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KSHQ STOCK MARKET SERIE 1/
Playing the market… Sorbo style.
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Hi everyone. It’s been a while. RL has been playing mind games with me and my time So this one is a short one for me anyway. Enjoy.
Chantal
"It’s not *NICE* to fool the God of War" Yherk
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Part one
Zuell was sitting on the blue granite steps of the grand hall entrance. Totally absorbed in her reading. She had the Wall Street Journal open on the stock market listing of the day before. She took out her yellow highlighter and underlined some interesting stocks idea.
"Now, how much rand would that cost me? Let’s see maybe I can get in touch with my contact at the London exchange. Oh and I have to remember to get a quote on that new stock option Cupid’s feathers inc. Really I don’t think it’s ever going to be an enormous success but I might make a few marks with it. Maybe." Zuell reached for her laptop. She needed to check her daily stock report. Logging on the Net, she connected to the Sorbo Stock Market Web site.
TODAY’S SORBO STOCKS COMMENTARY AND LISTINGS"
Today’s market commentary
by
Zuell, Sorbo stock market CEO
On a quiet day of trading the Sorbo stock 100 index closed down at 2519 points up by 15 points.
Sovereign stocks continued its exceptional rise closing at 153.00$ up by 2.69 %.
Creation shares continued its spiral downward closing at 0.94$ down .03%
All Sorbo and Iolausian stocks remained stable only slightly higher or lower nothing dramatic.
LISTINGS
International Sorbo Market
Dow Jones 8417 +118
Sorbo Stock 100 index 2519 +15
Major Sorbo Stocks
Sovereign 153 +2.69%
KS 186 +1.73%
Herkules 181 +1.50%
Kull 173 +0.11%
Related Sorbo Stocks
Iolaus 133 +0.75%
YIolaus 26 +0.15%
Ares 111 -0.70%
Most active stocks (specific and related Sorbo)
Sovereign’s black leather inc. 1220 shares traded
Kull’s shipping yards 155 shares traded
Iolaus’ winery inc. 1505 shares traded
New specific and related Sorbo stocks
Cupid’s feathers inc opening quote 1.50 /share
1000 shares available
Herkules linen and company opening quote 1.50/share
5000 shares available
Data updated : 11 pm
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"Checking your portfolio, Zuell? Care to share some of your expertise."
Zuell turned and found Cokie smiling at her. "Well, there’s a meeting later today of the Sorbo Market share holders. Why don’t you stop by. I’ll have some exciting new stock entry to propose" replied Zuell.
"Sure. Any new Sov’s options?" asked Cokie.
"Maybe." Zuell said with a wry smile. "Maybe." Closing her laptop, she gathered her Wall Street Journal, got up and left Cokie standing on the grand hall entrance steps.
Cokie whispered. "Oh, I’ll be there. And I won’t be alone." Taking out her cell phone, Cokie dialed up Freya’s number. "Freya, girlfriend, I have got some good news for you…"
*****
Part two
Freya was pulling every piece of clothing she owned from her drawers. There were clothes everywhere. Her closet’s doors were wide open. Shoes were piled up in a corner of her bedroom.
"Where is it? Where did I put it?" Freya was frantically searching through the scattered dresses, shirts, jeans, silk and leather teddies on the floor.
"I can not believe I misplaced it. ARRGGG!!!"
Suddenly Freya heard a buzzing sound. "Oh, go away! I’m busy." The buzzing sound continued. Relentless.
"Euh, Freya. I believe that would be the phone." KalliSta giggled taking in the mess of the bedroom. "Wow. What a mess!!!" Picking up a red dress, KalliSta made a face. "Where’s your phone, Freya? the ringing is giving me a headache."
"Oh, let it ring. Can’t you see I’m searching for something" replied Freya.
"Oh, like I had not noticed" said KalliSta. "Okay, where are you phone, phone? Come to auntie KalliSta!" KalliSta picked up a black leather dress. Nothing. She threw the dress behind her. "Don’t be shy!" A long dark gray dress followed the same path as the leather one. "I’ll get you my pretty!" And finally under a white lace negligee KalliSta found the buzzing phone. "Eureka!!!" yelled KalliSta.
Freya turned, shrugged and went on with her search. "Hello, KSHQ Grand Mess Central, KalliSta here, how can I help you?"
"Freya, sure I’ll…" started KalliSta.
"Tell whom ever it is that I’m not here. Not now, not in an hour, not in all day. I’ve gone on vacations. That’s it I’m on vacation. Bora Bora" loudly said Freya.
"Okay…. sorry, she’s not here. Really. She’s not really here. Can I take a message?" KalliSta was now trying very hard not to laugh. "OH MY GODS, I FOUND IT. I FOUND IT!!!" Freya was now jumping up and down her bed holding a piece of yellow paper.
"Glad you did, sis. I hope it was worth what I just hanged up on" said KalliSta with a sly grin.
Freya abruptly stopped jumping and looked at KalliSta with a curious and feral stare " What are you talking about KalliSta?"
