The Secret Weapon (16 page)

“We’ll walk through the gardens.” Sekai
revealed.

Aisling
bumped into Coraset when she walked out the entryway. Coraset turned quickly back to her. Sekai wasn’t expecting Coraset to react at all, and she watched to see what was going to happen.

Aisling
faced Coraset angrily when she approached. Coraset was close, almost nose to nose, when she threatened calmly, “The last thing you want to do is mess with me. You don’t know me, and you don’t know what I’m capable of. Bump me again, and I will show what you don’t know. If you think I won’t follow through with my threats, try me again.”

Aisling
cut her eyes from side to side to see who was watching. She was shaken, embarrassed to have the wrong kind of attention. Most of the women were watching. Some of them holding their mouths, others smirking wishing for the two to fight, and there was one that simply shook her head, thinking it was total nonsense.

Sekai approached the two women carefully, and she stood between them, facing Coraset. She said in an easy tone, “The Chancellor is waiting, Coraset.”

“This is your last warning.” Coraset warned and stepped back to allow some breathing room between them.

Sekai motioned her hand towards the stony path that led out to the garden, and Coraset walked away first slowly. Sekai gave one last look to
Aisling, and she saw her fear in her eyes. She smirked at Aisling before leaving her standing alone. The two walked slowly out of sight of the pool and harem area.

“You have a short temper.” Sekai noted.

“Only with immature people,” Coraset commented as she brushed her hair back.

The women walked side by side through the garden. Coraset had a feeling Sekai had something to say, but she didn’t push her to ask. She simply prepared herself mentally for what was to come. There was no question the Chancellor was going to make her sleep with him, and Coraset knew she couldn’t deny him. When they got to the stained glass arched doors, Coraset stopped to really think about what she was about to do.

“Are you ready?” Sekai asked as she reached for the gold latch.

“As ready as I’ll ever be.”

Sekai opened the glass door and remarked, “Go up the flight of stairs, and you’ll be in his bedroom. I’ll
meet you down here when you’re done.”

Coraset walked into the foyer and slowly up the steps. She breathed in deep trying to calm her nerves and prepare her mind for his presence. She had to show that she wanted his company, that she respected him and wanted only to make him happy. It was hard to get to that point, but when she finally
got to the top of the steps and saw him standing in his crisp blue suit, looking debonair, she was ready.

“Come, Coraset, have a seat.” Chancellor Erato stepped aside revealing a small round table with a large salad bowl, small bread squares, and champagne.

She sauntered over to him, making sure her hips swayed. The Chancellor met her halfway, and he took her hand gently into his. He pressed the back of her hand to his lips gently. Chancellor Erato kept eye contact with her as he led her to the table and pulled out a chair. Coraset moved slowly and deliberately into her seat.

Chancellor Erato
pulled his chair closer to her and sat down. He eyed her neck and soft shoulders. The dress she had on was sleeveless and strapless and just the top of her breasts were showing.

“Shall we have a toast?”
He offered.

Coraset raised her glass and asked, “What shall we toast, Chancellor?”

“To new and exciting beginnings,” he proclaimed.

“I say we should toast to you.” Coraset remarked.

Chancellor Erato liked that idea better, and they clanked glasses together. Both of them took a sip, and Coraset could feel the liquid tingle through her senses.

“So, how has your stay been so far?” He asked after he swallowed half of his drink.

“Very relaxing,” She answered as she rested her hands in her lap. She made sure her attention was completely on him.

“I’ve read about you. You were trained by the Federation to be a gardener. You tested high, and you chose to work in the dirt.”

“I guess you can look at it like that, but it’s not a bad job.”

“What’s so good about it?”

“It’s easy, no stress, no worries, and no one hanging over my shoulder. The plants don’t talk back. They do not cause problems. They simply grow.”

“You weren’t being utilized to your full potential, Coraset. This is what this society is about. Making sure everyone works and does their part to their fullest capabilities for the greater good.”

Coraset watched him as he downed the rest of his drink.

“
Well, you’re here now with me, and I will make sure you’re used to the fullest.” Chancellor Erato laughed thinking he was pretty clever. She didn’t like his humor, but she pretend like she did.

“
So, what does your name mean? I’ve never heard of it before.”

“
It has no meaning. It’s just a name.” Coraset answered.

A waiter dressed in a black suit walked into the room. He placed a healthy
portion of salad on the Chancellor’s plate, and he fixed Coraset’s plate, as well. She declined the bread with a lift of her hand over the plate. The waiter walked back out. She thought that was a complete waste to have a waiter come in just to prepare their plates, but she didn’t voice her opinion in the matter.

Coraset waited until he started eating before cutting
into her salad. She wasn’t hungry, but she didn’t want to be rude. She ate small pieces. They continued their lunch hardly speaking. Chancellor Erato wiped his mouth when he finished, and he tossed the napkin on the table.

He lifted Coraset’s hand, and
he breathed, “I got a feeling you’re going to be a sweet dessert.”

Chancellor Erato led Coraset across the room to his bed. She wasn’t too excited about sleeping with him, but if she denied the Chancellor, she knew it wouldn’t end well for her.
He pulled her close when they were beside the bed, and he kissed and sucked on her neck. Coraset tried to act like she wanted him, but inside she cringed. She was not turned on by him, and the fact the he was touching her with the same lips that he kissed Aisling with made her skin crawl. His hand worked feverishly up and down her back.

