoo whenever she wants all summer long. Silent plans to stock up on hennas, metallic, anything floral or angelic.
She'll ask her old delivery guy to help her place them on her body when he stops over next. It's time he give her a tip or two when he comes around this hood.
Back to the party planning. Silent first orders a party kit full of lingerie for the photoshoot.
"WHAT! NO!" Silent is pleased, jealous, and outraged all at once when a shop that blows hers out of the water is on the same website. She nearly wanted to cry and scream. She suddenly felt horribly insecure and texted Phil not to come. He called her and said he was already at the door. She opened it and grumbled for him to walk in.
"What's the matter?"
"Me! I am not these women! I'm way shorter and way less fit."
"Silent, people like all kinds of different looks. It's not just one."
"I don't even have as nice of a camera or as nice of a wardrobe. Why do I even try?"
"Hey, did they help me sell the condo, or did you?"
"I did, but that was-"
"It was you! You're the business-creative! People don't market like you do. People don't really get sexy with anyone and everyone. You could give the president of the United Stated advice on how to seduce our adversaries, just like Marilyn Monroe!"
"Marilyn Monroe was treated terribly."
"Oh Silent, let me help you out and show you how much fine I think you are."
"Phil, I'm not in the mood."
"What is the shop called? Show me."
"It's called...I can't tell you. You'll go shop there instead of with me."
"Scarl-"
"Shh! Don't call me that! I'm-"
"Silent, yes, sorry."
"Don't ever forget it."
"I won't show it to anyone else."
"What if it'll sell your apartment better?"
"We'll use it for inspiration only."
"I loved it so much. It was everything I thought I could be. Their work is literally so beautiful that it makes me emotional. I think I might get some for around here."
"Did you think you were the only one who figured out how to sell on more than one printing service at a time?"
"Of course not. I'm happy for them! I'm actually so glad I'm not the only one" she laughed.
"Good" Phil said and kissed her.
Silent decided to kiss him back out of pity and the need for affection. He better not get the wrong idea, she thought.
Phil kisses her deeply and she grows to enjoy it. She pulls away and tells him he has to help her create the party favors while they binge crime shows on Netflix and eat endless tacos with chili.
- Writer
