If you want to read the full story of how Phil came into possession of the Amulet and how he learned to use it please read Episode 1 -- ''The Amulet".
A week has passed since I used The Amulet to score with the gorgeous Beth and nothing has happened. I get that's not exactly exciting, but it makes me real happy.
When you have a powerful device that can control half the adult population (of the female variety), there's no doubt it's tempting to use it all the time. But that's fraught with danger. Get someone to give you their money and your next visitor could be the cops. Sleep with a gorgeous lady and look out for a visit from the husband.
When, last week, I arranged to have our lissom choreographer (Beth) stay behind after rehearsal at the local am dram society, I did my best to make sure she wouldn't remember what we did and that she wouldn't tell anyone (especially her husband). But giving magical instructions is not an exact science, so you can bet I was nervous. Did I get it right? Would I receive a painful lesson?
But a week's gone by and I'm still in one piece. And when a rehearsal comes around again, I get the usual winning smile from Beth when I arrive -- but this time there's a twinkle in her eye and mine too. Hers because I made sure she'd remember what we did with pleasure whenever she saw me (by means of a well-crafted instruction) and me -- well, because it's burned into my memory. At thirty years her senior, I'm hardly going to forget a fantastically dirty night with a 27-year-old dancer, right?
Don't misunderstand me, I have used the Amulet over the last week. But just in small ways, nothing too ambitious. Getting customers to give me tips for example (I deliver pizzas for a living). Most of them don't, since payment is all online these days, so it's easy for them to avoid tipping. But if they look like they can afford it (it's always the affluent ones that 'forget'), I give them a nudge. Nothing silly, but enough to make me the highest tipped driver without raising suspicions.
So, what next? My precautions worked, but I'm still a cautious guy. I know I made a few mistakes and could have done better -- not thinking to record the events for one. Secondly the choice of venue was potentially a problem. Yeah, the rehearsal hall was convenient and would arouse no suspicion at her home -- it was where she was meant to be that evening after all - but it is a public place. A cast member from the am dram company could have come back for something or a local resident could have wondered at the lights still being on. I decide any repeat there would be risky and I need an alternative.
At that evening's rehearsal I hear something that sparks an idea. I knew that Maria (my other old guy crush from the cast) was married to a man in the armed forces. And now I hear, according to her, he was off on deployment. I've no wish to get in his cross hairs, but it sounded like she might need some comforting to me!
Physically, Maria is very different to the tall, long-legged, flat-chested Beth. I'd estimate she's just over five feet tall, with dark hair, nearly down to her shoulders and loves to wear tight-fitting tops that do nothing to hide the delights underneath. That's how she's dressed tonight.
She's a teacher by day -- I understand her class is made up of young kids. I guess there's no one older than eight in her class, which is probably for the best. Any boy with rampaging teen hormones would not be concentrating on the work with her leaning over their desk!
As part of our troupe, she's commonly seen taking the comic parts rather than the lead. That, combined with her unfailing energy at rehearsals and general bonhomie make her the most popular girl in the company. Especially with the guys.
As we rehearse, a plan takes place in my head. This time I'll make our encounter a little more comfortable at Maria's home, rather than the hall. But I need a reason for going there. I mean, neighbours talk, right? Oh, I know they're not going to think she's banging an old guy whilst her husband's away, but I still need a plausible, just in case, answer that she can give them. And him for that matter.
I come up with the plan of using Beth to get us both there. It's not unusual for us to have additional rehearsals at someone's house, if it's a scene with few cast in (it cuts down on the hall hire costs considerably). So, if I 'suggest' to them both, using the amulet's power, that the three of us meet to rehearse at chez Maria, that shouldn't arouse any suspicions. Okay, the rest of the cast would know I've got no scenes with her, but how would they even know I was there?
The bonus of course is that it means Beth's coming with me. Nice. A repeat performance was always going to be on my agenda, but with the introduction of Maria to the mix, it should triple the fun.
I pick a day when I know none of us are at rehearsal and give them their instructions. As long as I'm wearing the amulet, I know they'll follow them. They are told where, when and why. Or at least the why they get to tell their husbands and the neighbours.
Wednesday evening (the appointed time) arrives. The light is fading as I pull up to Maria's house (I'd got her to write down the address for me at the last rehearsal) and wait for Beth to arrive. It's a quiet side street of detached two-story houses and I'm sat there thinking it won't take long for neighbours to wonder who the hell I am, sat in my car, when she pulls up. I get out and walk up to her and get that fabulous smile flashed in my direction again.
"Hi Phil." She's clutching a bag and her dog-eared script. I'm thinking she's not going to need that script tonight, but just respond to her greeting in my normal cheerful way.
We make our way to Maria's door, but there's no need to knock as it opens at our approach. There she is, wearing her customary figure hugging top and a pair of ripped jeans.
We're offered a drink and ushered into her living space. It's a neat room with a comfy looking couch and is decorated with warm colours. I've never met her husband, but if I was hoping to see any pictures of him, I'm out of luck - there are none in the room. At least that means I won't have to turn them round when things get racy later.
As always, Maria's good-natured enthusiasm is evident. "I love this kind of rehearsal. This is going to be fun". Oh, Maria, it sure is. You have no idea!
I figure it's time to party. I can feel the amulet against my chest, and it gives me the confidence I need. As long as it's touching me, I'm in charge. So I make the same instructions I did the first time with Beth.
"Maria and Beth. We won't be rehearsing. Listen to my instructions. You will love everything that happens in this house tonight. You'll feel unrestrained sexual desire. You will remember what happened with pleasure, whenever you see me, but you will tell no-one about what happened here.