*****
<Later>
In one of the conference room at KSHQ, Zuell was putting the finishing touches on her presentation. "Okay, I think I have provided and answered every demand. I’m so proud of myself…"
"So am I, my dear, so am i. That premium share of my stock with special personal autograph bonds was brilliant. Totally brilliant." Kull was smiling.
"Totally brilliant?" said Zuell.
"Absolutely brilliant" replied Kull.
"Seriously?" Zuell was a bit overwhelmed by the praise.
"Really." And Kull took Zuell into his arms and demonstrated his heartfelt appreciation with a deep soul searching kiss.
*****
Apollena was on her way to the conference, she was not alone. Paula C and Julie were tagging along. "Now I know you have the latest listing of my portfolio somewhere in your files Julie, how much of KS stock do I own? I’ve not been paying much attention lately. I’ve sooo busy."
Julie rolled her eyes. "You have kept in touch with your portfolio every other day, Ap. I think you *know* how much KS stocks you have. But do you have any idea of how much GHerk stock I have?"
Apollena stopped. "GHerk stock? When did those bonds get on the market? Why wasn’t I informed?"
"Well, I got a tip from the Stock Master on the Net. I think the Stock Master and Zuell are one and the same" answered Julie.
"How would one go about purchasing GHerk stock?" asked Paula C.
Julie chuckled. "Well I don’t know it was a one time deal. When I checked an hour later the stock was no longer available."
"And you did not buy any for me? You are suppose to be my broker, Julie!" asked Apollena a little miffed.
"Really, Ap. Of course I bought some for you." Apollena smiled and started walking again.. Julie whispered to Paula C. " But I bought triple for me and got a nice appointment with GHerk in the process."
" I have one word for you Julie : YUMMY!" (Note of the author: I’ve been trying to find a one word description for Kevin for days now. Please someone shoot me out of my misery <g>)
*****
Part three
Calico was pushing the equipment she needed to install for Zuell’s presentation. "Oh, that’s me always helping everyone. Where are the muscles when I need them!!!" Projectors, laptops, cables and others high tech nik-nak were carefully placed on the cart but it was still very heavy.
Getting to a turn, Calico pulled a stop. The corridor was a bit narrow. Taking a look around Calico was trying to find a way to get pass the turn. She was twirling a curl of her hair with an absent minded look on her face thinking. (Note of the author: that’s the way I do my best thinking Calico hope you don’t mind I used it for you <g>).
"Hey Calico, plan on camping in the corridor? Can I be of any help?" Hilara was smiling at her friend.
"On your way to the share holders meeting?"
"Yes, if I can ever find a way to turn this elephant cart?" laughed Calico.
Hilara went pass Calico and got ahead of the cart. Evaluating the space to turn, Hilara shook her head.
"I see your problem, you need to make a 90° turn and not enough space. Where did you get such an enormous cart btw? I’d need some for Sorbo Mart but I digress. So I think we need some muscles, right?"
Calico smiled and said dreamily "Muscles… yes we need muscles." Getting back to reality, Calico laughed "But lately, I can’t seem to get lucky." Sighing heavy "No muscles in view."
"Well, I have the solution." Hilara took out her cell phone. "Hello. Yes it’s Hilara. I need some strength and muscles at… " Looking at Calico "Where are we?" Calico smiled "Level 4, corridor 3 east part." Hilara’s eyes grew wide "How do you remember all that? Never mind." "Level 4, corridor 3 east part. And make it fast." Hilara had a satisfied grin on her face. "Muscles are on their way. That’s what Rent-A-Herk is for. Gotta go, I have to meet Robert before the meeting and … " looking at her watch "Oh I’m late by 3 minutes. I’ll have to make amend."
Calico gave her a questioning look "Amend? That sounds like fun."
Hilara chuckled "Yes. I loooove to make amend. It’s take a looong time to make sure Robert has completely and totally forgiven me."
"It’s finally happen you lost your mind." ‘Till Death HL
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In KSHQ cafeteria, Nannyboo, Star and SQ were comparing notes on their monthly share holder report.
"Okay, I have 340 shares of KS, 250 shares of Sov and 200 shares of Herk. Stocks in "KS 3D holographic pictures inc". What about you SQ?" asked Nannyboo.
SQ smiled. "Well, 375 shares of KS, 200 shares of Sov and 300 shares of Herk. Stocks in the "Sorbo Herald" and in "Herk emergency rescue inc". I still have some mad money to play with. You Nannyboo?"
"Mad money. Yes, oh, yes. I have mad money" Nannyboo had a very intense look in her eyes.
"Star, what about you, you’re unusually quiet. What gives?" asked SQ.
"Oh, I have no idea how much KS shares I own. But I have some Herk shares, Sov shares. I even purchased some SHerk shares when it was first offered. I’m doing okay." replies Star.
"What company have you invested in Star?" asked SQ.
"I only bought some little unknown stock. Nothing important." Star was a bit evasive.
"Little unknown stock? I’m always on the look out for little unknown stock. What’s the name of the stock Star?" teased Nannyboo.
