Sister Kate seemed to be having some difficulties as we made our way back to my apartment.
"It's too cold," she complained.
I looked her over.
"At this moment it is the middle of winter and the sun is just barely showing. You should have dressed for the weather."
"I'm supposed to stay in the church. I haven't been out so early before."
We walked a little further. A stiff breeze blew through and her teeth started to chatter.
"Could I borrow your coat?" she asked me timidly.
"I'm practically naked under here," I said, "What did you actually do while I was waiting?"
"I had to leave a note, I couldn't just disappear."
I considered the evidence.
"So did you put your panties back on before we left?"
No response.
Eventually we arrived at my building. The elevator wasn't working but we somehow managed to make our way up to the correct floor without notice. I silently thanked my lucky stars.
Inside the apartment there was no sign of life, my sister Felicity must have been still sound asleep in my bed. I carelessly tossed my coat to the floor and let the cool air flow across my nearly naked body.
Kate sat down on the couch and stared at me, "So what are we doing here?" she asked.
"I'm hosting a party."
She examined the room, "Would you like me to help you prepare? Did you buy any decorations?"
I let out a small laugh, "Don't worry about that sort of thing, I think we'll be spending most of our time in the bedroom."
She blushed deeply, "It is just the two of us?"
The buzzer next to the front door went off at that moment. I ignored Sister Kate and answered the call.
"Excuse me," came a voice though the speaker, "Is this Maria's apartment?"
"It sure is. You're Samantha right? I'll let you up."
"Just a second," interrupted Samantha, "There's another women here."
"I'll let you both up."
Shortly there were two more people seated on the couch. An awkward silence descended upon us.
"So," started Samantha, "Can I get an introduction?"
"Oh, right. I'll start with you: We met at a late night movie if I remember correctly."
"Met is putting it lightly," She gave a nod to the others, "I'm Samantha, by the way."
"The tanned blonde in the gray suit is my boss, Lara."
Lara also nodded but refrained from saying anything.
"The young lady wearing the habit is Sister Kate. Last of all my sister Felicity is asleep in the next room. Are we all done now?"
"That's everyone?" asked Samantha.
"I was hoping someone else would turn up, but we can get started without her." I turned toward my bedroom, "Follow me."
I led the others in to the my room. Felicity sat up and covered herself with a pillow as we entered.
