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Fun and Loving in Las Vegas
Chapter 3
Hail Caesar
Raven looked around the limousine with a look of awe. Chelsea watched her with a feeling of warmth. That feeling of warmth became intense heat as a mental image flashed through her mind. Raven looked over at Chelsea just as Chelsea's expression changed.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Raven asked as she felt a tingle inside as a result of Chelsea's gaze.
"Remember the limo scene in No Way Out?" Chelsea purred.
"Yeah, I do. We both said we'd trade places with Sean Young in a heartbeat." Raven said with a smile. "Forget it!"
"What?" Chelsea asked with mock innocence.
"You know what. No!… at least not in broad daylight." Raven conceded. "You really are trying to kill me." Chelsea looked at Raven and started giggling as she fell into Raven's arms.
"Excuse me ladies…" Todd, the limo driver interrupted. "Here we are… Caesar's Palace."
Raven looked out the window and gasped. "Chels, pinch me!" Never one to disappoint a friend, Chelsea reached around Raven and gently pinched her nipple, eliciting a gasp. Raven whipped her head around with her mouth open. "Remember what they say about payback, Chels!" God, I want her to do that again! Raven thought to herself as the limo stopped at the entrance.
"This is incredible! I'm never leaving!" Chelsea exclaimed as they stepped out of the limo.
"You ladies can go to the front desk. I'll have your bags and car key brought there." Todd said.
"Thank you." Chelsea said before they walked inside.
When they walked inside, they were surrounded by the most opulent display of luxury they had ever seen. Roman statues on display at every turn. Marble floors as far as the eye could see. Warm gold everywhere.
"This is so beautiful Rae!"
"Chels, I want my mansion to look like this!"
They made their way over to the front desk where they were met by a strikingly attractive blonde in a gray pinstripe business suit.
"Good Afternoon. You must be Raven Baxter." The woman said to Raven before turning her attention to Chelsea. "And you must be Ms. Daniels."
"Chelsea. Daniels." Chelsea said.
"Of course." The woman said with a warm smile. "I'm Kylie Benson. Thomas Gentry told me to expect you. Welcome to Caesar's Palace."
"Thank you." Raven and Chelsea said.
"He told me that you were the cutest couple he's seen in a long time and he was right." Kylie said.
They both smiled and blushed.
"Now that we've seen you, y'all are a pretty hot couple yourselves!" Raven replied.
"Tom and his big mouth strike again!" Kylie playfully said as she punched up the reservation.
"I know the feeling." Chelsea deadpanned. Raven turned and hit her with the raised eyebrow as the three women laughed.
"Okay. I just need your driver's license and a credit card for incidentals and you will be all set." Raven handed them over.
"Make sure you leave some on there, I've got some shopping to do!" Raven joked. Kylie smiled. "While you're doing that, just one question, where are your Jacuzzis located?"
"You have one in your room." Kylie said without looking up. Then she paused and lifted her head, looking Raven squarely in the eye. "And it's big enough for two." She then dropped her head and continued typing.
Chelsea smirked as Raven turned to her. "You must have 'I'm gonna have freaky sex with my girlfriend' stamped on your forehead or something."
"Okay. Just for that, forget about what I said about the hot tub then." Raven whispered to Chelsea before turning her back to her.
"No way Jose!" Chelsea whispered. "You get my hopes up and then snatch the football away from me like I'm Charlie Brown and you're Lucy? I don't think so! I'm getting' mine in the Jacuzzi!"
"You've been hanging around with me for way too long. You're starting to sound like me!" Raven said.
Raven got her room key from Kylie and after exchanging pleasantries; she and Chelsea made their way to their room. They were given a Deluxe Palace Tower room. They open their room door and were rendered speechless by what they saw.
The 500 square foot room contained a King size bed that looked larger because of the excitement and adrenaline of the moment. The bedroom area also had a writing desk, marble dry bar and an armoire with a 27-inch television.
