World of Women

Book 2: Chapter 30

As to that panty collection of yours Tinya spoke with a pout.

Hah? Oh, that I gave an awkward glance behind me as I stood at the door.

Do-dont fill it up with too many girls! She turned away with a blush.

This world wont let me be selective I said wryly.

Just let me worry about that! Tinya stamped her feet.

I nodded slowly, looking at the familiar back of Tinya with a gentle smile. As you wish.

With those words, I left the room. Syph and Brianna seemed to materialize as if from smoke, escorting me back out. That was good, as I didnt remember all of the twists and turns within the corridors and I was just as likely to stumble into the section that was being watched and end up alerting the whole city to a break in. All I needed was a violation such as that to absolutely destroy all credibility I had left in my case.

The two girls chatted among themselves as they lead me to the trolley. I didnt really pay much attention to their conversation, which was about classes or something else seemingly trivial. The trolley they lead me to was being guarded by a group of Freshman girls as if to punctuate my safety. I boarded the trolley and waved the girls goodbye. A few of them blushed or whispered to each other, giggling as they did. Meanwhile, I felt a bit naked, and it wasnt just because I actually was practically naked with my blouse and skirt nearly ripped off. When I reached the bottom station, Brooke was waiting there tapping her foot.

Im sorry I said as soon as I got out of the trolley.

Brooke lifted her hand. Dont.

I gave a wry smile, feeling a bit conflicted. Brooke was likely feeling like a failure at the moment. She hadnt been able to successfully protect me. However, I also proved myself to be a particularly infuriating guy to protect. I wanted to tell her that I wouldnt put myself in any more danger anymore, but I felt like that would be just repeating old lies. I let out a sigh.

Well need to discuss heavier security once the court case is over. That is if I dont end up in prison. These two girls here have strong wills, and I trust them. With some training, they might make good security. I explained.

Huh? Us? Syphs eyes widened.

Brookes initially angry expression turned thoughtfully as she turned to two Freshman girls who had kept me safe. After a moment, she nodded.

Come to the mansion tomorrow. Your training begins immediately.

Training? Bodyguards? When did we become bodyguards? Brianna cried.

Brooke put on a dark grin. You only got one shot. I expect promptness. Dont blow it.

Y-yes! Syph responded tearfully.

Maam! Brianna added.

As the trolley turned on, bringing them back up to the island, I heard the two continuing to speak.

D-did we just get conscripted as bodyguards, Syph? Brianna was crying.

H-hes as bad as his sister! It runs in the family! Syph responded in a shaky voice.

I scratched my head and pretended I didnt hear that, instead, entering the car waiting for us. Brooke got in as well and we headed back to the mansion in silence.

We had been out very late, and by the time we pulled into the Mansion driveway, the sun was just starting to come up. I yawned, feeling very exhausted after such a long night. Brooke had bags under her eyes as well. At the very least, my days as Clarice were ended. I wouldnt be going back to school for the next week. If I had plans to attend schooling after that, Id need to come up with something. Maybe, Id need to hire a personal tutor. Perhaps Dia would tutor me. For some reason, her name popped up first in my mind. Then again, Mako was the teacher, so shouldnt she be the best tutor?

As I drowsily entered the house, thinking of such inconsequential things, there was suddenly a shout. Clyburn, get your ass in here!

Brooke and I glanced at each other, but I headed into the side room the shout emanated from without further hesitation. The light was on, and standing in the middle of the room was Oswald. He was wearing a suit with an untucked shirt. It also looked like he had opened fathers old alcohol cabinet and had a glass of whiskey in his hands. Aunt Rose was watching him in a nearby seat. She looked uneasy. Her eyes immediately snapped to me when I walked into the door and she gave a breath of relief.

Oswald, I said with a stiff expression.

Youve made a fine mess of it this time, havent you? He growled, shaking his head in agitation.

You heard about that?

Half the city has already heard about it. I already have a lead that the newspaper tomorrow is going to be headlined Accused Rapist Dresses As a Woman to Further Taunt his Victims.

It wasnt like that at all! Thats not fair! I cried out.

Fair? Oswalds face twisted. You want fair? What are you, twelve? Its never fair!

Im fifteen actually, I squared my shoulders.

Of course, I had memories that made me much older than fifteen, but I already didnt like the way this guy made me feel. I didnt want to think about should haves or could haves. I made the decisions I thought were right at the time.

You were clumsy Oswald muttered, taking a drink.

Me? Arent you the one who told me to sneak into Amaryllis and get close to WRATH?

Thats the thing about sneaking when done correctly, you dont get caught! Oswald shot back and then sighed. At least, youve had a month. Tell me what youve learned.

