Contract signing picture courtesy of the super incredible HinaYui!

The Contract

I just looked her dumbly.  She knew I needed her to get out of here undetected, now more than ever wearing this outfit.  So I wasn't going to argue with her and risk making her upset.  When I realized she was waiting for a response, I just nodded and said "Sure, that's fine."

Lilly giggled.  "Oh my god, this is going to be the best!"

Now of course this whole situation was completely unexpected.  No one could've predicted this, Lilly or myself.  But what I didn't know is that Lilly had already spent quite some time daydreaming about what would happen if she became the bosses personal assistant.  She'd really thought about everything she could do in that situation... And if you think it wouldn't involve her tickle fetish...

So, working very hard to squeeze that pen between the pink padded balls my hands had become, I just went through initialing all the changes as she directed.  Among them were an outfit allowance, a car allowance, and the liberty to choose her own hours. As she'd promised, if I terminated the contract, it would cost me half of my father's company.  Now, if you're wondering why I wasn't putting up more of a fight, it's because I knew this contract would be unenforceable.  Forget that I was signing under duress, forget that my initials and signature all looked like they were done by a pre-schooler.  Hey, you try doing a nice signature when your hands are wrapped in big pink balls!  But I was going to do exactly what Lilly wanted because right now, she had the ability to do what she threatened.  She could walk me right out the front door past the whole company.  I couldn't imagine what would happen if she did.  No one would ever respect me as CEO.  No one would ever follow me.  Word would get out and the harm to the company could be irreparable.  Not to mention my reputation would be ruined in the business world!  But once Lilly got me out of the company, once I was back home, I could just have my company lawyers negate this silly contract and that would be the last I ever saw of Lilly Breeze.  I wasn't even looking anymore, just initialing where Lilly pointed.  Finally, we got to the bottom and I did a big, flourishing signature that a small child just learning letters would've been proud of.

"Done!", I said, dropping the pen on the table.  Lilly smiled as she looked at the document.  "So, can we finally get out of here?", I said urgently, yet calmly.  Lilly told me one more thing.  She asked if I'd say that I wasn't signing it from any pressure or coercion, but because I wanted to.  "You've got to be kidding me", I mumbled under my breath.  I'd already signed the contract, so sure, I'd say what Lilly wanted.  "I, Nicholas Windsor, am signing this contract of my own free will. I am doing so because I want to, and I am not under any pressure or coercion to do so.”  I sat back in the chair, glad that was over.  "OK, can we go?!" I asked.  But Lilly had one more surprise.

"One more thing boss!," Lilly said, her smile widening.  "We have one final formality to attend to.  Mr. Patel?"  To my utter and complete shock, Mr. Patel stepped forward holding a leather briefcase.  Had... Had he been here the whole time?  I hadn't noticed him standing there by the door!  He must've come with Lilly when she brought the contract back!  "Mr. Patel is here to notarize the contract," Lilly said with a flourish of her own.  My eyes went wide.  "Mr. Patel, you saw Mr. Windsor sign the document, right?  And you witnessed him saying he wasn't doing it under duress?  And it doesn't matter that he enjoys wearing these unusual outfits, does it?"  Mr. Patel nodded his head to indicate that it did not matter.

As I opened my mouth to protest, Lilly was prepared.  She casually reached down and popped the pacifier that was connected to my bib right into my mouth!  Annoyed at her, I went to spit the pacifier out and... Nothing happened!  What the hell?!  I quickly realized it was like removing the tiara!  The little nano-robotics Kaitlyn treated me with, she told me they made it impossible for me to remove any clothing that was placed on me.  For some reason, those stupid little things thought a pacifier was clothing!!  Worse, the nano-robotics kept my lips tightly against the guard!  I couldn't open my mouth at all!  So even though it looked like I could easily pop the pacifier to the corner of my mouth, my lips were clamped to it as if it were glued!  Trying to shift around the pacifier only made me make little slurping noises, like I was sucking on the pacifier.  I looked up at Lilly, waving at the pacifier and making the only noise I could with the pacifier in my mouth... Little gurgles, slurps and intense humming.