Chelsea flops down on the bed and begins making snow angels. Raven walked around in amazement touching everything she could. "Come feel this Rae! This is the most comfortable bed I have ever been in!" Raven jogged over to the bed and flopped down.
"Oh wow! This is too nice!" Raven exclaimed. She then stood up on the bed and began jumping and running in place. She was reenacting one of the scenes from the opening credits of The Jeffersons. She started singing her version of Movin' On Up.
Fish don't fry in the kitchen;
Beans don't burn on the grill.
Took a whole lotta tryin'
Just to get up that hill.
Chelsea got up to join Raven in her song and dance.
Now we're up in the big leagues
Gettin' our turn at bat.
As long as we live, it's you and me baby
There ain't nothin wrong with that.
Well we're movin on up (movin' on up),
To Las Vegas (movin' on up),
To a deluxe hotel room in the sky.
We're Movin on up (movin' on up),
To Las Vegas (movin' on up),
We finally got a piece of the pie.
"Wee-zay!" Raven did her best imitation of George Jefferson as she jumped down off the bed.
"Yes, George." Chelsea countered with a gravelly voiced impression of Louise Jefferson.
"Let's go check out the bathroom!" Raven said in her own voice as she walked toward the bathroom using George Jefferson's signature strut.
The entered the bathroom and stretched their eyes wide. The bathroom was as decadent as advertised. The bathroom was a marble masterpiece with double vanities, a telephone, a large walk-in shower and the piece de resistance, the oversized spa tub.
Raven screamed and Chelsea giggled as they both looked at the spa tub. Raven kicked off her shoes, ran over to the tub and climbed in. "Chels! Get over here! Get them shoes off girl!"
"No."
"Chels, what's wrong?"
"If I come over there and climb in, something is going to get started."
"Come on girl! We are just enjoying the shock and awe of the bathroom! Shoes off! Let's go!"
"You didn't say something wasn't going to get started."
"Nor will I." Raven said with cold sassiness.
Chelsea studied her for a second. "Just checking!" Chelsea pulled her shoes off and tossed them to the side as she climbed in. "Rae? This is OUR ROOM!" Chelsea threw her arms around Raven's neck.
"Three things are missing that would make this perfect." Raven said.
"What's that?"
"Us with no clothes on, warm water and bubbles."
Chelsea's devilish smile returned as she straddled Raven, arms wrapped around Raven's neck. "Then what are we waiting for?"
"Get up so we can get out and I can fill this thing." Raven's legendary color changing eyes were beginning to darken. (Cell phone ringing in the other room) "Is that yours or mine?"
"Who cares?" Chelsea said as she seductively slipped into ravenous mode, kissing Raven on the lips. "But for the record it sounds like mine. (ringing stops) See. It stopped." Chelsea continued to kiss Raven.
Raven was beginning to lose herself in Chelsea's kisses when her phone began ringing. The ringer was unmistakable. "Eddie has the most horrible timing I have ever seen." Raven said with an exasperated tone.
"Ignore it. I am." Chelsea was now purring, making it difficult for Raven to concentrate.
"He's gonna keep calling until he gets one of us today. Just let me get it over with." Raven's cell phone stopped ringing just as Chelsea's voicemail ringer sounded.
"Okay. I'll go get ready. And I won't be upset if you tell him about us."
"Over the phone?"
"When's the next time he's gonna see us?"
"True. But, I'd feel better if you were sitting with me when I told him." Raven admitted.
"You got it." Chelsea slipped in one last kiss before getting up and climbing out of the tub. Raven followed as she got out of the tub and went back into the bedroom. She grabbed her cell phone and dialed.
"Hey Rae! Where are you? I'm at your apartment but obviously you're not home!"
"Hey, Eddie! No I'm not home."
"Well where are you? I'll hop on the train to meet you."
"Unless you hop on the Amtrak and meet me in Vegas, you're out of luck!"
