Mira groaned more before opening an eye and trying to glare threateningly at the older woman who merely chuckled at the attempt. "You'll get used to it in time dear. We all get up around this time. Now," She pulled the covers back eliciting another hate filled groan from the woman on the bed. "get up, get dressed and join us."
"Alright, alright, alright!" Mira said sitting up glaring fully at the woman above her who just continued to smile at her.
"Good, breakfast will be here soon. Hurry up." Mali said walking out leaving the young woman to get dressed. With a tired groan Mira crawled out of bed and quickly dressed in her borrowed clothing before joining the other woman at the center table. "Morning." She called out as she sat down, a chorus of good mornings greeting her. "Please tell me you have coffee here or something like coffee."
"Sorry, we don't have anthing like that here." Tali said sadly.
"Damn, I'm not going to be very good company this morning then." She said with another groan. "I'm grouchy without my coffee."
"I'm sure we'll survive it." Mali said with a small laugh "You'll brighten up when we go shopping, the dressmaker and the jewelry shop should brighten your day."
"Do we have a spending limit?"
"No, we can buy whatever we want, within reason of course, but so far he hasn't restricted us on spending."
"Most men are afraid of us spending money. Must be pretty rich to not have to worry about you ladies buying pretty much whatever you got your eye on."
"The Saiyan Empire is one of the richest empires in this sector." Tihalla said looking up from her book. "We could buy the entire jewelry store and it wouldn't even put a dent in their coffers."
"I've never had enough to go to the jewelry store and now suddenly I'm getting a whole new wardrobe, jewelry and other things." Mira said still in disbelief of her new life. "Its so surreal."
Mali went to say something when the door opened and Vegeta and Kiara walked in, the latter looking exhausted. The girls all called out a good morning as they took a seat. "Good morning girls." Vegeta said then looked to Mira "Sleep well?"
"Yes I did thank you. I'm not much of a morning person though."
"you'll be fine after breakfast I'm sure." vegeta said sitting down and motioning to Tali. Who stood up and walked over to him where he pulled her onto his lap and she cuddled up to him.
"Thats debatable." Mira grumbled "Unless there's caffiene in the form of coffee or hell I'll take a caffienated tea I am not a morning person. I am a horrible person in the morning."
"need caffine heh, you don't need it." vegeta said seeing a small secret smile on Tali's face.
"I'm addicted I know but it helps me start for the day."
"You'll grow into not needing it in no time." Vegeta said with a smile while holding Tali close to his body.
"I'm sure, in the meantime I'm going to be a bitch." Mira said with a groan. "I'll try not to be with you guys, just give me some time I'm sure I'll get over it.
Just then the cook came in pushing a large cart, a large man with a large belly and blue skin causing Mira to stare at him in surprise as he began laying platters on the table. "Morning ladies how are we?"
"Fine." They all said cheerfully
"Good, good." He said setting a a couple jugs down one with what looked like a juice, the other was steaming and giving off a familiar scent. Once Mira smelt it she glared at Tali and Vegeta. "You bastards, you told me you didn't have coffee!"
"just a little fib, wanted to mess with you a little." Tali said with a laugh as the others just laughed
"That wasn't nice." Mira said pouring herself a glass, spooning some surgar and pouring cream into the glass before taking a long drink. "Ahh thats some damn good coffee."
"Thank you." The cook said putting the last of the platters on the table. "I grow my own."
"You grow your own? Thats amazing."
"Yes I had some coffee bean plants brought from earth and they and many other plants for the kitchen grow in a special greenouse on the grounds."
"So kind of like farm to table."
"Exactly. As the head cook I am responsible for sourcing the best ingredients and creating luxurious and comforting meals. So I get all my supplies either from there or from certain merchants."
"And whats for breakfast today Garrus." Vegeta asked looking at the food seeing long sausage links and strips of meat the girls called "bacon". There were some strange circles of bread with melting butter. There were bowls of fruit and jams with toast and a small pitcher of syrup
"I thought the ladies would like something a bit more familiar to them especially your new one so I made pancakes. Theres fruit to put on top of them or jam if you prefer, toast, sausage and bacon."
"And what are pancakes?"