Mr. Patel set up his notary tools with methodical precision.  I tried to strain to make louder sounds, but I couldn't with my lips locked to the soother!  So then I tried getting up, but Lilly just scooped me up like a small child.  She sat down on the chair, holding me in her arms!  I tried to motion to Mr. Patel, waving my arms.  Lilly was ready for that too as she dug her fingers into my side again, forcing me to put my hands down at my side!  I couldn't help it, I started laughing, except because my mouth was full, it was mostly me just exhaling through my nose!  To Mr. Patel, it probably just looked like we were happily playing together.  I tried to get his attention again and again, but Lilly was always able to make me laugh and writhe and make it look like it was just part of our game.  Helplessly laughing in her grip, I was alarmed to watch the contract being stamped and notarized!

"Of course there are no uniforms for contracts, Miss Breeze.  In fact, you should see the outfit Mr. Windsor was wearing while signing contracts earlier today!", Mr. Patel said smiling at the memory as he worked.  "Still, I'm quite able to validate Mr. Windsor's identity without too much trouble."  He just thought I was some eccentric weird rich kid!  Again I tried to get his attention, but Lilly resumed her unrelenting assault and soon I was a giggling, wriggling mess, unable to do anything but laugh out my nose and squirm like a helpless infant.

And then it was done.  Mr. Patel had completed his work, and it was no longer a pile of papers.  It was now an official, legal document.  Mr. Patel stepped forward as Lilly stopped the tickling.  Breathing heavily through my nose, I looked up at Mr. Patel as he took one of my padded hands in his.  "Congratulations, Mr. Windsor.  You now have a personal assistant with all the terms and conditions you desired."  My response was a snort.  I was completely in a state of disbelief and frustration.  I slumped in Lilly's arms as Mr. Patel packed up his tools and left.  I was now as legally under Lilly's thumb as I was physically.  Now I had two women in my life who somehow seemed to be focused on controlling me!

Escape With My Personal Assistant

Lilly pulled out a stroller, strapped me into it and then we went towards the back exit I'd been trying to reach since the beginning.  I shifted uneasily in the stroller, wearing this ludicrous costume.  It was soft, padded and comfortable, but with the stroller straps holding me in place, there wasn't much room for movement.  The costume was bad enough, but the pacifier strapped in my mouth was giving me fits.  I tried again to spit it out unsuccessfully.  Pacifiers are not clothes, you stupid nano-robotics!!  Of course, those little nanobots did not appear willing to have a civilized conversation with me.   Lilly, now officially my personal assistant, was pushing me through the dimly lit back hallway of the office building, her face tight with anxiety.  If there was a silver-lining to this whole situation, it was that now Lilly had as much to lose from my discovery as I did.  If I was ousted as CEO, if the company failed, she would suffer almost as badly as I would.

Every bump of the stroller felt like a jolt of embarrassment. I kept my head down, hoping the ludicrous outfit would conceal my identity long enough for us to escape. Lilly glanced back every few seconds, her eyes darting nervously. We were almost at the service exit when the door to the break room burst open, and three secretaries emerged, chatting and laughing.

My stomach dropped. There was no way we could avoid them now. Lilly’s forced cheerfulness was immediate. "Oh, hi there! Just taking my niece out for a little fresh air. She’s about ready for her nap, so we’re heading to the car."  There seemed to be a moment of tension between Lilly and the secretaries.  I got the feeling they didn't really get along with Lilly.

The secretaries’ eyes immediately fell on me, and I could feel their gazes sweep over my ridiculous outfit. "Look at this!" one of them exclaimed, her voice filled with delighted surprise. "Mommy's Girl!  Isn’t she just the cutest little thing?"

I froze, panic rising in my chest and I almost squeaked, only for the sound to be blocked by my shut mouth.  Maybe this pacifier wasn't the curse I was thinking it was.  I kept my mouth firmly around the pacifier and tried to look as innocent as possible. I managed a soft, non-threatening gurgle, the best I could do under the circumstances.

