Chapter #6Taste in music by: CassieG   Alex's mom pressed a button on her PAID and you stared in amazement as time seemed to slow to a stop around you. The drapes stopped their gentle sway in the wind and sounds fell away until you were left in a perfectly still room. Around you, holographic menus sprung into being, one after another as Elizabeth quickly navigated the menus, making her selections. Moments later, a screen appeared directly in front of you:
"Another PAID user would like to exchange "Personal Info: Taste in Music" with you. Do you accept: Y/N"
You reached out, a mix of hesitation and excitement causing your heart to race as you tapped the Yes button. "Is it always like that?" You ask Elizabeth.
"Not always, but when two PAID users swap anything, we both have to agree. It stops people from getting into a swap back and forth sort of tug-a-war." Tapping the 'Exit' button, Alex's mom returned time to normal before looking at you with a grin. "So, who's your favorite band?"
"Same as it was before... I know Bon Jovi isn't exactly trendy at the moment, but I still have the hugest crush.... OMG! It did work! Bon Jovi... Poison... Ozzy before the drugs really destroyed him.... they're all the bands that were popular when you were my age!"
"You see how it works? Isn't it cool? But speaking of when I was younger, I have an idea. I would take it as a huge favor if you would let me set this one up, and I promise, it would only be for as long as you enjoyed it."
"Um... That's an awe full lot of preface to an idea Mrs. Williams.... Should I be scared?"
"Oh no. It's just that, I haven't had a great deal of time to spend with Alex lately. I mean, Zack is already off at college most of the time, and well, between school and his busy social life... I just don't get to hang out with him as much as I used to, I know he's still got a few years before college himself, but, I guess I'm empty nesting a bit. Anyway, I was thinking.... I'd really like to get a chance to spend some more time with him, maybe for a week or two. So, how would you feel about swapping spouses? Alex would be my boyfriend, and you would be married to Steven."
"Wow," you say, thinking of all of the things that would change in your life. "But... wouldn't people think that's weird? You'd be dating your own son..."
"Oh, I can take care of that. We'll trade a few more things... if we trade 'jobs' then you become a stay at home mom, and I become a high school student, which will probably work for the best anyway," Elizabeth answered with a smile.
"But, isn't that basically trading lives then?"
"Oh no, this way, you're still related to your family, your brothers and sisters are still your brothers and sisters... it's just that you're the one who married Steven and had Zack, Alex and Kate... while I'm the much younger sister of my own sister Carol. I just happen to still be in high school, and to have fallen for Alex. Lots of the rest of your life will still be the same. Same friends, unless you want to trade those too, same interests... just a different role and a different love interest. So, what do you think? Like I said, it'd only be for as long as you wanted it to last, I completely understand if you wanted to change back quickly. I'd like to do it for a week or two, but it's all up to you. What do you say?"
"You're right... it sounds like a lot of fun. And I could use a week or two out of school. But, after we do this, if I want to use my own PAID, can I?"
"Sure you can, just try to keep track of things so you don't get too lost. I find it handy to keep a journal, that way, if there's something you traded away, you can go track it back down. Okay, are you ready?"
"Ready Mrs Williams...."
"Oh please," she said pressing buttons. "Call me Elizabeth... after all, in just a moment, you'll be Mrs. Williams!"  | Members who added to this interactive story also contributed to these: |
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