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You promised me forever
Chapter 18 – Viva Las Vegas
Authors note: The hotel they are staying at "The Vdara" is real, and many pictures of it and its rooms can be found at their website www . Vdara. com It happens to be a very nice place. Many other places mentioned are real as well. In one or two cases I will be making stuff up.
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"Las Vegas, Nevada?" Said Tori with amazement, as a huge smile came to her face.
"No Tori, she meant Las Vegas, Iowa. What do you think she meant?" Said Jade, in a somewhat snarky tone of voice.
"Jade, behave" Said Lori quickly.
"Sorry" Jade said, sounding like she only half meant it.
"Get your boarding passes and we'll walk you to the security area. Your flight leaves in 45 minutes." Lisa said.
Tori and Jade quickly got in line and got their boarding passes for the flight. A few minutes later they were all walking towards the security checkpoint.
"So where are we staying?" Ask Tori.
Lisa and Lori both smiled.
"To maintain the spontaneous nature of the trip, we're not telling you. All you need to do is get on the plane and go to Las Vegas. You will find out what you need to know at the airport there. Someone will meet you." Lori said.
Jade looked for a moment as if she didn't believe her stepmother, but smiled and said "Thank you."
A few moments later Jade and Tori arrived at the gate.
"Your return flight is on Sunday so you have a whole week to enjoy yourself. Lots of shows, restaurants, gambling and shopping." Lori said.
"Be sure to have lots of yummy sex." Lisa said causing Jade to turn beet red.
"Um…Ahh.." Jade started to stutter before Tori cut in.
"We will have a wonderful time. Thank you both for everything."
Tori then took Jade's hand and led her to the security checkpoint.
"You turn such a cute shade of red when you're embarrassed." Tori said with a smile, as they went through the metal detector. "Stellar idea though. I may not even let you out of the room." Tori said in a rather seductive way.
Jade just made a quiet smile and took Tori's hand again.
45 minutes later, the pair was on a Jet headed towards Las Vegas and the mysterious vacation that had been planned for them.
The flight went uneventfully with the exception of one conversation.
Tori looked to Jade, who was reading a well worn copy of H.P Lovecraft. "Jade?"
"Yes" She said looking up from her book.
"I've been thinking about losing the record deal. I can't simply assume, another will come along. I'm minoring in acting, but those jobs don't always come along. I was thinking of taking some education classes."
Jade thought for a moment. "Mean like, be a music teacher?"
"It would be nice to have something to fall back on. I still want to be a pop star, but sometimes it pays to be practical."
Jade nodded. "Not too bad an idea."
"I'm glad you like the idea."
After an hour's flight, the plane touched down in Las Vegas.
"I hope were staying someplace nice?" Tori said as they exited the plane.
"It will be. I'm sure." Jade said confidently.
As the girls exited the security area, they spotted a well-dressed man in his 30's holding a sign. It said "West/Vega"
As they walked up to him, he smiled and said "Are you Jade and Tori?"
"The one and only!" Jade said, as if was supposed to be very impressive.
"Hello, I'm Mitch, I'll be driving you to your hotel. We can go downstairs get your luggage and get moving. Just follow me."
He directed them to the baggage claim were after a few minutes of waiting, they got their luggage.
After they got their luggage, Mitch led them out a door to where a long stretch black limousine was waiting.
"Looks like were going in style." Jade said looking a bit impressed.
"I'll load your luggage ladies; you can make yourself comfortable in the car." He said as he opened the car door for them."
The girls got in the limo, where Jade immediately went to the small bar and made both of them martinis. Handing a glass to Tori, Jade proposed a toast.
"To us."
Tori happily clinked her glass to Jade's as the car started to move.
As they headed away from the air port Mitch's lowered the privacy screen.
"Welcome Ladies, to Las Vegas. I'll be taking you to your hotel. I will also be taking you back on Sunday. Now I've been informed, you have not been told where you are staying yet."
"No" Said Tori.
"Well you will be staying at the Vdara hotel. It's a relatively new, all suite hotel in the City Center development. It is on the strip. You may not have heard of it, but it is a very nice hotel. The hotel itself, does not have a casino meaning it's a bit more quiet. I hope you both brought Jackets. It's been around 60 degrees all week. Though it's not hot, there still is plenty to do. Maroon 5 is playing at the MGM Grand Thursday and The Who is playing at Ceasars Palace on Saturday."
"We may be seeing some concerts" Jade said looking impressed.
"Just see your concierge, he or she can hook you up with tickets, passes to clubs, all kinds of stuff. We should be arriving at the hotel in about 15 minutes so just relax."
Tori inched closer to Jade on the seat and put her arms around Jade. "I know just how to relax then." The Latina said with a smile.
