Kyle wanted nothing more than to escape from this torture.
"Again, thank you but I can manage on my own," Kyle said again, refusing the bra that she was offering and went to another section. He hoped that she would just leave him alone. How could he chose properly when she's practically breathing down his neck?!
Sandra watched him go for a second, then followed him again. This time, she didn't say anything but kept standing so close that Kyle imagined that he could practically feel her body heat at his side. Kyle felt his mood dampening even more.
Just then, he heard the familiar footsteps of his sister and he turned with a dazzling smile, instantly transforming his features into one that would make anyone gasp in fascination. Sandra got the full blast of it, of course and she was extremely annoyed at the fact that the smile wasn't directed at her. She turned to look at the young lady that came out and slight displeasure could be seen on her face.
Sandra could see how beautiful the young lady was, with her smooth skin, perky breasts and flowing hair.
But she was confident in her own charms. She looked with disdain at Kay, and noted with satisfaction that her own breasts were far bigger and better than the other. Her skin may not be glowing like porcelien like Kay's, but it certainly wasn't not wrinkled and was fair and smooth.
Sandra had never failed in getting the man that she targets. So when such a great specimen is right in front of her, she would be stupid not to try and grab it, right? The best thing was, he was still young which meant that he would have a lot of stamina. She could think of various ways to entrap him.
Just thinking about it made her feel giddy.
Kay noticed the weird saleslady behind Kyle as she walked over to him, but decided to let it go for the time being. She would not create any fuss if the other person kept her distance and not cross the line.
Kyle held out his hands and showed the five bras he had on his arms. He had actually hooked all the bras onto one arm and the other arm was slipped through the legs of the matching underwear. Kay couldn't help but giggle at the ridiculous site. What was he, a living bra hanger?
"Look, these would look great on you. What's your size now?"
"34B"
"Whoa. I told you that you grew bigger," Kyle replied with a smile then glanced at the annoying Sandra that was still standing there stupidly. Why the heck was she still there?
Kyle decided to ignore her and focus on Kay.
"Quickly. Choose which ones you like the best," he said as he showed her what he had chosen, "Then we'll go elsewhere for the others."
Kay took them and noticed, "What's the rush?"
Then Kay stopped, noticing the look the sales lady behind Kyle was giving. She saw the displeasure over the way Kyle was being nice to her, and worst of all, the obvious look of desire and lust in that ugly pair of eyes. How dare that thing look at her brother so impurely?!
Kay didn't hide her displeasure on her face, and she pointed at the rude sales lady, "Is that old woman giving you a hard time?"
[She's annoying you, isn't she?] asked Kay.
[You got it. She won't go away. Urgh]
[Urgh, seriously Kyle. And you say that I bring trouble]
[WHAT?! It's not my fault! She must think I'm trying to steal a bra to keep or something, the way she keeps sticking to me]
[OMG Kyle, seriously?]
[Yes, seriously. Do I look like a thief?] Kyle huffed.
Kay didn't know whether to laugh or cry. How could a genius be so dense?
Turns out that Kyle was just bothered by Sandra not going away but he was too dense to realise that she wasn't going away because she was trying to seduce him, not because she thought he was a thief!
Kyle was normally a very astute and sharp person but somehow, he had this one blind spot. When it came to the young women around him, he was really clueless about the effects he had on them. Or perhaps he didn't think they'd be interested in someone as young as he was?
As for Kay, she could see clearly the interest Sandra had in her brother. She had seen that sort of look countless times before and it had never failed to make her feel annoyed. Ever since the incident with Jason, however, it increased to become absolute disgust.
These shameless women should stick to guys their age and not try and entice susceptible young men who just entered puberty. It's statutory r*pe even. So what if the guy was willing? Doesn't make it right.
The moment the words "old lady" passed through her lips, she could see how affected Sandra, the saleslady was. Good. She wasn't going to let that hussy have such disgusting designs on her rather obtuse brother.
Sandra was indeed, brimming with anger. How dare that little thing call her old? She may not be a teen, but she was hardly old!
Then she saw Kay walking slowly over to Kyle, hugging him tight and kissing him on the cheek. Sandra's breathing got more rapid, thinking how could that girl touch the guy she had designs on. So what if she was the girlfriend. They shouldn't be doing this in public!