"Pancakes are thin cakes made with flour, eggs, milk and butter." Garrus answered. "Why don't you-ah right you were gone the last time I made these. Sector eight was raising a fuss if I remember right. Do let me know what you think. Alright ladies, your majesty, enjoy breakfast." He said with small bow and walked out.
As Mira piled food on her plate she noticed Tali loading not only her plate but also Vegeta's as well. She watched as Tali then began to feed Vegeta eating periodically but she ate like a bird. There wasn't much on her plate only one pancake and lots of fruit.
"Is that all your going to eat Tali?" She asked taking a bite of pancake and fruit that had to be strawberries. "Are these actual strawberries?"
"Tali doesn't eat much." Mali said as Tali took a small bite. "She never has, I was concerned at first worried that she was starving herself but the doctor says she's maintaining a healthy weight. Once in a while if I feel she hasn't eaten enough I'll have her eat a few extra bites. And yes these are actual strawberries the cook grows his own and the weather here enables him to grow many things year round."
"Ah I see. Well as long as she's eating enough." Mira said taking another bite. "This is good."
"Yes Garrus is a wonderful cook." Tihalla said "Make sure you don't miss a meal or you'll never hear the end of it. He takes it personally if you miss a meal."
"I have a feeling if I miss a meal I'd be hearing from more than just the cook."
"That is true." Mali said taking a bite "You'd be hearing from myself and most likely Vegeta as well."
Vegeta nodded "Skipping meals isn't healthy for your species. Start skipping meals and I'll have a doctor looking you over to be sure you aren't coming down with something."
"Noted." Mira said taking another bite of fruit. Breakfast was eaten with small talk until everyone had eaten their fill and while servants were cleaning up the table Vegeta stood and said "Alright ladies I've got to head to my office, have a good shopping trip Mira feel free to get whatever you like. The rest of you enjoy your day feel free to visit me any time." With that said he turned and left leaving the girls to their own devices.
Mali stood up "Well Mira lets go, have alot to do today and I'd like to get it all done in one day."
Kiara stood up as well and said "I think I'll join you."
"Thought you'd take a nap after last night." Mali said with a teasing tone.
"I am just fine, I'm used to it anyway."
"Fine but no whining that your tired."
"Yes mom." Kiara retorted sticking out her tongue.
"Keeping sticking that out and I'll cut it out."
"You wouldn't dare, Vegeta would get angry with you, he loves my tongue." She said coquettishly winking.
"Then don't stick it out at me like some five year old. I could also tape your mouth shut that will keep your tongue where it belongs and we wouldn't have to deal with your flirtations either."
Kiara gaped at her "And whats wrong with my flirtations, it adds entertainment to life, Vegeta doesn't have a problem with it or else he would have told me so."
Mali suddenly smiled. "You are so easy to mess with."
"Oh, you!" Kiara huffed "You are such a bitch!"
"I can be, go get ready. We'll wait for you." Mali said chuckling.
Kiara huffed and walked away to change. "Must you aggravate her?" Tihala said turning a page in her book. "You know she gets riled up easily."
"Thats half the fun."
"You're as bad as a teenager sometimes."
Mali laughed "You love me anyway."
"God knows why."
Mira was reminded of college dorms when she was in college but she had yet to see the usual bickering and near catfights that always popped up when women were in the same quarters for too long. Tali had left a little while ago and just reappeared holding a large pad of paper and pencils and sat back at the table and began to draw. "Whatcha drawing?" She asked going to look when Tali hid the picture against her chest. "Okay, I won't look."
"It's not done yet."
"Can I see it when your done?"
"Maybe, I don't show my drawings often."
"Well I'd like to see it when its done, I'm sure it'll look great."
Tali didn't say anything just went back to drawing as Kiara came walking back into the room wearing a blue cocktail dress, it had a plunging V neck line that showed off ample cleavage. The skirt ended just below her knees with a ruffled hem and she wore matching high heeled shoes. Mira stared at the dress in shock "Awfully nice dress just to go shopping in."
"I always look my best no matter where I go. Its my thing to always be dressed to impress. Besides thats what Vegeta wants if we look good he looks good."
"It just seems like overkill for a shopping trip."
"I always do this, I want to impress people, besides stuff like this turns Vegeta on and I always want to do that. besides the market place is filled with alot of people and I gotta dress nicely to reflect highly on Vegeta. does that make sense Mira?"
"I guess so, I didn't realize it was such a big deal."
