Page 9 of Accounting for Taste

“Then, he should honour his promises.Children are not made alone.”She paused.“Unless you are Makradian...then they are.”

The group chuckled softly.

“Madam, your hair went purple.”

“Ah, I like children.It has been years since I held one this small.”She turned the child, and it was tucked back in the carrier.

“He hates strangers.”

“Well, I am the apex of strange, so from here, things may be easier.So, you are given permission to relocate, and your husband will be docked ten percent to be used on your lodgings only.Any overage will be put into a trust for your child.”

“Thank you, Madam Comptroller.”

Reem went around the table and entered the order into the system.She had to do an override on the legal end, but the support order was soon in place.

“The request is complete.Have a good day.”She examined a lock of her hair, and it was dark purple.

She waited until the sleeping baby was out of the room and then rapped, “Next!”

Business resumed as usual, but her hair was back to black in an hour.

A message had been flashing in the corner of her vision for half an hour.She paused and expanded the message, blinking as it stated,Hormonal event, seek the Pleasure Centre.

Reem checked her workload and went online to make an appointment with the Pleasure Centre.They had time during her lunch hour, so she set an appointment and checked on what she needed to bring.Apparently, it was just her body and a willingness to find relief for a sensation she wasn’t registering.

She finished her morning appointments and got up, walking out of her office and to the lift.The Pleasure Centre was on the third floor.

Reem walked toward the reception area and was instantly taken to an interview room.The female host said seductively, “What are you seeking?”

“Relief so that the hormone warning will cease.I am not in for a scenario or anything fancy.I just want to come and go.”

The woman blinked.“Oh.I see.Come with me.”

She was led through the entryway to a small room with a med bed that seemed to have a gel surface.

“Madame, get naked, lie down, and stateActivate.The unit will do the rest.”

“I hope it’s quick; I have to get lunch after this.”

The woman was startled.“Oh.Of course.It will release you after it releases you.If you like, you can use a solar shower and then simply leave.”

“How much is this?I didn’t see on the booking form?”

“You will be paid based on the pleasure surrendered.This is a Hmrain world, after all.”

“I didn’t guess that.Thank you.I will be as brief as I can.”

The attendant blinked.“Of course.Enjoy your stay.”

Reem undressed, climbed onto the bed, settled, and stated, “Activate.”The bed moved under her, soft straps forming out of the gel and pulling her thighs gently apart.A unit with soft lights and another gel panel descended on her, and she began to feel tingles in her limbs as her breathing picked up in pitch.Her clit throbbed and was caressed by the gel, and soft digits worked into her.

She went from cool to fever pitch and then shaking and twitching as her orgasm struck and sent soft waves through her.The unit slowed her breathing and calmed her before moving away from her.She was weak, but the annoying alarm was off her internal view.

She took a solar shower and got dressed.Seven minutes.She would do better next time.

Reem walked out of the Pleasure Centre and went to the nearby food court.Despite her hair being a vibrant blue, her body felt relaxed and calm.Maybe she would try something new today.

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