"The real problem started when she wanted to get closer to mom; she felt I was in the way." Her face paled, "I don't know how she found out about mom's problems, but she started threatening mom to tell others if she didn't push me someplace else."
"It was more complicated than that and it's not like she wants to get in the way of me and mom as mother and daughter, but she was clearly crossing the line and making the atmosphere at home really bad."
"Do you know how weird it was to see her come out with a horse crop in the kitchen? Mom hadn't touched her once since that night and it was making her agitated, things are getting worse. She's starting to be openly hostile to me..." Just as little Catherine was starting to complain and confide in how she was feeling about it all, her mother came out dressed and ready to go.
"Come on, Cat. Let's go now, I'll deal with her later." A tired sigh left the woman's mouth as she walked to the door.
Catherine caught her wrist before Cat could leave and said, "I'll deal with that woman, I'm confident I can. Just hang on for now, I need to prepare a few things."
"But if you're with mom... I don't think keeping her under control is going to be easy." Her tone made it obvious she was implying that a sub can't control another sub. She assumed that since Catherine had something going out with the Manager, who was a Dom, she must be a sub.
"What I have with your mom is more complicated than you think, but I'm happy your accepting of me despite your bad experience so far. Plus, I have something your mom will never have and it's my biggest advantage." She winked at the young lady; her confident grin made Cat feel a little hopeful.
"What could you have that mom doesn't?" She looked part disbelieving, part curious about whatever it was that Catherine had.
"I'll tell you another time, your mom would kill me if I bring that up. For now, here's my number, contact me if something happens before I'm ready. I'll do something about that woman a little earlier if I have to" Cathy chuckled in response.
Just as they left and waved goodbye, they ran into Aaliyah and the trio.
Aaliyah waved and looked disappointed, "You're leaving? I wanted to have tea together, it's been a while."
"Something came up, we can drink another time. Cathy's still waiting for you inside." She shook her head as she left to the staff parking area, she waved at Liliana whom she knew and nodded at the other two before taking her leave.
The girls went inside and met with Catherine, they all sat down together and ordered some food and placed a cat on their laps. It was a day out together to chat that they had once in a while.
Liliana spoke about class, their studies about different magical beasts and what method to choose their pets. Aaliyah spoke about work and how Morris felt like he was reaching a threshold for his bloodline ability. Miko spoke about an important archery competition that everyone promised to attend. Seung spoke about work and some interesting things that happened at the gym.
It was a girl's tea party in a way; a chance to sit down and see how the others are and stay in touch. Lily's classmates and their mothers joined from time to time too but today, Catherine's mind was on the constantly increasing checklist of things that needs to be done, most of which are related to the system.
From her latest reward which is both a need to cultivate and to go out to look for a pet based on the method given, to the yet unopened system store! So many things happened that she hadn't even checked out what she could buy.
Catherine resolved to herself: the moment she got home, she would open the store and see just how much a futa point was worth and what can she buy.
It was a pleasant evening with the girls and her daughter, it helped the tension and stress she had unknowingly accumulated drain away. Once it was time to leave, everyone got in Aaliyah's car and drove back to work so Catherine could drive her car back too. After that, they all said goodbye to the hot masochist and went home with Catherine.
Soon enough, Catherine was in her room and laying in bed. Her panties twitched in response to the tight, shapely ass that was popping out of the gap in the seat Liliana was using to do her homework.
She focused her mind and removed any distracting thoughts as the system screen appeared. She had already gotten the notification for passing her latest mission and long with her reward.
[Mission Description: The Manager is someone who has grown emotionally close to the host. The Manager has reached the criterion of being a Harem Member. The first step is to find a way into the Managers private life. Find the person connected to the Manager who is approaching the café and establish contact before the Manager interferes.
Reward: 50 Futa Points
Mission Reward: 50 Futa Points]
She opened her status window and found that she had accumulated some points, as for what those points could buy... 'Let's see.'
[Name: Catherine Betheland
Age: 31
Gender: Futanari
Cultivation: 4th Stage Body tempering
Bloodline: Unnamed (Choose a name.)
Skills: Dash Step - 4/9 Illusion Dance - 5/6 Silk Hands - 2/8 Elementum Shield - 6/9 Jade Skin - 9/9 Yin Force - 6/6
Pet: None
Partners: 1. Aaliyah 2.**** (The Manager)
Missions: Complete: 2 Fail: 1 Ongoing: 0
Points: 200 Futa Points
Shop:
1. Steel Knife: A simple Steel knife that was infused with qi as it was being hammered into shape (1. Running elementum through it can improve its durability {Can only endure elementum within the Body tempering Stage.} 2. Does not need maintenance unless damaged) Price:200 Futa points
2. Skin Cream: A simple skin cream made up of oils and honey that was infused with a small amount of pure elementum (1. A universal cream that works on anyone with a slightly better effect than a normal cream for your skin type.) Price:80 Futa Points
3. Tissue Roll: A basic tissue roll made from a tree with traces of pure elementum maintained throughout the production process (1. Does not damage the skin when used. 2. A refreshing scent that helps clear the mind and improves symptoms of a cold when used.) Price: 110 Futa points]
The moment she used opened the shop, three cards appeared before her. Each card had an image of an item on them and a description, the price was also put in large, gold lettering beneath the image.
At first, Catherine was more than a little disappointed at the knife, poop-shaped cream and the roll of tissue that appeared. It was only after she read what each could do that she was impressed.
Let's not forget that 200 points were something she gained in only a day or two and with simple missions so far. If she waited a month, how many points would she have? It would be wrong to think that the number of points per mission would stay the same in the future.
Even if they stayed the same, the knife would be great to have at her level of cultivation and the most important thing is that it can be hidden in the system space too.
All the items were within her price range so Catherine guessed that any item that appeared would only be things within the price range she could afford. 'Maybe it changed the items available once a day or once a week? I hope it's not once a month because there are only 3 items so it would make my choices very limited.'