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CHAPTER 10 – Will You Take Me to my Prom
THE VERY NEXT MORNING: Tootie awoke with great enthusiasm. She could not wait to get downstairs to talk to Vicky about how her date went last night. However, she made sure she quickly ran through her morning routine. She washed her face, brushed her teeth, put her hair up in pigtails and then got dressed. As she ran down stairs, she took a good look at her sister in the kitchen. She was sitting at the table looking up at the ceiling sighing to herself quietly and in an elated state of mind. She was all smiles, probably thinking of Logan and last night's outing. She was wearing a black denim jean skirt today with her foam green halter top. Her hair was all done up pretty too. "Vicky took some pride in her appearance this morning," Tootie thought. As Vicky was sipping her coffee, Tootie then broke the silence in the room, as well as her sister's concentration. "So…how did it go last night?" She said eagerly trying to get some answers about the young gentleman she picked out for her sister.
*However, ONLY Timmy and Tootie would be the ones that would know about this secret.
Vicky looked up at Tootie. Her soft smile had changed, and she just gave Tootie a blank stare. Vicky thought to herself for a moment, "Why does she care so much about my personal life anyway?" Just as she finished that thought she responded to Tootie with little emotion in her voice, "It was nice." Then she went back to her little day dream. Tootie smiled, bounced in place, and then pressed on for more information. "Just nice, nothing else?" As she hinted for more details. Vicky then became irate as Tootie continued to ask these questions about her date, "Look, (as she slammed the coffee mug down on the table) what else do you want to know? He took me to dinner, then a movie, and when he dropped me off; he kissed me, and we're now going out again on this Thursday. Do you want to know what we had for dinner too?" Snapped Vicky at her younger sister. Tootie's smile vanished from her face. She didn't know if she should push on anymore with the questions. She never could read her sister's personality. It was like she never knew which Vicky she was going to get when she spoke to her. "I'm sorry to be so nosy Vicky. It's just that Friday you were so completely broken up about not having a date for the prom, and now…Logan comes along. I was thinking that maybe he could take you if you hinted to him about it." Said Tootie meekly to a now angry & irate Vicky.
Vicky looked at Tootie the same way she does every morning. Except now, she understood why Tootie was asking these questions. She was concerned for her and her well being. Even though Vicky was not going to let her know she was grateful for Tootie looking out for her well being. However, she decided to give her a response anyway. "Tootie, I have been thinking about how to do that all last night and this morning. I don't want it to seem too forward of me doing so. I really don't want to put any pressure on him to take me, but I have to find some way to hint or ask him. Now, it's getting late and I have to go to school. Tell Mom, I'll be late getting home since I have to babysit the Twerp today, okay?" Tootie, still cautious asked her sister another question, "What about your tire? How is that getting fixed?" Vicky just rolled her eyes, and snapped at Tootie to get the hint to back off. "I'm taking it to the shop this morning to get checked out. Why do you think I'm leaving so early? Now let me go so I can get the day started!" No sooner as Vicky bellowed to Tootie her plans for the day, she slammed the door, and drove off.
Tootie didn't know how to feel at that very moment. She was glad that Vicky was happy, and that she now would have a date for the prom, but it seemed that she was thinking this was turning out to be something more with Logan. Tootie became concerned that maybe Vicky is thinking this could turn into a relationship, and that she'll want more from Logan after the prom. This made Tootie really uneasy. "I don't want her to get hurt." Tootie thought to herself as she unfolded several scenarios in her head. "I need to have Timmy call him and remind Logan about what the arrangement was, and what he is supposed to do. Last night, might have been too perfect, and Vicky is getting the wrong impression." Said Tootie as she spoke out loud to herself.
