A Walk on the wild side Chapter 2

Alice breezed through the entrance to the planet, and headed straight to the counter for her afternoon caffeine fix. As she waited to be served, she turned around to survey the room. Inside, she spotted Shain lip locked with a mystery blond, whilst Dana sat at the same table looking extremely uncomfortable.

Alice watched with a smirk on her face as Dana dived for the magazine rack for something to take her mind off the display Going on before her eyes, and let out a snort of mirth as she recognised the cover.

Ooh this should be good!!! Thought Alice, as she grabbed a hand full of napkins and headed over to join her friends. Just as Alice was reaching the table she watched Dana take a gulp of her coffee as she absently flicked open the magazine and started to read the contents of this months edition of gimps gazette.

Suddenly and without warning Shain and her lip partner found themselves showered with Coffee spewed from Danas mouth, as she choked loudly.

Hey guys said Alice as she greeted her friends by throwing the napkins at themI Thought you might need these!

Al hey Said Dana blushing furiously. How did you know?! She said waving the now soggy napkins in the air?

Im an investigative reporter Dane, I have the nose of a bloodhound!

Oh I dont know replied Dana looking slightly confused I would have described it more as a button nose

No Dane, Im a reporter, andOh never mind! Alice looked over to Shain, and noted she was now alone. So lover girl, wheres your friend?

 She went to change out of her wet clothes Shain said, glaring at Dana

Wow you really know how to get a girl excited dont you tiger! smirked Alice. So Dane, Alice continued, If you are going to make a habit of dribbling your drink, maybe you should invest in water proof clothingSomething rubber maybe?!

Alice chuckled as she watched her friends face change from vaguely pink to hugely purple. Alice moved her hand across the table to slide Danas coffee cup away from her. You know, Im just going to move this to a safe distance, until I can be sure I can trust you!

Dana glared at Alice, desperately trying to think of something witty and cutting to come back at her withOh whats the use? Thought Dana, I will only end up messing up the punch line, and give her even more ammunition!

Just then Dana looked up from her friends and noticed Bette coming through the main doors, weighted down with shopping bags.

Hey Bette Dana shouted across the room, relieved that she now had a distraction to the endless ribbing she knew she was about to endure at the hands of her best friend.

Bette trudged over to her friends slowly, with a look of resignation on her face. Typical, she thought. The one time I dont want to meet my friends in here. Oh well, here goes nothing. Bette shifted the bags in her hand, subtly moving them so that the logos were turned inwards. Bette reached the table and sat down wearily, carefully putting her purchases by her feet, well out of the way of prying eyes.

Hey guys Said Bette.

Hey you Replied Shain with an easy smile

Hi Porter replied Alice, Youll never believe what you just missed

Danas eyes grew wide as she realised that Alice was about to regale Bette with her tale of Danas latest disasterShit, Shit, Shit, she thought, OK Distraction, thats what I need a distraction. Dana stretched her legs out as she desperately thought of something, anything, to take the subject away from her Projectile Coffee incident. Just then her right leg came into contact with one of Bettes shopping bags. THATS IT she thought, Shopping, I cant go wrong with shopping now can I?

Been shopping? Dana asked Bette in a panicked high pitched loud voice. Bette took her eyes off Alice, and swung her head round to stare menacingly at Dana.

No replied Bette sharply, Why?

well, Dana said nervously looking at Alice for inspiration, My best friend is an investigative reporter and Ive inherited her bloody nose!

Shain and Alice spluttered with mirth, whilst Bette maintained her dont go there stare which was now accompanied with a furrowed brow of confusion.

And, and, um, Well you do have shopping bags round your feet Dana trailed off lamely.

Alice immediately looked at Bettes feet and noticed the mini mountain of purchases that Bette was trying to push further under the table with her feet. Hmmm, she thought, since when does Designer Queen Porter go shopping and not want to show off her purchases?

Alice forgot all about her friends embarrassing episode as she felt the stirrings of a plan coming on. So Porter, Alice said. In all the earlier excitement, I didnt get my drink.Can I get you anything while I am there?

Bette smiled, relieved at the change of subject. Yeah Al, could you get me a Latte? Sure, no problem. Guys do you need anything?

 Not for me thanks replied Shane.

Could I have a Fruit Smoothie Al? Dana asked Sure Dane, Alice smirked. So thats 1 Fruit Smoothie for Dane, and 3 Umbrellas for the rest of us!

Alice swung her hips round swiftly as she sauntered over to the bar swinging her hipsWell you never know when someone interesting may be watching!

After Alice placed her order at the bar, she turned round and stared at the purchases by now hiding deep under the table. In Bettes panic to hide her offending items, she had inadvertently spilled items out of her biggest bag, and now Alice was treated to a view of dark brown shoe laces peeking out at her. WTF! thought Alice, since when does Bette Porter wear lace up shoes?

Alice headed back to the table with her purchases and stood behind Bettes chair as she handed the drinks to her friends. She carefully moved her right foot, and positioned it between the legs of Bettes chair, as she gently felt around for the offending lace she spotted a few minutes ago. SUCCESS!! She thought as she dragged her right foot back to meet her left, all the while dragging Bettes surprising heavy new footwear with her.

As she moved back to take her seat, she picked up the lace and swung the shoe behind her back, and away from Bettes view. I cant believe you havent been shopping Bette Alice Began. After all, with the new range of Jimmy Choos on back order, I would have thought you would have been first in the queue!

Bette stared at Alice suspiciously. New range, what new range?! Shit how could I not know there was a new choo collection out there. Bette felt beads of sweat forming on her forehead. How could I have missed this? She wondered. Bette looked at her watch wondering if it was too late to call Marcus, her favourite couturier.

Yeah, Alice continued, as she realised she had succeeded in reeling Bette in. Apparently they are a little more rugged than his previous designs, not my cup of tea really, but I think you would look great in them!

Bette was still distracted by her thoughts of missing out, and didnt immediately notice Alices hand raise up from under the table. She was bought out of her thoughts by Shaines laugh and Oh yeah, real sexy! comment

What? Bette demanded, looking across at Alice. Bette stopped, frozen, with a look of horror on her face, as she noticed the Tan Suede Caterpillar walking boots swinging from Alices right hand. Bette lowered her head into her hands in embarrassment. Oh God, Can this day get any worse? She muttered in total frustration.

So care to explain these Porter? Alice asked and while you are there, would you care to enlighten us on the houte couture currently being sold by..what does that say? Alice said bending down to retrieve one of the shopping bags. Oh yeah, the Big Game Pro Shop, that well known retailer or womens designer wear!!!

Alice looked at Bette her left eye brow raised sarcastically. Alice reached into the bag, and pulled out a camouflage style sleeping bag.