Alex arrives at the mall and finally finds a parking spot on the side she needs. Five minutes later she's located Prisms and walks inside. Alex immediately asks for Amy.
"I'm Alex. I talked to you earlier about the musical themed items."
"Yes, right this way. As you can see we group our charms into various hobbies. So you'll find musical notes, instruments, all kinds audio/video style items."
"You have quite the selection. I'm impressed. So you buy a charm and then a necklace?"
"You certainly can" Amy exclaims. "We offer a discount on chains if you buy both together."
"That is helpful." Alex carefully scans the case and finds two possibilities. "Can I see #19 and #21 closer please."
"Of course. Just let me open the case. There you go." Amy pulls out the purple display box.
"How much are the charms?"
"This one is $22 and that one is $24 for the sterling silver seen here, and $105 for the gold versions. As you examine them you'll see just how intricate each of our collection items are. We also pride ourselves on having many designs that are exclusive to our chain of stores."
Alex examines them both. "I think I like the second one better and I'll take it in silver. Which chains pair well with the charm, and by chance do any have lobster clasps?"
Amy replaces the unwanted charm then brings out a purple fuzzy board with chain choices. And lets Alex slide the charm onto any of the chains to decide what she likes. "Any preferences"
"Yes, I think this is the chain I want."
"And what length were you thinking? Are most popular are 16" and "!8." Amy puts the charm and board back in their places and locks the case.
"I'll take the 16" length so it will always be visible when she wears it." Alex's smile lights up at even the thought of Piper.
"Follow me to the register over here and I'll get you all taken care of." Amy pulls the item numbers, emptying them onto another fuzzy board. Would you like a necklace box or a felt bag?"
"The felt bag is fine."
Amy finishes up and has Alex sign the credit receipt. "Your ticket and item are in this paper bag. Hope you have a wonderful rest of your day."
"Thanks again for your help. You made the process much easier." Alex waves as she leaves the store. 'I can't wait to give this to my adorable Pipes."
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While Alex was out, Piper woke up and stretched. Finding Alex's note as grabbed her phone. 'I never sleep this late. Wonder when she'll be back.'
Piper: Alex I just found your note. I didn't know you were going out today. When will you be back?
Alex: Hey Pipes. I'm actually on my way back. Have you eaten today?
Piper: No, not yet. Will you bring us takeout?
Alex: I think I can manage that. Anywhere particular?
Piper: Surprise me
Alex: See you soon :)
Piper took a shower and got ready for the day. Alex walked through the door a couple of minutes later loaded with takeout.
"Pipes I'm back. Come eat with me babe." Piper enters the kitchen and gives Alex a huge hug.
"Mmmmm, this looks delicious babe." Piper gives a huge smile, which Alex returns. "So where were you earlier"
"I had an errand to run this morning. Do you need to go anywhere or do anything today Pipes?"
"No, not unless we need to go the the grocery."
"I'll check and see if we need anything in a bit, especially since my Mom will be here Friday morning through mid-day Sunday."
"So expect Bradley instead of you part of Friday."
"Yes babe. I'm so excited to see my Mom. She's gonna absolutely love you. And she's definitely not WASPY like you describe your Mom to be."
"I'm definitely looking forward to meeting her Al. You've told me so much about her that I feel like I kinda already know her. Is that weird?"
"No, I don't think so. Even though I've met and talked to your Dad, I feel like I know him so much more because of your stories. You are definitely a daddy's girl."
"In the same way you are a momma's girl."
"Yep. She was my absolute favorite woman on the planet, until I met you. Now she's a close second."
"That's so sweet Al." Piper kisses Alex, which soon leads to a full on make-out session. Until Alex starts getting reports from her team and goes in the office to do some paperwork.
Colton: Alex do you have your coms on?
Alex: Yeah. What's up?
Colton: There's some people who have been hanging out around the building that I haven't seen before and neither has building security.
