Looking up she called out to the bartender, "Hey Pete, what the hell did you put in this coffee? It tastes awful!
"Just the usual Colombian grind", said Pete, "Maybe it's the sweetener you put in it?"
"I used this sugarbowl, Pete."
"Oh honey, that's not sugar, it's something called stevia. Some say it's Just Like Sugar but I think nothing beats Nature's Taste", and he slid a bowl towards her. "I'll get you a fresh cup of brew and you can try it for yourself."
While she waited, Precious began to count the number of tiles on the ceiling. The cup was placed in front of her, and she noticed more of the tattoo on Pete's arm. Trying not to lose count of the tiles, she stared at the almost familiar shape of a beautifully detailed hamster. There was writing below it, and squinting, she made out the word, Errol, just before she toppled backwards on to the hard floor.
As she lost consciousness, the hamster grinned at her and said, "Hello Precious, long time no see."
She kept falling, and the hamster started laughing as she fell, "See you on the other side Precious!", he chortled, "Say hello to Ben for me! Tell him PEST Control is pleased............"
Precious came to a very sudden stop on something squishy, and wet. Somewhere, just beyond the edge of the jiggling jellyfish, bells were pealing out joyfully, and suddenly the jellyfish said, "Come, Precious, there is someone waiting to see you." |
