As evening fell over Las Vegas, Miss White and Jodie roused themselves from bed, got cleaned up, and dressed to go out for the evening. Jodie was in her new cocktail dress and shoes, and Miss White in a suit with a tight, tapered skirt. This time Miss White wore heels as well β it simply wouldn't do to have Jodie taller than her.
Jodie was still without glasses, so Miss White again had to guide her as they headed to the boutique to pick up her new ones. Once she had them Miss White looked her up and down. She looked very sharp, very smart, and very cute; but somehow something was missing. Miss White was trying to figure out what it might be when they passed a shop window that caused her to stop short.
In the window was a leather collar unlike any she'd ever seen. In the front it had a loop like you'd attach a leash to, but a series of gold charms were arrayed around its circumference: a cross, an ankh, a woman symbol, and a heart. Miss White's eyes lit up, and a couple minutes later the collar was around Jodie's neck. It wasn't cheap, but Miss White didn't blink an eyelid when told the price; she whipped out her card with relish. What was money for, if not to get what you really wanted?
Somehow the collar tied Jodie's outfit together, and suddenly she looked almost painfully sexy. Miss White was tempted to head right back to the suite for another go-round. But then she felt a pang in her stomach and decided that hunger was the more urgent need the moment.
Taking Jodie gently by the arm, Miss White led her in the direction of the sushi restaurant they'd chosen for that evening's dinner. As they walked Miss White saw heads turning, both male and female, and smiled smugly to herself. Some of the men in expensive suits looked at Jodie like she was something they could buy, and Miss White enjoyed knowing that they would never, ever have her, no matter how rich they were.
As for the women, well... one or two of them might get lucky before the night was through. There was plenty of time for that. At the moment food was the most important thing.
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After dinner they spent some time just walking around, people-watching, taking in the sights. Las Vegas was such a weird place, with its faux pyramids, Eiffel Tower, New York skyline, and Venetian canals.
Miss White didn't like to gamble, at least not in casinos. She was an avid and skilled poker player, but she knew that in a casino, the house always wins. Jodie wanted to play roulette, so Miss White bought her some chips, which she promptly lost. Eventually they ended up back at the bar in their hotel, sipping Prosecco and idly watching fish swim in an aquarium, feeling peaceful and contented.
But then Miss White spotted a beautiful redhead sitting alone in a corner of the bar. She looked to be about Miss White's own age, with long straight hair the color of a tiger's fur. She seemed a little sad, but was one of those people who sadness makes more attractive, with big, soulful green eyes.