Alex: What does the person look like
Colton: There a group. Some are residents, but not the ones who caught my attention. There's a tall slender guy with an accent, Australian I think. And a girl who looks remotely like the pic you sent us the chick Piper had a falling out with.
Alex: Chase, Bradley, weigh in on this as well. Anyone confirm that the girl is Polly. Anyone seen the tall guy before?
Bradley: Could you send me a pic Colton?
Alex: Actually sent it to the whole team please
Chase: I think I've seen the guy around the business building before
Bradley: That very well could be Polly
Alex: Shit! See if there's any equipment in the van that can get us audio and video of the two from a distance. I'd like for you all to patrol as usual yet still capture their interaction.
Bradley: Chase come upstairs and I'll go search the van.
Alex: Okay guys keep me updated. And Bradley let me know if we can get a live feed of what you come up with.
Piper finishes up classwork and starts fine tuning her media project even more. Alex finds her curled up on the couch with a blanket and a book. She's clearly trying to read but seems to be on the verge of loosing her fight with sleep. Alex gives her a kiss on the temple. Piper doesn't react, so she goes to check on the guys and get a better visual that the faraway pic Colton sent.
Alex: Colton since you've potentially been seen, stay in the area put not in one spot. We want to make it seem like we're not at all interested in them. Chase and Bradley, if you haven't been in the area don't. Let me know if there's no way of getting eyes and ears without them knowing. When a feed is available, even if just in the van, I want to see it. Everyone cool with that?
Team: Yes Alex.
Alex: Can they be seen through a window? Let me know
Alex looks out windows on various floors to see if she can get a peak at the duo. She discovers there really isn't any good visual, except in someone's apartment maybe. She talks to building security and inform them to keep an eyes on the duo whenever they may see them, that perhaps they are here visiting friends.
Alex goes back to the apartment and tries to focus on something else unless someone gives her an update. She grabs a drink and sits in the living room, carefully sits near Piper and watches her doze. 'She really is gorgeous. I want her so badly and I know she getting impatient with merely foreplay. Wonder if I should let her step it up a notch. Or I could wait until I come up with a perfect romantic night with her.' Alex has her coms muted but on, and within awhile lost deep in thought., she falls asleep.
One of the guys talking on the coms wakes her up. She opens her eyes and doesn't see Piper. Yet she covered with the blanket she was using earlier.
Alex: Repeat the please.
Colton: There's even more people out here now. It's really turning into a pool party. I heard pseudo Polly's voice she higher as she's been drinking awhile. I caught the girls talking about payback and vengeance, at least I think they did, I could only get the occasional word without looking interested in them. The tall guy is apparently named Pete. She was giving him shit about being drunk. He kept insisting that he's Australian and has a really high tolerance. His actions didn't really seem to be that of someone fall down drunk.
Alex: Have you heard any of them say Piper's name
Colton: Not unless they were talking softly at the time.
Alex: Bradley, Chase, any updates from you.
Bradley: I got the surveillance feed you wanted set up. You can come see it. I'm mostly hearing people talking over each other and loud background noises.
Alex: Be down to the van once I check on Piper.
She head's to the blondes bedroom and sees her watching a video on her laptop. Piper looks up and smiles. "Hey Al. You enjoy your little nap."
"Yeah I fell asleep watching you nap. Did you get the extra rest you needed?"
"Sure did. I really don't know why I was so tired today. Come watch this with me Al."
"Sorry my love, but I need to go to the van, Bradley has some footage he wants me to check out. But I'll watch something with you later after dinner."
Piper gives her a pouty face. "Short of lunch I've barely seen you awake today."
"Pipes don't be like that. Just a lot of stuff for me to take care of today. But I'm all yours tonight."
"Okay. But come give me a kiss before you leave to check on the guys."
"Of course. It's one of my favorite things to do." Alex give her a wink. "Think about what you want to eat later, that's your project until I return."
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"Okay Bradley what do we got." And can you still record if I'm watching back footage?"
