A Red Dead Redemption Story

Chapter 120 Female Companion
When the time on the clock reached almost midnight, in Rhodes Town, in Arthur's office, Sean had gone back to the camp, Charlie was sitting on the sofa maintaining his weapons, and Mary Beth was still sitting in Arthur's office. At the table, she continued to deal with the work she brought from Valentine.

Although people have left Valentine, their work cannot be left behind. Now there are gradually more properties and employees under Arthur's name. Many documents need to be processed and signed, as well as some work letters, all of which require Mary Beth to first After sorting and reviewing, it can be handed over to Arthur for final confirmation.

Fortunately, Strauss was in charge of the finances. Otherwise, Marybeth felt that with Arthur's current appearance of being a hands-off shopkeeper, the job might have to fall on her in the end. She has a clear understanding of her abilities. Now she is still qualified for such a clerical job, but what if she has to deal with numbers?That was something she couldn't control.

Just when Marybeth had just checked the time, she was thinking why Arthur hadn't come back yet.

Arthur pushed the door open from outside the house and came in. He was holding a package in his left hand and a bag in his right hand.

Charlie quickly stood up and took the bag from Arthur's hand. When he was about to take another bag, he was rejected by Arthur who smiled and waved his hand.

Arthur said:

"The bag in your hand is the midnight snack I packed for you. The cream stew in it can be eaten with bread. Then, I think I also brought you grilled fish. Anyway, you two eat it while it's hot. I knew you all must not have slept yet, so I brought you some midnight snacks."

After Arthur finished speaking, he walked up to Mary Beth who was standing at the desk. He handed her the package in his hand and said:
"This is a dress. The banquet I am going to attend tomorrow night requires a female companion. You go to the next room and try it on to see if it fits. I had forgotten about it, but in the end, that guy Leigh Gray reminded me... Hey, can you believe it? This guy's drinking capacity is really good. He already looks very drunk, but if he continues to drink, he still looks like that... vomit... no, I feel like I want to vomit……"

Both Charlie and Marybeth could tell that Arthur was obviously drinking too much.

Marybeth quickly pulled away from the inexplicable little joy just now, and then went to the side to pour water for Arthur.

Charlie put down the midnight snack in his hand, quickly stepped forward to support Arthur, who was already unsteady on his feet, and then sent him to the bed in the room to lie down.

"Take off your shoes." After Charlie took off Arthur's gun bag, hat, and boots, he saw Marybeth coming over with water, so he said again:
"Add, honey, feel comfortable."

In fact, Arthur's mind was very clear at this time. Apart from being a little unable to control his body and feeling like vomiting, he felt that there was nothing wrong with him at all. He opened his eyes and looked at the two people who were busy taking care of him, smiling. said:

"Okay, I'm fine. I'm just a little dizzy. You guys go and eat. I'll be fine after I wake up."

After feeding Arthur with water, the two turned off the door and the lights in the room, and left the room.

Arthur lay quietly in the dark room, he opened his eyes and looked at the ceiling, it seemed that as the number of people and things to consider gradually increased, he could no longer fall asleep when he lay down like before up.

Today, the moonshine shop at Downs Farm, the Morris Livestock Auction House, the Walli Oil Company's affairs, and the 'political donations', as well as the Gray family and the Bravest family in the present, and finally the future Vanderlinde Gang …

These things, one after another, are like sliced ​​movies in the screening room outside Valentine, constantly switching back and forth in Arthur's mind, thinking about what he has done in the past period, and now It seems that he finally has some chips that he can hold in his hands.

Arthur still remembered that time alone at the Horseshoe Lookout camp. He and Dutch were alone. They went to explore the O'Drisco gang camp together. Dutch insisted on grabbing the Cornwall train. But he didn't want him to do that. At that time, except for the gun in his hand, he had nothing to use to stop this. He knew it was a mistake but still did it.

Probably since that day, Arthur has figured out one thing, that is, violence is not a panacea. In today's increasingly civilized society, it will only be the most costly way to solve problems.Arthur reflected on the past, why couldn't he just say no to Dutch?

The answer seems simple too?Because that is the expectation that has been accumulated in the past Arthur for many years. This expectation is also a kind of subtle violence, because it requires the past Arthur to obey the will of others.

Thinking about these messy things, Arthur finally closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep without knowing it.

Outside, Charlie was also asleep on the sofa.

At this time, the only one who was awake was Mary Beth, who had just finished her work. She brought a blanket and gently covered Charlie who was sleeping on the sofa. Then she returned to her desk and stared blankly. The bag containing the dress that Arthur brought back was placed on the ground.

Marybeth thought back to what Arthur had just said to her, that he actually wanted her to be his companion at tomorrow's banquet. Thinking of this, she unconsciously stood in front of the table looking at the bag and giggled, until she sat on the sofa next to her. Charlie snored slightly, which finally brought Marybeth out of her thoughts.

Marybeth gently took out the dress from the bag, the color and texture in front of her eyes all told her that this must be a very expensive dress.

Fully unfolding it, she then placed the dress on her body and measured it. It was a light green silk satin evening dress. She began to worry, would it look good on herself?You won't make a fool of yourself...

……

Arthur slept until the afternoon of the next day.

When he walked out of the room, he saw Mary Beth, already wearing the light green silk satin evening dress, sitting on the sofa outside.

Marybeth also saw Arthur coming out of the room and he was staring at her, so she quickly explained:
"Well, I, I don't know when you will wake up, because I am worried that if it is too late, it may be too late, so I changed my clothes first..."

The more Mary Beth spoke, the softer her voice became. Arthur did not speak. He looked at Mary Beth after putting on this outfit. At this moment, he only felt in his heart that a woman's beauty would really be affected by changes in external objects. A change occurred. One moment, Mary Beth looked like the quiet little liar walking in the rivers and lakes in a linen dress. The next moment she changed into a silk satin dress, she immediately transformed into that person who seemed to be... The rich lady who shuttles between the fragrant clothes and temples, showing elegance and mystery.

With this peacock-like green, Arthur felt that he had made a great choice.

Finally, Arthur, who had admired it silently, finally said softly:
"It seems that even if I drink too much, my vision is still very good. Okay, it's almost time. You wait for me to change my clothes, and then we set off, huh? By the way, where is Charlie?"

Marybeth originally thought that Arthur would compliment her somewhat, but unexpectedly he only praised his own vision. She was a little disappointed when she heard Arthur ask about Charlie, she forced a smile and replied:

"Charlie has gone to hire a carriage."

"Oh! Damn it, I almost forgot about the carriage. Okay, just wait a moment, I'll change it soon."

(Brothers, you can see the difference!)
(End of this chapter)