The Tickler

High-school was nearly over and college was around the corner. You looked out of the school window, trying to think of a way to get money. Your parents died in a car accident when you were 7. Thankfully for you, your friend took you, Gilda and her parents took you in. Even though your parents died you still lived life to the fullest.

You had tried other jobs before but you were never able to keep one after a week. You had been fired from 3 grocery stores, and 2 fast food restaurants. You had looked all over for a job but you couldn't find one.

You were currently walking back home from school with Gilda. She had been your friend since the 1st grade. Her family were super nice, and the best part was that, if you ever wanted something they would get it for you. Gilda's dad worked for Filthy Rich, he to was pretty rich. They were like your second family to you.

"Hey, Anon is something the matter? You looked like your parents died again." Gilda said

"First off rude, second off I'm trying to find a way to get money for college." You said

"... You know my dad might be able to hook you up. I heard he's looking for someone for a 'certain' job." Gilda said

The way Gilda said certain made you feel weird. But a job was a job and if Gilda's dad needs someone you might be able to help. You needed money bad, heck you might even kill someone for money.

"I'll ask him when we get home." You said

Once you got inside Gilda's home you smelled the normal, smoke and alcohol. It wasn't like it mattered to you, they could do whatever they wanted to. You got use to the smell after a while. You start to head to the office where Gilda's dad does his work. Throwing your backpack to the ground you start to head to upstairs to the office. Once you get to the office you open the doors. There in the middle of the room was Gilda's dad. He was on the computer doing some work. He pecks up when he hears the door open.

"Nice to see you Anon. Can I help you with something?" Gilda's dad said

"Yeah. Gilda said you were looking for someone for a 'certain' job. I wanted to see if I could possibly be that person. I need money badly for college and I don't want to just ask you for it. I want to get the money myself by actually working not by just asking for it. So could I maybe get the job?" You said

You see Gilda's dad flinch when you mention about the job. Your not sure why but he closes the blinds and locks the door behind you. He sits back down in his seat and adjusts his tie, then he looks you in the eye.

"Take a seat Anon." Gilda's dad said

"Yes sir." You said as you sit down

The room was dark. You could still see but it was dark. Gilda's dad never sounded so serious before, it made you feel weird. The walls felt like they were closing in on you. You look back at him, a bit of sweat rolling down your cheek.

"So you want to take the job, huh?" Gilda's dad said

"Yes sir." You said

"Are you willing to do anything to get the money?" Gilda's dad said

"Yes sir. As long as I can get the money I'll be happy." You said

"Look. The job is this... I have this friend that has this... fetish. If you do this for me I'll give you half of what I'll get. Do we have a deal, Anon?" Gilda's dad said

"Yeah, of course. What's his fetish, if I may ask." You said

"He likes tickling. If you tickle people and record it. He'll pay for it." Gilda's dad said

Did you hear that correctly? All you had to do for money was to tickle people? Let's go! At this rate you would be stacked.

"I'll do it. Is there anything I should know about?" You asked

"They can't know who you are. Your identity must be a secret. If they know it's you, your probably go to jail or possibly get killed." Gilda's dad said

"Oh... ok." You said

"From this point on your be known as The Tickler. Also to make sure you don't get caught we are going to teach you to be sneaky." Gilda's dad said

"How are you going to do that? Put in ninja class or something?" You asked

"No, I'll personally teach you. Your going to need someone to do this to so as a test subject we'll use Gilda. Gilda, honey come in here." Gilda's dad said

Gilda walks into the room, she see's you and her dad.

"Yeah what's up? Did Anon get the job or something." Gilda said

"Yes he did. Do you by any chance remember my friend with that fetish." Gilda's dad said

Gilda's eye's widen. "No, absolutely not. I will not allow this. You can't make me."

"We won't do anything. We just need a test subject so Anon can learn. All he's gonna do is practice sneaking up on you." Gilda's dad said

"... Fine. But nothing more." Gilda said

"Well then, let's get to work." Gilda's dad said closing his chromebook

After a while of sneaking up on Gilda you were starting to get the hang of it. You were able to sneak up on her without her noticing. If you kept this up you would be set for college. Gilda didn't like it at all but every once in a while she would compliment you.

"Hey so how many people do I need to do this to so I can be set for college?" You asked

"With how much he'll pay, and you get half of it, I'll say 8-12 people." Gilda's dad said

"Oh, ok. So when do I start exactly?" You asked

"You can start whenever you want to. You just have to tell me who your going to tickle before you tickle them." Gilda's dad said

"Alright, I'll start on Monday." You said

With that you just got a new job. All you had to do was to just tickle 8 to 12 people. Just do that and you would be set for college. You didn't necessarily feel great but... it's money. And what's the worse that can happen?