Mary Lou hosted a gala for the candidates. The gala event was supposed to be something special as each of the Mayors would give speeches and buy drinks. Nicole showed up dressed to the "nines". She was positively ravishing and began the meet and greet. Captain John Warren waved her over. He thanked her for giving him command of the Prometheus.
Nicole looked at John, "Anything was better than having S'Nii in command."
"Hello to you too, Nicole.", S'Nii walked up behind her carrying a drink for herself and for John.
"Sunny. Good to see you.", Nicole said sarcastically.
"How's Brenna?", S'Nii asked.
Nicole wanted to slug her after what T'tan had said at the Hospital. The Vulcans are still holding a big time grudge over what happened; Yamamoto mind control or whatever. Many vulcans enjoyed special privileges under the Emperor. Those privileges are now gone since the Federation is restored.
Nicole knew if she slugged S'Nii, she would have no chance of being governor.
"Brenna is much improved. Thank you for asking.", she responded calmly.
Magenta had went over to talk to Admiral Illyan Coren and Loiza Coren, her aunt and uncle who had come out to the gala to help with observation of the election. Their daughter Orchid had died on the colony and they were perfect to make certain that there would be no improprieties.
Nicole turned around and bumped straight into Christina Lodge. The tension was immense. Christina had just left Nicole's mother. Nicole's mother had also lost the baby. The girls glared at each other.
Christina followed Nicole into the ladies room, "I never meant to hurt anyone, Nicole. I loved your mother dearly. Life on the Tanmesad had become too stressful. William died there. Seeing your mother with Hunter hurt me so badly."
Christina started to cry. Nicole could not help but feel sympathy for her. She walked over and gave her a hug. Christina told Nicole, "Your mother loves the Tanmesad. She would not leave. You know that. I just could not be there anymore."
"Its okay, sweetie.", Nicole held Christina as she cried.
Magenta came into the washroom.
"What the hell, Nicole?", Magenta barked.
Christina looked at Magenta, "I don't know what happened. She made the pass at me."
Nicole was stunned. Christina winked and she walked out. She was deeply hurt over losing Tania and now Nicole would pay for her pain too.
Magenta shoved Nicole, "She works for me, Nikki. How could you?"
Nicole looked at Magenta, "Do you really think I would go for her when I have you. She faked tears and told me this sob story about my mother. I was trying to be comforting."
"Bullshit, Nikki. You wanted to feel her up.", Magenta snapped.
Nicole looked at Magenta, "Is that what you think?"
"No, Nicole. That's what it looked like.", Magenta shouted.
Nicole stormed out of the washroom and out of the Commune. She sat down on the steps sulking.
About 15 minutes later, Magenta came out. She looked down at Nicole and handed her a pink blanket.
"It's cold out here.", Magenta made small talk.
"Can I sit here?", Magenta whispered.
"Its a free colony.", Nicole snapped.
Magenta sat down and covered her legs. Without staying a word, she laid her head on Nicole's shoulder.
No words were spoken but an apology occurred. One that could only be within a couple who were truly together.
They took a hover cab home without saying a word. Nicole went upstairs and plunked down on the bed. Magenta came up there and picked up a little pillow from the floor and laid on her abdomen.
"Let's never fight again.", Magenta whispered.
"Oh we have to.", Nicole stroked her hair.
"Why is that?", Magenta looked up.
"Because if we don't, we can never have highly emotional make up sex.", Nicole giggled.
"Like we are gonna have right now?", Magenta asked.
"Oh yeah, we have some making up to do.", Nicole giggled unbuttoning her shirt to expose her breast.
Magenta stood up and locked the door.
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Vice Admiral Nicole Branson
In Love with Magenta Coren
Phoenix Colony
Phoenix Fleet