With that, Tori moved and rather seductively slid her lips across Jades. The Goth responded by slowly starting to kiss back. Within seconds their tongues were wrestling for domination. After a long, several minute struggle Jade won, much to her and Tori's satisfaction.
A few minutes later they were pulling up in front of the Vdara hotel. It was a glass and steel building which had a curve to it. Across the courtyard was it's sister, the similar looking Aria Hotel.
As they got out of the car, Tori smiled and handed Mitch a nice 20 dollar tip.
"Thank you. Here's my card, just call me on Saturday to let me know when you need to be picked up on Sunday. One more thing. I was told to tell you ladies, that there is a package waiting for you at the concierge desk.
The girls headed inside the lobby. It was not too huge, curving around to the right. In front of them was the main desk. To their left was the concierge desk. They also noticed a faint but calming smell, of some kind of incense. It all looked very nice.
The stopped at the desk and picked up the package which was left for them.
Opening up the bulky package, they found a note.
Tori and Jade,
By now you've arrived at your hotel. I stayed here about a year and a half ago, when I was attending a conference and found this place to be top notch. Enclosed, are what you need for the trip. In the blue envelope, should be 2300 dollars for you two to spend. We all took up a collection and that is what we raised. Lisa and I are paying for your hotel bill, so don't worry about that. Feel free to use room service as you like. The Hotel has a very nice beauty salon. I've taken the liberty of putting a 200 dollar credit on your account, for the salon. Spend more there if you like.
We didn't want to plan out your whole trip but we did get some tickets for you. Tonight you're seeing "The Blue Man group" at the Monte Carlo Casino, next door. Tickets are in the red envelope. Thursday night, you both have tickets to see the "The Beatles, Love" at the Mirage down the street. Tickets are in the red envelope. I've seen them both and they are fantastic shows. In the green envelope, is a several day pass for "The Duce" Bus line which runs up and down the strip. It goes down to Fremont street and back. It will save you tons of walking. Included are also brochures for local attractions and a small book on how to gamble.
As the old saying goes.
"Eat, Drink & Be Merry"
Love Lori and Lisa.
"Looks like they thought of everything." Jade noted
"Money is all here." Tori said, as she examined the contents of the blue envelope.
"This is too much." Jade said, feeling a bit of guilt for all that they've been given.
"They all want us to be happy." Tori said as a single tear ran down her face.
"Then let's be happy." Jade said wiping away the single tear.
"Good let's see our room." Tori said as they headed to the desk
They checked in at the desk, were told they were staying in the 2 story penthouse suite.
Tori and Jade looked at each other, wondering just what this penthouse suite looked like.
A few minutes later, they were entering their room which was on the top floor of the rather tall building.
The lower part of the room had a half bath, a full kitchen with, stove, fridge, and microwave. A washer/dryer was in a closet. Beyond the kitchen/dining area, was a small living room with a 42 inch flat screen TV. Heading up some stairs just past the kitchen was the upper level. From the window they could see the mountains. The room looked very sophisticated and elegant.
On the upper level was a queen size bed, a full bathroom and a small desk. Plus another 42 inch TV, facing the bed.
"This is nicer than our apartment." Tori said as she plopped down on the bed.
Jade was standing at the window, taking in the majestic view of the snow capped mountains off in the distance. "Look at those mountains." Jade said in awe.
Suddenly Jade heard Tori chime out in a playful tone. "Why don't you check out these mountains?"
Jade turned her head to see Tori was lying on the bed, wearing nothing but a smile. Her two breasts pointing up like the mountains Jade had been admiring.
"My two favorite peaks." Jade said with a smirk as she advanced on the bed.
"Care to do a bit of mountain climbing?" Tori said with a giggle.
"That and maybe a bit of splunking." Jade responded in low husky voice.
After a few hours of fun in bed, Jade and Tori decided to get something to eat before the performance of the Blue Man group started.
Jade picked for dinner, a Mexican Restaurant attached to the Monte Carlo Casino called Diablos Cantina. Though very close to the theatre, Tori was sure Jade picked it, because of the 15 foot tall scantily clad devil woman, complete with pitchfork, standing on the roof.
The two then had a nice dinner and saw the Blue man group. They both loved the show. The problems of the last few weeks and months seemed to slowly wash away.
"That was a great show." Jade remarked.
"I loved it but when one of those guys stares at you it's a little creepy." Tori said as they emerged on the street.
They paused for a moment to try and decide what to do next. Tori stood looking around. Next door was the New York, New York Casino. Across the street was a bunch of shops, one with a huge coke bottle in front of it.
"Oh..My..God." Jade suddenly said, as she looked over a brochure she pulled out.
"What?"