I bit back my anger, remembering that mom asked me to not turn away his help. He seriously pissed me off though. I really didnt like this bastard at all. However, if he could get me out of this trouble, then it was worth it, I guess. Therefore, I took a breath and began explaining everything that had happened in the last month. I tried to keep my personal emotions out of it. I concentrated on anything I noticed about Rebecca or the rest of the group. That turned out to be fairly little. I instinctively tried to avoid getting involved with WRATH. For good reason, considering what had happened tonight when I finally did.

The WRA is willing to do anything to hurt me, even if it sacrifices a few of their own. I ended my talk wit that.

So a month of infiltration, and you didnt learn a damn thing Oswald shook his head in disgust.

I blinked. Well, as to that

You couldnt even impregnate one woman, that Mako chick. Can you even call yourself a man? Oswald clenched his fist.

Oswald! Rose partially stood, but I stopped her with a hand.

I did the best I could

The best you could? Oswald shot me a disgusted look. Tell me you did the best you could when youre rotting in a jail cell! Tell me how unfair it is when the government is pumping out your seed for their own gains. Then itll be too late! You had two things you needed to do, and you failed at both of them. You are a failure.

Hes not a failure! A voice stopped me just as I was about to explode in anger.

I spun in surprise to see a familiar face standing there. It was Lyra. She had a stubburn look on her face as she looked at Oswald, but for me she glanced with worried eyes. She gave me a tight smile and then stepped forward, approaching Oswald.

Sorry for butting in, but Ive been making my own attempts at getting closer to WRATH the last month. Lyra walked up and put a folder down on the desk next to Oswald. This is a copy of several of the reports and strategies the prosecution plans to use. It also has detailed information about each and every one involved during the rape case. It includes their names, medical records, and police testomonies. The WRA tried to keep this stuff sealed by having all of the girls go to an on-campus Spellman, but I managed to get a copy.

Oswalds frown dissipated and he raised an eyebrow as he started flipping through the folder. It was thick, consisting of a few hundred pages. It was exactly the kind of work I should have spent the last month doing. I had wondered why Lyra kept showing up around Rebecca so much in the last month. Now I knew. She had been taking the initiative to help me. Suddenly, my feeling for her started to swell, and I regretted shunning her so completely before. Lyra wasnt simply beautiful. She was competent and hard working. She wouldnt have become a Queen of the school without at least those features.

Well, Clyburn may be an idiot, but at least his girlfriend has some sense. He muttered, finally closing the folder before reaching out and patting Lyras head. Although, you did have good genes. You did well, Lyra.

Instantly, my anger returned at his bold movements. More so, Lyra didnt seem to want his touch, shying away from his hand slightly and giving me a complicated look. My mind started to fluctuate upon seeing this strange dynamic between the two of them. Why was he acting familiar with her all of a sudden? However, before my mind could go wild with the possibilities, Lyra said two words that caused my jaw to hit the floor.

Yes, father.

F-father! I cried out in complete disbelief.

Oswald sneered at me, Oh, Ive fathered many capable women over the years. Lyras mother is a particularly wealthy businesswoman. She wanted one of the best and brightest studs. That would naturally mean me. Of course, I have a report with Lyra more because she happens to be sister to my only son, Aaron. Dont give me that look. I think youd find I fathered a good 5% of the population of Amaryllis Academy. Some of the girls youre flirting with are undoubtedly my children.

Every once in a while, I had to completely rewrite my perception of the world. This was another one of those times. Finding out Lyra was Oswalds child definitely sent shimmers running through my body. It really was a small world, though. With the population of 1 man per 1000 women, there likely were only a couple hundred men in all of Amaryllis. In that case, itd be stranger if I didnt constantly run into women who were fathered by the same men.

This also meant that Lyra and Madison were half-sisters! Of course, they were both blue eyed and blonde haired, an attribute that Oswald himself didnt possess. He seemed to have passed those genes on to both of his children nonetheless. As I tried to come to terms with this, Lyra walked over to me and grabbed my arm, looking up at me worriedly.

I was so scared today, Cly Im so glad youre safe. I dont know what Id do if you were hurt.

Her eyes held such affection that I couldnt reject them anymore after knowing how hard she had been working for me, especially in front of her father. He was staring at us and after a moment, he shook his head.

Seriously, you have access to me or your brother, and you decide you want HIM to give you his seed? Women are truly a conundrum. Oswald frowned.

