Ghostwriter

Chapter 3

True to her word, she showed up a little before 8 a.m. "Ready to go?" Angela asked her after she opened the door.

"I'm ready."

"Got the list?" She watched as Kate showed her a piece of paper. "Then let's go. First, we'll take the subway, then maybe a taxi. What's at the top of the list?"

Kate glanced at the paper. "310 Coles Street #5L. That's the one with the pool table."

~oo0oo~

They took the subway and then a taxi. They checked in and went with the property manager to see the unit. It was in Jersey City, so maybe it was a little too far. Still, they looked at it.

"The kitchen is nice. It has a dishwasher, but I don't know whether I want to live in Jersey City. Besides, it doesn't have laundry, and that's a big no."

"Then we cross it off the list. What's next?" Angela waited for her response.

"674 Monmouth Street #216," Kate replied. It also was in Jersey City. They took a taxi.

They walked around the apartment. "It has a dishwasher, and it has laundry. The kitchen is nice, and it's one bedroom," Angela commented.

But Kate shook her head. "I'm still not sold on if I want to live in Jersey City."

Angela understood. "Okay, what's left on the list?"

Kate checked the paper. "41-17 Crescent Street #B10." They took a taxi to that one. Once they got there, property manager Ethan Gowan showed them the apartment.

"The kitchen is nice. It has a dishwasher, and I see it has a stacked washer-dryer set in its own closet." Angela smiled at seeing that.

"And it's in Queens. Not Manhattan, but it's nice," Kate murmured while she walked around the vacant space.

"It also has a pool, an entertainment area, a pool table, and an exercise room," Angela mentioned. "I might take it if you don't, and at only 4,500 per month, I could stretch my budget and live here."

Kate stopped and looked at her. "Just a thought, but maybe they have two, and we could both live in this building."

"What a great idea!" Angela liked it and that Kate would be close to her. "I say you get it while you still can. But it's up to you."

It turned out there were two apartments available. This one was B-10, and the other was one floor up, on C-6.

"What do you think? If you decide to get yours, I'll get mine, and we'll be neighbors. Sort of." She would be one floor up, but that was close enough.

Kate caved in and said, "I'll take it."

The property manager smiled. "Great! It's just the first and last month needed. I'll get the forms for you both to fill out. Since both apartments are empty, if you want, you can move in today. I'll give you the keys." He went and got the forms and gave them to the women. His phone rang, so he went into his office to take the call.

"I feel like I'm telling them everything. Their wanting to know where I work, I get, but the rest of this stuff…." Angela frowned at that.

"I know what you mean. I swear the only thing this form hasn't asked was when I lost my virginity."

"Ooo, when did you lose your virginity?" Angela asked, her eyes sparkling.

"Wouldn't you like to know," Kate said as she continued filling out the form.

Gowan overheard them and his face turned red as they handed the forms to him. "I'll, ah, just process these and get right back to you with your keys."

~oo0oo~

They left there, each with keys to their respective apartments. "Now we need to start packing, and I don't know about you, Kate, but I have a lot to pack. I may only have a studio apartment, but I still have a lot of stuff."

"Yeah, I have a fair amount of stuff to pack too."

"First things first," Angela said. "We need to find lunch, and I don't know what's around here."

Kate shrugged. "Me neither."

"Let's walk and see what comes up," Angela suggested, and they started walking.

"Terry and Yaki." Angela made a face. "Sounds like sushi, and I despise sushi."

"Here's something." Kate read the sign. "Plaza Deli."

"Works for me," Angela said agreeably, and they went inside and ordered subs and Cokes. Each ate their sub even though it was rather plain-tasting.

Angela checked her watch. "It's time for me to go home, start packing, and break my lease."

"Me too. See you in one week?" Kate asked.

"Maybe in our brand new apartment even." Angela kissed her cheek this time, then flagged down a taxi and took it home; Kate did the same. Both needed lots of boxes to put their stuff into.

~oo0oo~

Kate barely had time to write since she was so busy packing. She was paying for her new apartment already, so she should live there as soon as possible.

Ultimately, Kate had to hire movers to do the job. She was busy unpacking when there was a knock on her door. She looked out the peephole and saw Angela. Kate smiled, opened the door, and let her in.

Angela looked around. "I see you're unpacking, neighbor."

"I had to hire movers to move me," Kate said and opened another box.

"I was fortunate and people from work helped move me," Angela shared. "One of them even had a truck to move my furniture, saving me some money."

Kate sighed. "Lucky you. So, did you come to help or just to annoy me?"

Angela's eyebrows shot up, and she glared at Kate. "So, I'm annoying you, am I?"

Kate froze and stopped unpacking once she realized what she said. "I'm so sorry, Angela! I didn't mean it that way. I'm exhausted and barely got any writing done during the week. All I did was pack."

"I hear you. Packing everything took me an entire week. I just came down to say hi, neighbor. I have a lot of unpacking to do myself. To top it off, I've only got two days to accomplish it, and today is almost over. I'll be back at my desk at the FBI by the day after tomorrow."

