" I'll have plenty to say when I'm good and ready," said Karen. The young beauty turned and stomped out of the bedroom. She slammed the door on the wa...y out and then a few moments later Lucy heard another door slam, presumably to Barry's room.So much for her decision to try to understand Karen thought Lucy. In one way Lucy was glad she'd finally come out on top in a confrontation with Karen. It showed the little bitch she wasn't going to be a complete door mat despite her blackmailing. On the. They were going to make me their whore."I nodded, "as beautiful as you are that makes sense."She looked at me carefully before smiling and looking ahead, "I think I like you."I kept looking at her as it grew dark and turned to head towards the east shore. I slowed when I saw the stream entering the river. I beached the boat on one side and lowered the sail. I climbed out and moved the chest off first and then the packs and finally the money chest. Zara had climbed out and was looking around as. Get it over quick. I'll stay with you, though."I dawdled a little bit, greeting people and picking up items they had dropped off. Finally Suzette took me by the arm and we headed inside.It wasn't as bad as I expected, but the first thing I did was look to see if Mom was home. Suzette led me upstairs to the shower and told me she'd get some clothes for me. The Crawfords had sold Suzette's car during the summer, and I had taken her scrapbook from under the seat and put it in my closet.She was. " She said but her face was suddenly flushed."You go girl! Do I know this guy?" I asked."It is kind of embarrassing so I have been keeping it quiet." She said as she looked nervously toward the stairs."Why would you be embarrassed? You’re a single woman and I am sure Brandon would not mind you dating." I said but was wondering why she was being so secretive."Ok, I'll tell you but please don't tell anyone else. I met a guy on line." She said as she looked me in the eyes."So that is not so bad.".