Three blocks up the road Timmy was getting ready to catch his bus. He had on his denim blue jeans, a white and magenta button down shirt, and his usual pink hat. He also was wearing his special belt buckle we all know to be Cosmo, Wanda, & Poof in disguise. As he boarded the bus, he felt a sense of relief as the plan he concocted has now taken effect. He was debating whether or not to seek out Tootie to see how everything went yesterday. He decided against it, since he felt he needed a break from the motions that he put in place for that plan to unfold. The ride to school went smoothly, except when Trixie Tang got his name wrong again in passing as she went to the popular section of the bus. Finally, as the bus pulled up to the school, Timmy then saw Tootie waiting on the wall where the student drop off point was. He knew in an instant, that she wanted to speak to him. He could tell by the look on her face that something was bothering her.
As Timmy stepped off the bus, Tootie rushed him, "Timmy, I need to speak with you please…it's urgent." Tootie said with concern in her eyes. Timmy just sighed, and responded to Tootie in a quiet tone, "Ok Tootie, what is it?" Timmy decided to talk to her out in the open, since Tootie already approached him in front of all the students in the quad. Tootie then told Timmy what happened last night, and how Vicky felt. Timmy then responded with confidence. "Then the plan is working. Why all of the concern Tootie?" She then told Timmy her perception of the conversation, "Timmy, I think Vicky is expecting more of a relationship after the prom. I need you to call Logan and remind him of the arrangement again. I think he might be giving Vicky the wrong impression." Tootie said with a look of concern upon her face. Timmy could tell that everyone's eyes were on him and Tootie in the quad, so he did the best he could to put her mind at ease so he could head off to class. "Tootie, he is a psychology major. He knows what he is doing. Please have faith in him. Besides, I told him that once the plan was in motion, that he would not hear from me ever again, that it is in his capable hands. I promise you, nothing can go wrong…Ok. So please put your mind at ease. If anything, why don't you spend some time on yourself? Isn't there anything you would like to do without having Vicky bother and harasses you?" Timmy hoped that this would steer Tootie's mind in another direction or put it at ease. The students were already beginning to talk about the two of them conversing. Tootie thought about that for a minute, and then began to smile, "You're right Timmy, he is a professional, and there are some things I been meaning to do for myself. Thanks, you truly are the best!" Tootie then turned around and scurried off to class, but not before turning around quickly in motion one last time and giving him a wink & a smile. As she walked away, Timmy caught himself checking out Tootie's legs, & even her tush. He tought back to that time he barged in her room and seeing her partially dressed in her bathing suit. He could not deny to himself that he liked what he saw that day. Timmy then sighed and shook his head, as he then began to make his way to his first period class.
Across town, Logan had just finished up his second to last final of the semester. This one was College Mathematics II. He felt confident that he would receive an A for the course. He was also glad that it would be the last math course of his academic career too, since math had nothing to do with psychology…well at least until he got to a level of Doctor; then he would need specific calculations for prescriptions. Once he was done there, he made his way over to the escort service building. When he finally got there, the attendant at the desk gave him his messages. "Ah Mr. Johannsen; You've had several calls from Ms. Pendergrass requesting your services. I told her you were with a client last night, and that you will get back to her this afternoon. She seemed very demanding & irate." Logan gave a sigh of disgust before thanking the attendant and heading up to his wing of the service building.
As Logan climbed the stairs to where he resides temporary, he began to think about Ms. Jessica Pendergrass would want now. She was practically the one paying his way through his first year of college. This 23 year old trust fund baby would not leave him alone. He realized, that since she has been given everything her whole life, she feels that she can control everyone. Sometimes he'd like to tell his clients what their problems really are, and how to fix them, but as long as the company is making money, so will he. Besides, his debt will be paid off sooner than later this way. It would be a good thing too. No bank would give him a loan if he had a surmountable amount of college debt to pay back after 7 years. At least with no college debt, he could take out a small business loan to start his practice, once he completed all his schooling.
