RJ took a deep breath before knocking on Zelda's door. He had this month's rent in an envelope, all he needed was to hand it off in person and be he'd be safe for another month. He had considered just sending it to her, but the risk of her lying and saying it never arrived was a good possibility.
The door swung opened swiftly and RJ was eye level with a furry belly. Looking up passed two large breasts, Zelda's bloodshot eyes glared at him. Her only clothing was her bra and panties, plus an open bathrobe. While she always seemed upset around him, today was...different. Like she was more tired than anything else.
"What could you possibly want?" she asked.
"I...brought you the rent. It's due today..." he reminded her. He held up the envelope up to show he actually had it. She didn't remember? This is the first time she hasn't brought up the rent around him. The only two things she ever talks about is either the rent or eating him.
"Oh...right..." she says as she took it out of his hand. Then lightly tossed it onto her table. Something was definitely wrong. First she forgot, then she didn't count it. Plus not even a single comment about eating him.
"Well...see you later."
"Wait!" he said. She glared even harder down on him.
"What is it now?"
While RJ certainly didn't like Zelda, or more accurately he was terrified by her, it couldn't hurt to be nice. If he could befriend the carnivore, then perhaps he could be a day or two late with rent without perishing in a sack of acid.
"Is something wrong? You seem a little out of it today." Zelda stared at him for a few seconds before letting out a heavy sigh.
"I must be a wreck if You're asking me that...Fine. I'll tell you." She motioned him into her room. RJ stepped inside Zelda's apartment for the very first time. He's been in her office, but this was her actual room. It was surprisingly cozy. He took a seat in an over sized love seat while Zelda sat across from him. He felt like a child around all the large furniture, meant for the much larger lion woman.
"Like you guessed, there is something out. As much as I hate to say it...maybe you can help me out with it. In fact, you're probably the ONLY one that can help." Okay...no pressure there...
"What is it? I don't now how much help I can be, but if it's something I can do-"
"Listen. I'll be frank about this. Help me out this time, you won't have to pay for three months rent, and I won't eat you in during that time."
"Deal." RJ said it without even thinking. The biggest threat in the apartment building out of his hair for three months? Whatever she needed, this will be worth it. For the first time since he saw her, Zelda smiled. Her shoulder slumped, like a large weight was dropped.
"Good. Ah, that's a relief. Call your work, you'll need the day off. Tomorrow too. We'll need to spend today going over what you need to do."
"Sure, but...what exactly is it I'll be doing?" Zelda looked away and huffed.
"I'll need you to be my..."
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