"Yeah, let me show you. It backs up footage every half hour without interrupting recording. Kinda like it just starts a new track. I have live on my monitor. This monitor over and this set of controls lets you deal with prior footage. Oh and put on the headphones if you don't want to hear this footage at the same time."
Alex is able to identify Polly by voice and face. "Hey Colton, about what time did you start catching loud keywords about payback?"
"Around when she returns from the "bar" with her own drink, as opposed to him bringing them."
"Ok. That helps Colton." Alex slowly fast forwards through the footage, checking the audio for conversation topic from time to time. The party seems to break up so she has Colton continue watching the pair to see if they go off property or if they head inside the building.
"Okay guys. I need to go check on Piper, I'm sure she's starving by now. Colton if they leave, return to the van and help Bradley to search the faces in the school database as well as transcribing any parts of the video that might apply or be referencing Piper. Chase how's your patrol and have you seen either of these people since you traded laces with Bradley?"
"No Alex, I haven't seen either of these individuals today", Chase responds.
"Then stay where you are. And guys I expect a couple more hours tonight. Anything on the to-do list not completed today one of you can do tomorrow."
"Yes Alex."
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Alex returns to the apartment and is surprised to see Piper cooking. "Hey made, why didn't you text me about making dinner?"
"Hey Al, just working on the sides. I pulled out some shrimp for you to season and cook however you want. And taste this and tell me if I need to adjust anything."
"Look at you making a mini tester before cooking a lot of garlic cheese bread. I've taught you well." Alex give her girlfriend a quick kiss. "Mmmm, the tester is good and the kiss is even better."
"Thanks Al. The pasta is nearly done and the shrimp is thawed."
"Okay, You go set the table and get up something to drink. I'll finish up in here."
During dinner, Alex asks Piper if she's seen or heard anything from or about Polly lately. Piper says no, but she's sure she's still running with the status seeking crowd. Alex makes a mental note to print out the faces from the video to see if she recognizes anyone.
Piper starts talking about a new movie on Netflix she wants to watch with Alex. Once the kitchen is cleaned. They cuddle up on Piper's bed to watch it.
After a conversation afterwards on the movie, Piper pulls Alex even closer. Touching and kissing her all over. She's feeling bold so starts pulling off Alex's shirt. Alex allows it and then pulls off Piper's as well. Piper's eyes widen and then a huge smile crosses her face at the first sight of Alex's large breasts. Alex gets huge smile at the sight of Pipers modest assets. Piper tentatively touches them, and Alex demonstrates with Piper how to properly appreciate breasts, even if they are still covered.
'I need more. How I long till I see her completely topless. Wonder if she'll stop me if I try.' After a few minutes Piper decides to go for it. She struggles a bit with the bra, until Alex smirks and helps her out. Piper takes that as a green light to play with her girlfriend's voluptuous breasts. She loves the touch and feel of them. 'I can't believe they are so silky soft. I wonder if they taste as good as they look'. Piper puts her mouth over a nipple and starts sucking it into her mouth. Flicking her tongue to harden the tip'.
After minutes of moaning, Alex can't take it anymore and switches Piper to the other breast. "Equal attention is very important baby. The other one is feeling jealous. We can't have that can we."
"Sorry Al, I got carried away. Did you know your bosom tastes like marzipan"
Alex raises her eyebrow perplexed, "Is that so Pipes."
"Yes. And I really love it."
"Ok. Never been told that."
After allowing the same amount of time with her mouth, Alex pulls away from Piper a little so that she can remove her bra and have her own fun. Showing her beautiful blonde exactly what kinds of attention can be shown to breasts. They are both touching and moaning, discovering all that can be enjoyed topless.
"So Pipes how much did enjoy going a step further with me? Could you tell just how much I appreciate your perky breasts?"
"Do you even have to ask? Yes I loved the way you feel and taste, love your amazing hands and magnificent mouth all over me."
"I feel the same Pipes. Are you done with school for the weekend or do you need more time before bed?"
"Let's go to bed Alex. I want to be held by you all night."
"You got it babe."