Rebecca the Sugar Mama - Agrees to Play Along

Rebecca had always loved clothes. As a child, her mother took her to New York and Paris every summer to enjoy the fashion shows. She didn't enjoy designing but she did enjoy guessing the market. What is going to be hip? What is going to be sexy? What is the next big thing?

Rebecca got a thrill from buying products before they became popular. She would study for minor details for days before getting the cheapest deals on products that would make her rich a few months later. As her talent and ambition grew she didn't want to report to anyone. She didn't want partners. She didn't want shareholders. She just wanted to guess the fashion market and make a buck doing it.

To reach and live her dreams Rebecca created a clothing store in one of the most popular malls in Los Angeles (The Sunny Day Mall). She named the store Rebecca's (very original). Her focus on research **** her to share the managerial tasks with Shannon (the Store Manager) and Luke (the Inventory Manager).

Rebecca had always hated the need to retrain employees, so she prioritized finding the right people first then making them happy. She often paid 3 or 4 times the market price for each employee type. Rebecca even installed a full kitchen and employee showers in the break room. This made her workforce stable and less prone to brain drain.

In contrast to her employees, her customers came and went like the seasons. She always sold out but never to the same people. The byproduct of a high rotation of fashion trends left her store with the inability to keep a loyal customer base. In spite of the lack of loyal customers, she was making bank.

Her financial success drew a lot of attention. Her ability to guess the market got her many offers to join larger companies. Her small company success generated many offers to sell her store outright. The constant pressure to share her success left Rebecca to consider creating a second outlet. But, she always decided to keep her single store. She didn't like the idea of increasing her supply chain commitments to support two locations. Rebecca's disinterest in expanding her business left her profits to be invested into low-risk ventures. She didn't want to play a second market when her true passion was fashion.

Rebecca's devotion to her employees and mountains of money resulted in her having numerous suiters. Money and a nice personality will make most men interested. In spite of her multiple options, Rebecca never settled down with mister right. She never had time for dating. That is to say, she would have one-night stands, but never form a long-term relationship. All these factors left her with the reputation as a Sugar Mama. Rebecca didn't mind the description, it conveyed a sense of power and success. But many believe she like the moniker because she loved candy. Men she took to bed all testified that foreplay always included sweets.

"Ow, dam I am sore," Rebecca said stretching on the ground.

Every day before lunch Rebecca would do yoga. She enjoyed how yoga helped her stay fit, but in truth, she loved being flexible for sex.

"I shouldn't have stayed up so late with Fernando," Rebecca said to herself.

After a slow shower, Rebecca quickly dried and dressed in her favorite skirt and button shirt. She wasn't seeing anyone today, but dressing formally always gave her a sense of power.

Rebecca was considering her choices for lunch when she received a phone call from Shannon.

"Shannon! How are you? What can I do for you?" Rebecca asked

"Rebecca, I am calling about an emergency. There are 'Breeding Passes' being handed out in the Sunny Day Mall. Cards allow men to ask for sex from anyone not already pregnant. I need you to come into the store quick." Shannon says in a panic.

"What! ... You can't be serious," Rebecca said in disbelief.

Just then Rebecca's phone buzzed. Looking down she saw Shannon's hand holding a card with the print 'Breeding Pass'.

"I sent you a picture, something is going on. I just saw a couple fucking in one of the dressing rooms. You need to come in, That Dumb mall Cop is asking all these questions." Shannon says pleadingly.

"I am on my way," Rebecca says before hanging up.

Rebecca was about to rush to the store but reconsidered. She never rushes into anything. Rebecca read the description on the 'Breeding Pass' multiple times:

'In association with the Sunny Day Mall, this card heartily authorizes the holder to demand one sexual act of intercourse from any member of the opposite sex with the stated intent to impregnate or be impregnated by a said partner. All participants must be over the age of eighteen. Only valid at the Sunny Day Mall. The issuer is not responsible for any consequences that ensue from the use of said Pass. All pregnancies must be brought to term.'

