"Perhaps," Pedro said to the young girl and her siblings. "We will have to see. Now go and play while I speak to Asmara."Obediently the three children... went back to sitting under the canopy and the trellis that covered the eating area. There they sat and watched as Pedro spoke to Asmara. When they weren't watching they were playing with each other."What do you mean perhaps Master," Asmara inquired as Pedro led her off towards the edge of the rooftop terrace so they could speak in private. "I do. Kara grinned wickedly, a dangerously mischievous glint in her eyes.“Looks like it does work.” She said. “Want to try it out?”“Can’t.” I said. “I’m too big for the hose.” It wasn’t bragging, just honesty. Even soft, I was equal in diameter to the vacuum hose.Kara pouted, but I could tell her mind was working. Suddenly she grinned.“Go get the brush attachment from the inside vacuum.” She told me, as she shut off the car’s engine and climbed out. I wasn’t sure what she had in mind, but I went to. For some strange reason it seemed as if an important part of me was missing. Then, I suddenly saw Jennifer standing on a hill not far from where I was. She was wearing a white spring dress with what appeared to be red roses on it. There were sandals on her feet and a white cotton shawl around her shoulders. I yelled her name, and she slowly turned around and looked down at me. I waved. She smiled for a moment, and then turned back around and walked away, disappearing over the crest of the hill.. My wide eyes focussed on the open bedroom door and I saw my maid, Gloria, standing there with a timid look. ‘Excuse me, I was wondering if you were ready?’ she said. I wiped the dripping sweat from my brow and told her, ‘No, not yet. I still have to find something to wear.’ ‘Okay,’ she said and grabbed the door handle. Before she closed the door she asked, ‘Excuse me, but have you lost weight, you look skinner?’ ‘It’s called being naked, Gloria.’ I said as I picked up the dreaded black skirt..