Nemesis: Chapter 16

It was mid-afternoon by the time Mia sat down with Emily at a small caf a short five minutes' walk from the TV studios. Mia was wearing a short white miniskirt and a low-cut pink top. Emily was wearing a long pleated blue skirt and sleeveless white top.

Emily ordered a latte and a scone whilst Mia chose a cappuccino and carrot cake. "Now what I'm about to tell you must stay between us", warned Emily. "Part of what I'm going to say was told to me in confidence by Alexandra, a friend of mine and Ava's. But after today's events, I feel that you ought to know everything. Of course, my account will be biased, as would anyone's, but you can make up your mind about Ava yourself when you see her properly next week for the show." "Don't worry Emily, I trust you, please tell me all that you know", Mia replied.

"Alexandra, like Ava is twenty. She's five-foot-four, with wavy black hair. I would say that she is attractive, but not stunning, in a girl next door kind of way. Though she always seems bashful, almost embarrassed about her body. Unlike Ava, she is never one to play upon her own sexuality. But perhaps the most important fact to know about her is that she is a lesbian. This of course shouldn't be an issue but she comes from a very conservative family, especially on her mother's side. For years she struggled with the notion of coming out to them, yet remained closeted until very recently.

Sophie and Ava knew Alexandra through their parents, as both of their fathers have worked at the same company for the past twenty years. Progressing up through the company ranks together, the two men became very close until the fateful day that Ava's dad was appointed as Alex's dad's boss. It's always very difficult to maintain a close friendship when you're somebody's superior and so it proved. Both Alex and her father developed inferiority complexes as their standing in their social circle became reduced. Her dad ran into money troubles which led to a falling out between him and his older brother who moved away, leaving Alex feeling isolated and alone. As a child she had played with Ava as an equal, but as they entered secondary school, Ava, out to impress wanted to leave Alex behind. In different classes, for the next four years, the girls rarely mixed. Now popular at school, it was almost as if Ava had forgotten that she had ever once been Alex's friend.

But then, when they were fifteen, Ava began to notice just how pretty Alexandra had become. Her old friend's dainty, comely looks had snuck upon Ava almost unware. Ava, a late developer, had to admit that Alex was now far prettier than her, yet the raven-haired beauty didn't even seem to recognise it in herself.

Alex was unique, amazingly, she was the only girl in their year with wavy black hair. Strangely, unlike with Ava, the boys never paid Alex any attention. She wasn't a classic beauty but it wasn't it strange that she could walk down a corridor and nobody batted an eyelid? Ava thought that perhaps Alex was shy and inexperienced. Ava began to look down on Alex as a bit too timid and square. Perhaps all the boys thought her frigid. Nevertheless, Ava thought to herself, "If I ever become a lesbian I would choose Alex over all my other friends."

But of course, Ava was not a lesbian, not yet anyway. Ava became rebellious and a difficult teenager. She continuously fell out with Sophie who was far more studious and mature for her age. After school, Ava, naturally a tomboy, began to hang around with boys more and more. But to be honest, it was normal teenage behaviour, nothing more.

By this time, Alex had come to accept that she was a lesbian. Undoubtedly an introvert, she began to develop a secret unrequited crush on her old friend. But Ava didn't seem to even know that she existed anymore. Whenever she bumped into Ava in town, she always felt shy and embarrassed. But Alex clung onto hope. Ava was bouncing from boy to boy, relationship to relationship, perhaps she might harbour feelings for her old friend after all.

When Ava was eighteen, she had a particularly bad break up with a boy. At eight months, this had bene her longest ever relationship, she now felt that she was done with men. She grew to dislike his domineering masculine behaviour. Ava found that she naturally wanted to take the lead, but no boy would ever let her dominate him. This frustrated Ava both emotionally and sexually. So, she decided to experiment with her sexuality. Flicking through beauty magazines, it suddenly dawned on her that she might be more interested in girls after all. It might be just a phrase or an adverse reaction to her breakup, but she found the female model's bodies seductive and alluring. The only problem, was that she didn't know anyone to experiment her knew feelings with, or so she thought.

Keen to get fit, Ava started to swim regularly at the local pool. Going twice a week she realised that her old friend Alex was now also a regular swimmer. She never spoke to her but watched her from afar. Alex's body had now begun to fully develop. Her curves were to die for, her raven hair splashed tantalizingly through the water. But Ava told herself not to be silly, she was simply projecting a desire for kinship onto her long-lost old friend. Besides any girl with a slim figure looks stunning in a swimming costume.

Alex meanwhile had begun to notice Ava too. But she never had the courage to speak to her. Besides, Ava clearly wasn't interested, for she never made the effort to talk to her either. Yet, Alex found that she still harboured feelings for her teenage crush, who looked so winsome swimming through the water.

