Just a quick chapter before work. May or may not get another one up today. Thanks for all the great reviews!
These character's belong to Charlaine Harris
Eric's Pov
Once Sookie was asleep I quietly kissed her on the forehead and said, "Sleep well, my lover." I got out of bed and went into the living room. I flipped on the television and put it on VRC. Vampire Reality Channel is my favorite fucking channel. I was happy to see they were airing a marathon of my favorite show, The Vampire Apprentice.
I sat back for a few minutes and enjoyed the end of the episode they were running, but I had things to do, so I couldn't enjoy the show for long. First, I called Las Vegas Limousines and ordered a Town Car to pick Pam up at the airport. I would have loved to pick her up myself, but my Bugatti is a two-seater, so I knew that would never work. It is really amazing to me everyday how more and more businesses are staying open later and later to service vampire needs. Just ten years ago, if you would have asked me, I would have never thought that would be the case. Even in Vegas.
Next on the agenda was calling Pam. I needed to let her know that a car would be waiting, but that I would not be there. I dialed the number to the club. I knew that even though the club was closed, she would still be there closing up. Or at least she better be. The phone rang and Pam answered, "Fangtasia, the bar with the bite. This is Pam, how can I help you?" "My Child," I said. "I received the fax you sent me." "Eric! How is your trip? I can't wait to get there tomorrow! Is the weather good?" "The trip is going well. Sookie and I are having a fine time. Weather is nice. Its cool at night, but that is to be expected here in the desert." "So you received the fax I sent you. I can't wait to see you and Sookie when you pick me up at the airport." "About that, Sookie and I will not be picking you up. I have arranged for a Town Car to pick you up." "Master, I wanted you and Sookie to pick me up. I can't believe I feel this way, but I miss you both." "My child, I would like more than anything to pick you up, but the car I rented is just too small. We will see each other as soon as you get to the hotel." "Okay. I guess I can wait until I get to the hotel."
"Pam, I have very good news to share!" "What is it?" "I spoke, this evening with Mr. Cataliades. Do you remember when I told you he was petitioning the Tribunal to have an adjudicator change in my trial?" "Yes Eric, I remember that. Judging by the sound of your voice I take it that it was approved." "Oh yes, it was approved. I actually knew that before I left Shreveport, but I did not tell anyone. I did not want to get my hopes up too high, because at the time I did not know who the new judge would be." "I see. I am assuming you now know who the judge is." "Yes Pam, I do. You are not going to fucking believe it!" "Well, are you going to share?" "Stan Davis has been appointed!" "Oh master, that's wonderful. You are as good as free! Stan is your friend and he just loves Sookie. There's no way he is going to send you to your final death!"
I went over a few more important matters with Pam regarding the club and the meetings and then I ended the call. I cannot wait for Pam to arrive here in Vegas. It will feel good to have both of my girls here.
Once I talked to Pam, I called Bobby. I left him a message instructing him to get the ball rolling on my new car and that he should be expecting a call from me tomorrow night, because I had a few more business matters to discuss. I wanted him to begin drawing up paperwork to add Sookie on to my bank accounts and to add her onto my businesses as well.
After I finished my phone calls I decided I needed to go and get Sookie some proper jewelry for her dresses. I could not have her showing up for the cocktail party and the ball in beautiful designer dresses without jewelry. I went into the bedroom and brought the dresses and my camera out into the living room. I took pictures of each dress and returned them to the closet. Camera in hand, I made my way down to Cartier for the third time this trip.
Once at Cartier, the same salesperson was there. "Mr. Northman, how are you this evening? Everything is going ahead of schedule with the ring you ordered. We should have it by tomorrow night." "Wonderful," I replied. "My lover, Sookie, needs some jewelry to wear to two events we are attending this week. I have pictures of her dresses and I was wondering if you could help me pick some items out to get for her?" "Sure, Mr. Northman. I'd be happy to!" I could see the fucking money bags gleaming in her eyes when she said that. I showed her the pictures.
She said that for the cocktail dress the jewelry should be a little bit simple. She suggested an 18-carat white gold necklace with diamonds and onyx. I took it with a matching bracelet. For her other dress, which was red, she suggested a platinum, diamond and ruby necklace and matching earrings. I took those as well. She said that the items to go with the red dress would look lovely with the engagement ring as well.
I handed her my American express card again. She placed the items in a bag and took them back up to the room. It was getting close to sunrise so I quickly wrote my lover a note and placed it along with the jewelry on the counter by the coffee pot.
I removed my clothes and got into the bed along side my lover. I placed my arms around her and thought about our future together until the sun put me to sleep.