Once Logan got to his room, he picked up the phone to return Ms. Pendergrass's calls. As he began to dial, he saw the Glamour Pix photo of Vicky on his wall. As he gazed upon the photo, he is reminded of his time last night with her. Even though she does not know she is a client, last night felt like it was a real date for him. As if they were girlfriend and boyfriend. He smiled softly at the photo, and looked as his note reminding him to call her at 4:00 on Thursday to discuss their date for Friday night. Of course, he didn't really need to be reminded to do that. Vicky was on his mind all night and day. He knew this was wrong, but he couldn't help it. Somehow, Logan started to developed feelings for her. However, he needed to play along, because in his mind, if he acted out the plan the way Gah wanted him to; he could better play the part of a boyfriend to Vicky, and not as an escort. The question was could he himself be strong enough to do that and not develop anything for Vicky? This would be the ultimate test to prove that he could be a great psychologist one day. As Logan was about to pick up the phone and return Ms. Pendergrass's call, the phone rang. He picked it up and replied, "Hello, Logan Johannsen speaking…Oh, what can I do for you…Ms. Pendergrass?"
Dear Diary,
Today is Thursday May 22nd. Vicky will be expecting a call from Logan this afternoon around 4:00 today. She has really been looking forward to this day all week. The prom is less than a week away. I could hear her through my walls Vicky rehersing what she is going to say to him when he calls. From what I heard through her murmur's, she wants to have Logan take her to Dimmsdale Mall. That way, she can use all her classmates as well as other students around her from other schools that are there to by prom parafanailia to hint at having Logan take her to the prom. It seems like a good idea, but I already know the answer.
On a side note, I decided to take Timmy's advice. I decided to do some time things for myself. I decided to go see a movie with my Mom and Dad the other night, as well as have them take me out and get that new bathing suit that I wanted for our beach vacation this year. Still, I am having a hard time deciding what to get Timmy as a thank you for all his help. I might just have to break down and ask someone.
Anyway, time to start the day!
Sincerely ,
Tootie Flannigan
Tootie as usual put her diary away, and headed down stairs. She was already dressed and prepared to start the day. When she got down stairs, there was a note, "Tootie, please have Vicky take you to school today. I got called in to work and your father had to leave early to pick up an important client. See you tonight after school; Love Mom." Tootie just smiled and put the note down. She decided to wait patiently for Vicky to get up, until she saw a note on her lunch box. "Hey Brat, had to leave early today too. So you're gonna have to walk to school today. At least I packed your lunch, Vicky." Tootie just stompped her foot in disgust. She then decided to at least see what Vicky had made her. When she looked inside her purple lunch bag, she saw a bottle of water, a Snack Wells Granola bar, a zip lock bag of grapes, and a Turkey sandwich with Mayo. Tootie then thought to herself. "Well at least she took the time to make me lunch…or did Mom make it and she just place a note on it? I guess I'll never know." Tootie then grabbed the lunch and her book bag and walked off to school, but not before planting a bug in Vicky's room. Since she is out of the house, Tootie thought that she can better trace the conversation to see how it's going. So she went back upstairs, and planted a bug from one of her spy kits. "Sorry Vicky, but I need to make sure Logan is sticking to the plan." Tootie thought as she left for school on foot.
Back at another School, Logan was cleaning out his dorm room for the summer. He had boxed everything up, and was getting ready to move it to his loft in the city of Dimmsdale within the escort service. Since he was going to be working there full time over the summer, they allowed him to take residence in one of their apartments above the building. This would benefit both him and the business, as he was one of the more popular escorts. As he looked at his smart phone, it flashed several reminders: 1.) Pay final bill of the semester, 2.) Make reservations for dinner with client J.P., 3.) Call client Vicky Flannigan at 4:00. Even though it was a reminder, he didn't need to be reminded…again. With everything packed up, he loaded the small moving van he rented, and set off to his temporary summer residence.
THE TIME IS NOW 3:00: Vicky was racing her way through the town to get home. She knew that her new beau would be calling soon, as she wanted to make sure that everyone in the house knew to be quiet and not bother her during the 4:00 hour; especially Tootie. Once Vicky arrived at the house, she noticed that her parents were on the couch watching TV. "Alright, listen up. Logan is going to be calling and I don't want any outburst, interruptions or announcements made at or after the 4:00 hour. Make sure you tell princess that too when she gets home; Got it!" Her parents just looked at her and nodded to show that they understood what Vicky was saying. After she got confirmation they understood, she marched up to her room, and plugged in her phone so it had juice when he called.
