The second and last part of this story has been written, edited, and will be posted in the next few days. Melanie fans should know that the fourth an...d fifth chapters of ‘Journey into Melanie’s Reality’ are also complete and edited, and will be posted soon. The sixth and final chapter is in progress… Oh, and back to the present piece: you’ll understand the point of the title when you’ve read the second part. ***** Sunlight flittered on gentle waves as they stood by the car at Kennacraig,. I can't believe I'm stuck with you all weekend," moaned Annie. I quickly got dressed and left the house, tears down my face. I'd fucked up badly and I knew if she told Mum or Dad I was doomed. I wandered aimlessly round the local park for a couple of hours before walking back home. I went to my room and found the bra and panty set on my bed with a note which read:You said you'd do anything. Put these on and come knock on my door. I'll see you soon, Christina x What was my sister planning? This. "Almost two thousand years, my Kaid," she said, smiling at me. I was stunned. I tried to imagine living for two millennia and I gave up after the first few hundred years."You can read minds, too?" I stammered."No. And who would want to wallow in the thoughts of another person? It would be like wading in a cesspool. You could go mad if you connected with an insane mind. Actually it is, er... there is a word you people use." Body language?" I made a wild guess."Yes, something similar to that.". ’As time passed, the crew quickly shed their suspicions, which was replaced by grudging respect. Particularly when they took it on themselves to become the unofficial palace guard for Agnes Seward. They were never armed, but they could often be found exercising and practicing unarmed combat in the gyms. They were never pushy or threatening about it. If they recognized you, they could be quite entertaining and friendly. If they didn’t recognize you, they were unfailingly polite. But at the same.