S.P.E.C.T.O.R – [A Sci-fi space adventure with fantasy elements]

As people were discussing the post on Xer-verse, Eri suddenly posted the picture the four women had decided on.

[Getting ready for the Erkath Fashion modelling shoot]

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[... So they are there to model for Erkath Fashion’s new clothing line.]

[... That must be the clothing line we saw in Sinead Quintana’s article, right?]

[... Oh my gosh, I have been saving my credits for this new clothing line as the images we saw in the article looked AMAZING.]

[LadyErkath: Erkath Fashion is happy to announce that the first of our new line of clothing, titled Earth Fashion, will be available for purchase the day after the modelling photos are released, which should be within the next few days. Make sure to look forward to this amazing new line that you all saw a sneak peek of in Sinead Quintana’s recent article.]

[LadyErkath: Forgot to add, looking good, ladies.👍]

[... Oh my gosh, Lady Erkath even commented on the post.]

[... It’s not surprising considering it’s her company they’re modelling for.]

[... Remember that it’s only half hers now.]

[... This is awesome, I can’t wait to see these new clothes and purchase some.]

[... Why are they only doing women’s clothes?]

[... Good point. Doesn’t Erkath Fashion have a men’s section?]

[LadyErkath: Earth’s Fashion will indeed have a men’s section in the future, as well as a children’s section and others. We are starting with the women since they have always been Erkath Fashion’s main customer base and we are also still in negotiations with possible male models.]

[... That’s good. I was worried that Erkath Fashion was forgetting about us men.]

[... So why is Diva Aphrodite there?] 

[... I’m also curious. Eri makes sense since she is Diva Lorelie’s chaperone in the Felidae Galaxy, but I don’t see why Diva Aphrodite is there.]

[... Probably to hang out with Diva Rowena, the two are known to be old friends after all.]

[... That must be it.]

[... Even more images of them are being posted, nice 👍]

[… Who is that Terran guy with them? He appears in several of the pictures.]

[… I don’t know but he sure is so lucky to be able to watch the divas’ modelling session.]

[... He must be an assistant Erkath Fashion sent to assist them with the modelling photos, look how he’s carrying their bags for them.]

“See, it’s trending and right at the top of the front page,” Aphrodite said smugly as she read the comments.

“It’s not surprising since four beautiful women took a group photo together; anyone would want to check it out,” Adam commented.

“Well, aren’t you the smooth talker?” Aphrodite smirked as the other women all smiled at Adam’s compliment before Rowena said.

“Let’s head to the receptionist desk and find out which room we have been allocated.”

The others nodded and followed after Rowena, who approached the front desk while Lorelie sideled up next to Eri and said, “So my boyfriend really helped you out there, right?”

“That’s an understatement, my follower count is increasing by the second since I posted that picture of the four of us. I really need to find a way to thank him,” Eri replied. 

“Hehe,” Lorelie giggled before asking, “You’re not signed with any entertainment company, right?” 

“No,” Eri replied before explaining, “I’m not big enough for that and because social media influencers only really focus on social media, we are not exactly the most important to recruit for entertainment companies, so they only scout the divas.”

“How would you like to become one of the social media influencer divas?” 

“I would love that,” Eri said with sparkling eyes before realising something and as her expression dropped, she said, “But I can’t… at least not yet.” 

“Of course you can. With me, Rowena and Aphrodite helping, you can easily become a diva.” 

“That’s not what I mean,” 

“Then what do you mean?” Lorelie asked with curiosity.

Eri opened her mouth and was about to speak before shaking her head and saying, “Don’t worry about it.”

After she spoke, Eri purposefully quickened her pace to join up with Rowena, causing Lorelie to frown and look at Eri with concern.

“That’s suspicious. What are we going to do about it?” Aphrodite asked in a low voice as she moved next to Lorelie.

“You were listening?” Lorelie asked before adding, “And what do you mean by ‘we’?”

“I heard my name and couldn’t help it. Additionally, we will both be sharing Adam’s bed in the future, so we need to look out for each other and him. Eri is your friend who you want to help become a diva and I want to help with that. Plus, she’s cute and would make a good addition to the harem,” Aphrodite replied.

