Sookie has a Dilemma over the Gift
Having slept for a straight 10 hours and feeling totally refreshed Sookie got up and brewed some coffee then remembered Eric's gift which lay unopened on the dining table. A steaming cup of coffee in hand she opened the box, gasping at the contents, which contained a beautiful red dress. Hurriedly, putting the coffee down, she raced upstairs clutching the dress then tried it on, looking at the effect in the mirror. The dress had little bootlace straps, a neckline showing her very ample cleavage. Nipping in at her tiny waist and flaring out nicely the dress reached mid thigh showing off her tanned legs. It was a perfect fit and enhanced her figure.
She wondered how he knew her size then noticed the expensive "Tara Togs" label. The owner Tara was a longtime friend whom, from time to time, let her know of any dress and lingerie sales she knew would suit Sookie and Tara of course knew her size. Since her Gran died though, she hadn't had any spare funds to splurge on clothes. Could she accept such a gift? She so wanted to but didn't want to feel obligated to Eric. Torn she decided to visit Tara's store and chat about it.
Tara was serving a customer when Sookie entered the store so she mooched around at the lingerie section, subconsciously seeing what would match the dress. Then the bell rang and the customer left.
Arms outstretched for a hug Tara exclaimed "Sookie darling! Did you like the dress? The vampire Pam picked it out to be delivered to you. Is Eric Northman your lover?" then excitedly, seeing where Sookie was standing "Hey I have just the lingerie set to go with it" Before Sookie could respond Tara picked out the most darling set of skimpy lace panties and bra.
"Oh Tara I just can't afford them at the moment, although they are gorgeous. Look I came to ask you more about the purchase of the dress. I am not sure if I can accept it from Mr Northman, and no he is not my lover." she added a bit huffily.
"Well that's a shame" Tara winked "I wouldn't kick him out of bed that's for sure." then seriously " He was very specific in the kind of dress he wanted and when HE asks you can sure be I try my hardest to fulfil what Mr Northman wants, so his child Pam can then come and look and confirm that the garment fits his requirements. He has a store account here and Pam just loves to spend. I keep my store open two nights a week now to accommodate rich vampires and Mr Northman is the top of the pile"
Tara walked to the front entrance and put the closed sign up saying "Let's have a coffee honey, I am due a break, and you can tell me why you have such a dilemma."
Tara was one of the few who accepted, what Sookie saw, as her disability, so she could quite easily confide what happened at Fangtasia the other evening.
"Well there you go then! No wonder he wants to treat you. The police could have closed his business down for a few weeks and fined him, as they are quite hard on vampire businesses. Think of all that lost revenue - your dress a is a pittance in comparison. Come on girl don't be so proud, in fact I will give you the lingerie and add it to his bill especially as he didn't even ask the cost and don't you either." she laughed wagging her finger at Sookie.
Feeling better about accepting the dress and with Tara practically forcing the lingerie set on her she left for home. Sookie stopped off for some lunch with a lighter heart and decided to wear the dress and lingerie that evening. As the day progressed however she grew a bit nervous so to take her mind off the dinner decided to pamper herself a bit with, firstly, a tanning session and then getting her nails done, dipping into her meagre savings.
Finally the time had come. She had dressed with care, sweeping her blond hair back allowing her long curls to trail over her shoulders, and clutching a black purse and wearing peep toe black pumps to offset the dress, knowing she looked sexy she opened the door to Eric Northman.
They eyed each other appreciatively, both thinking how stunning each other looked. Indeed they made a striking couple, him in his very expensive suit that showing off his almost perfect physique and her in that dress, showing her tiny but voluptuous figure off at it's best.
He smiled, his fangs showing and eyes gleaming "I am glad your wore the dress it looks dazzling on you. Shall we?" He took her hand and escorted her to his sports car. Blushing she accepted his proffered hand to the car and felt excitement build in her as they drove to the restaurant.