My Contract With A Vampire

Chapter 47 - Simple Fun part 2

The actual movie area was huge. I guessed that there had to be at least two hundred seats, maybe a little more. The LED lights that lined the perimeter of the walls made the area look almost futuristic.

We took our seats at the very top of the theater, with Anthony and Carmela sitting next to each other and pushing the middle armrest between them back so they could cuddle closer, leaving Ryder and I sitting next to each other. I laughed silently while Ryder made fun of the two lovebirds next to us as we settled in and the lights began to dim, the movie previews starting.

Throughout the movie it seemed Carmela and Anthony had their attention elsewhere seeing as they barely released each others lips long enough to know what was happening on the screen, but I was mad about it, it looked like they were enjoying themselves. Ryder got up to get more snacks two more times throughout the movie. Each time she'd seem to come back with more stuff then before. I couldn't understand where it all went; the girl was in great shape, not a pound over weight. I knew I could never get that lucky.

By the time the movie was over it was almost three thirty. When we exited the theater, Carmela thought it would be best to leave through the mall entrance of the theater lobby seeing as she was still keen on shopping. Once Anthony realized shopping was next on our agenda he quickly said his goodbyes, giving Ryder and I big bear hugs before pulling Carmela into a deep kiss, then leaving swiftly after.

I had to say, the day so far had been great, amazing even. I couldn't remember the last time I had so much fun. All day my mind had been blank of all worry and stress. I felt so relaxed and ready just to forget about my life for a while and just do something that didn't require a whole lot of thinking. But, as amazing and fun everything has been, and as great it has been to not worry and think so much, I had to admit that right now at this very moment, I was doing exactly that.

I had excused myself from the girls to go to the restroom about five minutes ago and not because I needed to pee. No, instead I was currently in a stall, leaning against the locked door... getting ready to counting my money.

I'd already done this, twice today actually and I wasn't ashamed in the slightest. I haven't had this much money in so long and I wanted to make sure I didn't blow all of it in the same day.

Needing to sit down I quickly layered the toilet with a seat cover and a load of toilet paper before sitting down carefully. Then, I pulled my money out of my front pocket and unfolded it. Recounting my total amount, I was surprised I still a good amount left; four hundred and sixty dollars to be exact, I was so sure I'd spent more than that.

Shaking my head in relief, I quickly got to work on what I came in the restroom for, so I could get down and back to the girls before they started to wonder what I was doing.

First, I counted out sixty dollars and folded it twice before standing up and placing the small bundle in my left back pocket; that would be for groceries. Then, I counted out thirty more dollars, folder that small bundle of twice and placed it in my right back pocket; that would be for my girly products and toiletries. Finally, I counted what was left and smile when I came up with three hundred and seventy dollars.

Knowing I needed to hurry, I split the remainder of my money in two equal halves of a hundred and eighty-five dollars, taking the first half, I folded it twice and tucked it in my bra, adjusting it a few times to make sure it was safely secure. Then, the other half, I folded it once and put it in my front pocket. I knew I probably wouldn't spend the money at all, but if for some reason I actually wanted to buy something... a hundred and eighty-five dollars was my limit.

Walking out of the restroom, I made my way back to Ryder and Carmela, who were waiting for me at the food court. When they spotted me approaching, they both got up from their seats to meet me half way.