To Love a Head Part 2

Tom and Carla spent the entire day inside Tom's hidden cottage. Just then, someone knocked on the door.

"I think someone found us, Tom," Carla said.

Tom put Carla's head on a table and covered it with a sheet. "You stay here," Tom said.

"As if I have a choice."

Tom walked to the door, and checked the peephole. He then opened the door, letting the person in. He then uncovered Carla's head and introduced the person to her. "This is my friend Jacob."

"Um, pleased to meet you," Carla said, confused. "Tom, you said you kept yourself secret."

"Well, I am the only one who knows that Tom is still alive," Jacob said.

"Seriously, how did you think I got cable and Wi-Fi?" Tom said.

"And you must be Carla," Jacob said, walking up to her and letting his hands open. "May I?"

"Go ahead," Carla said, "no pun intended."

Jacob picked up Carla's head and examined her. "Wow, I can see why Tom is infatuated with you. You are beautiful."

"Thanks," Carla said, blushing. She then changed the subject. "So you know about Tom's magic book?"

"Of course. Tom trusts me with keeping his secrets." He then handed Carla's head over to Tom. "By the way, Tom, your cable bill has gone up a bit."

"You'll cover it, just like always, right?" Tom asked.

"Of course. I do work at that cable provider's company, you know."

"Thanks."

"No prob." Jacob then checked the time on his watch. "Well, I better go now. My 2-hour lunch break is almost over. See ya, man."

"Bye, Jacob," Tom said.

"Bye," Carla said. After Jacob left, she asked Tom, "So how long have you two been friends?"

"Since kindergarten."

"He's very friendly."

"Yes, everyone at his job adores him. He's a hard worker."

Tom and Carla then watched some television, ignoring the programs talking about their disappearance.

"Seen it!" the two said at those news programs, just before giggling at each other.

*******

That night, Tom decided that it was time for him and Carla to go to bed. He brought her head into the bathroom and brushed her teeth with a new toothbrush while brushing his with his original toothbrush. Tom then got into his pajamas and got into bed while hugging Carla's head.

"Good-night, Carla," he said.

"Good-night, Tom," Carla said back as she closed her eyes and fell asleep.

Aw, she looks so content with this, Tom thought. I should reward her with a body. Tom then went to sleep as well.