The M Word Chapter 24 Missing? Truth or Dare

Dana, Alice, Bette, Shane, and Kit head up to the hotel rooms.
So what is everyone going to do now? Bette asked
I was hoping to do some shopping at Aladdin Hotel. I heard that have some great stores in there. Dana shared
Yeswe did an article about it a few months ago. Alice stated
I would love to go shopping.I havent shopped since I reopened the Planet. Kit added

How about if we all meet up in a half hour? Bette said.
That works for usAlice said

Bette and Kit went into their hotel room where Tina and Maria were laying around watching a basketball game.

Get up you bums. Bette said.Were going shopping.
Really? Tina said as Maria just kept watching the game.
Whose playing anyway? Bette asked as she sat down next to Tina.
Oh its Denver and Sacramento. Maria added. Bryan is at the game with Dominic
If you look real close you will see him right behind the Kings bench. Tina replied.
Oh I see him now. Bette said.

Lets go! Kit said. Im ready to shop!
Kit you look like you have lost some weight in the last couple of months? Maria said.
I have because I have had to work so many hours on my feet. Kit said.
Plus I havent been eating as much. That is why I want to go shopping!

OkOk. Kit said as she went and changed her clothes.
So what kind of stores are there at this mall? Tina inquired.

I think there might be Gucci, Tumi, ColeHaanIm not sure. Kit replied.
An hour later they were shopping at the Aladdan Hotel.
That looks really nice on you Kit. You should get itTina replied
I think I am.I might just get it in two colors. Kit answered.
Do you have any Stella McCartney? Bette asked the sales clerk.
No .Im sorry. The sales clerk replied.

I think I am getting these sunglasses. Dana replied as she tried them on.
It will be 150.00 please. The sales clerk stated.
Ok..Thats weird. Dana said as she was digging in her purse for her wallet.
Whats weird is that your wasting that much money on sunglasses? Alice commented.
No.my wallet isnt in my purse. Dana stated with panic on her face.
Let me see.. Shane said as she dug through it.
Dana you need to call all the credit card places and cancel your charge cards immediately.! Alice said.

Dana did it right away while she was still in the store.
After she got done canceling them she remember the lady at the slot machines.
That *****! Dana yelled out.
What? Shane and Alice replied.
That lady at the casinoI thought she was flirting with me she was actually stealing my wallet. Dana said in a heated voice.

Ok you have all of your credit cards stopped. Shane said in an encouraging voice.
I just cant believe I was that nave. Dana added as she sat down and collapsed her head into her hands.
I know it doesnt seem goodnow.but everything will work outyoull see.
Alice said as she sat next to Dana and rubbed her back.
Thanks Al. Dana said as she looked at Alice.
Whats wrong with Dana? Maria asked as Tina, Kit, Bette, and her walked up to them.
This lady at the casino stole her wallet. Shane added.
Damn! Maria said That is screwed up!
Dana happened to look up and glanced at a lady carrying a lot of packages.
*****! Dana said as she jumped up
What? Everyone said.
Theres the ***** now. Dana said as she pointed at her..Then Dana took off after her.
NO! Dana! Alice yelled..What should we do??
There is a police officer right there I will go and get him. Kit said
Dana is chasing the lady now.Maria and Shane are chasing Dana.
Dana—-Dont you dont know if she is armed! Shane yells
Dana stop Alice screams from a distance.
The lady gets out side but runs smack into a parked car. Her bags Gucci, Verace, Nike, and Chanel go flying into the air.
Dana grabs a hold of her..You *****! You stole my credit cards!
You better get your damn hands off of me! I dont know what your talking about! The woman yelled.
Like ***** you dont..This here is one of the cards Maria said as she took it out of the ladys purse.

The lady tried to jump up and get away but Shane intervened by tripping her.
Sit your ***** down you two bit thief. Maria yelled
The officer showed up and handcuffed her and took her away.

Well at least you got some stuff out of it! Maria said.
As Shane held up the shopping bags that were left behind.

