Lori, in Real Estate

"Please, I just need................ fine, I understand," Lori said as she hung up the phone, trying not to let tears fill her eyes.

She was a real estate agent, but the housing market had been making her job very difficult. She had one more chance to sell an old house that was a few miles outside the city. It needed a lot of work and it was almost impossible to see in its current state, so she was ****.

As she stood on the busy city street outside the apartment building where Leon and Wanda lived, she didn't notice this beautiful brunette walking up behind her. She was just staring at her phone and holding a few pieces of paper that caught Aezeth's attention when she saw the word, real estate.

"Excuse me," Wanda said with a smile. "I see you are in Real Estate?"

"Oh, yes, but I don't think I can help you," Lori said dismissively.

Wanda and Aezeth could tell the woman was upset and did not take her response with offense. They soon realized that this woman may need help, and they both realized that this could be mutually beneficial for them.

Lori was not an ugly woman, but age and stress had taken their toll on her. She had red hair and freckles which Aezeth noticed and quickly realized that she could make this woman a beautiful and sexy beast, who could not only help them, but also take control of her own life as well. Redheads were powerful in their own right so Aezeth looked into her mind, seeing memories of her boss and coworkers giving her a hard time, and giving her an awful house to sell.

"Actually, I think you are the perfect one to help us," Wanda said, placing her hand on her shoulder. "Can I buy you a coffee?"

"I......... sure," Lori said realizing she had nothing to lose.

As they took a seat, drinks in hand, Wanda said: "So, I heard you are trying to sell the old Campbell's place outside the city?"

"What..... how did..... look, it's in rough shape, and I'm not even sure I can get it to pass inspection without a bribe," she said with a laugh that sounded hollow.

"What if I told you, that we wanted the property, and are willing to give you quite a good price for it?"

"I'd say you were hired by my boss to mock me. Thanks for the coffee, but good day," she said getting up from her chair.

"Sit!" Aezeth said with a glow in her eyes.

"What?" Lori asked as she stared back, starting to feel a bit weird. "I..... I'll sit," she said with a look of confusion on her face.

"Now, I am very interested, and here is what I am willing to offer you. Also, I will repair the property myself. I have some very handy men willing to do it for me."

"Wait...... are you serious?" Lori said with a shocked look on her face.

"Oh, I am very serious. I like you, Lori, and I think we can help each other."

"I..... I don't know what to say," Lori said trying not to smile too much.

"You don't have to say anything at all. In fact, I am glad we met you," Aezeth said, as Wanda smiled.

"Wait, where is everyone?" Lori asked as she soon realized the tiny coffee shop was suddenly empty.

"Don't worry, it's just so we don't get interrupted." Aezeth smiled as her green aura returned, reaching out and consuming Lori as well.

"What...... what's going on?"

"When I'm done with you, no man will ever make fun of you again.

Back at the Museum

"Okay, museum is ready to open in........ what the....." Eddie paused for a moment.

"What is it, Charlie?" One of the museum security guards asked as his partner stood there frozen.

"Weren't there like, 5 statues here this morning? And the Aezeth one is also missing."

"I'm sure they were put into storage. They swap things all the time, remember?" Charlie said, patting Eddie on the shoulder before he walked away, a hint of green glow in his eyes.