Chapter 005 Meeting Lilith

Darrell

I searched through my mother's bathroom cabinets but could not find any sedatives. All I found were aspirin and some antibiotics. I went to my father's bathroom to see if I would find something. I doubted I would find any but I had to explore all avenues. I looked through his cabinets but found nothing useful to me. I was disappointed, not because I was expecting my parents to be into drugs but because I would now have to reach out to Lilith, and I really did not want to. 

I brought out my phone and searched for her contact. I found it and dialed. She picked up on the second ring and spoke with a sultry voice which did not have its intended effect on me "Hi handsome. Missed me?" 

Paying no attention to her question, I replied "I need to see you immediately. Meet me at Nelly's restaurant". I have not eaten since morning and it was already 3:00 in the afternoon so I would use that opportunity to recharge my belly there. Before I could hang up, she replied "in a heartbeat". It irked me and I hung up immediately. 

I arrived at Nelly's 2 minutes after I spoke with Lilith on the phone and realized she was not there yet. I was hungry so I went inside, found a booth and sat down. I placed an order for two jacket potatoes with mushroom fillings. Lilith arrived immediately after the waiter took my order and came to sit at the booth with me. She wanted to sit on the same side with me but I refused and told her to sit across. She grudgingly agreed but it was no business of mine how she felt about that. I needed my space. She wore a short gown that revealed a lot of cleavage and  most of her thighs; she also wore some make-up and I wondered if she had had it on all day or if she wore it to come meet me. I did not bother asking her that question though because that was not what I was here for. 

"Well, this is an unusual venue for a date, but I can manage," she said, flipping her hair to the back. I was disgustedly surprised and I knew it showed on my face because she looked at me feeling embarrassed. 

"This is not a date, Lilith" I corrected her and she was taken aback. Just then, my order arrived; I thanked the waiter and dug in hungrily, but not too much so as not to embarrass myself.  

"You ordered for yourself alone?" She asked me. 

"I was hungry, besides I didn't know what you would want. You can place an order if you want something" I replied to her. I did not want to appear insensitive so I offered to foot the bill. 

After she placed her order, she asked "So why am I here? Since this is not a date, what do you want from me, Darrell?" 

I was halfway through with my food and although I wanted to discuss after finishing my meal, I was still glad she asked. I finished chewing the bit I had in my mouth, swallowed and wiped my lips with the napkin on the table before answering her. "I need something from you," I said. 

"What?" she asked. 

"Is your aunt still having trouble sleeping?" I asked her. She was a bit surprised at my question and I did not blame her. 

"Why are you interested in my aunt's sleeping issues? It's not like you showed concern when I told you about it" she replied and I was starting to lose my patience. 

"Come on Lilith, it's not like you told me because you wanted me to do something about it, so please just answer the question, I'm getting to my point but first I need an answer to that question" I retorted. 

"Yes, she is still having trouble sleeping," she finally replied. 

"So that means she is still taking those heavy sedatives, yeah?" I asked her 

"That's right. What are you leading to?" she asked me and I had to tell her the deal at that point, but I had to make sure she did not say anything to anyone. 

"What I am about to tell you, you can never say to anyone, do you understand? Can I count on you, Lilith?" I asked her. 

"What is it?" she asked. 

"You have to promise not to say anything to anyone first of all. I need you to promise me" I said to her and she promised not to say a word. "I need to see my mother in the cell where she's held, but the guards would not let me see her, on the Alpha's orders. The only way I can get to her would be by drugging the guards. I need you to get me some of your aunt's pills." I said to her "How many does she take?" I asked. 

"Two pills usually knock her out completely. She doesn't wake up till morning" she replied. Her tone softened after I explained the situation to her. I appreciated her concern but I would be very grateful if she comes through for me. 

"Alright, two guards" I said under my breath "I would need four pills if I want to knock them out. I need you to get me four pills and I would need them before 5pm today. Can you do that?" I asked her. 

"Yes, I can get them for you" she replied and I was relieved. 

"Alright, meet me here at 5pm with the pills," I said, pointing down to the table to signify the restaurant as our meeting point. "Thank you Lilith" I appreciated her in advance and continued with my food. 

"I am going to need something from you though" she said to me, and I wondered what that might be. I hoped to the goddess it would be something I could afford. 

I asked her with food in my mouth "what do you want?" and I looked her dead in the eyes. 

"I need to expand my trade to other packs, but your father is not allowing it. He says it is an unusual trade and he only allowed it because of his relationship with my father" she said. 

"Well what the fuck do you want me to do? If my father is not allowing it, then there really is nothing I can do about it. I do not have that kind of authority and you know how my relationship with my father is. I'm sorry, but I cannot help you with that. But of all the things you can do, why did you choose to be a body paint artist?" I asked her and she stared at me with a disappointed look on her face so I put up my hands in the air to let her know I meant no offense. "Meet you here at 5?" I asked her and she nodded. "Again, I'm sorry I couldn't help you out with your trade. Bye for now" I apologized and left.