Star giggled. "Oh I can’t get one by you, can I Boo? Okay, you win. I bought stocks in "Swords and battles inc."."
SQ stared at Star. "Swords and battles inc.? What do they do?"
"Reproductions of antic and rare swords mostly. They also put on shows with swords. I’d bet my KS shares that Chantal has stocks in that too. It smells of Ares. He’s probably involved in it. And Star, too bad, your Ares stock took a drop." Nannyboo had a teasing look on her face.
"Hey, it did not drop. It only lost a few points, Nannyboo. It will go up again. Ares is nothing if not resilient relentless and vigorous."
"Oh, Star you are totally incorrigible. Let me see your monthly report. And you too SQ." Nannyboo snatched the yellow paper form Star’s hand and pulled SQ’s report towards her. Nannyboo read them both.
"Eh, you have foreign shares. What are foreign shares?" Nannyboo was puzzled.
SQ and Star looked at each other. "You have foreign shares too?"
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<At KS Hotline phone center>
Sitting at her desk, Baucis was surfing the net for new info for Nannyboo’s Sorbo news bulletin. She was after all a Barbarian Librarian. Baucis was using this new search engine hat looked throughout the WWW for any mentions of the name Sorbo. This was Baucis’ brain child. She had created a complete thesaurus of any terms related to Sorboland and its residents. She added of course new words to the master list every day. Sovereign had been an essential addition. If Baucis had not Sov would have been very disappointed indeed.
Putting her search on automatic detection, Baucis took out her share holder’s report.
"Now, let’s check this out. I have some Herk, Kull and Sov. I’ll have to look into some SHerk. Oh, was I inspired or what when I bought those "Herk’s lip protection product" stock. The lemonade flavor is a great success. I’ll have to see how the grape flavor idea is coming along. I can’t wait for the testing phase." Baucis had goose bumps just thinking about applying some to Herk’s lips or have him apply some to hers.
Suddenly her computer made a sound.
"Oh, new info. Goodie. Let’s check it out." Baucis hit a few keys and the new information came on the screen. "Oh my, isn’t that interesting?"
*******
<In Castalia’s office>
(Note of the author : Yes Cas you have now your own office. LOL Enjoy. )
Castalia was on hold. She hated being on hold. That elevator music was making her very depressed. "Okay, I’ve been real patient here. I’ve been really good following the instructions… If I don’t get some answers now I’ll…"
"Hello, you have reached the Sorboland news network.. If you want information on the new season of Hercules the Legendary journeys press 1; if you want information on merchandise press 2 and your call will be redirected to Sorbo Mart. Yes Iolaus is coming back don’t press any keys (LOL) use our new free toll number 1-888-IOLAUSLIVES for all news, rumors, information, speculation and spoilers. "
Castalia was yawning and twirling her hair. "Heard it. Been there. Done that." She was near imploding. "I want the latest info on the Alpha Herk, I have to keep up to brief the new recruits. Get on with it you moron automatic voice teller…" (Always the dedicated KS executive that’s Cas LOL)
"If you want the latest list of Alpha Herk press 9."
"Sheessh. Finally. Okay. Let’s see." Castalia holding the phone with her shoulder, took her pen and started taking notes. "Here’s the latest addition ~DHerk~ Dream Herk. The third part of the Alpha Herk list will be available shortly." Castalia shook her head. She could have sworn that was Astrild’s voice but dismiss the idea. "No way. She’s way too busy. She does not have time to do voice over. Or does she?"
Suddenly Castalia felt some warm lips on her neck. The phone went flying one way. The pen and notes another. Turning she was about to smack the person responsible but her hand was caught and a kiss was planted in the inside of it. Castalia’s heart missed a beat. "Oh, YIolaus. You should not sneak up on me like that you might get yourself in trouble. You might have gotten a contusion.
YIolaus gave her a smile that just made her head turn. "Okay, I’ll be more careful from now on…"
Castalia winked at him, got up, snaked her arms around his neck "Oh just kiss me you fool…."
YIolaus giggled and obliged the young Amazon. A long searing kiss followed by a series of butterflies kisses from Castalia’s ear to her collarbone turned her legs to Jell-O.
Castalia’s crystalline laugh erupted and when the kisses went downwards the laugh turned into whimpers.
*****
Relaxing Melite was enjoying the view from the KSHQ lounge. She also had her share holder’s report and the Sorbo Herald financial pages in front on her. "Now let’s see what looks good on the market today." Looking out she spotted SHerk running towards the main building. "Oh he looks good today. I wonder what color is his bow?" Melite smiled and decided to find out later today.
"Okay. What stock to buy. Let’s see. "Swords and battles inc? No. Not my style. Iolaus’s winery. Maybe. Oh oh oh. Look at that. Cupid’s feathers inc. Bingo. I want some of those. Definitely."
Taking out her cell phone (Yes Melite you have one too. LOL), Melite dialed her stock broker. "Come on Zuell pick up. What are you doing?" Finally after the eighth ring, Melite heard muffled sounds then "Yes, hello. Please call back I’m a little busy right now." Then Melite heard growling "I’m not little. Come here you wench, I’ll show you who’s little." And the line went dead.