"We need to see this, NOW!" Jade barked, as she grabbed Tori's wrist and pulled her down the street.
"Uh..Jade..What are we seeing?"
"It's near The Planet Hollywood Casino. It's called, "Eli Roth's Goretorium. It's brand new. It's a year round haunted house. Someone in my film class said it was great. The place is supposed to be a haunted hotel. But here's the best part. Through the end of the month they have a special area dedicated to "The Scissoring". I have to see it NOW." Jade said in an almost giddy fashion.
Tori knew she was going through this, regardless if she wanted to or not. With Jade's obsession with that movie, it would be probably several times she would end up going through it.
About 10 minutes later, they arrived at the Goretorium. Jade looked like a child on Christmas Morning about to open presents. She could barely contain her excitement. Tori smiled weakly, knowing she was going to be subjected to the city's newest interactive gore-filled haunted house.
"The things I do for Love." Tori said as they entered.
As promised, it was a very interactive haunted house. Depicting a hotel once owned by devil worshipers who would sacrafice guests. Actors played parts and menaced the patrons, there was a kitchen filled with human body parts that were being prepared as food, it was intense and scary. Jade loved every last second of it. Tori spent most of the time with her face buried in Jade's arm.
A short while later, the pair exited the attraction. Jade was grinning ear to ear. Tori looked kind of green, and was clinging to her girlfriend as if her life depended on it.
"That was so cool. It was like I was being chased by the killer in The Scissoring. My God I love it." Jade said bursting with happiness.
"You're going to make me see that again, aren't you?" Tori said, having been scared half out of her wits.
Jade just grinned evilly and pulled Tori towards the gift shop. They hit the gift shop, where Jade immediately went to portion dedicated to The Scissoring. She then gleefully started to fill a shopping bag.
"This is so great! A Scissoring Onesie, for babies. I have to have this." Jade said rather excitedly.
"A Onesie?" Tori said with a raised eyebrow.
Jade just ignored that comment and shoved the onesie in the bag
"Scissoring measuring cups. I need to have a set of those." Said Jade putting them in her shopping bag.
Tori knew it was pointless to even try to stop Jade's shopping rampage and just looked at some shot glasses. Jade just kept stuffing her bag, with Scissoring related merchandise.
"You bought one of everything didn't you?" Tori said to Jade, eyeing her bulging shopping bag the Goth was holding.
"No" Jade said defensively. "I bought two of a couple of things."
Tori just shook her head.
As the cashier was ringing up Jades Scissoring bounty, she asked the cashier. "They were out of scissoring pillow cases, are you going to have anymore come in soon?"
"I'm sorry, but the exhibit is closing soon, so what we have is what we have. It's been very popular. Even the wedding package we offer is selling well," said the female clerk, as she rung up the price. Tori couldn't help but notice that Jade had just purchased $285 dollars in scissoring related merchandise. She didn't even bother to protest.
Jade's jaw dropped open. "Wedding package?" She said as she handed the clerk the money.
"We have wedding packages, Vampire wedding, zombie wedding. But while we had the special scissoring exhibit, we had a Scissoring wedding package." Said the clerk handing Jade a pamphlet.
They exited the gift shop and sat down. Jade poured over the pamphlet with intense scrutiny. Where she carefully read every word, about the Scissoring wedding package. Her face light up as she read it.
"They have a scissoring wedding cake; it has red frosting and is shaped like a scissors." Jade said, is if it was the greatest invention since the wheel."
Tori glanced at her claddagh ring she always wore, as a smile crept to her face.
"You get married by someone dressed like Tawny, the killer from the scissoring. The Ceremony takes placed in a replica of the house from the scissoring. Oh my god this is so cool. It's my dream wedding." Jade practically squealed with Joy in a manor similar to Cat.
Had Jade looked up at Tori, she would have noticed that Tori now had a rather enigmatic smile. There was an almost dreamlike quality to her gaze as the Latina starred at the Goth.
"Ok, let's do it." Tori said softly after taking another glance at her ring.
Jade heard Tori speak, but was too focused on the details of the wedding described in the pamphlet to understand what the Latina said.
"What?" Jade said looking up from the pamphlet.
"Let's do it?" Tori said as her smile widened.
Still a bit clueless, Jade looked at Tori with confusion.
"What do you mean Vega? Do what?"
Tori's smile widened just a bit more, as she answered Jade.
"Get Married."
I love Cliffhangers. A bit of a surprise I'm sure it was. But a happy surprise. I hoped you liked it.
Eli Roth's Goretorium is very real. They do not have a Scissoring Exhibit, however. Diablo's Cantina is real and has excellent food. Blue Man Group is a very good show.
I skipped the smut in this chapter, but don't fret, there will be some coming up.