Dinner was eaten, tea and coffee were consumed, and the sun was setting.They all went to their respective resting spots, with Ekbert showing Zephyr where to sleep.
Kessie did half of her homework, and then the sleepy miss was carried to her bed.It had been an eventful few days.
Hemma smiled and got to cleaning.It would be proper for when Keska and Sorooth finished.She also started two platters of sandwiches and fruit with iced tea and lemonade, ready for the morning.
The water glass in the kitchen was vibrating with less ferocity.By the time Hemma went to bed, the water in the glass was still.They would be up in the morning.Hemma got up and got a change of clothing from Sorooth’s luggage and tiptoed down the stairs, overriding the lock on the nest door and holding her breath as she eased an arm inside and left the clothing and slippers there before she eased the door closed and secured it again.
She headed upstairs and exhaled slowly.The air was thick, and the scrubbers would now be able to get it under control.She made a note to clear the filters the next day.
For now, she wanted her bed and her pillow and the stuffed animal she got to scream into if she needed it.It was good to be home.
Hemma had found a tank suit for Zephyr to enjoy the pool, and everyone had had breakfast when she heard the footfalls coming up the stairs.The post-heat food was set out, and Kessie grinned and ran to them, hugging them in turn.
There was a lot of excitement and chatter about the family gathering on the island.Nelith had called that morning, and she was eager to introduce them to the masses.
Hemma was excited.She wanted to give the house a power cleaning.
Finally, Kessie mentioned Zephyr, and Hemma mentioned, “She’s in the pool.”
Keska’s eyes got wide, and Sorooth came in looking pale, showing her his com.There was enough of an angle to see the car chase and the enormous woman rising from the waves.
Keska’s com alerted, and Khytten and Salat wanted to come up the drive.
Hemma looked at her boss and shrugged.“Sorry.”
Hemma cleared things up as the Khytten and Salat arrived.She went to open the door, then just floated around, getting beverages and making herself scarce.
She hid outside where the nannies and littles were playing in the yard while Baola swam in the pool with Zephyr.Ekbert had to make some calls for his party.A lot of folks wanted to use a live range.It was an active’s dream.
Her com rang, and she looked down at the unfamiliar number.She answered.“Hello?”
The face that came up was very familiar.Zera, the head of Z-Corp.
“Hello, Hemma.You have gotten a lot of attention this weekend.”
“Yes, ma’am.I am aware.How many of the snivelling weasels called you?”she grumped.
Zera raised her brows.“Seventeen.I am getting queries for your time all over the globe.”
“Delightful, I am guessing that none of the parties are aware of my handicaps?”
Zera frowned.“What?”
“First, I have no experience.Second, my uterus is gone, and my vaginal canal is about two inches deep.I don’t qualify for your joyful little program.Plus, I don’t trust those guys not to hate fuck me just because.”
Zera blinked.“Whoa.Just when I think I have seen it all, I run into another one of you ladies.”
“Yup.Sorry.You have a lot of disappointed calls to make.”
Zera paused.“What if you get repairs?”
“That is still way too much testosterone for me.I also have had a lot of short interactions of the kneeling sort with them, and I don’t really like that.”
Zera paused.“Can I look at your medical records?”
“Sure, but I got the quote for repair when I got here, and it is far more than I have access to, so I am resigned to life as a spinster.I even have a spinning wheel to commit to the bit.”
Zera grinned.“I do admire commitment to the craft.Okay.I am going to see what is possible, but if repair is possible, would you come in for an assessment?”
