The Gathering 01.63 – The Gathering ReDux – Pt. 11

            They were ushered off the plane, emerging in the bright sunlight.  The island was wonderful, sun and warm breezes off the ocean.  They saw women everywhere, clothed, naked and everywhere in between.  A long, seemingly endless beach of white as snow sand, volley ball nets, umbrella’s with every type of woman you could imagine were laying in the shade, or playing in the sun.  They were led into a sprawling hotel like structure and sat at different tables, each with an interviewer in the gym like room.

            Then each of them filled out the paperwork that Sam had eluded too.  Name, date of birth, health, who to contact in case of an emergency, sexual preference, sexual fantasies, so on and so forth.  There was nothing that they didn’t ask, then they took a few head shots for their files and were finally done.

            The House, as they soon learned it was called, was enormous, the grounds itself was the size of three football fields.  They could easily hold the capacity of 1,000 people.  *****, tall, short wonderful women were milling around, smiling, soft touches and alluring looks. 

            Sam approached Bette and told her that the Shop. (names of places were simple here, thought Bette.) Had her name, and that she could get any thing she desires, clothes, toothbrush.

            “Thanks.”  Sam went around to each table, telling everyone about their shopping spree. 

            “Darling I am so going to shop my heart out.”  Alice stated, hugging Sam and kissing her warm cheek.  She had never seen this side of Sam before, she’d always been in charge, but this was a total departure from her usual demeanor.

            “Tell the other’s that we’ll meet in the Dining Hall at 7pm.  I have something to do first, and I’ll meet you guys there.”  Alice gave Sam a funny look, but she let it slide, casting glances at Dana, who was still grinning madly and hugging Lara every chance she got.  She quickly remembered what had happened on the plane and she cringed, she’d lost her, hadn’t she?

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            “Where is our gracious host?  She should be here, don’t you think?”  Marina asked as they all sipped on wine and looked over the extravagant menu.  Jenny was at her elbow, squinting and reading the many options for dessert.