Vicky's Dad just looked at his wife and said, "When did she get a boyfriend?" Nicky responded, "Oh, this nice young man helped fix her tire; and when Vicky asked if there was anything she could do for him, he asked her out to dinner." Vicky's Dad just made a confused face and said, "I'd like to meet this boy. I need to see how he looks and behaves around Vicky. Maybe he can tame her." Nicky just nodded in agreement with her spouse.
Ten minutes later, Tootie walked in. "Oh hi sweetie. Vicky wanted us to tell you to please respect her privacy while she is on the phone." Nicky said as she spoke softly to her youngest daughter. Tootie just looked at her mom and rolled her eyes, (Yeah, I'm really sure she delivered the message that way) Tootie thought to herself. "Ok, I'll just be up in my room doing my homework." No sooner after Tootie said that, she scurried off to her room to tend to her studies.
The time is now 4:12. Vicky was pacing the room staring at her cell phone. She has been nervously awaiting Logan's call, "Come on already call!" She kept saying to no one in the room as she moved back and forth. However, in the room down the hall, Tootie was getting her reciever ready, so that she could listen in. She wanted to make sure that everything was going to plan. No sooner as Tootie dialed in the frequency to listen in, the cell phone rang, "California girls were unforgettable, Daisy dukes Bikini's on top…" went Vicky's ring tone. Vicky then jumped and answered the phone after the first verse. "Hello? Oh hi Logan! How are you doing?" She said with pure glee.
Logan felt a sense of joy hearing Vicky's voice. Again, even though she was a secret client, it still felt like he had an actual girlfriend. He replied back to her, "Hello Vicky, I'm doing well. I just finished out the semester, and I am free for the summer, that is unless something at home comes up." Vicky then questioned what he meant by that, "What do you mean by something at home coming up?" Logan then hesitated a bit, as he was attempting to lay the ground work for the out clause that Gah had told him to put into play at some point."What I meant by that, is that I have family over in Sweden, My Dad emigrated from there, and every summer we go over there for vacation. Sometime it lasts a week, often times more than that. That's all I was trying to say." He knew it was a lie, but it set up the exit as stated in the contract.
Vicky didn't care to think much about that. She was more focused on the present at the time being. "Oh, that's cool, so what do you want to do tomorrow night?" She asked with pep in her voice. Logan smiled softly on the other end, and answered her, "Well, I took you out to dinner and a movie last time, what would you like to do? I'm all yours Friday after 5:00." Vicky just sighed; she loved it when he spoke to her that way, giving her total freedom and control that is. She felt a total elated state when she was around him. With that being said, Vicky decided to put into play all the rehearsing she did the past two days leading up to this call. "Well, I was hoping we go to the mall. I just felt like hanging out there, doing some clothes shopping. I need a new bathing suit, for summer. My old one is worn, and can't cover my bottom like it used to. Besides, we can get a bite in the food court. How's that sound?"
Logan smiled. He liked the idea of seeing Vicky in a bathing suit. Besides, he would most likely buy it for her with the extra money Gah gave him toward the job. So he answered her as best he could. "I like that idea a lot Vicky, especially the one where I get to see you try on bathing suits. I'll pick you up at 5:30 then Friday?" Vicky giggled into the receiver, "That sounds great! Just honk and I'll come out to you." Logan then said in closing, "Ok, see you then. I have to go to work now. Take care…bye." Vicky then signed and said, "You to Logan, bye." Click…Click went both their lines.
Vicky just lay on her bed for the moment day dreaming about Friday night. Her careful planning about how the date would go worked so far. She figured that no man would pass up the chance to see any girl in a skimpy 2 piece bathing suit. Now, all she has to do is make sure she passes the Jessica McClintock store to show Logan the dress that she wants to wear for the prom. Then when he asks the right questions, she'll lay it on him… gently. Hopefully, he'll say yes…especially if he wants to see what is under that dress on prom night.
