Gossip

“Have you seen, Dorothea?”

“She may have lost her way. The traffic up here is busy today. Wonder where they're all coming from, Cheryl?”

“Something must have happened. Look around. We might can find what has happened.”

“Mary, your hair looks great. What have you done with it?”

“I found this darling hairdresser. He's so...cute. Wears such, tight trousers. I'd love to see him in shorts.”

“See who in shorts. Damn,” thunder clapped. “Sorry. This nail polish won't dry. I won't be using this brand again.”

“You're late, Dorothea. What kept you?”

“Flying around. There's a lot of work to do today. How come you're early?”

“That would be telling. We've been busy people watching. It's fun.”

“How did you find that job. Didn't know there was such a job around here. Where do I go to apply. I loved people watching back home. You never knew what you found going on in the area. Laura Bains for instance she was a proper hussy. I had to watch her around Jake. She had a fetish for bells. She tried to collect Jake's ding-a-ling. Had to watch her hands. She pretended she came to look at my orchids. But I knew what she really wanted. She...”

“Oh. How could he. Oh. Dorothea.” Cheryl's eyes glued to the shenanigans below. “Oh. How dare he?”

“How dare, who. Who are you looking at?”

“Scoot over. I want to see. I love a good scandal”

“Sorry, Dorothea  The telescope has clouded over. Boy. It's hot.” Mary fanned her red face. “Must be a storm front moving in. A bit cloudy now...”

“Give me the telescope. Where did you have this set?”

“But you can't, Dot,” both Cheryl, and Mary, spoke together.

“I wouldn't if I were you.”

“I think we should move to another area.”

“No. I want to see.”

“You will be mad. I don't think Ja...”

“There are some beautiful orchids at that house,” said Mary.

Dorothea looked to where she pointed. “Oh. What lovely orchids. They belong to Frank Jonson. He lived down the street from me. Our house should be...Jake. How could you. That hussy. Wonder how long. The hussy has her own way, finally. Get you hands off of his ding-a-ling. I'll teach her.” Dorothea raised her hands.

Streaks of lightning flashed from the ends of her fingers.

Thunder rumbled among the clouds.

White clouds became black while Dorothea let her rage pour forth.

“ Dorothea,” thundered around the women. “I'm warning you. I'll take away your powers. I promised sunshine for the day.”

“That hussy is with my husband.”

“Why not. He is probably lonely. Jake needed some company. Rein in your temper. Or you will be demoted to gatekeeper. You're not suppose to take over my job. You are only suppose to help when I'm on holidays. Now, cool it.”

“Yes, Thor. When...”

“Now, Dorothea. Or I'll whisper in Jake's ear.

“ Dorothea. How could you,” her two friends looked shocked at her. “Wait until we tell...”

“Don't think so, ladies.” Thor zapped both women.

“What do you want to do, Mary?”

“I think I'll go for a fly.”

“Wait for me, girls.” Dorothea went to follow her friends.

“ Dorothea. You can play with my ding-a-ling.”

“Forget it. I have a headache.”

Thor's laugh echoed across the sky while Dorothea made good her escape.