This is part 4 of a long 8-part story that builds while providing plenty of plot twists. Everyone having sex is at least 18. This story is a work of fiction. I made it all up. Check reality at the door and enjoy it for what it is, a fun story. Special thanks to rancher46 and RF-Fast for editing my story.
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Chapter 16 -- Home
Carla points at two guards, "Do you need help getting him and our luggage to our room?"
The guards look at mom; Mom says, "Give them her mother's room. They can use that until we add on to the castle." Mom points at another woman, "Beverages and food for my son and his girlfriend."
Carla is going to object, mom cuts her off, "Until he asks, and you say yes, you're his girlfriend. Go take a nap. We have government business to attend to, and then I will check up on you two."
Mom has the look of an angry woman on her face as she addresses her Cabinet, "I gather you noticed there are many empty seats today. Those missing all conspired against me. They're dead. Many corporate owners or CEOs are also dead for their parts in either trying to kill me or stop the peace conference. Funny thing, their replacements happened immediately, and they too were going to continue with the plan.
"Women from that group and from the following group have also died. I wonder, how many of you will get promoted and think they can still make the old way work? How many new cabinet members will try to continue with their plan?
"That killer, who was here earlier? She left. Her friends, people you don't know, are still here. My son is watching, and he has very good, loyal people. Be careful of what you say and what plans you make. Your first task is to decide who takes the prestigious jobs, swapping positions, and who we promote from the groups with no manager.
"Samantha, you are my #2 now. You wrangle this group and get me some answers. Go to the back of the room and discuss. You three," indicating her daughters, "What do you want to do?"
Tamara smiles, "I want to work for Tim."
Her mother smiles, "Nice try. Other than Samantha's job, does anything interest you? Or do you want to remain a princess?"
Tamara is first to say, "No. It's time we grow up and learn how to rule. Starting with a cabinet position will be a good start. I want the utilities."
Her mother is impressed, "That's a rough one. We need lots of modernizing and have no money for it."
Tamara adds, "Storms do damage, yeah, yeah, yeah, I get it. I want to test myself."
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Meanwhile, I wake up while being wheeled down a long hallway with old pictures of people on the wall.
Carla notices that I am awake, "Stay seated; we're going to mom's room for a nap."
I inquire, "Your mom has her own room in this palace? Wow."
Carla chuckles, "Both moms try to outdo each other with the fanciest of everything. They each have rooms for each other that are amazing. Remember the first dinner and the dresses they wore? Those each cost a mint."
We turn a corner, and there is a fantastic door. It's 3D in the shape of a rose. They carved it out of wood. It's massive, yet a slight pull easily opens the door. Inside is a magical fairyland. The walls are painted like an enchanted forest on a light cloudy day. There is a pond in the corner with a waterfall.
The furniture is whimsical or in the shape of an animal. I see Unicorns, dragons, and beautifully colored birds in huge cages. Everyone stands in awe of the fantastic room. I stand up, not even realizing that I did.
The canopy bed is covered in white and pink tulle. The ancient Greek bath is straight out of a movie. A small area holds hot and cold food while another holds hot and cold beverages. The place truly is amazing.
I walk out towards the balcony, and some type of fruit is starting to bloom. The terrace looks out on acres of gardens that are manicured to perfection. The view is spectacular.
I am broken from my trace by Carla pushing me towards the bed. I take off my pants and shirt before crawling into bed. Food and drink just showed up. Carla is picking something out for us to eat and drink. I love this bed; it's firm yet fluffy. The pillows are supportive and soft at the same time.
Carla has way too much fun feeding me. I feel like a toddler. She decided I had enough, and its nap time for me. I don't want a nap. Carla doesn't care. She has me lay down, and then she curls up in front of me.
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Four hours later, mom is waking us up.
Mom starts us off with, "Four more deaths have been reported. Nobody was in a government position, at least. I will address the planet again tonight to announce the promotions and changes in my Cabinet. There are grumblings and protests because of my changes in policy about men. That will grow and become a serious issue.
"When you are outside of the castle walls, you will take plenty of security with you. I feel there is something more still brewing. Someone is orchestrating all of this. Someone is organizing the anti-men protests. I would like your people to help. I don't feel safe."
That's quite the bombshell.
I lament, "It's going to be harder now. They won't use technology to communicate. That's the first thing we will look for." I can see that I have confused them. "OK, let me make this easy. Two people pass ten email and text messages a day for two years. Now it's only two and its places and times.
"Could be they moved closer. It could be their planning a hostile takeover. False leads now mean they're part of it. It's going to get weird out there. Carla, better let your mom know."
Carla enables her personal communicator, "Hello Zai."
She calls my ship?