"It is to me at least, I love Vegeta and I want to make him happy."
"I see I have much to learn."
"Don't worry dear." Mali said patting an arm. "We'll help you learn everything you need to know to keep Vegeta happy and to learn the ropes. Now lets get going got alot to do today."
There were extra guards waiting for them when they left one took point and two more took up positions in the back. The guard led them out into the market place where Mira became overwhelmed with all the people bustling about and the sights, sounds and smells. "Boy its busy isn't it." She said in wonder as she looked around at all the shops and stalls.
"Its the biggest one on the planet." Mali said looking back at her. "Come on the dressmaker is this way."
The dressmakers shop was just off to the left of the market. It was a large shop with large windows that had mannequins dressed up on display. Mira stood in front of the window looking at the dresses on display. They all had a sweetheart neckline, tight waists and flowing skirts down to the floor. "Beautiful." Mira said breathlessly
"Aren't they." Kiara said smiling. "He's very good at his job, trust me in his hands you will be a Goddess. Lets go."
A bell jingled as they opened up the door and a middle aged man stuck his head out of a room seeing them his face brightened into a smile as he joined them. "Ladies Mali and Kiara how good to see you, and you bring a friend."
"Yes Zuhair, this is Mira she's the newest addition to Vegeta's slaves. She needs a whole new wardrobe."
"I see she is wearing one of my creations but its not made for her. The tummy is too tight." Zuhair said walking around Mira he grabbed some hair and held it up before letting it fall. "Nice color I'll have fun making it pop." He grabbed her hand and began pulling her towards the back. "Come my dear lets get you measured, then we'll look at fabrics and colors and talk about style."
Mira looked back at the girls who merely just waved her along so if they weren't worried then she shouldn't be as well. Zuhair led her to a blocked off area with three mirrors and a small platform she stepped up on. "There we go, now if you could just undress down to your Bra and underwear we can get started."
"Undress?"
"Yes I need to measure you and I find I get better fits for my dresses if I measure you naked." He said picking up a tape measure.
She looked at him not trusting him but he didn't seem offended by it in fact he just smiled. "You can relax honey, you're not my type, I prefer men to women."
She felt a little better but was still uncomfortable with undressing in front of him, still she reached behind her and unzipped the dress and slipped out of it. Zuhair took the dress and set it aside on a chair taking up his tape measure and began to measure the young woman pausing every so often to write down the measurements. "Alright dear all done, now lets find some styles that suit you. Do you know what styles you like?"
"I'm not familiar with styles of dresses."
"That's alright let me grab some dresses and lets see what you like." He said walking out and returning with several dresses. Hanging them up he handed her dresses one by one, each a different style, to try on and make her decision. Mira liked several styles, she'd never worn dresses like this and she felt so beautiful standing there looking at herself in the mirror. Zuhair wrote down the styles she liked then began to think about colors that would go well with her hair. It wasn't often you saw red hair on this planet.
"For colors I was thinking shades of gold, green, purple and blue." Zuhair said "They will go well with your hair color and really make it pop."
"I'll defer to you on this." Mira said "You are the expert in this area."
"You are in good hands. I've yet to have a complaint. You will look amazing have no fear." He said with a comforting smile. "Now how bout we find you a dress you can wear now more comfortably. I have a couple in mind wait right here." He left and soon returned with two dresses. They were both A line dresses, one dark green with gold embroidery on the bodice and sleeves, the other was gold with silver embroidery around the skirt and bodice.
"Those are beautiful."
"Their both yours just chose which one you want to wear out of the store dear and I'll wrap the other one up."
"I'll take the green one."
"Excellent choice." Zuhair said handing over the green dress. "I'll get this other one bagged up for you while you change."
"Thank you." Mira said as he walked away. Stepping into the dress she pulled it up and zipped it. She admired herself in the mirror for a few moments then stepped out. The other girls were looking at different dresses in the shop Mali was talking to Zuhair while gesturing to a dress on display. Walking over to them she over heard Mali asking him to make her a dress in that style.
"Of course I still have your measurements I can have it made and delivered with the others."
"I look forward to seeing it." Mali looked to Mira. "You look lovely dear." She turned to Zuhair. "Thank you Zuhair your work as always is impeccable."
Zuhair nodded and smiled "I'll deliver the dress today and the rest in a few weeks."