Melite was stunned. Zuell and Kull. Who knew. "Well that’s what the Bill of right is for. Share and share alike. Now how am I gonna get my hands on some of Cupid’s feathers?"
A burst of light appeared right next to Melite and she heard a voice asking "What’s your name little girl?"
(Note of the author: well it was about time and the time arrived Cupid is here. LOL)
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Part four
"What are you talking about KalliSta?"
KalliSta gave Freya a quick glance and decided she had to leave pronto. "Freya, you told me to say you weren't there. You only have yourself to blame. Really." KalliSta was moving towards the door. Freya asked with a growling tone "Who was it on the phone, KalliSta?"
KalliSta took a few more steps towards the exit. "KalliSta you better give me a name." Freya jumped from the bed and started after KalliSta.
KalliSta turned and ran but tripped on a piece of clothing. KalliSta ended up face down on the floor. Freya stopped and started to laugh. "Come on, KalliSta get up." She extended her right hand to help KalliSta up. Barely controlling her mirth, Freya was teasing her friend " Really, you should look where you walk."
"Really. Should I? This room is a mess. And... " KalliSta picked up the piece of clothing that she slipped on. "... throwing your clothes around is ..." looking at the dress KalliSta yelled " MY DRESS!!! YOU ACTUALLY TOOK ONE OF MY DRESS! You are in trouble missy!" Taking hold of Freya's hands, KalliSta pulled. Hard. Freya went sprawling on the floor, like an eagle. Her face near KalliSta's feet.
Regaining some sense of orientation, Freya focused on KalliSta's shoes. "Hey, those are my shoes. How come my shoes are on your feet?"
Both KalliSta and Freya looked at each other and burst out in giggles. Soon tears were flowing on their cheeks. "What a pair we are" said KalliSta. "Yes there are no other like us" replied Freya. "Well maybe there is... Danaan" said Freya and KalliSta in unison starting another fit of giggles.
"When you two are finish giggling. Maybe I will be able to interest you in some experimenting research of some new and not divulge stock shares of our favorite big guy."
"That would be ME!" growled Sov.
Cokie was leaning on the door, Sov was holding her tightly with in his arms.
"Care to experiment ladies?" asked Cokie
"Sure" Freya and KalliSta were getting on their feet fast.
"My dears don't get up. Your position are perfect with the experimentation I have in mind" said Sov with a feral look and he pushed Cokie toward the floor. Dropping on his knees a few seconds later.
"Let's play tug of war. Shall we? But my style, my rules..."
"Oh Sov, you are sooo good when you're bad."
"Sheesh, Freya you're quoting Atl X**** now." giggled Cokie
Later Sov and his lady loves were on their way to the share holders meeting. Each had a very big grin on their faces, a few noticeable hickeys... and some hidden ones too <eg>
******
Calico was getting a bit restless. Hilara had left 5 minutes ago. Thumping her foot, Calico decided to try to move the cart all by her lonesome. Sighing, she started to push slowly inch by inch.
Suddenly she was grabbed by the waist. "No, no, no. You don't do that Calico. That's why I'm here." SHerk's had a commanding tone. When given a task SHerk takes it very seriously. SHerk' hands turned Calico around and pulled her close to him. With his hands behind Calico's back, SHerk kissed her on her nose.
"You should know better Kitty Kat than to try to move an heavy object all on your own."
"SHerk?" Calico was stunned by the use of a nickname and the assertiveness of SHerk. Suspicious, Calico asked "Where's your bow?"
SHerk blushed and lost his assurance. "You want to see my bow now? Well, okay." And SHerk began to pull away from her and started to untie his leather pants...
Pulling him back to her, Calico stopped him. "No, no, no. I believe you. It's okay. I'm sorry." Calico's arms snaked around SHerk and she kissed him on his chest. Calico felt the short intake of breath. Looking up at SHerk, she noticed the blushing cheeks but also the pouting lips. Unable to resist, one of Calico's hand sneaked behind SHerk's neck, pulling him towards her and she nibbled at his adorable mouth.
SHerk reacted to the gentle assault. His hand traveled and found a resting place at Calico's lower back and pulled her up even closer to him.
Calico let out a moan and almost lost balance. To steady herself, she grabbed with both her hands SHerk's forearms and hold on for the ride... <eg>
The only sounds that were heard for the next few minutes were sighs and moans and only when both felt they had to break lip lock to breathe.
"I'm sorry to break up the fun but I believe I was asked to come and help you move something?"
Startled both Calico and SHerk blushed furiously and faced GHerk.
"SHerk, I thought I said I would be the one "handling" Calico's emergency?" GHerk was staring at Calico with teasing eyes.
"Well, you had that other appointment with Atala. So I thought, I'd help Calico..." started SHerk.
