meet Jelma...

An Ocean of Fish

by Jimmy Boom Semtex

Copyright Jimmy Boom Semtex 2014 all rights reserved.

ISBN: 978-1-291-93812-8

Jelma looked good with her friend's 'husband' in the photo. It was a selfie. "There's a photo of your handsome husband and me together. We both look good together. What are you going to do about it?"

Sera smiled and replied, "I'm going to fucking kill you!" She laughed madly. As did Jelma who had just sorted out the dress display before the party.

Both girls sat down before it began. It was to celebrate moving their fashion house, Kazuki, into their own premises. Previously they'd been based in Jelma's aunt's house. That was only temporary after Jelma left her previous employer, Washi, run by Michu. A potentially nasty falling out had been averted and it was now time to concentrate on fashion, make stunning dresses and lots of money. And have fun while doing it.

Kaito and Chiyo were there too. They made up the team at Kazuki. Sera was a new employee and long time friend of Jelma's. She was trusted and shared a joint interest in the fashion industry. This made her an ideal employee.

"I'm going to steal your husband off you," Sera joked. Even though Jelma had no husband or boyfriend. She wasn't even dating.The man in the photo was Jelma's friend and ally. He had underworld contacts and was her 'muscle'. His help was important in ending the falling out with Michu and her Washi fashion house. If any trouble arose in future, the 'muscle'would be there. A phone call away.

"Yes, you can try. He'll shoot you," Jelma commented in a neutral voice. They were sat on Sera's veranda. Sera was doing her nails. Jelma drank strong coffee.

"Shoot me with his big love gun?" Sera grinned.

"Yes, with his big love gun. Tell me what it's like before his passion obliterates you," the Kazuki boss said, laughing her head off. The charade was too hard to keep up.

"That would be something. I bet he's a professional in that area, like his 'other business' and besides, I quite like living. Death by orgasm sounds an awful way to die," Sera nodded, with tears of humour on her cheeks. She swore when her hand slipped and the black nail varnish smudged.

"Ah damn," Jelma gushed. "Passion is distracting you."

"Yes, damn. I'll fix it. Hang on..."

Just then Chiyo and Kaito walked out. They brought the girls a bottle of Saki and glasses. "Sounds like you're having a laugh here."

"Oh yes, we are," Jelma said. "Sera here wants my 'husband', she wants to steal him."

"Really?" Chiyo nodded, "Well, he's a good catch Sera. Good luck in your chase."

"Now that I'd like to see," Kaito spoke,admiring Sera's toe nail painting. Like all the girls here, she knew of the'muscle's' potential marriage potential and his propensity for violence against his enemies. And his rumoured 'talents' in bed.

"Yeah, it'll be quite a chase, shame hubby's only make believe." Sera finished the toe she was paining and opened the Sakiand poured two glasses. She handed Jelma one.

"Thanks Sera. Let's toast. To Kazuki and to usall."

"To Kazuki and to us all."