In the next room, Tootie breathed a sigh of relief. From the conversation she intercepted, she could tell that Logan was sticking to the original plan that Timmy came up with. She did not want Vicky to get any false hopes about this. This was just a temporary arrangement, so that Vicky can attend her prom. So with that situation out of the way, Tootie decided to get started on her homework.
FRIDAY MAY 23rd DATE #2: Logan was taking care of the desk work before he went out. He left the attendant an important message before he stepped out. "Ok, I will be out with Ms. Flannigan tonight. We will be at the mall, and later on wherever the night takes us. If you know who calls, Let her know I am out and cannot not be reached. I will return her call the next day. She needs to follow the rules regardless of how much she pays this escort service. Also, I'm taking the Challenger again, OK?" The attendant smiled and gave him a nod reassuring he understood what was taking place. Logan then made his way to the parking garage to get the car, and then Vicky.
Back at the Flannigan house, Vicky was putting on the finishing touches to her makeup, before she went out. Tonight was a little more informal, as she was wearing a green tube top, and black mini skirt. Her hair was all teased up, and she was checking to make sure she had everything in her purse needed for tonight. As soon as she finished up checking herself over, she heard a horn, BEEP…BEEP.
Vicky grabbed her things and came down the stairs. She then told her parents the same message as she told her Mom on Tuesday with the exact same demeanor, "I'm going out again. I'll be home by midnight, so don't wait up. If you need to get a hold of me, don't bother because I won't answer." Her parents just nodded and off she went.
Vicky scurried outside and climbed into Logan's car. She smiled big and bright to show him how glad she was to see him. She could see he was dressed down too. He had a pair of Lee jeans on, bright Blue T-shirt, and sneakers. As she climbed into the car, and closed the door, she leaned over to give him a kiss. Logan quickly leaned in to give her a quick peck on the lips. "Ok, where to first?" He said with a smile and joy in his voice. Vicky smiled tilted her head a bit and put a finger to her lips to look cute in the process of saying, "How about we go to the Swim shop first. I need to try on new bathing suits for the summer. Then we'll get a bite to eat in the food court. Sound good?" Logan started the engine of the Challenger and rev'd the engine one time before saying, "To the swim shop," and peeled off in that direction.
As Logan parked the car, he walked over to get the door for Vicky to help her out of the bucket seat. As he took her hand, he did not let it go. He walked hand in hand with Vicky all the way to the store in the mall. Once at the Swim wear shop, Vicky was picking out the skimpiest of bathing suits to try on for Logan. "How's this one look?" As she held it up to see his opinion. Logan, looking stern face told Vicky, "I need to see it on you before I can make a decision or comment."
In the dressing room, Vicky tried on the first of many bathing suits. The first one was a hot pink bikini with white horizontal strips. The bottoms were high cut on the thigh's to show more leg than usual. The top had an underwire which pushed Vicky breast up higher, to give the illusion that her 36C cups were that of a D. She looked herself over in the mirror and thought, "Let's see if you can resist keeping your hands off me after seeing this Mr. Johannsen." As Vicky walked out to show Logan the suit, he was not surprised by what he saw. He gave little to no reaction what so ever. "Do you really want to show that much skin on the beach?" He asked Vicky cautiously. Vicky, confused couldn't understand why he asked her that question. "Ok, well…let me try on another one," She said in a voice that sounded confused.
The next suit she tried on was a solid green bikini with a white and green plaid top. The bottoms were high cut again, but this time, had bows on the sides of the hips. She went to show Logan again, and his reaction was that of the same. Although when Vicky saw him his hands were behind his this time as he told her what he felt the flaw was with the new suit. "Vicky, not all men are turned on by the woman who show the most skin. You do have a beautiful body, and you should let it be a mystery to men to know what is underneath the suit. Flaunting it like that just sends the message you're desperate and easy."