"What are you doing in Vegas?"
"That is a long story that I will get to in a second, but first I have to tell you something. Are you still in my building?"
"Outside your front door."
"Hang on a sec." Raven clicked over. After about 15 seconds, she came back to the phone. "My neighbor across the hall is about to let you in, you can hang out there while we talk." On cue, Raven's neighbor emerged with a spare key and let Eddie in.
"Sounds serious Rae… wait a minute!" Eddie looked around. "Did your roommate move out?"
"Yeah, she did…" Raven was about to continue when Eddie cut her off.
"Look Rae, I've got to ask you a question that has been on my mind. And I'm not judging or going to freak or anything like that but I have to know… Were you and your roommate, how do I put this, closer than roommates?"
"What do you mean by 'closer than roommates'?"
"Well, you two reminded me of these two girls I know in Philly and they were dating each other. Don't get mad at me, it just seemed like y'all were closer than even you and Chels."
"I'm not gonna get mad at you over the truth."
"So you and Claire are together?" Eddie asked in a more matter-of-fact tone than a questioning one.
"WERE together. We broke up Friday." Raven said as she looked at Chelsea who was sitting right at her side. Chelsea squeezed her hand for support and encouragement.
"Oh, man! I'm sorry. And that happened while Chels was there? I know she felt bad for you. Are you okay?"
"Wait a minute. Let me ask you something. Are you okay with me dating women?"
"Are you still the same costume wearing, TV quoting, psychic nut job that I call my best friend?"
"Yes."
"Question answered. You and Chelsea are my best friends. I don't judge you or her. Speaking of Chelsea, did she get home all right?"
"No, she didn't. She's actually in Vegas with me. We decided to take a vacation. After this weekend, we needed it. And that's actually what I need to talk to you about. Say hi to Chelsea."
"Hey Eddie." Chelsea said with warmth as Raven listened in.
"Hey Chels. What's going on?"
Raven took back the phone. "What's going on is what I'm about to tell you. Claire and I broke up because…" Raven looked at Chelsea who nodded her head and gave her hand one more supportive squeeze. "Chelsea and I admitted to each other that we were in love, and that's why we're in Vegas… to celebrate."
There was silence on the phone for about 30 seconds. Raven said nothing to allow the news to sink in. Just as Raven was about to call his name, Eddie spoke.
"Get the fuck out of here! Raven! Chelsea!" Eddie began laughing hysterically. "For a second there I thought you were serious! You and Chels together. That's some funny shit!" Eddie continued laughing. "You two need your own series! That was a good one! Seriously, where are you? Down the street?"
Raven hung up the phone. Chelsea looked at her in horror. "Rae? What…" Raven held up an index finger, instantly silencing Chelsea. She walked over to the telephone on the desk and redialed Eddie's cell phone number.
"Rae?"
"702 area code, asshole! Now do you believe I'm in Las Vegas?"
"Yeah! Not cool Eddie!" Chelsea yelled from the background.
"You're serious!" The seriousness of the situation sank in. "Rae I'm sorry. Y'all really are together."
"We are really together and we are really in love." Raven said with quiet poignancy.
"Well I guess congratulations are in order." Eddie said with stunned sincerity.
"Do you really mean it or you trying to spare our feelings? You don't have to you know."
"I know. And I'm not trying to spare your feelings. I mean it Rae. I'm happy for y'all. I love y'all."
"Say that again so Chels can hear you."
"I'm happy for y'all and I love y'all."
Chelsea began to cry. Raven did her best not to look at Chelsea, knowing that would get her started.
"How did Claire take it?"
"Surprisingly well. She kinda knew."
"She knew and I didn't?"
"Well if you weren't so busy club hoppin' around Philly and Baltimore and D.C. then maybe you'd catch up with your girls."
"You coming home for Christmas?"
"Yeah. Mom's coming home from England for good, remember?"