"So, are you going to help me or what?" Kate asked.

"Mmm, I think I'll pass. I have too much to unpack myself," Angela said, slightly annoyed since she just told Kate she was short on time. "I came down to ask if you were interested in dinner, maybe?"

"Dinner sounds nice. I'll come up to you when I'm ready."

"In that case I'll leave you to your unpacking. Come up anytime you're ready." Angela waved and left.

~oo0oo~

Kate went upstairs and looked for C-6. After finding it, she knocked. Angela answered her door eventually. "Hey, Kate. Let me get my purse, and I'll be right with you." Angela left her standing there and came back shortly. "Where are we going?"

"Unfortunately, there isn't anything close, so we'll have to take a taxi," Kate said.

"That's a pity," Angela commented and went downstairs with her, where they flagged down a taxi.

"John Brown BBQ, please," Kate told the driver.

Angela's smile lit up. "Yum, barbecue! I definitely approve."

It wasn't long before the taxi stopped in front of the restaurant. They went in and walked up to the counter. Angela ordered first. "Let's see, what do I want? I'll take the quarter chicken, fries, and a Coke, please."

"And I'd like the third of a pound brisket, fries, and a Coke, please," Kate told him. They were given a number marker for their table and found a place to sit.

"Are you glad you moved?" Angela asked.

"Very much so. I've got a dishwasher and a place to do laundry. There'll be no more going to the laundromat for me."

"That's a good thing," Angela agreed since she was tired of going to a laundromat herself.

It was only a few minutes more until someone brought their orders to their table. "This is good," Angela told her. Kate hummed her approval since she had a mouthful.

~oo0oo~

They took a taxi back and parted ways since they each still had lots to unpack. "See you later, Angela." Kate moved to get off the elevator first.

"Kate, wait." Angela stopped her from getting off the elevator all the way. She leaned in to kiss her on the cheek. "Bye." She stepped back into the elevator; the door closed, and she was gone. That left Kate standing there, and she thought about the kiss.

It wasn't the first kiss on the cheek that either of them had given the other. Kate was determined to kiss her on the lips next time. But she had a week to wait for that date. Or did she? Angela only lived upstairs now instead of across town.

~oo0oo~

Kate waited two whole days while she worked up her courage. It was 9 p.m., and she went upstairs to C-6 and knocked. Angela answered the door. "Kate, this is a surprise." Kate didn't waste a minute for fear she would lose her courage since it was already teetering on the edge. She stepped close to her and kissed her full on the lips. At first, she didn't feel Angela kiss her back, but then she did.

Kate tilted her head back and looked at her. She didn't look upset, surprised, maybe, but definitely not upset. Kate kissed her again, wrapped her arms around her, and deepened the kiss. Angela kissed her just as hard. Kate broke from the kiss but kept her arms around her. "Hi."

"I think you better come inside before we give the neighbors something to gossip over." Angela stood back for Kate to enter. They sat down on the sofa while the TV was on. "Don't get me wrong, Kate, but where did that come from?"

"It took me two days to work up my courage to do that," Kate revealed as she sat close to Angela.

"I'm very glad you did. Can we try that again?" Angela kissed her, then put her arms around her, feeling Kate's arms go around her. She broke from the kiss only to kiss her again.

They willingly kissed each other with deep, meaningful kisses. Again, and again, and again.

Then Kate felt a hand on her breast. She moaned into the kiss, and she placed her hand on Angela's breast. Soon enough, their shirts came off, and their hands were not on their breasts. There was a bra between their hand and a bare breast. Each was now breathing heavily.

Kate felt her hands on the hooks holding her bra in place. Once it was loose, it fell away, and soon Angela's hand was on her bare breast. Kate moaned into the kiss.

She, in turn, worked on Angela's hooks, pulled the bra off, and placed a hand on her bare breast. They continued to kiss and massage the breasts they had in hand.

Angela finally broke from the kiss and leaned back, forcing Kate's hand off of her breast. "I need a breather, Kate."

Topless, Kate sat there next to Angela who was also topless. "Kate, how long have you known you liked women best?"

"A few years. I think I was only 22 when I worked that out."

"It was longer for me. I lost my virginity, and I decided that I liked women better. You're not my first," Angela told her.

"You're not my first either," Kate admitted. "I've had two other lovers, but they were one-night stands."

"My panties are soaked," Angela murmured.

"Mine too. So, do we do this?" Kate watched as Angela stood and held out her hand to Kate. Kate took it and followed her into the bedroom, where she removed the rest of her clothes.

Once they were naked, they went back to kissing each other, and a hand went on their bare breast. Not long after that, they each moved their hands down to their pussies.

Kate went first. She pushed Angela down on the bed and spread her legs wide, exposing her pussy to her. She got down between her spread legs and ate her pussy.

~oo0oo~

Kate woke up naked next to a naked Angela, wrapped in her arms. "Hi, beautiful."