"That's okay. Let's see what the problem is." GHerk asserted the situation. "I see the problem. 90° turn and not enough space. Raising his right hand, GHerk started to lift the equipment cart a few inches of the ground. Some heavy sighs were heard. Turning, GHerk gave Calico a wicked smile. "Oh, I forgot you have a thing about forearms." Raising an eye brow the shelves of his shirt disappeared all together. Calico gasped.
GHerk grinned and went back to the problem at hand. "Oh what am I doing? It'd be more simple to zap it to the conference room. What do you say dear?"
Hearing SHerk sigh and whispering "Oh, I don't get to help anymore" Calico gave GHerk a bright smile. "Oh I think if you just unstuck the cart at this junction, SHerk and I can take it from there." SHerk's face lit up instantly, he reached for Calico and pulled her into a light embrace.
GHerk gave the duo a wick. "Okay, I'll zap it into the next corridor. How's that?"
"Great!" replied SHerk and Calico.
Raising his right hand again and turning to grin at Calico who profusely blushed, GHerk zapped the cart. It reappeared further down in the next corridor. "Here, it's done. Enjoy. I believe I have an amazon to visit." Laughing, GHerk popped out in a burst of light.
Calico and SHerk smiled at one and other and started to walk t the cart. SHerk reached for Calico's hand and intertwined his fingers with hers. "Thank you." SHerk said. Calico gave him a bright smile "My pleasure."
"Oh it will be." replied SHerk.
"What? Who are you.? What have you done with SHerk?" asked a curious Calico.
SHerk grinned. "Sov has been giving me pointers."
Reaching the cart, Calico put her hands on the cart handles, turned her head and said "Now I need muscles to push. Would you be willing to help kind sir?"
Smiling SHerk stood behind Calico, placed his arms and his hands over hers, kissed Calico's hair. They started to push the cart together. <eg>
******
<At KSHQ Cafeteria>
"Now that's a simple enough question, what are foreign stock?" Nannyboo was in CEO mode.
"Foreign stock? Let's see..." started Star.
"Well, it's like investing in other spheres of interest..." continued SQ.
"Yes, that's it exactly, Sara Quinn. Investing in other spheres of interest." concluded Star.
"Other spheres of interest. Okay, like what exactly, precisely? SQ?" Nannyboo was quite interested in this.
"Well like what I have. I bought some DJE shares." SQ was fidgeting a little.
"DJE shares? Oh yeah I see them. You have.. What 2000 shares of DJE? What is that? A gold mine? ( Well he does have gold wings does he SQ? Lol. Note of the author) And Star what are DM and AP shares? You have over 500 of each. And some wait a minute... HL shares... You two are two timing KS with with..." Nannyboo was now a bit flushed.
"Well. Sometimes the price is right, you know. And KS shares are not cheap. You know. Besides you have not seen Chantal's share holders report. It's not yellow anymore it's purple and blue..." said Star.
"Purple and blue?" asked a puzzled SQ.
"Yes. Something about a purple shirt and blue boxer. She went kinda nuts a little while ago. Totally fried her KS bookmark because the Duncan/Methos got erased. That was quite a depressing day for her." replied Star.
Nannyboo following the exchange between her friends asked innocently : Do race car driver have shares available?" Nannyboo stood up and said "Are you two coming?"
*****
<In the corridor near the conference room>
SHerk and Calico were pushing the equipment cart slowly. Stopping every other few feet for a kiss, a nibble. They finally reached their destination, SHerk taking Calico’s hand in his and pulling it to his lips.
"It was a pleasure to help you my lady"
"The pleasure was all mine kind sir" Calico replying with a giggle.
"Well, well, well. Are you taking etiquette’s lessons in secret SHerk?" asked Apollena.
Turning Calico and SHerk was Ap, Julie and Paula C. smiling at them.
"Lessons in what?" asked a puzzled SHerk.
Ap beamed "Oh, I’ll be more than happy to teach you etiquette SHerk. You know table manners, courtship, bedroom etiquette…" Apollena had a teasing gleam in her eyes.
Paula C. giggled and said "Bedroom etiquette. Let’s see I have one. No biting unless I do it first…"
Julie smiled and added " Oh oh, how about: buttons are to be undo with teeth only…"
Calico was having a hard time keeping a straight face and finally lost the battle. "Or this: blindfold, handcuffs and leather straps are to be found in the night table…"
Ap, Julie, Paula C and SHerk all looked at Calico with very very curious eyes. Then Ap said "Yes… Is there something you forgot to tell us, dear?"
Calico was now red. Bright red and she was looking for a way out of this situation when a loud "Come here you wench, I’m not finished with you yet!" was heard from the conference room followed by Zuell’s high pitch laugh.
Ap, Julie and Paula C. looked at each other. "Kull and Zuell?" asked Paula C.
"Oh I just remembered. I forgot to bring the hand held mic. Do you mind getting these equipment inside?" Calico had seen the opportunity to get away from her Amazon sisters scrutiny.
"Sure. We’ll get these inside… Let’s interrupt. Shall we? And SHerk wait don’t go. We will need some muscles, I suspect." Apollena had a wicked smile.