"Your payment will be processed as usual."
"Of course. Do come again." He turned to Mira "It was wonderful to meet you dear. Do come again when you have need of my services."
"I will." Mira said smiling "As the Prince said nothing but the best."
The ladies waved goodbye to Zuhair and walked out. "Where to next?" Kiara asked looking to Mali
"A shop for regular clothes, then we'll shop for hair products, lotions and perfumes, after that its jewelry."
So Mira found herself drug to several stores their wares being deliverd to the palace until they got to the Jewelry store. Walking into the store the clerk greeted them.
"Welcome ladies can I help you find anything in particular?"
"Not right now, we're just browsing." Mali said walking up to a case. "Come Mira look around you need jewelry."
Kiara was already browsing a necklace case as Mira slowly walked up to a case and looked inside. The store had beautiful wares but it was the prices that were throwing Mira off. She'd never had jewelry that hadn't come from a conveniance store. These pieces were thousands of credits.
"Come on dear it's alright." Mali said coming up to her as she looked at some necklaces. "Whats the matter?"
"They're all so expensive." She muttered
"Price is no problem dear we told you that this morning."
"I know I just never spent so much on jewelry even the dresses were a bit much."
"We are the Prince's and so we must look our best."
"I know it's just I'm not used to having access to such funds."
"Its alright dear it took a couple of us some time to get used to it as well. Lets find you some jewelry that will work for you."
So they looked through the wares testing some out in front of one of the small mirrors on the counters. Mali giving out advice.
"No no no thats to gaudy something a bit more refined. Something smaller, not that. That will do nicely."
It took some time but Mira came away with a couple necklaces made of diamond and saphires, a couple bracelets of diamond and emeralds, a couple rings that were saphire and ruby, and she had some diamond and saphire earings.
"There that will be a good start." Mali said as the clerk boxed up the jewelry to send to the palace. "Kiara did you get everything you wanted?"
"Yes I did."
"Good its late in the afternoon what do you say we go eat then head back to the palace?"
"That sounds good, I'm starving."
"I'm hungry as well." Mira said as her stomach growled causing the other girls to laugh
"Come lets get you fed." Mali said leading the way out of the shop.
She led them through the market to a restaurant that smelt of cooking meat and spices making all their stomachs rumble. The hostess greeted them with a smile saying "Hello ladies three today?"
"Yes." Mali answered
"Booth or table?"
"Booth please."
The hostess grabbed three menus "This way please." She led them through the restaurant to a booth along the wall. "Here we are." She said laying the menus down two on one side and one on the other. "Your server will be with you soon."
Mira and Mali sat together with Kiara sitting across from them picking up the menu and looking it over. Mira picked up the menu and looked it over. There were some things she recognized but most of the meals offered she didn't recognize. She turned to Mali "What would you recommend?"
"I love their version of shepherds pie and their steak is pretty decent as well." Mali said parusing her menu.
"The drinks are good as well." Kiara added "I like the Salarian sunrise. Not to strong and a little fruity."
"It all sounds good." Mira said browsing through the menu.
A waitress came up to them with a smile. "Good afternoon ladies I'm Joan I'll be your server for today. Can I get you started with drinks?"
"I'll take a Salarian Sunrise." Kiara said
"I'll have an Argonian Ale." Mali said
"I'll take a Salarain Sunrise as well." Mira said
"Alright, I'll be right back with those drinks." Joan said writing down their orders then walking away.
"So" Mali said. "How are you liking the planet so far?"
"Well the only complaint I have is the heat. It's so hot here."
"Yes the heat can be oppressive."
"Other than that I'm enjoying it here. The open market is wonderful, all the sights and the smells. We have open air markets back home but I'd never been to one. So seeing one was an experiance."
"I'm glad you enjoyed your day so far."
Joan soon reappeared with carrying a tray with their drinks on it. She placed the drinks on the table. "Okay that's two Salarian Sunrises and one Argonian Ale. Now are we ready to order or do we need a few more minutes?"
"I think we're ready to order." Mali said looking to each of the girls. "I'll take the fried Branzino with fries."
"Of course one of our more popular dishes." Joan commented writing her order down
"I'll have the Mutton chops."
"Excellent choice and for you ma'm." Joan said looking to Mira.