Her mind raced over the ramifications of multiple 'Breeding Passes' in the Sunny Day Mall. I hope Shannon made this up. But if she didn't then there is soon going to be a lot of Pregnant shoppers.

"Fuck ... this is going to throw off my whole fall and winter clothing lines," Rebecca whispered to herself.

Rebecca was considering changing her supply chain strategy immediately. But decided against it.

"What am I thinking, this is a joke," Rebecca said to herself.

The possibility of people following the rules of a joke card is near to none.

"The situation is too strange to ignore," Rebecca said considering her options.

Shannon was a hard worker and never messed around. Something is off. Rebecca's sted fast second in command would never play a game with her.

Pulling out her phone Rebecca started calling Luke.

"Come on ... come on ... pick up" Rebecca said tapping her foot.

"Hey Boss, what can I do for you?" Luke answered.

"Luke I need your help. Shannon is playing a game with me. Do you know anything about the 'Breeding Passes'?" Rebeccas said sternly.

"I do, let me send you a pic," Luke said before going quiet.

"Shit! ... " Rebecca could hear Luke sware on the other end.

"Sorry Rebecca, I am having trouble showing my 'Breeding Pass'. Ever since I reached Breeding Level 2, whenever I touch my card the text changes. ... wait I can just put it on the ground and then take a picture. ... silly me," Luke said sheepishly.

Rebecca's phone got a text a moment later showing a 'Breeding Pass' exactly like Shannon's.

"Luke are you in on Shannon's game?" Rebecca questioned

"No, there is no game. People all across the mall are fucking and making babies" Luke answered defensively.

"I know it sounds crazy but something paranormal like aliens or magic is messing with people's minds. I get the feeling that everyone is getting affected by something. Sure I daydreamed of starting a family with some of my coworkers but not all of them at once. I don't have the money for that. Sometimes when I try to consider the consequences of my actions I get distracted with how cute pregnant women are." Luke said before getting cut off.

"Luke! That's Enough!. You are rambling ..." Rebecca shouted into her phone.

"Sorry Ma'am," Luke said before going quiet.

"It is a good thing you and Shannon are great at your jobs. Otherwise, I would fire you both for attempting this game," Rebecca said angrily.

Sighing deeply Rebecca said, "Okay, I will play a long. What do you and Shannon want me to do."

Luke was taken aback. What should he say?

Racking his brain, Luke considered telling Rebecca the truth that Shannon was planning on getting everyone pregnant at the store. But, Luke remembered confessing to Shannon and promising to support her and their children. He also promised to only bed other women at Shannon's direction. Eventually Luke decided to lie to Rebecca. He would get Rebecca to the store untouched and follow Shannon's lead.

"Rebecca, Shannon, and I are playing a game. I can't give you details but Shannon wants you at the store. We need you to dress up as a man and get to the Sunny Day Mall outlet as soon as possible. " Luke said

"Why do you need me to dress as a man?" Rebecca askes.

"Can't you guess? We have set up roadblocks and obstacles for you. We have set up male actors to be looking for you. If these men recognize you, you will be handed a 'Breeding Pass' and game over." Luke said making up lies as fast as he could.

"But why?" Rebecca asked again

"Rebecca, think of this game as a mystery. Can you get through the obstacle course and find the answers? Shannon bet that you wouldn't participate if we explain the game in detail. So I am giving you some answers, but I am leaving you with some questions. Thereby enticing you to discover the truth." Luke said in a panic.

"Fine fine. I said I would play along. Does this have something to do with my reputation as a Sugar Mama? I know Shannon keeps telling me to settle down and stop fucking so many guys?" Rebecca said half irritated.

"I am not saying anything else. Except, you can expect a Chocolate cake from Grande Donna. Shannon's cousin Liz is catering a party at the store.

"Say no more, I can play along, for a gourmet cake," Rebecca said cheerfully.