As I stormed away they followed me out the pub, as I turned the corner heading for home they shouted on me to stop, I did and turned to face them, the...y asked why I had given them a dirty look and left, I said I hope they had a good laugh at my expense, they promised me that their company wasn't laughing at me and have not and never would tell anyone about what happened between us, it would forever remain a secret, I accepted their explanation and said thanks for keeping it between us.The 2 guys. She asked, “How many of you have a girlfriend or a boyfriend?”In my mind, I was thinking, “Why is she asking that? What will she do knowing about our relationship status?”After a while when I finished questioning this in my mind, I saw ALL the hands were raised except mine. To avoid the embarrassment of being the only single, in a class of love doves, I also raised my hand.I raised my hand thinking about my best friend Milli. She was more than my best friend but less than my girlfriend. I had a. Sid's stepmother had two daughters, who were slightly older than Sid.Previously the only woman he had really known was his mother. But now,Sid could see how different life was for young men and young women, atleast in a moderately wealthy family like his stepmother's. Sid wasexpected to work in the fields and around the farm, along with hisfather. The daughters seemed to have life much easier. Although theyhad a few duties around the house, their days seemed to mainly bespent making themselves. . adequate.”“Oh, gods!” Gillen heard Bremer cry. “Teran!”She and Tergin Givens looked over at the younger girl, hearing the anguish in her voice. Bremer was staring back at the remains, her hands pressed to her cheeks, her shoulders trembling. Gillen looked back but saw nothing – literally. If the girl had still been in the building... She knew how the younger woman felt. She’d lost so many during this trip – and now, at least two more. She thought back to the smiling young girl with the blonde.