I fought the anger, instead, wrapping my arms around Lyra and pulling her closer to me so that her nice chest pressed against me. She blushed but didnt pull away. I put a grin on and gave Oswald a challenging look. I only realized after that he was already glancing down at Lyras paperwork again, seemingly completely disinterested in me groping at his daughter. My grin turned quickly into a dissatisfied expression. It wasnt like I wanted him to forbid me from seeing his daughter, but some reaction would have been better than none.

A light cough from behind me caused me to look back and freeze. With my hands all over the blushing Lyra, it was at this point that Madison had decided to walk into the room. Her hair wasnt combed and she had a sleepy expression on her face. She was also in a pair of silk pajamas that looked very cute and sexy. Her eyes locked on my arms wrapped around Lyra so tightly I was practically groping her breast. Her expression immediately darkened.

Sister! I called out, releasing Lyra immediately.

Rose had been watching this too. Although, being a bit older, she understood the nuance of this situation. If anything, she found the situation slightly amusing. The idea of alpha males was a concept rarely witnessed in this world. To see one man trying to one-up another man, especially when the man was her own lover, was quite cute to watch. Rose found it adorable. If I knew that she was looking down on me as a child, I probably would have been in an even worst mood.

Ah Madison, youre up.

I heard the commotion. Madison crossed her arms, giving me an icy expression. I came down to see if youre okay.

A-actually, it wasnt okay! I said, trying to use guilt and worry to alleviate that jealous frown on her forehead. I was stripped down by a bunch of lipsticks and they even tried to hurt me.

R-really? Madisons expression turned concerned and I quietly gave a hurrah that I could still influence her so. Are you okay?

Lyra stepped forward and nodded to collaborate my story. Yes, they stripped him down and he even had sex with one of them, but after he made her cum with pleasure using his penis, he managed to get away!

Lyra stopped after she heard the words that came out of her mouth. Only when they came out did she realize how inappropriate she worded things, a blush forming on her cheeks as she looked back at me apologetically. I could tell she was trying to help, but Lyras mind was already a bit of a perverted one. I had almost forgotten this was the same girl who tried to marry a female prostitute for giving her good oral. As a result, any points I had gained with Madison were burned away in an instant. Madisons expression grew completely flat.

Uh, huh Madison turned around. Ill be going back to bed.

Wait! I ran out and grabbed Madisons shoulders, turning her back into the room. Before you go. You remember Oswald, right?

She eyed the man that should be her father. Last time, she seemed completely disinterested in meeting him, so I didnt push it. However, now that I knew about Lyra, I felt it even more important!

What about him? She responded simply, her voice still devoid of much feeling.

Dont you want to say anything to him? I asked, looking at her face worriedly.

I made the offer before, but you never came back and finished the job, Mako spoke quietly. I waited for you.

Suddenly, every eye in the room was back on me. I coughed lightly, feeling a mixture of shame and embarrassment. It wasnt like Mako wasnt a beautiful woman. However, she was also a teacher and currently part of the accusation that I raped her.

I didnt come back. I sighed. I didnt want you to become pregnant that way.

Mako cocked her head, putting on a confused look. This was echoed by Madison and Lyra, who was also watching this. Only Rose seemed to have a bit of understanding in her eyes, perhaps having spent the most time with me personally and knowing me the best.

What do you mean? Mako demanded.

If I got you pregnant just to help my trial, then Id be no better than any other man. Oswalds eyes widened and he gave a huff, but I ignored him. If we have a baby, I dont want it to be for any selfish reason. Ive decided I dont like slices. I dont like using my children for what I want. If I had a baby with Mako, I want it to be because I want to spend the rest of my life with Mako.

Makos mouth fell open, looking a bit stunned by my words. The other girls seemed to be shocked too. Only Oswald rolled his eyes, seeming to ignore my pronouncement as garbage talk.

Clyburn

Mako, I want you to have a child when youre ready, with the man youre ready to. I dont want it from some sense of guilt or duty. Okay? I let out a rough breath, finally getting out the thoughts I had been having.

I had been avoiding Mako, and it was exactly because I didnt know how I felt about her. Mako had offered her body to me, but was I prepared to have yet another baby? With Madison, it was easy. I knew I loved her. I knew she loved me. We were going to be staying together. With Mako, she had her own job, her own home, and her own life. There was nothing to connect us together.

I see Mako said slowly as if considering the words coming out of my mouth. In that case, Ive decided.

Hmm? What did you decide? I asked curiously.

Clyburn, I want to have your baby.

Mako, like I said

If you want commitment, I will leave my job. I will stay at home in this mansion. I will marry you. Or work as your maid. Or Ill even be your slave. I grew stunned as I saw the tears in Makos eyes. Clyburn. Ive decided. My heart, my body, my mind Im yours!