“I never said anything about her joining the harem.”

“I know and right now she’s not worthy to share my future mate,” Aphrodite said as she shot Adam a glance, causing her eyes to glow pink before she turned away and continued, “But if she becomes a diva, that’s a different story.”

“You need to work on becoming my boyfriend’s mate first,” Lorelie replied before looking at Eri again and adding, “However, I do agree that something was suspicious about her answer.”

“What are you two talking about?” Adam asked as he came up next to them.

“About Eri acting suspicious,” Aphrodite replied with a wink before Lorelie added in a whisper.

“Just as you were earlier when you held your uniband up to one of the building’s control terminals.”

“You saw that?” Adam asked in surprise.

“Of course, I’m always watching you after all,” Lorelie replied with a smile, making Adam blush slightly as he scratched his cheek.

“He gets embarrassed,” Aphrodite teased.

“Adam turned his head to the side before saying in a low voice, “How could I not when someone so beautiful says that to me?”

Lorelie and Aphrodite giggled at Adam’s response just as Rowena returned with Eri.

“What are you two giggling about?” Rowena asked.

“Adam, when he’s embarrassed,” Lorelie replied.

“What? I missed that? Damn it,” Rowena complained.

“Don’t worry, we can show you anytime,” Aphrodite replied as she shot Adam a teasing look.

“Whatever,” Adam replied before turning to Rowena and asking, “Did you find out where we are supposed to go?” 

“Yup, let’s head for the elevator,” Rowena replied.

“Follow me,” Eri said helpfully before leading the way to the elevator, which soon arrived and after they all entered to find no one else inside, Rowena pressed the button for the sixth floor.

After the door closed and the lift started to ascend, Lorelie asked, “So, how many outfits are we modelling exactly?” 

“Because of the rush to get the photos out, we will only be doing six outfits each in this shoot,” Rowena replied before going on to explain.

“We will have one outfit each for each season, so spring, summer, autumn and winter. Along with those, we will model a set of lingerie, which is some kind of underwear and also nighties.”

 “About time,” Adam complained, causing all the women to look at him before Lorelie giggled and said.

“Adam doesn’t like the nighties we wear, he finds them ‘un-sexy’” 

“I’m sorry, but how can you call wearing a t-shirt and trousers to bed sexy?” Adam asked before continuing, “Don’t get me wrong, that can look sexy in the right situations, such as your girlfriend wearing your t-shirt, which is too large for her. But if you’re trying to look sexy in bed for your boyfriend, that’s not the way to go. Also, the underwear you all wear is just boring.”

“Wow, I had no idea my future mate was such a pervert,” Aphrodite said with a flirtatious wink.

“Can you even say that after the other night?” Lorelie asked, making Eri blush slightly.

“Fair point,” Aphrodite conceded.

“You’re making Eri blush, you know,” Adam commented before asking, “And why did you start calling me future mate?” 

“Succuba don’t do marriage the same way other races do and instead take a mate,” Rowena explained with her signature smirk.

“Huh?” Adam replied as he looked at Aphrodite.

“That’s right,” Aphrodite said happily before adding, “I have decided that just having you as my boyfriend is not enough and I plan to make you my mate.” 

“Ughhhh,” Adam groaned.

“Hey, at least she isn’t taking you as a life mate,” Rowena stated gloatingly.

“That’s still on the table,” Aphrodite proclaimed.

“Do I even want to know what a life mate is?” 

“Some races, such as the Terrans, Merinmians and others, generally those races that believe in some form of god or deity, believe in marriage. While those races that follow their progenitor, such as the Brood, Succuba, Deverinians, et cetera, believe in taking a mate as their partner.”

“Hang on,” Adam interupted before continuing, “You said before that you were married previously and that you had several husbands.” 

“That’s correct, I was married to my previous husband because he was a Terran and we followed his custom of getting married, but he was also my mate,” Rowena replied before adding, “I only mentioned my previous mates as husbands so that it was in the same context and was easier for you to understand at the time.”

“Ah gotcha, thanks.”