******
Nannyboo, Star and SQ were on their way to the meeting when they ran into LadyLegs and Chantal. Both were comparing stock reports. Chantal had a silly smile on her face. "It did. Wow. I guess PR does work. I wonder if my PW stock will rise."
"Maybe. You never know my AP stock was given a jump start when the movie deal was announced" said LadyLegs.
"Mine went up too. South Africa. Camelot. Lancelot. Merlin…" Chantal stopped when she saw Boo, Star and SQ.
"Hey guys" Going to the meeting?" asked LadyLegs.
Nannyboo moved besides Chantal. "So I hear you have some nice foreign stocks. Mind if I take a peak?"
Chantal’s eyes narrowed. "Read my lips, Boo. N. O. My stock report is confidential."
"Eh I already know about your HL, AP, DM, PW AND M stocks. I want to know how much KS stocks you have? said Nannyboo.
Chantal looked at Star and SQ. " With friends like you, who needs enemies. Fine. I have 485 shares of KS. Satisfied?"
"485 share of KS?!!! Where in the world did you get the money for 485 shares of KS?" asked SQ.
"Yeah. What did you or should I say who did you steal from this time?" asked Star.
Chantal had an horrified look on her face. "Steal!!! Me? Since when do I steal? I lie, I cheat, sometimes I betray but I never steal. Sheeshh…"
"Gods, Star, I think Chantal’s feeling are hurt" laughed Nannyboo.
"Hey someone had to ask?" Star said." So if you did not steal. Who did you betray?" asked Star. (Note of the author: Star is my best friend in all the world so this is okay. LOL)
"Gods, Star. You are as charming as ever!" replied Chantal. "Okay, I bought some Xener stocks and made a killing."
LadyLegs, Star, SQ and Nannyboo were stunned.
"Hey, you ask. I tell you. Come on, let’s get to the meeting." said Chantal shaking her head.
*******
Freya, Cokie and KalliSta were dragging Sov along. "Oh, come on big guy. It will be fun. I promise" said Cokie.
"I’ll nibble on your ear the whole time. You won’t be bored" added KalliSta.
"I’ll give you a new neck hickey" said Freya with a sly smile.
"Boring. I can have all of that any time. Try harder girls. I’m waiting" said Sov with a yawn. A few seconds passed. Sov decided to turn around and leave. He bumped into Danaan who had sneaked behind the quartet.
"Bored are you? What if I made sure you are not bored at all during that meeting?" Danaan stated.
"Danaan you had others plans. What happened?" asked Freya.
"Got cancelled. So how about it Sovereign?" asked Danaan.
"Well, it depends. What are you proposing dear?" replied Sov.
Danaan leaned in and whispered into Sov’s ear but loud enough for the rest to hear. Freya and KalliSta became bright red. (And it takes a lot to make them blush. Believe me. LOL Note of the Author) Cokie choked. Sov leered then said " I guess I could possibly go to this meeting."
Danaan wearing a cat who just ate the canary smile laughed. Freya pulled her Amazon twister sister to her. "Are you insane? How are you going sneak under the table?"
Danaan still smiling said "Never mind, sis. I’ll find a way."
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Castalia and YIolaus were getting to the meeting by way of a stroll into the KSHQ Gardens. Walking and holding hands. Very romantic. But Castalia was still trying to figure out if she indeed had heard Astrild’s voice on the automatic phone box.
"You know, I’m quite sure it was her voice. I’ll have to discreetly ask around. What do you think? YIolaus?" Castalia followed YIolaus gaze.
Hilara and Robert were fencing in the open space of the Garden.
"Good. En garde, Hilara."
"Oh, I can not do this, Robert. What if I hurt you?" Hilara asked.
"Then you play nurse. Oui?" Robert wiggled his eyebrow. "Let’s try it again. En garde."
Hilara lifted her fencing sword and attacked. After a few minutes, Hilara was out of breath and her white shirt was soaked. And Robert was enjoying the view. Pulling her close, he kissed her hot red cheeks. "That’s enough for today. Think we have time for a shower?" Hilara looked at her watch. "If we share. Yes!" Robert laughed. "Oh, well I guess we will share…"
****
"Do you think Robert would give me some pointers?" asked YIolaus.
Castalia smiled. "You don’t need any pointers YIolaus. I like you just the way you are… Romantic… Passionnate…"
YIolaus laughed. " Thanks but I was thinking about fencing… but don’t stop…"
Castalia decided to show him instead.
******
Baucis was mumbling to herself "I can’t believe it. This is very important news. I can’t believe it…" Not really looking where she was going, she jumped and screamed when she was grabbed by two strong hands.
"Baucis, love. Watch where you are going? You almost walked right into the lake. (Well it’s a popular destination. LOL) .
Baucis shook her head and tried to put some order into her mind. "I almost walked into the lake? How?" Finally Baucis looked up at the man holding her still. She swallowed and smiled. "Herk. Hi. I did not see you. "
"Yeah. I know. So what is sooo important you were all distracted. Enough not to see me anyway." Herk teased.