About a four months later, (which is around fifteen months ago) Ava went down to the swimming pool very early in the morning, wanting to beat the inevitable rush. All of a sudden, Alex entered the changing room and without realising it put her bag in the locker just ten feet away from Ava. Aside from the teenagers, the changing rooms were otherwise deserted. It was a stormy day outside and with the route to the sport centre being blocked by a falling tree, they would later find that they would almost have the pool to themselves.

After a brief awkward hello, the girls began to get changed in an uncomfortable silence. After a minute or so, Ava thought that she caught Alexandra staring at her as she was removing her bra. Then it suddenly hit her, Alexandra had always acted strangely around her. Now she was quite clearly checking her out, perhaps Alex was harbouring a secret crush. No wonder the boys never chased after her. Maybe, just maybe, she was a lesbian. Ava decided to test her theory out. Holding a towel to her front, she slipped off her knickers and stood with her bare back turned towards her old friend. Would she be staring? You bet she would. Ava caught her and swiftly swivelled round. Shy, Alexandra tried to hide her gaze, but it was no good, she blushed and stared at the brunette, whose modesty was protected behind her towel. "Alex", Ava began. "Do you like me? I mean, in a sexual way?" Standing opposite the brunette in her bra and skirt, the shy girl nodded and smiled. Stammering, she managed to reply "Erm. err. yes Ava, I've always liked you, but I've never had the courage to tell you. Please don't be mad at me." Ava glanced down at the girl's chest before adding "Alex, there's no need to be embarrassed, don't worry I like you too. These past few months I've been thinking about you ever so much, but I didn't realise that you liked me too. I'm done with boys, it's time to be brave; how about we go for meal tonight, just you and me? Now stop staring, let's go for a swim."

Ava changed into a figure-hugging red swimsuit, whilst to her surprise Alexandra put on a black bikini. Ava watched Alexandra as she dived into the pool and shook her wet damp hair as she resurfaced. She stared at Alexandra as water dripped onto her small breasts and cascaded down her slim figure. Inside Ava, a secret desire was suddenly unleashed, she had to have this girl. The offer of a date later this evening had been built upon intrigue, but now she figured that she generally desired it too.

Watching Alex swim in the pool, Ava began to acquiesce. Over Alex she had always held a secret weapon. She had always been more outgoing, confident and dominant than her old friend. Ava reckoned that shy Alexandra would still be far more submissive. Ava was craving to be the dominant power in a relationship and Alex promised to be the perfect catch.

Ava was of course correct. Finishing her swim first, Ava, wrapped in a towel was almost dry by the time that Alex entered the showers. Throwing off her towel, Ava, still in her swimsuit, strode confidently towards her old friend. Ava thrust open Alex's shower cubicle and watched as a stream of warm water cascaded over the raven-haired beauty. Slowly approaching, Ava stood opposite Alex, face to face. Tenderly she began to kiss the nervous girl on the lips. Alex reciprocated and the two embraced. Ava ensured that the stream of water continued to fall solely upon Alex as they shared their first kiss. This was her first sign of dominance and she was delighted to find that Alex didn't fight back. Alex's hair and breasts glistened under the deluge whilst Ava remained mostly dry.

After what felt like a lifetime, Ava broke off their kiss and began to speak. "Alex, wow, you look simply stunning. I'm so glad that we have finally explored our feelings for each other together. But you know, you never said sorry to me for checking me out earlier. You stared at me in a state of undress, for that I think you need to be punished. Don't you agree?" Alex began to blush and giggled. Ava reached round, unhooked Alexandra's bikini top and let it fall to the floor. The submissive girl simply stood there and willed Ava to continue. Ava then reached down and untied the knot in Alex's bikini bottoms and slipped them off. Ava then kicked Alex's bikini top and bottoms under the door of the cubicle, Alex was standing right in front of her, completely in the nude. Now Sophie is a few years older than Ava and has always been more discreet about her appearance. Ava realised that this was the first time that she had seen another girl fully in the nude. She looked at Alex's bush and felt an urge towards her. She embraced Alex in her arms, her chest touching Alex's bare breasts. As the water cascaded down they passionately kissed. But making a point to outline her dominance, Ava made no attempt to take off her own swimsuit.

Speaking up once again, Ava said "You know what, I still don't think that you've learnt you lesson, I still think that you need to be punished." Alex blushed, still standing there naked. Ava continued, "However I'm a fair-minded girl, how about you choose your own punishment?" Ava was intrigued, she always thought that Alex was very inexperienced, perhaps she would choose something unexciting, something tame. Alex nestled her face against Ava's chest who in turn wrapped her arms around Alex's backside and squeezed. "Ava", Alex began, "Can you remember that time at school when I got pied? Well, it's always been a fantasy of mine that one day I would be gunged." Ava suddenly tensed. This idea was leftfield, it was kinky. She had never got messy herself before, this idea was exciting. Alex continued, "I have an older cousin, Bill who really knows his stuff. He always used to get up to messy antics with his friends. He once pied me as a kid, I remember finding it such a thrill. But sadly, he moved away and our parents fell out, so we didn't keep in touch. But a fortnight ago, he contacted me again. He's got a new job and is moving back home. I'm sure that he knows how to mix gunge, we could ask him to help us, and you could punish me to your heart's content. But whatever you do, we can't let my parent's find out."