"I'd like the Porter Steak, rare, with mashed tubers and the seasonal vegetables."
"Another of our popular dishes. I'll get these in right away." Joan said then walked away to turn in their orders.
Mira took a small sip of her drink. "mmmm this is good. fruity with just the right amount of alcohol."
"Told you." Kiara said taking a sip of her own drink
The three women chatted while waiting for their food to arrive. When it arrived they dug in eagerly with Mira mentioning how good the food was.
"The food is always good here." Mali said taking a bite.
They ate chatting about anything and everything. Though mostly it was Mira asking questions about the girls lives after being purchased by Vegeta. They answered as truthfully as they could not hiding anything from her.
Soon lunch was over Joan brought them their bill, they paid leaving a generous tip and left back into the heat.
"Boy this sun is sweltering." Mira exclaimed shielding her eyes.
"Lets hurry back to the palace and out of the heat." Mali said taking the lead.
"Yeah need to get inside before I burn." Kiara said with a small whine. "I forgot to put on sunscreen."
"Yeah it would be bad if you turned red as a lobster." Mali said laughing.
"Don't even say it. What would Vegeta say if my beautiful skin got burned?"
"He'd send you to medical to make sure you were okay then tell you to be careful next time."
"There's no way he'd touch me with red skin." Kiara pouted
"You're not burned yet so stop your whining."
"Hmph."
Mira merely laughed at them as they walked back to the palace the guards merely nodding to them as they passed the gate. They were passing Vegeta's office when he walked out and saw them. "Afternoon ladies did you have a good time shopping?"
"It was productive." said Mali
"I see you have a new dress Mira. You look good." He said looking her up and down.
"Thank you. I never thought I'd be wearing something so grand and so expensive."
"I always want my girls to look their best."
"Well that won't be a problem now." Mira said with a smile.
"I'm going to assume you girls ate in town?" He asked
"Yes we did." Mali answered.
"Good, well I've got to go see my Father. I'll see you ladies tonight."
"Alright have a good day." Mali said giving him a quick kiss before he walked away.
"Well lets get back to our room I want to lay down." Kiara said yawning.
"Alright lets go." Mali said with a laugh and led the girls down the hall back to their quarters. The guards that had gone with them left them at the door.
They walked in to see Tali still drawing and Tihala curled up in a recliner with a book. There were packages on the table obviously their purchases from today.
"Hello girls did you have a fun afternoon?" Tihala asked looking up from her book.
"It was pleasant enough." Mira said sitting down at the table and opening the packages looking for her things.
"What did you think of the dressmaker?"
"He was, different. A nice man definitely knew his stuff."
"Yes he does, the royal family uses him exclusively. The Queen bought all her dresses from him."
Mira thought about Vegeta and how she could sleep with him. He'd already proven he can wait until she was ready. She didn't know when she would be ready her mothers voice rang in her head calling her 'whore' and 'Harlot'. She looked to Mali a sad expression on her face.
"Whats that expression for?" Mali asked concerned
"I was just thinking of sleeping with Vegeta. I was raised conservatively and every time I think about it I hear my Mother's voice calling me a whore. How do I get over this? I want what you girls have but if I can't give myself fully to Vegeta then what good am I?"
Tali looked up from her drawing and said. "It will take time to come to terms with your new life. I'm sure you know that Vegeta is still waiting for me to give myself to him. He'll wait for you to be comfortable with sleeping with him."
"You girls do so much for him, is there even room for another woman in this harem? I feel so inadequate."
"In most cases I would say that most of us wouldnt be here but Vegeta is different, he can handle any woman he wanted and as many women that he would want." Tihala said looking up from her book.
"You'll do just fine dear." Mali said laying a hand on Mira's shoulder "You'll figure things out and we'll be here to help you."
Mira smiled and stood up. "I should put my stuff away."
"Good idea. I should as well." Mali said grabbing her things. "Kiara come get your things."
"I'm coming I'm coming." Kiara said coming out of her room having changed into lingerie wearing a short sheer robe hanging open. She grabbed her htings and proceded to put them away.
After having put her things away Mira changed into more comfortable clothes then joined the girls out in the common area. It was a good day. She got to see some of the sights of the city and had gotten some much needed supplies. It would be some time before she was comfortable enough to give herself to Vegeta but he would wait until she was ready.