"Well. I found this company that sells…" Baucis stopped when she spotted Castalia and YIolaus kissing and not coming up for air. "WOW. Looks like Cas is having fun…" whispered Baucis.
"Fun. I can do fun" said Herk pulling Baucis into his arms.
*****
<In the KSHQ lounge>
A burst of light appeared right next to Melite and she heard What’s your name little girl?"
Melite’s mind went into overdrive. So did her heart. "Cupid. Oh my!" she whispered. She had to think fast and furious.
"What do you want it to be?" Melite replied then she put her hand on her mouth not believing what she just said.
Cupid laughed. "Well, well. Spunk. I like spunk. So, what ever I want it to be?" Cupid gave Melite a long very intense look.
Melite decided to go for broke " What you see is what you get" she answered with a come a hitter look.
"Oh, I like what I see…So what do I get?"
Melite got up. Reached for Cupid leather skirt and pulled him close. "Oh, I don’t know. A little of this…" Melite gave light butterfly kissed on his chest. "Some of that.." Melite softly bit on Cupid’s neck. "And lots of…" She was stopped by a forceful, passionate kiss that took her breath away. "Don’t go there… yet" said Cupid. And in a flash of light they were gone.
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<In the conference room>
"Come here, wench. I’m not finished with you yet." Kull was trying to catch Zuell.
"Kull, as much as I love playing wench with you. People are going to start arriving for the meeting." Zuell was trying to keep the conference table between Kull and herself all the while thinking "Am I nuts? I’m actually running away from him. Are you insane?" Zuell stopped moving for a moment and that’s all Kull was waiting for. He lounged forward and grabbed her.
"Got you!" Pulling one of the rolling chair, he sat down with Zuell on his lap. "Stop squirming. Okay, I guess you are asking for it." Kull lifted Zuell up and turned her around. She was now facing him with her legs around his waist.
"Now, that’s better. Where were we? Ah yes.." Kull’s hand went to her face, holding her still and he started to kiss her passionately.
The door opened. Ap, Julie, Paula C. and SHerk pushing the cart entered the room.
"Hello?!!!" said Julie.
No reaction from the kissing duo. Julie looked at Paula C. She shrugged.
"I think even ice cold water would not work" said Ap. "That’s our king. Red hot and passionate."
Finally, Zuell and Kull came up for air. SHerk said "Where do you want the equipment Zuell?" Zuell glanced around and froze. " How long have you all been here?"
Ap, Julie and Paula C. rolled their eyes. "Go get clean up, Zuell. We’ll set up the equipment" replied Ap with a smile. "And you, your majesty are going to help us…"
Kull smiled back and said "But of course, anything for you my queen."
At that moment, GHerk popped in. Looking around he frowned. "What? Nothing is ready yet? I guess I should take care of it then." With a wave of a hand all the video equipment was in place and operational.
Julie moved near GHerk. "Now that’s what I call power. Care if I sit near you? I have some idea about some stock options we could develop together."
Paula C. sighed. "Oh, she’s good and fast." Ap gave Paula C. a smile. "Oh, you’ll get your chance. May I suggest that sitting on the other side of GHerk might be a nice start." Paula C. giggled. "You know you are right." And she started towards GHerk. "Of course, I right. I’m always right. I’m the queen" replied Apollena rolling her eyes. "Young ones! So, your majesty. What could we possibly do to pass the time until the others get here?"
Kull laughed. "Oh, you’re good. Really, really good my queen. Come here." Ap found herself sitting on Kull’s lap.
*******
People were finally strolling into the conference room.
Freya, KalliSta, Cokie and Sov came in laughing and screaming loudly. Danaan slipped in behind them quietly. Sov sat at the farther end of the conference table with Freya and KalliSta on each side. Cokie had spotted SHerk all alone and had seized the opportunity to teach him a few new ways to play the stock market Amazon style of course.
*******
Alcyone, Susan, Aphraėl came in together. They waved at Ap and Kull, sent blowing kisses to Sov who growled back. GHerk gave them a bright smile.
Iris, Mystalia and Herkite made their way in with NNHerk. Causing a few thuds. All three laughed.
"I think our new stock option is going to be a smoking success" said Iris.
"Well if NNHerk does the PR we will make a bundle" replied Mystalia.
"Wait ‘til they see the video prospectus we made for the stock. Me and NNHerk. Good thing we brought plenty of EDK" said Herkite.
Astrild waltzed into the room with a bunch of audio tapes. She sat down wit a sigh. "I can’t keep up. Too many orders. I like to make money but I had to cancel my dance lesson with DHerk this morning. I need some time to play!" Astrild had her head in her hands.
"Oh I think I could possibly help here, little one." ~DHerk~ sat down besides Astrild. "How about a relaxing nap after this meeting?"
Nyxx also had come in just behind Astrild leaned over. " I would take the time Astrild. An afternoon nap can be very stimulating. Of course, ~DHerk ~ you promise to be nice and not exhaust Astrild. Don’t you?" Nyxx had a sly smile on her face. "Because if you don’t, I’ll have to track you down and have my way with you."