Angela kissed her. "Hi. I need to get up and go to work soon."

"It's that late? I'm so sorry! I must have fallen asleep on you."

"It's okay, Kate. I think we went to sleep on each other." Angela hugged her. "We're going to have to do this again."

"Most definitely," Kate agreed. "Have you got time for me to eat your pussy again?"

"As much as I would like that, my answer is no. I have enough time to shower, get dressed, and take a train to work."

"I'm glad I got the nerve up to kiss you, Angela."

"As am I." Angela checked the time. "I really need to get going."

Kate unwrapped her arms from around her, already realizing she missed her. She got up and put on her clothes, waiting for Angela to leave the bedroom.

Dressed, Angela hurried out and headed for the kitchen. She took out a bagel, covered it with cream cheese, and took a bite. "I'll see you later tonight."

"I'll be here, promise." Kate watched her pick up her purse and followed her out the door and to the elevator. Kate pressed the buttons for her floor and the ground floor.

"I hope you have a good day, I'll see you tonight." Kate kissed her, stepped out of the elevator, and watched as the door closed. She was smiling on her way back to her apartment.

~oo0oo~

Kate had lots of incentive to write and did it with a big smile. She had found a lover that she liked.

Angela's workday was over, and she stopped at Kate's place on her way home. "Hey, Kate," Angela said with a smile when Kate opened the door. She kissed her, walked in, and sat on the sofa. "About last night, I think we should talk about it."

Kate sat down next to her. "What did you want to talk about?"

"We told each other that we weren't the first female who we made love to. I'm not asking your number, but where do you see us going?" Angela waited anxiously for her answer.

"I see us as becoming lovers. What about you? What do you think?" Kate asked.

Angela relaxed. "I like the idea of us becoming lovers."

"Good. I want us to be lovers. I don't want anything more than that just yet. I'm satisfied with us being lovers for now. Maybe that will become something more later."

"Agreed. Now that that's solved, what's for dinner? I'm starving." Angela's stomach chose that moment to growl loud enough that Kate heard it, and she chucked a little.

"Pizza is out since there isn't one close enough to deliver. My favorite Chinese place is a long way from here, too." Kate shrugged. "I guess that means I'm cooking."

Angela grinned. "She's sexy, pretty, and can cook!"

"My mother taught me everything I know. I'm not sure I always listened to what she said. I was a typical teenager, you know? I regret it now that she's gone."

Angela reached over and touched her hand. "I'm still sorry."

"You can help me if you want," Kate suggested.

"I know how to cook, too, Kate. Count me in. So what are we making?"

"I was thinking of chicken fajitas. You can cut up the vegetables while I warm up the pan."

"Okay." Angela went through the refrigerator, searching for what she needed, and started chopping.

~oo0oo~

Angela took a bite. "This is pretty tasty. You're a good cook."

"Thanks." Being complimented about anything wasn't something Kate was used to.

They finished eating dinner, and then they cleaned up together. "What should we do now?" Angela asked.

"I can think of one thing." Kate took her by the hand and guided her into the bedroom, where she began removing her clothes. They made love and went to sleep in each other's arms.

~oo0oo~

Angela woke to see Kate sitting on the side of the bed naked. She appeared to be giving herself a shot. "What are you doing?"

"Giving myself an injection." Kate finished it after sticking the needle in her leg muscle. She snapped the safety cap back on the syringe and dropped it in the trash. Then she turned to face Angela. "I suppose I should explain," Kate began. She was sitting cross-legged on the edge of the bed while Angela sat up, still naked.

"It was an estrogen injection. I've been taking estrogen since I was 12 years old. Maybe 11? No, 12 years old, I think. Anyway, I took estrogen pills and testosterone blockers at first. I don't need testosterone blockers anymore, but I still need the estrogen daily.

"I was born a male; Richard Alexander Beckett was my name. I changed it to Katherine. When I was twenty years old, after losing my parents, I had an operation to remove my penis. I had it done in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I saved up for years to pay for it. It was incredibly painful at first. You can't imagine the physical pain. I used a mirror to look at my new pussy. It took me three months to recover, but each day I saw a little progress until finally, it looked like a pussy.

"I have a pussy and a clit, and they both work. I can get wet down there, but my vagina is only just so big, and it'll never get any larger. I am a woman now in every sense of the word. But I don't have a uterus or ovaries, hence my need to take estrogen.

"That's my secret. I planned to tell you, but you caught me giving myself a shot. The estrogen needs to be injected directly into a muscle. I use my leg muscles.

"Please talk to me, Angela. Does this change anything between us? I am a woman. I have tits and a pussy. My voice changed when I reached puberty. My butt finally filled out, same as my breasts."

Kate tried again. "Please talk to me. I like you and want us to be lovers."

Angela stared at her. "You were born a male. I would never have guessed." She had eaten her pussy, and she was always wet. She liked eating her pussy.

"Please, Angela, talk to me," Kate begged her.