Another customer

I awoke late in the afternoon as that had become my routine since I started working at the Liquor Market. I got out of my clothes and went into the shower closet. I had to wash myself quickly, the hot water boiler wasn't very big and if I wanted to wash my hair as well I needed to wait for it to reheat in between. I had been saving up money for an upgrade before, but then my car needed expensive repairs and so I needed to save up again. Somehow there was always something else that needs to be fixed or paid. I didn't complain, I only had to pay for the utilities, since my mum technically owned the trailer.

Once I was out of the shower I made myself some coffee and watched the news on TV. That sleaze Lazlow had made the news again, this time for allowing a naked breast to be aired in his new TV show. Once the news had finished I turned off the TV and went into my bedroom to dress myself. I put on some sexy laced panties and a matching bra and looked at myself in the mirror. Okay, my tummy had a little fat, but other than that I was actually quite happy with my body. I dug up a denim skirt and a halter top, put them on and went into the kitchen. Time for some food. I made myself some sandwiches and another cup of coffee. I quickly took my pill, washed it away with a sip of coffee and sat on the couch to eat. I pulled the laptop closer and surfed the web while nibbling from my sandwich.

After I finished eating I started to play some games and time flew by. At a quarter to midnight I got up, grabbed my purse and drove to the Liquor Market.

When I walked in, Amber was urgently motioning to come closer. I didn't even got a chance to say hello, she started talking immediately.
"Have you heard? Crystal was taken," she started whispering as soon as I was close enough.
I shook my head, "I didn't, taken by whom?"
"I don't know, some say it was one of the Lost, but Claire said it was some Latino gang guy from Los Santos."
I shook my head warily, "Why would anyone take Crystal? she's a fucking meth-head whore."
"I know, I know, but it seems she owes a lot of people a lot of money. Anyway, you didn't hear it from me, okay?" she said looking somewhat worried.
I shrugged, "Sure," gossip goes around fast in this area anyway. "I guess we won't be missing her anyway."
Amber shook her head, "No, only Claire does, you know what they were like. Kind of buddies, working the same corner and all that."
I couldn't help but laugh, "The edge of the parking lot is hardly a proper street corner. I guess Claire will be busy from now on."
She nodded, "Yeah and you know what, there were even some guys coming in here asking about Crystal. Can you believe that? As if we have anything to do with her."
"Ah well," I started, "it's the location. This isn't Ace, after all. Did you sell them some booze as well?"
She shook her head, "No, they didn't ask for any."
"You should have offered them, Amber, you know that if the sales drop too much they'll close this joint and we'll be fired."
"Awww shooks, I didn't think of that, but will remember that," she said.
I placed my purse under the counter and totalled the register, "You can go home, if you like, Amber. I'll take over."
"Thanks, Lisa, oh yes, I broke a bottle of Cherenkov while cleaning the shelves, please don't tell John," she begged me.
I smiled and nodded, "Sure, don't worry about it. I doubt he'll notice, until we do a proper inventory."
"Thanks, have a good night!" she said relieved.
"You too, good night!" I replied and pulled the results of the totalling from the register and wrote the numbers in the book.

Amber was one of the good girls from Sandy Shores. She wasn't the brightest spark, she wasn't very handsome, but she was sweet to the right people and never let anyone else walk over her. She always worked the evening shifts, 'to get away from Jerry', her husband. It wasn't that her husband was a bad guy, he wasn't, but if you left those two in a room for a couple of hours, they started to argue and eventually fight. I never understood why they got married, but they do love each other apparently, because they've been together for several years.

I considered Claire always to be Crystal's sidekick, even though that's not true. They did work on the same 'corner' and Crystal always got more attention due to her light blonde hair. Claire was black haired, looked average, a little fat here and there, never really clean, always stained and baggy clothes, but you could always find her on the corner of the parking lot after dark, unless she had a client. I hadn't seen her when I arrived, so I assumed she was working. At least I kind of knew what happened to Crystal and hoped that Claire would be safe.

Also the news that we might have more potential customers -even if they didn't know it themselves- was positive. Ace Liquor was fierce competition and closer to 'town', we only made a small profit, but enough to stay in business. Crystal's disappearance might turn out to be good for business.

About an hour and a half after I took over, some guy walked in and looked around briefly then headed straight for me.
"Good evening," I said, "How can I help you?"
"Ehr..." he began and looked over his shoulder before looking at me again, "Do you know where the blonde is?"
I shrugged, "You mean the one who usually waits on the corner?"
He nodded eagerly, "Yeah, her."
I shook my head, "No, it seems she's away for a while. How about a pack of Jakey's? It's on offer this week."
He shook his head, "And the other one?"
I shrugged, "I don't know where she is. Are you sure you don't want any beer?" and I smiled as sweet as I could.
"Well," he started, "if there are no girls... I guess."
"Great," I said and went around the counter to pick up a 12-pack and placed it on the counter in front of him, "That'll be $19.99, anything else?"
He looked around and took a candy bar from the display, "One of thems."
"That'll be $20.99 together, please," I said.
He gave me $21 and I rang up the items on the cash register, then gave him a penny back.
"Have a nice night," I said as he walked out the store with his purchases.

While it was obvious to me what he was after, that guy wasn't really someone I'd offer myself to. I wasn't **** for money, although at that moment, the light tingling in my pussy told me I was gradually becoming hungry for a little action. Not quite **** yet though and I was sure I would be able to satisfy my urges soon enough on my nights off at Yellow Jack Inn or perhaps one of the other bars around here. Working nights did put a big dent in my usual amount of action.

Some time later I noticed that a car was sitting outside with its engine running. At first I thought it was something on the radio that made a 'pof-pof' sound every so often, but as I was cleaning the windows of the fridge I noticed it was coming from outside. I locked the register and went out to see what going on. The car was in the parking lot, facing away from me. I coughed from the fumes that left the exhaust. I went back inside, took the gun from my purse and pushed it behind the waistband of my skirt on my back, then went out again. I peered inside the car and when I saw a guy sitting behind the wheel I knocked on the window.
He glanced at me and rolled down his window, "Yeah?"
"Would you mind turning your engine off?" I asked him politely.
"Yeah, I would," he said, "why?"
"I don't know what or who you're waiting for, but it is kind of annoying. Especially with those fumes," I said, but I knew he was waiting for Crystal or Claire to show up.
He turned in his seat and looked up at me, "Honey, unless you have something to offer me, it's none of your business."
I smiled, "Well, I can offer you some booze. We have several different drinks on sale."
He shook his head, "Nah, not what I am looking for."
I bent forward a little and touched his shoulder, "So what are you looking for?"
He looked at my boobs, then back at my face, "Some fun, you know."
I nodded slowly, my heart started to thump in my chest. I took a breath then said in a lowered voice, "The $50 kind or something better?"
His eyes lit up, "Oh, something better, definitely. Are you offering?"
I nodded again, "Hmmmhmmm."
"Get in the car then, what are you waiting for?" he said while patting the passenger seat.
"Well," I started, "there's a little catch. I work here and can't leave."
He lifted his eyebrows, "So what are you offering then?"
I nodded towards the back, "There is a door at the far back, wait for me there."
He grinned, "Okay, this better not be some trick."
I shook my head, "No, no trick. See you there?"
"Sure, baby," he said while turning off the ignition.

I went back into the store and flipped the lock, then went into the back and unlocked the door. I peered outside and saw him hurrying towards me. After I closed the door behind him, he asked, "Sex, right?"
I nodded and smiled, "Yes, I thought you wanted that."
"Yeah, how much?"
I shrugged, "What do you want?"