He pulled her dress down to her waist
, and he pulled at one of her breasts roughly. Coraset was feeling the tingle deep within, the natural want, but in the midst was an utter disgust for him. The Chancellor stripped down quickly as he continued kissing her from the neck to her breasts. When he was completely naked, he grabbed Coraset by the waist and pulled down the rest of her clothing including her underwear. He moved her to the bed.

Chancellor Erato breathed heavily into her ear as he settled on top of her. He was restless, barely able to contain his need. He’d already begun to push, and
she lay there like a dead weight. She closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around him. At least, trying to pretend it felt good. It wasn’t long before he sped up. He moaned a name, the wrong name. He said Aisling as clear as day. She asked herself if he was blind or stupid or both. She didn’t have red hair, and she sure wasn’t white. Coraset rolled her eyes wishing he’d hurry up and finish.

Chancellor Erato’s body
eventually tightened as he peaked, and he yelled and pushed deeper into Coraset. She faked a cry like it felt amazing, but nearly started laughing. He didn’t even notice. He gently kissed her on the mouth, and she gave a dry smile. He moved off of her to catch his breath. Coraset got off the bed quickly.

He
lifted his head and asked breathlessly, “Where are you going?”

“I need a drink.” Coraset responded as she slipped on her
underwear and dress.

She made sure her back was to him as she reached
to get the vial hiding in the top hem of her dress. Coraset shook the ingredients into his empty glass and put the vial back in its hiding place. She poured drinks into both flutes and turned to him with her hips posed sexily to one side.

The Chancellor got off the bed and walked over to her. He wasn’t shy about his naked body. Coraset noticed he wasn’t muscular, but he wasn’t lean
, either. He had a flat stomach and was showing signs of age with speckles of grey hair above his member.

She
handed him the other champagne glass and asked quickly, “Shall we toast?”

“And what shall we toast to this time?” He asked as
he stared at her chest.

“To you
, of course,” Coraset said with a smile.

T
hey emptied their glass in one swallow. Chancellor Erato was about to kiss her, but Coraset grabbed his penis. He shuddered as she moved her hand back and forth. His eyes rolled to the back of his head, and a smile appeared on his face. He dropped the champagne glass, and it shattered on the floor causing both of them to jump away.

Chancellor Erato laughed. His devilish smile brightened his entire face. He complimented, “You were so good.” He glanced down at his huge gold watch and cursed under his breath. “
It’s too bad I have to go back to work. I was going to let you have me one more time.”

“
Ah, that is too bad,” she commented with an underlying happiness.

“You can go now,” he remarked
dryly as he started for the bathroom.

She couldn’t believe he just turned himself off like that. Then again, the way he had sex, she could believe it.
Coraset watched him saunter across the room. Deep down inside, she was glad that he disconnected with her so quickly. She went back down the steps and back into the garden where Sekai was waiting for her.

They eyed one another. Coraset wondered what Sekai
was thinking as she smirked at her. She thought Sekai’s expression was a little off, but she didn’t ask why she was smiling. They walked back towards the harem together in silence.

Once they entered the pool area
, Sekai asked, “Are you okay?”

“I’m fine,” Coraset answered as she tried to read her. She gave it up, not really knowing Sekai in the first place
, and she went inside.

Aisling
and the other girls eyed Coraset, but she kept right on going to her room. Katarin was sitting on Coraset’s bed when she walked in.

“How did it go?” Katarin’s eyes were wide.

Coraset didn’t answer. She took off her clothes, removed the vial, put on a robe, and she went to the showers. Katarin tried to follow her, but Coraset made her stay in the room. Katarin didn’t understand why Coraset was so put offish, but she did as she was told anyway.

She
went into the shower room and removed the drain sieve. She dropped the small vial into the pipes and put the sieve back in place. She took a long shower and washed her hair. She put her hair in a bun and dressed in a long blue tunic dress. Coraset went back to her room hoping not to find Katarin there, but she was back on Coraset’s bed again waiting for her.

“Get off my bed,” Coraset ordered.

“What’s wrong?” Katarin feelings were hurt as she moved off the bed.

She exhaled, feeling bad about being snappy towards Katarin. “There’s nothing wrong. I’m just tired.”

“Can you tell me how your date went? Did you tell him about me?”

Coraset smiled and lied, “Yes, I did.”

“What did he say?”

“He said that he already knew about you, Katarin. I couldn’t tell him anything.” She moved to sit down on her bed.

“You think he’ll choose me next?”

“I’m not sure. I should have asked him
for you. I’m sorry.”

“That’s okay, Coraset.” She went to the door and peered down the hallway. “I wonder what he’s waiting for.”

“He told me he had to go to work.”

Katarin nodded and sat down on
the bed with her hands on her lap. She was clearly disappointed.

Coraset asked her hoping to change the subject, “Katarin, where are you originally from?”

“You mean before the outbreak?”

“Yes,” Coraset
said as she sat down across from her.

“I lived in San Diego
.”

“Anyone in your family survived the outbreak with you?”

“It’s only been me.”

“
You’ve been by yourself this entire time?”

“
Yep, I think I was ten years old when my mom died. I guess my dad is dead, but he left us before the outbreak. So, I’m not really sure what happened to him.”

“
How did you survive? There was so much looting and people getting hurt and killed over food and water. How did you make it being so young?”

“
I stayed away from people. I hid a lot.”

“So
, how did you get to Erato?”