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Chapter 5 by whiteballs whiteballs

Should you leave now?

no

Your mind whirrs as you try to think of a way to justify your presence in Jessica's shop. Before you can think up of an excuse, her voice interrupts your thoughts. "So why are you here? Don't tell me you're also in the beauty products business?"

You shake your head, trying to think of a quick way out. "Ac... Actually, I'm... " you stammer as Jessica continues to quiz you.

"Got you! You're in the business and you're denying it!? That stammer has given you away! Are you here to spy on the competition?"

A bright idea comes to you. "I... I'm not competing with you, Jessica," you respond, trying hard not to stammer. "You're in distribution, while I work in research and testing."

Her face lights up, and you can't believe she would fall for that explanation. "Really? What products are you testing?"

You quickly pull out a bottle of experiment #5 and spray it liberally in the air, in front of Jessica. "Do you detect any smell?" You ask her, glancing at the time on your mobile phone. She sniffs the air as you wait for any change in her.

She just shakes her head and says, "I don't smell anything. You sure that's the right bottle?" You nod your head, hoping for some change in her.

Suddenly, she reacts with anger. "You're trying to fool me with a bottle of distilled water!?" She pulls out mobile phone, intent on calling someone. "You haven't yet seen Charles, my boyfriend, have you?"

"Let me explain," you say in a convincing manner.

"I'll just call Charles, then you can explain," she adds.

Do you allow her to make the call?

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