As we got close to finishing the rental, ages came up in conversation. Having seen my driver license, she remarked, "Wow - You don't look even close t...o your age!" I thanked her, but said, "Awww, you say that to all the old men!" She giggled a bit, but said, "No - seriously - you're the same age as my dad, but you look much younger than he!"This led to my guessing her age. "Jenn, I'm guessing you're 22!" Her mouth dropped open, exposing her teeth again AND her tongue. "How did you do that? My. Jacobs. Even without that, Bud could accomplish whatever he set his mind to, and I was there to help him if it ever became necessary.We went through another year of high school and Bud graduated number 3 in his class. Several universities tried to recruit him, but he stuck to his original plan to attend the University of Vermont so he could stay close to home.Of course, Bud continued to work with Mr. Jacobs. On his 18th birthday, Mr. Jacobs made Bud a partner and changed the name of the company. She pulled back, looking nervous and shocked. But then she smiled.Later I cleared it with Deepak. He was cool about it, merely laughing and saying, “If there’s any mess on the sheets we better replace them”. About ten to two the following afternoon I was in the flat and heard a knock. I greeted Maryam at the door and we went into the living room. I motioned for her to take a seat.Maryam sat on a sofa. It was quite hot in the flat and I offered her a cool drink. She nodded and I got her a cold. I found a nice boutique with trendy clothes. Even the sales ladydidn't give me a second look. She helped me pick out a soft, peachcoloured cashmere sweater and a pleated, plaid baby blue and peachminiskirt. I imagined my white pearls would look nice with it.I then went to the lingerie store and picked out some white lacepanties, bra and camisole. I decided on white stay up stockings totop it off. At the shoe store I picked out a pair of peach pumps anda matching clutch. I figured my dad would.