"That's right. Some Christmas present she's gonna get, huh?" Eddie quipped. Raven half-heartedly smiled realizing that she and Chelsea were gonna be the lead story in both the Baxter and Daniels households pretty soon. "Y'all gonna tell them?"
"Of course. But we haven't discussed that yet, nor are we going to this week. We are going to have fun being in love, enjoying our membership!"
"Membership to what?"
"I'll let Chelsea tell you." Raven handed the phone to Chelsea. Raven went to the bathroom, realizing the other phone was in there and brought out the cordless handset to listen.
"You are talking to the newest members of the Mile High Club!" Chelsea said with pride. They could hear Eddie sweating over the phone.
"You want to run that by me again!" Eddie said in his classic high-pitched squeal.
"That's right Eddie!" Raven said with glee, torturing Eddie. "Chelsea and I…"
"That's enough, thank you!" Eddie said emphatically. "I try to think of you two as sisters and I'd like to keep it that way!"
"But can't I just tell you how I took Chelsea's leg…"
"Rae! What did I say?"
Chelsea didn't want to be left out. "And I mean, Rae's butt felt so good…"
"Damnit, Chels! That's not funny!"
"And Eddie, you know how fast Chelsea can type? That's nothing compared to…"
"That is enough! Have you no shame, no integrity, no decency about yourselves?" Eddie screamed.
Raven and Chelsea began mumbling.
"Well… No. Not really. Maybe a little on Friday. Leap year. Columbus Day. Festivus. Boxing Day in Canada."
"Y'all are sick and I love you both. Have fun in Las Vegas and call me when y'all get home."
"Hey! What are you gonna do in the city for the rest of the day?"
"I don't know. Why?"
"Gimme a minute." Raven clicked away again. A couple of minutes later she returned. "A friend of ours is going to call you in a few minutes. Tonight is her last night in town before flying back home. Her name is Teri. You'll like her. Trust me. You won't get into any trouble with her. Guaranteed."
"What did y'all get me into?"
"Nothing. Just don't go hitting on her. She won't respond."
"Great. I've become Mufasa, the Lesbian King." Eddie said with mock sarcasm.
"Watch it!" Raven said reminding him of his best friends' situation. "Have fun!"
"You know I will. Bye y'all. I holla."
"Bye Eddie!" Raven and Chelsea said in unison.
Raven hung up the phone and turned to Chelsea. "Well that went better than I thought."
"Yeah, it's a good thing he suspected you and Claire. That softened him up. Along with the girls in Philly." Chelsea said. "You think he'll be all right with Teri?"
"Yeah, he'll get drunk, hit on her, she'll check him, he'll hit on her girlfriend, she'll check him, eventually he'll hook up with somebody, forget her name the next day and live to prowl another day." Raven predicted.
Raven then stood up and took a couple of steps toward Chelsea. "Now where were we before all this Eddie nonsense started?"
Chelsea stood up and was now nose-to-nose with Raven. "You were about to fill up the hot tub, so that we could fill in the missing blanks; us with no clothes on, warm water and bubbles."
Raven started. "Well then…"
"Wait. We're in Las Vegas, the home of world championship boxing. I have to do this just once…" Chelsea stood in the middle of the floor with a brush from her purse in hand.
"And now, ladies and gentlemen, from the world famous Caesar's Palace on the legendary Las Vegas Strip… let's get ready to fugglllllllllllllllllle!"
"Michael Buffer can sue you for that." Raven said laughing. She walked into the bathroom and turned the water on.
"But can he sue me for this?" Chelsea suddenly pulled Raven to her and passionately covered her mouth with her own. Raven started pulling them down to the floor as they continued to passionately kiss on the marble floor. "Don't let that run over." Chelsea breathlessly said, referring to the water.
Raven's reply was short and sweet. "The only thing in here running over is us."
Chapter 3 is finished. You know what Chapter 4 is going to be like. So come on back. Raven and Chelsea will be waiting for you.