The girls went to the casino were they all played the slots.
Nobody one bigUnless you consider 5.00 big.

Im tired I think Im going to head up to the room. Maria said to Tina.
I am too..Hey Bette do you mind if I call it an early night and go up to the room? Tina asked.
Not at all.Ill be right behind you. Bette replied
Hey I think I m calling it an early night too.. Shane said.
Everyone decided to go up to the rooms.

Bette unlocked the hotel room she say huge tray in the room and a bottle of champagne.
Tina, Kit, and Maria walked in right behind her.
Its from Bryan. Tina said with a smile.
What does the card say on it? Maria asked

Girls I didnt know if you had lost all your money yet or not..So to be on the safe side I ordered you some snacks from room service. But if you did when I ordered you some champagne to celebrate. The girls and I cant wait to see you tomorrow. Love Bryan.

That was so nice of him Kit said as she came over and got one of the chocolate covered strawberries.
I know Tina said as she ate some of the cheese with crackers.
Well I didnt win big but lets celebrate anyway. Bette said as she grabbed the glasses and opened the champagne. The cork flew across the room hitting Maria.

Oh *****! Bette laughed
Ouch! Maria screamed.

It was a total accident MariaI swear. Bette said as she was trying to keep from laughing hysterically.
Maria was rubbing her shoulder where she got hit.
Thats it Im out of here! Maria said as she ran out of the room.

Bette go get her! Tina yelled as she was trying to cover up her laughter.

Bette came out into the hallway where she sees Maria entering the other hotel room.
Bette walks in behind her.
Hey would you guys like come over to our room..Bryan sent us some trays of food.
One is fruits and the other is meat and cheese. Maria asked.
Oh he sent us some drinks too. Bette added.
Its save to come over now because the sharp shooter her only at one bullet and she hit me already. Maria said sarcastically.
Look I said I was sorry. Bette said as she playfully tried to poke Maria where she got hit in the shoulder.
Dont even think about it! Maria said.

Sure Im game..Alice said
Me too Shane added.
Come on Dana.it will keep you mind of your wallet situation Maria said.
Ok.. Dana said as they all went into Tina and Bettes room

Maria, Shane, and Kit are sitting on one sofa as Bette and Tina are sitting in the oversized chair with an ottoman. Dana and Alice are sitting on the floor leaning against the couch.
Everyone is filling up with food and Champagne.

The is a knock on the door.Room Service.
Alice jumps up to answer it.
Hi Alice says
I have a delivery for Kit Porter. The man says.
Im Kit Porter. Kit says as she walks to the door.
I love your music Ms. Porter. The man says as he hand her a
bottle with a note.
Well thank you. Kit says But I dont drink.
The man who sent you the first ordercalled back and added sparkling apple cider. So its non alcoholic. The man said.

Thanks. Kit said as she gave the man a tip.

Ok lets all play truth or dare? Alice asks.
Most of them moan and try to get out of it.
Come on it will be fun.just one round each ok? Alice said.
They all drew numbers.
Who has number 1 Alice asks.
Me Kit answers.
Ok Truth or Dare? Alice questions.
Ummmmm Dare. Kit responds.
Ok.you have to go down to the lobby and sing I will survive as you walk through it. Alice said in a daring voice.
This is going to be good. Maria said as Kit got up and walked to the door.
Well come on you guysI have a concert to sing. Kit said

They are all in the lobby giggling like little school girls.
First I was afraid
I was petrified
Kept thinking I could never live
without you by my side
But I spent so many nights
thinking how you did me wrong
I grew strong
I learned how to carry on
and so you’re back
from outer space
I just walked in to find you here
with that sad look upon your face
I should have changed my stupid lock
I should have made you leave your key
If I had known for just one second
you’d be back to bother me

People are staring, the girls are giggling.
After Kit finishes people gave her tips and clapped.
Kit you made out. Maria added

They all loaded back into the elevator and went back to the room.
Oknumber Two. Alice called out.
I have number two. Maria said.