"Aww, what a precious child!" another secretary cooed, leaning closer and reaching out to gently pat my cheek. "Isn’t it adorable how she’s all dressed up?  Her mother has a wonderful fashion sense!  Could I hold her?" she asked innocently.

Not wanting to be lifted, knowing that the closer this lady got the more likely she was to possibly recognize me, I focused on fighting the urge to scowl or do something that would raise suspicion.  My attempt at a smile felt more like a grimace with the pacifier in my mouth. I looked up at the secretaries and batted my wide, innocent eyes, trying my best to appear as an adorable, if somewhat silent, child.  I made quick glances at Lilly in panic screaming in my mind to get us out of here!

Thankfully Lilly appeared to get the message. "Thank you so much. I'm sorry but we really need to get going, though; it’s her nap time."  Our first obstacle solved as a team!  Maybe Lilly would work as my personal assistant after all.

The secretaries seemed reluctant to let us go, but Lilly’s persistence eventually won out. As they continued to fuss over me, Lilly steered the stroller toward the back exit, her pace quickening with each step.  That was too close!  I exhaled through my nose in relief as we burst through the door into fresh air.  Except...

As luck would have it, a security guard was stationed near the entrance.  He was young, probably close to Lilly and my age, except he was much taller, with broad shoulders and a very muscular physique.  I could feel my heart rate spike as he looked us over.

The guard’s expression turned skeptical as he saw the stroller and me in my ludicrous outfit. "Everything alright here?"

Lilly’s smile was unwavering as she approached him. "Oh, yes, absolutely. I’m just taking my niece out for her midday nap. She’s had a rough day, so I need to get her to the car where she can sleep in peace."

The guard scrutinized me directly for a moment, and I held my breath, praying he wouldn’t press further.  His eyes seemed to focus on my face and I did my best to suck on my soother and look anywhere but at him.  "Alright," he said finally, though he still looked a bit uncertain. "Strollers are supposed to be scanned at the front entrance.  But I think I recognize you."  I froze in terror.  What?  How had he recognized me?!

Then he said "Lilly, right?  You were at the new employee orientation with me, remember?  It's me, Darius".

"Of course," Lilly said, visibly relieved.  Myself, I just melted into a puddle thinking I'd been spotted.  But now he wasn't looking at me at all.  "You were the one who hated the coffee!", she said to Darius with a smile.  Lilly and Darius dropped into some chat about both being new employees and all the challenges.  In some other time, I might be listening in, curious what it was like for employees of my father's company.  But I was just focused on being the bestest, quietest little baby I could be.

After their chat wound up and she agreed to go for a 'quality' coffee with Darius, she began pushing the stroller past him, and I was almost out of the woods. We finally reached the front of the building where the driver waited, and I couldn’t suppress a sigh of relief.  Except, there was someone waiting next to the driver who caused me to panic.  Kaitlyn!!

Kaitlyn and Lilly

I looked up to see Kaitlyn standing there, looking very annoyed.  OH MY GOD, I couldn't let Kaitlyn see me like this!  I tried to turn around in the stroller, to wave at Lilly, but I was strapped in too tight.  Lilly, of course, had no idea who Kaitlyn was.  I still had that stupid pacifier in my mouth that I couldn't remove, so I couldn't say anything.  Despite my best efforts, Lilly continued to roll me up to the driver... And Kaitlyn.

I was in the midst of the most humiliating experience of my life. Trapped in a baby costume that barely contained my nano-robotics reduced frame, I could feel the absurdity of the situation. The pacifier strapped in my mouth kept me from speaking, which was just as well—Looking at Kaitlyn, I was speechless.

"Oh my gosh, Nikki!", Kaitlyn exclaimed, her voice a mix of shock and amusement as she recognized me instantly. She stepped closer, her eyes twinkling with mischief as she took in the sight of me in the oversized baby costume. "You look absolutely adorable! I can’t believe you’re wearing this.  When you left the house this morning, you seemed upset, but now you've dialed up the cuteness to eleven!  Is this for me?  I approve!"  Kaitlyn reached down to touch the huge puffball of a double diaper that was between my legs.  Once she touched it, felt it's firmness, she gave it a good slap!  It startled me, but I didn't feel anything through the padding.  "Oooh, now I really can't wait to get our vacation started."

