I woke up 6 by M.P. Arsent
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"You know you are spending Christmas at my house right?"
"You sure nobody is going to mind?"
"It was decided the day you woke up that if you were out in time you would be spending it with us and not alone."
"Then I really do have some shopping to do,but I have no idea what anybody at your place will want or need and gift cards seem ....tacky."
"Bobby will be happy with just about any video game you give just don't get him anyting "M" or mom and dad will have a fit. Hell they don't even want him having the stuff rated "T". Connie,well I know her size but her tastes change faster than a traffic light. Mom and dad? Well you're old enough a nice bottle of wine would impress them and they would appreciate it to boot."
"So take me to the mall already."
We got back in my car and Karl gave me directions to the mall. I was very surprised. 3 days until Christmas and the place wasn't crammed to the rafters with people. It was fairly busy,but not what you would expect.
"This might not be such a pain after all."
I took a look at the mall directory and picked out a few store to visit. I needed Karls advice as far as sizes were concerned for Bobbie and Connie,but I picked out what I thought were a few nice things for them both. A stop at a software store found an acceptable game for Bobbie.
I lucked out with there being a vintner in the mall as well.
"Karl I need you to dissappear for a while. I can't very well shop for you while you're with me."
"I told you I don't want anything but you."
"Humor me. I'm rich I can be eccentric."
"Fine call me when you're ready."
"I don't have a phone."
"Well let's get you one. Over there,unless you want to go down to the Apple store and spend a grand."
"I'm not that eccentric. A couple of steps above basic will do."
Half an hour later I had a new phone, holster, car plug, bluetooth,unlimited air time and unlimited data. Karl had plugged his phone number into my speed dial and mine into his.
"Ok give me a bit of time and I will call you."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes I am sure,but I'll tell you what you can do for me while I'm shopping. I noticed I didn't have a gps in the car. I think I'm going to need one while you're back at school. Go and take a look for me please?"
"It's on your phone you don't need one."
"Clearly I'm going to have to sit down with the owners manual later."
"But yeah I get your drift. If you need me just call."
"I will Karl don't worry."
He went off and I moved into a jewelry store. I had noticed that he had been wearing the same beat up old watch ever since he had come to the hospital that first time. Karl was getting a nice dress watch for Christmas.
I was looking through the case when a gentleman,probably in his mid 30's,came to where I was looking.
"Is there something I could help you with....sir?"
"I was thinking of one of these for a friend of mine."
"Sir, these are not some ......inexpensive Timex."
This guy was rubbing me the wrong way already. Granted I wasn't wearing a $300 suit,but that was no reason for this guys attitude.
"Do you work on commission here?"
"Not that it is any of your business..sir,but yes we do."
"To bad you were about to have a good day."
I turned around and walked out of the store. I stopped outside just long enough to get my bearings when I heard the manager.
"Andrew that was unforgiveable. If I ever see you treat any customer that way again you will be looking for another job. Every customer,EVERY one deserves to be treated as if they have the resources of the world at their disposal. I don't care if they're wearing a t shirt and torn jeans."
There was another jewelry store almost directly across the concourse and I stepped into that shop. Again a guy in his late 20'early 30's approached me.
"Good day sir . How may I help you today?."
"I'm thinking about a decent watch for a friend for Christmas. I don't need a Seiko or some really high end watch like that but something tasteful and classic."
"I think we have a few things for you to select from,if you'll just step over this way."
He lead me to a case of fine looking watches.
"So something classic. This one here is stainless steel case and bezel,jeweled movement with a quartz crystal and fine leather strap. Water resistant to a depth of 50 feet. Now if your friend is a sportsman,you might want to consider the same watch in a water tight version."
"I'm getting this for him for special occassions. I doubt he will need the water tightness."
"Very good. We also have this model with a.02 carat diamond at 12 o'clock. The blue face seems to be quite popular."
"Yes I can see why. I will take the blue face one please. Now a cuff link tie pin set?"
"Certinly sir. Sterling,Gold, Platinum,or stainless steel?"
"Show me a selection please."
We moved to another case that contained several nice sets.
"Ahh no question. The gold with the onyx inset please."
"A very nice selection sir. Anythingelse today sir?"
"What do 14 year old girls like in the way of earrings these days"
"Pierced?"
"I believe so."
"Well if I may,you can never go wrong wiht a pair of diamond studs,even if they happen to be small."
"Her brother,if not her parents,would probably kill me for that."
"How about a pair of small pearls?"
"That sounds just about right. What size pearl"
"For a young lady,I personally wouldn't recoomend anything larger than a 3mm or 4 mm."
"Then I think a pair of the 4,in gold please."
"Yes sir. Would there be anything else today.?"
"Just one more thing. You know the folks across the way?"
"Certainly sir."
"Be sure to go over and thank Andrew and rub his nose in your commission for this sale."
"Oh that will be my pleasure sir."
"I thought it might."
We would go to the register and would get everything rung up. I put my card through the reader and it went right through. I signed for everything and go on my way.
Next I found myself a mens store for Karls other presents.
"Oh my looks as though sir has been on a bit of a binge."
"Sir has been in the hospital for 6 months and is getting a rather late start to his shopping."
"How can we help you today sir?"
"I'm looking for a nice shirt for a friend of mine. Nothing too flashy,but something with style and taste combined."
"Any particular color sir?"
"I'm open to suggestions. He is blond and blue eyed."
" A dress or semi casual shirt?"
"Semi casual I think."
"Hmm a nice powder blue cotton "v" neck perhaps?"
He would hold up the shirt in question and I could easily picture Karl in it and looking great.
"That will do very nicely, thank you."
We went through the whole register routine.
"Merry Christmas sir and have a nice day."
"The same to you sir."
I decided right then and there that this store would be seeing more of my business as life went on.
I spotted a kiosk in the center of the mall that was doing wrapping so I got them to take care of my packages. I was about to call Karl when I noticed a toy store and a Toys for Tots bin that was almost empty. Something in me wouldn't let that stand.
I checked my packages at the front and grabbed a cart. I was up one aisle and down another and soon my cart was full. I'd head for the checkouts and the cashier would look at me like I was just plain overdoing it
"Damn you must have a large family."
"Truthfully I am all but by myself. I can't stand to see that box empty this close to Christmas."
"You mean??"
"Every single piece."
Somebody must have heard me and notified the manager as there was a gentleman approaching me as the cashier was busy.
"Excuse me sir. Am I to understand that your entire purchase is for the Toys for Tots bin?"
"You are sir and I would prefer not to make a big deal out of it."
"There are going to be a great many happy children thanks to you Mr....?"
"Call me Clause and leave it at that please."
I would stick my debit card into the machine and sign with nobody the wiser.
"Of course Mr Clause. Merry Christmas sir."
I collected my packages and made my way back into the mall. I was about to call Karl when my phone started ringing. It was Karl.
"You must be psychic. I was just getting ready to call you."
"Are you nuts or what?"
"What are you talking about?"
"You're going viral with that toy store stunt."
"Shit someone caught me on camera?"
"Yeah and Facebook and Twitter are both lighting up with it."
"Shit! Meet me at the car and let's get out of here."