Truth or Dare? Dana asked
Ill take the truthbecause I cant sing joked Maria.
Okwho wants to ask the question. Dana said.
Ohlet me Alice asked
Maria was petrified about what Alice would ask.
Who was your first sexual experience with and where. Alice asks.
It was a girlname Teresa..She was actually on my summer basketball team.
She was a senior and I was a sophomore. Maria said. It was in the back of her parents
SUV.

So your first experience wasnt with a guy? Tina asked.
Maria No.
So would you consider yourself *****, straight, or bisexual? Alice asked
You got your Truth answers already. Maria said as she refused to give out any more information.

Lets move on to number three. Bette replied.
Alice.you have number three. Dana said as she looked at Alices number
Ill take truth. Alice said.
Oh let me ask this one. Maria said.
Where was your first encounter with a woman and did you *****? Maria stated as she looked at Alice with a smirk.
Oh It was in college.We had been studying togetherwhen we fell asleep in my bed.She woke me up by kissing me and caressing meThen
next thing I new she was down southThen I felt a paralyzed feeling come over me.That was my first. Alice shared.

Ok number 4.Alice said.
I have number 4. Shane said.
Truth or Dare? Dana asked
Dare Shane said with a smile.
You have to go to the piano bar in the hotel.and start singing Hotel..Motel Holiday Inn. Alice said with a smile.

They all rushed down to the lounge and watched Shane sing her number.
After her song.people were coming up to her asking for autographs.and pictures.
Shane your amazing one lady said.You have to be one of the funniest comedians I have heard.
They thought you were a comedian and not a singer. Maria said with a laugh.

They went back up to the room.
I have number five Dana said.
You have to dress in drag and go through the lobby and introduce yourself to three different girls. Alice stated with a grin.

Tina and Kit dressed DanaYou look like you just flunked out of Elvis impersonator school. Maria says to Dana.

They are walking around the lobby.
Dana who has her hair slicked back, a pair of manly sunglasses, and a cigar hang out of her mouth .walks up to an older woman.
Hey babe whats your name? Im DF. Dana says.
What The *****? The woman says as she swings her purse in the air and wacks Dana in the head.
Oh *****.. Kit said as the all get shocked at the ladies response.
Dana runs away..Thats it Im done
Nope you have two more…. Alice adds.
*****. Dana says as she gets the courage and walks up to a woman at the bar.
Hey babe.My name is DF.. Dana says.
The woman turns around..Hi Dana.Its Howie! Her brother says as he turns around in his drag outfit.
Oh *****! Howie! Dana yells.
Everyone burst into tears from laughing so hard.
Howiethat is the shirt I bought mom last Christmas. Dana says as she points to what he has one..
Call me later.I have to runHowie says as he.takes off with some people.
Ok, Im stopping at that one. Dana said.
I have number 5. Tina states
Truth or Dare? Alice asks.

Dare. Tina says as she winks at Bette.
Ok.you have to go into the lobby with Bette. Straddle Bette as she is sitting on the couch and scream.ride um cowboy! Alice says as she cant keep a straight face.
Alice! Bette and Tina say together.
Ok if you do this it will count for both of you. Alice states.
Bette grabs Tinas hand and leads her to the lobby. Bette takes a seat on the couch.
Tina is turning red.I cant do this. Tina says.
You dont have a choice. Alice said.
Tina straddles Bette and then screams Ride um Cowboy!
Everyone in the crowded lobby freezes they either laugh or they are in shock.
Then the girls take off.The guests start complaining and the manager follows them up to their rooms.
Ladies we have had too many complaints about youloudness, crudeness..drunkeness. The snobby manager says.
Im sorry your going to have to go! He insists.
What? Alice asked.
Either go peacefully and we will refund your money or we can call the police. The man said as he had two huge hotel security guards with them.
Well take the money. Maria said as she looked at the size of them
I agree. Tina said.
Alice tried to say something but Dana covered her mouth.

The girls loaded up their SUV and headed back to Malibu.