I tried to hide my face, but with the pacifier firmly in place, all I could manage was a muffled, embarrassed grunt. Kaitlyn’s laughter was a blend of teasing and delight as she leaned over the stroller.

Lilly suddenly stepped forward, stepping between Kaitlyn and myself. "Ma'am, please let me explain. This is not what it looks like. I kind of tricked Nick into this costume and—"

Kaitlyn’s eyes narrowed, and she glanced at Lilly as if noticing her for the first time. "Who are you?"

"I'm Lilly, Nick’s brand new personal assistant," Lilly said proudly.  "I'm just helping him get to his driver."

Kaitlyn’s expression shifted from surprise to curiosity, then to a look I couldn't quite place. "A new assistant, huh? Well, this is... Unexpected." She crossed her arms, clearly mulling over her thoughts.

Lilly looked up at Kaitlyn with the same look of respect and intimidation most people look at at Kaitlyn with and cleared her throat. "I'm really sorry. If you’d like, I can explain what happened."

Kaitlyn’s eyes softened, and she nodded slowly. "Alright. Let’s do that. I’d like to understand what’s going on here."  Kaitlyn motioned at the driver.  "Take Nikki for a walk.  Take a lap around the building."  My eyes widened as I realized Lilly and Kaitlyn were going to be talking out of my earshot.  I had to hear this!

The driver took the stroller and began a gentle stroll with me while Kaitlyn and Lilly walked away in the opposite direction. I watched them from the stroller as we slowly went further and further away.  I could see Kaitlyn’s expression changing from businesslike to slightly concerned to outright amusement as she and Lilly conversed.  Then we around a corner and I could see no more as the driver dutifully completed his ordered lap of the building.  I cowered as we went past some of the company employees who were coming and going from the building, but luckily no one appeared to pay us any attention.

When we returned to Kaitlyn and Lilly, Kaitlyn had a new sparkle in her eye.  She approached me. "You know what? I’ve decided that Lilly should join us on vacation. It seems like she’s been through quite a lot already, so she could use a vacation."

Lilly had been through a lot?!  What about me?  But Kaitlyn continued.

"Although, from what she tells me about the contract you signed, I don't know if I could stop her anyway.  Either way, I think it will be good to have another set of hands along.  Particularly if you're going to be wearing more outfits like this."  Kaitlyn turned to Lilly.  "She does have so many really creative ideas!  Now I can see why you wanted her as your personal assistant!"

I felt a knot tighten in my stomach as Lilly looked exceptionally pleased at Kaitlyn's compliment. The idea of being on vacation with these two strong-willed women, both who seemed to enjoy my most humiliating moments, was less than appealing. The thought of having to navigate both their expectations while also dealing with the nano-robotics that Kaitlyn had modified me with all while on a tropical vacation seemed daunting.  Then I remembered that I didn't have any choice!

Kaitlyn gently stroked my long hair, longer than I remembered, as the driver pushed the stroller back to the car. "Don’t worry, Nikki. I guarantee we're going to have a lot of fun.  We being Lilly and myself", Kaitlyn said winking.  "You might have some fun too if you're good!"

Lilly laughed at Kaitlyn's remark.  "I promise I’ll help Nick be on his best behavior. It’ll be a vacation to remember, for sure", Lilly said excitedly.

As the car drove away, I tried to focus on the positives. The tropical island and a break from work should have been enough to cheer me up.  Sharing that vacation with two absolutely gorgeous women should've had me jumping for joy!  Somehow though, the prospect of sharing that time with Kaitlyn and Lilly—both of whom had their own ideas about how things were going to go—left me feeling very uneasy indeed.

THE END!

(To be continued in 'Lolligag Island'!)