Vicky did not know how to take that comment. She was beginning to think he didn't find her attractive. So Vicky chose her next words carefully. "Ok…then what would you recommend?" She said in a voice that was almost upseting, but with a little bit of remorse in the tone. Logan then smiled, kissed her forehead, and pulled his hands from behind his back. He presented Vicky with a bathing suit he picked out. "Try this on; you'll see what I mean," he said softely to her. Vicky took the suit and tried it on. When she looked in the mirror, she understood what Logan was trying to say. It was a tankini with boyshort bottoms. The Top was pink and white checked with an open back. The bottoms we sold pink with a white belt around the waist. It fit her figure tight enough to show off the curves of her body, but Vicky felt more beautiful in this, than she did in the other ones.
When she went out to show Logan, she got the reaction that she hoped to have when she tried on the first two. Logan's eyes lit up. He was stunned by how beautiful she looked in the suit. "Vicky, you look absoultly georgeous in that." Vicky was surprised too. She was amazed at how it made her look. Other women in the store even complimented her on it too. She went back to get changed into her outfit. When she went to the counter to buy the suit, Logan had already paid for it. The lady at the desk just bagged it and gave her the recipt. Vicky was just blown away by how Logan behaved around her. "Logan, you paid for dinner, a movie, and now this suit. Will you ever stop spoiling me?" Vicky said in both surprise and disbelief. Logan smiled softley and put his arm around her and said, "Well you can pay for dinner, since I am hungry right now." Vicky then decided to put her plan into motion. "Ok, let's go to the food court."
Vicky made sure the way she took Logan, would lead right pass the Jessica McClintok Dress Store. There she could make her pitch to see if Logan would take her to the prom. As they walked along the corridor of the mall, they approached the store. Vicky then came to a stop to look at the dress in the window. "Isn't that a pretty dress Logan?" Vicky asked him. Logan looked at it and gave her the same answer as he did when she tried on bathing suits. "I need to see you in it to give you an honest answer." Vicky then asked, "Can I try it on? It will only take a minute." Logan smiled and said, "Sure, I'd like to see you in it anyways."
Vicky was trying on the dress in the dressing room. She was very apprehensive as to how Logan would take her asking him if he would go to the prom with her. So Vicky though the best way to do this, was to come right out and say it. As she came out of the dressing room, she showed the dress to Logan. "Well…what do you think?" Vicky said as she modeled it for him.
Logan was amazed again by the way Vicky looked in the dress. It was an off white strapless form fitting dress with sequence that streched from Vickys ankels all the way up to her chest; there was also a slit up the side of the leg that stopped a foot before her waistline. It made her look absolutly stunning. Logan tried to find the words to best describe Vicky, "I am at a loss for words Vicky. You totally look stunning and radiant in that dress. I'll bet you would blow everyone away with that if you wore it to your prom, that is if it hasn't happened already." He said trying to be quirky.
Just then, Vicky's eyes went wide. Thoughts raced through her head, "This is the golden opportunity I was waiting for! Now's my chance, don't blow this Vicky." Vicky smiled faintly and put her head down. Logan knew what she was doing, he knew that it was a ploy to get him to ask her what was wrong and dig deeper into the matter. So, he took the bait, "What's wrong Vicky? Was it something I said?" Vicky just siged deeply and spoke with a hint of disappointment in her voice. "My prom is this coming up this Friday, and I have no one to go with." She said with a sense of remorse and sadness.
Logan then slowly walked up to Vicky. He put his hand just under her chin to make her look him straight in the eyes. He then spoke to her softly as if in a whisper to Vicky as he looked into her eyes merely inches apart, "You do have someone to go with…I would be honored to take you"
You'll have to wait until next chapter to see the reaction of everyone. Will it all go smoothly, or will this unravel like all of Timmy's other plans in the past? Stay tuned for the next chapter in 2 weeks. There are only 5 left.
Coming soon: Meet Jessica Pendergrass.