Ava couldn't believe it, Alex was such a shy girl yet she had this secret fetish. "Absolutely, let's do it!" replied Ava before massaging shampoo into Alexandra's hair. Alex continued to shower in the nude as Ava kissed her on the breast. Suddenly, Ava accidentally kicked the shower cubicle door open, just as another woman walked past. The older woman looked down at Alex's bikini strewn out across the floor before staring at the poor girl's naked body. Alex looked down at her crotch and covered her bush. Seeing that Ava was also present the woman tutted and walked off.

Alexandra blushed in embarrassment. "Don't worry", whispered Ava, "Our secret's safe, I don't think she knows who we are." With that, Alex exited the shower cubicle and picked up Alex's bikini. She flashed a smile at the naked girl and pulled down her towel from its peg. Giggling she ran off with Alex's clothes. Minutes later, having finally plucked up the courage, the poor girl had to make the long walk back to her locker completely naked, just in time for the morning rush that had started to begin."

Pausing, Emily drank up the rest of her coffee and polished off what was left of her scone. Mia had been listening intently throughout the tale. Intrigued, she wanted to know more. "It sounds like Ava and Alex entered a rather abusive relationship", Mia proposed. Frowning, Emily relied, "Not really. They were going out for just over a year, until they broke up, Alex never gave any suggestion that she was being subjugated against her will. As cruel as Ava can be, I believe that she grew to love Alex. Ava would always push boundaries, but Alex was always very clear when she said no. You've got to remember, in a changing room, most of the people are partially naked anyway. In fact, what tore them apart has nothing to do with Ava's malicious side to her personality. But that's another story anyway. Shall we get the"

Emily was rudely interrupted by a stream of banana milkshake raining down upon her. Mia looked up, straight into the eyes of Ava. Ava flashed a wicked smile before slamming a whole chocolate torte into Emily's face. Mia had to seriously restrict a giggle. "Hi girls", Ava began, "not interrupting anything am I? I could have sworn that I heard you talking about me." Emily looked up and scowled. Ava pushed her arm down on the brunette's shoulder to restrict her. "Oh Mia, I don't think you've met Bill?" A blonde twenty-four years old man a few years older than Ava stepped out from behind her. "You probably didn't notice him at the TV studios, but good old Bill has wrangled himself a job as a stage hand on the gunge gameshow. I believe that he strapped you into the stocks earlier Emily." "See I told you that they'd be here", beamed Bill before turning to the women sitting down. "Hi Emily", the six-foot-one inches tall Bill chuckled. "I don't think I've seen you since the day after Sophie's wedding. No hard feelings about earlier I hope, I was just doing my job after all. I'm surprised that you didn't recognise me."

Suddenly a lightbulb flashed in Mia's imagination. Was this Bill, Alex's older cousin? He must be. Furthermore, if Ava knows someone on the production team, then it explains how Ava could have got somebody to help her sabotage her game earlier. At least, with his cover blown, he surely wouldn't be able to prejudice the proper gameshow next week." Ava began to speak once again. "Sorry for borrowing your torte there, Bill, I'll buy you another one tomorrow." Emily tried to flick milkshake from her hair. "Not enjoying your desert are you Emily?" Ava asked sarcastically. "How about a bit of cream?" With that, Ava poured a jug of cream over the brunettes' head. Mia couldn't help but laugh. Emily stared at her accusingly.

"I don't know why you're laughing Mia?" warned Ava before slamming a strawberry tart into the younger girl's face. In shock, Mia simply sat in silence as Ava poured a strawberry smoothie over her hair. Ava and Bill then made a quick getaway as their antics were starting to draw the attention of the restaurant staff. Emily was the first to speak. "Why didn't you warn me that they were here?" She asked. "Honestly, I didn't see them. I apologise for laughing, I guess that I got my just deserts though." Mia squealed. "Look, I don't know whether you've noticed?" Emily began, "but I think that Ava likes you, you remind her of Alex, in a way. I wanted to warn you about her before it's too late. I'm willing to forget about what just happened, but let me tell you, Ava was rarely ever cruel to Alex but she acts like a monster to Sophie and me. Sophie can't see it, as she's her sister, but I don't want anyone else falling under her spell. How about we leave it here for today and meet up tomorrow for lunch so that I can continue my story?" "Absolutely", Mia replied.

Keen to get the final word, Emily proclaimed, "There's just one last thing, if you are simply going to sit by and not warn me about being slimed with milkshake, you better be prepared to face the consequences." Emily picked up the strawberry jam jar on their table and shook it in the direction of Mia's exposed chest. Emily then scooped out the remaining jam and rubbed it against Mia cleavage. Smiling, Emily taunted her friend "If there's one thing that you should have learnt by now, it's that low cut tops just incite jealously; they simply invite envious petty girls who want to get you messy."