Despite Kyle's arms being full of bra and panties, he could still hug Kay back, briefly wondering what she was up to. He was well aware that Kay was doing all this to get back at Sandra, but he thought it was a bit overkill since Sandra was only doing her job. Also, what did the hug have to do with anything?
The 'old lady' remark, though, would have hit critical areas. As a former woman, he knew how devastating that statement could be. Especially since she wasn't even 40 or something.
Kay then put her hand on his cheek lovingly and Kyle kissed her forehead out of habit. She squeezed him tighter, smashing her body onto Kyle. She grinned when she saw the really ugly expression of jealousy that Sandra was making at that point.
She then gave her sweet, angelic smile and then said loudly, "Kyle, would you still love me when I am old and grey like that saleslady over there?"
"Silly girl, of course," Kyle replied immediately.
Kay giggled and hugged him again, placing her chin on his shoulder and smirking at Sandra, "I'm so lucky to have you. If not, when I'm old and unwanted, I may just become a desperate person trying to get someone who's not even remotely interested."
Sandra bristled, knowing that the jibe was directed at her.
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Kyle looked at Kay in puzzlement.
"Oh, nothing," Kay said with a smile as she let him go, looking at him with adoring eyes. "We should go. The faster we're done here, the sooner we can get away from the old people here."
"Excuse me, I am not old!" Sandra replied before she could stop herself, her face flushed red in indignation. She had always prided herself on her looks and charm but to have this young girl kept going on and on about her being old? She just couldn't take it anymore.
Kay laughed, and it sounded like bells tinkling as she took two sets of bra and underwear from Kyle's hands and put it back on the display area. She then turned to "Oh please. Have some self-awareness. You're twice our age."
"Twice?" Kyle said with a frown then looked at Sandra closely, from the top of her head to her feet then pursed his lips, saying, "Can't be. She's way older than that. At least three times."
Sandra couldn't believe it. She is NOT old. No! She wasn't! She has had countless of guys falling for her easily, especially the young ones! She was hot, darn it. Still firm and youthful looking.
Kay smiled, then added for good measure, "Yeah, you're right. She does have that auntie look, doesn't she?" She ignored the woman who was now speechless as each word of Kay scored a hit at all of her insecurities.
Kay grabbed Kyle's arm and took him towards the cashier. Kyle paid by cash, as it wasn't much. Just a few hundred dollars.
They went out and interrupted Sarah and Beatrice who were deep in conversation. As they came, both of them suddenly stopped talking and they got up. Sarah's face was slightly red and she turned to look at the direction of the other shops and asked, "So where to next?"
Kay noticed Sarah's slightly red face but chose not to say anything about it. She wasn't even hurt that Sarah seemed to be confiding in Beatrice rather than her, for she knew that sometimes, one just needed a more objective point of view. Kay and Sarah were just too close.
"The next shop, of course," Kay replied simply as Kyle groaned.
She went off ahead happily, Kyle next to her while Sarah chose to walk a bit behind. Beatrice decided to match Sarah's pace and she looked at the backs of the Smith Twins, deep in contemplation.
When they had been waiting outside for Kyle and Kay, Sarah had unexpectedly started opening up to her and confided some rather shocking things. Beatrice felt completely inadequate to advise her on anything since she was such a recluse until recently, but Sarah had assured her just having her listen was enough.
Beatrice truly felt sympathy for Sarah. If she was in Sarah's shoes, she doubted very much that she could carry on. Still, this path was her choice and Beatrice wouldn't betray the trust Sarah had placed on her. She could only pray and wish her all the best.
Seeing the sadness in Sarah's eyes, and the determined gait of her walk, Beatrice couldn't help but admire her further.
Life was unpredictable. It was also full of emotions.
Beatrice wasn't sure if it was a good thing or not that she's slowly coming out of her shell and being more involved with people. And life. Before, everything was pretty much settled. Study hard. Get good grades, keep to yourself. You can't be disappointed or hurt if you never have any hope or expectations, right?
But you also miss out on the joy of life.
Beatrice sighed and looked at Sarah again. If Sarah could do it, she should at least try, right? Live life to the fullest, no matter what pain it may bring.