Sorry it took so long! It's hard to understand a character so different from myself. I had to do some research into this so this book won't slam out as fast as the last.

Hope you enjoy!

Chapter 3- Acquired

When I got back into my room, I found Cory sitting in my favorite white fur chair, shuffling through random things on my Ipad. He glanced up and saw me, barely over 5 feet tall and covered in dirt.

"Did you get sucked off to Oz or something?" He looked me up and down.

"I got kidnapped. We'll discuss it more later but right now my pants are trying to ride off into the sunset via Butt Cheek Pass. Not to mention the fact that my feet have now become a party host in Dirt Central."

I walked up to Cory and was about to give him a hug when he stepped back.

"Girl you smell like Satan's butt crack. Shower, now." He gave me a little push into the bathroom and closed the door behind me. Familiar feeling.

"Thanks Cory baby!" I yelled through the door. I stripped down as I walked over to the mirror. When I saw my reflection I stifled a laugh. My hair was stuck up in all directions, and my lipstick was smeared all over my face. I looked like a sad excuse for a clown.

I showered up and slipped into a black night gown. Cory needed to study up for a test in Biology so he went back home. I snuggled up into my bed and looked at the ceiling, thoughts buzzing around at a million miles an hour inside my skull. I rolled over on my side and let my mind drift until I eventually fell asleep.

I awoke to dust dancing in the sunlight, my alarm buzzing quietly. I wiped the crust from my eyes and stretched out my arms. I allowed a huge, yelling yawn to pass my lips before I slipped from my bed into a cozy pair of slippers.

After I gobbled down a banana for the day, I trampled through my bedroom getting ready for a nice, quiet Saturday. I pulled myself into a red silk top with a black skull on it, along with an ankle length sheer skirt with a shorter leather underside. I rolled on eyeliner and put on my favorite red lipstick like always. I was feeling so kick ass I even wore my old biker boots that have been collecting dust in the back of my abyss of a closet.

I was about to meet up with Cory for some coffee and my favorite egg and cheese bagels when I heard my doorbell scream out from the hallway. Assuming it was Cory, I double checked my appearance and bounded down my stairs to the front door.

I opened up the door, singing out at the ceiling, "CORY, BABY!" I looked down to see a green ghost floating at my door, along with a two headed purple creature that looked like they, he, she, it? Was run over by a semi-truck. Repeatedly.

"Leave, now." I commanded, voice low and hoarse.

"We mean you no harm… We want to strike a deal." The green ghost boomed.

"How very official. But I'm not interested. Now if you would take your slimy ass from here to over there, along with your ugly little pet, I'll be on my way, thanks." I puckered my lips and raised my eyebrows at the two suggestively.

"If you would take the time to listen, it would benefit you greatly." The ghost's eyes shimmered with need.

I sighed, knowing that if I didn't at least talk to them that they would probably never leave me alone. I clunked around my purse and pulled out my chunky phone and sent a text to Cory.

Bombshellblonde87- Cory, baby. Can't make breakfast. Meeting w/ 2 creeps. Reschedule?

FierceCoryxx- Anna, baby! R u cray cray? Ur fave is on sale today!

Bombshellblonde87- Ik! But they won't leave me alone.I have to go, txt me l8r boy!

FierceCoryxx- Girl u so owe me. Chau.

I locked my phone and slide it back in my bag. I gave the two monsters a mock seductive grin and motioned them to follow me inside. I made my way over to our mahogany dining table. I plopped down on a chair and glanced up at the two monsters who were so obviously uncomfortable inside my house.

"Speak fast and to the point. I have things to do, people to see." I drawled, pointedly checking my manicure.

"We know you escaped the underworld, and we cannot allow such knowledge to get out." The ghost began.

"Well if that's a threat I'd like to decline." I posed.

"Usually, we would freeze you into stone because of the knowledge you possess, but you are different from other humans. We have a use for you."

"Shoot."

"You are undoubtedly the most agile and strong human we have yet seen. Unable to be scared, caught, restrained. You have qualities we would like to see in our monsters. Would you be willing to teach at our school when you are available?" The ghost proposed.

"What's in it for me?" I shot back.

"We have much human money in storage. We are willing to pay you a great deal of cash. What do you say?"

I swashed the idea around for a minute, trying to decide for or against. Those Jeffery Campbell heels aren't going to pay for themselves, I guess.

I smiled and shook the ghost's hand. "It would be a pleasure Mr…?"

"Kibosh."

"Mr. Kibosh. I accept. You can call me Anna."