~DHerk~ took Nyxx’s hand and brought it to his lips. "Anytime, you can track me down anytime" He kissed the inside of her hand then lightly bit it.
Nyxx was a bit startled but she acquiesced. "I may take you up on it."
"I’ll be waiting…" ~DHerk~ gave Nyxx an intense look. "I’ll be waiting…"
*******
Hilara and Robert, hair still wet came in hand in hand, sat together and started to whisper into each other ears totally oblivious of their surroundings.
SQ, Star, Nannyboo, Chantal and LadyLegs came in together giggling.
"So who’s your attorney Chantal?" asked Star.
Chantal gave her best friend an angry look. "Don’t start cousin. There is no telling what I might do."
"Yeah, besides you have a very very old lawyer" replied Star.
Chantal rolled her eyes. "Lawyer, doctor, Indian chief. Who cares really. So where’s Zuell? Let’s get this show on the road."
Nannyboo chuckled. "Good diversion Chantal but somehow I think these two.." pointing to Hilara and Robert "or those two…" pointing at Castalia and YIolaus who had just came in and were playing kissy face on the other side of the table. "don't really care about starting the meeting."
"Well…" SQ looked around and saw Ap sitting on Kull’s lap and playing with his hair. GHerk in deep conversation with both Julie and Paula C. He had their undivided attention.
Chantal also noticed the interaction between ~DHerk~ and Nyxx. "I’ll have to keep an eye on those two. I don’t trust this new Alpha Herk."
Then both Star and LadyLegs gave Nannyboo and Chantal a push. "What’s going on in the Sov’s corner?"
******
Zuell came back into the room. She was still a little wild eyes but seemed under control. She picked up the mike and the video remote control.
"Okay ladies and gentlemen. Come to order." Giggles, laughs and "ooohh" were heard.
"Oh, okay. Stop it. I have good news and some better news." The noise quieted down.
"Okay. Now that I have your undivided attention…" Zuell glanced around and noticed Hilara and Robert playing tongue ping pong, Apollena and Kull drowning in each others eyes. Sov looking quite flushed, his right hand resting on Freya’s neck, his fingers playing with her hair. Well not really playing more like holding on tight to them. His left arm was around KalliSta waist and his hand was holding tight to her thigh. Something was definitely up <eg>
So Zuell put her fingers into her mouth and let out a loud whistle. That brought the house down. Apollena fell off Kull’s lap. Freya let out a loud "Ouch!" Sov was pulling on her hair a little to forcefully.
Zuell had a cocky grin. "*Now* that I have your attention, let’s get on with business. "Euh someone get Sov’s some water he looks a bit hot." A crystalline laugh was heard. KalliSta coughed suddenly but not before Chantal’s became aware something was amiss.
Zuell hit the remote and the screen was lowered and stock titles appeared. She announced new stock options type A for «Sovereign black leather inc». A low tone growl was heard and a faint moan. KalliSta coughed loudly again. Zuell shook her head but continued. "«KS 3D holographic pictures inc» those are extremely high value stocks. Not cheap but really really high profile."
Nannyboo smiled. "Tell me about it but well worth it. Triple my investment in a few weeks."
Zuell agreed. "Yes and another one to keep an eye on is the «Herkules linen and company»." SHerk said "That’s where I get all my bows." Cokie leaned close to him and whispered "What color are you wearing today?" SHerk gave her an angelic smile and answered "What color do you want it to be?" Cokie did a double take "SHerk!!!" "Got you!" SHerk replied with laughter in his eyes.
Suddenly the door opened. Baucis and Herk came in. Baucis a little out of breath but she had a glowing smile on her lips.
"Ladies, I have some incredible news to share…" started Baucis but she was interrupted by a flash of bright light. Melite appeared with Cupid’s arms around her waist. She had feather in her hair and a silly smile on her face. "Well, I got you to your meeting, little girl. Later!" Cupid disappeared leaving a slightly off balance Melite.
"What? Am I late?" Melite sat in the first free chair she found. Looked around and said "So Sov, what’s up?"
A muffled laugh was heard rapidly followed by Freya having a coughing fit.
Melite was a little confused. "What? What did I say?"
Zuell rolled her eyes. "Okay everyone calm down. Baucis? What news?"
Baucis cleared her voice and announced " There’s this company. «Celebrity hair» that is selling… blond sample of KS Hair!!!"
"Blond? His hair is brown!" Melite snapped.
"Exactly!" said Baucis. "Exactly!"
"Let’s get those idiots. Blond! Really!" said Nannyboo.
The conference room cleared in an instant.
******
A few minutes later, Danaan appeared from under the conference table.
"Well, well. Why am I not surprised?"
Danaan turned around startled. "Chantal?!!! You scared me!"
"Good thing the table had a long linen runner right?"
Danaan chuckled. "Right. And that I have intense training in unlacing things…"
"Yeah. Good thing. So blond or brown?" Chantal asked.
"Hey, a lady doesn’t kiss and tell" replied Danaan.
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The end…… for now.
Chantal
~KSHQ Hotline manager~
Updated: 98-12-22
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