Perhaps this was the only way to save myself from becoming devoured.I heard a rustling behind me and I needn't look. "I need to get home...", I held u...p a hand to silence her. Her prattle wasn't as important as what the city had to say, its roar deafening. The intended words were easy to judge, her husband would worry if she was missing much longer. I cared not.Attractive but stupid. I used her as the beast used all the souls that entered within its grasp. She served her purpose, for my pleasure. She pushed me away and went to shower. She seemed mad the rest of the night. The following Friday when I got home from work Andrea met me in her long bathrobe. She told me to get showered because she had a surprise for me. As I showered my mind was racing, it seemed like I saw nylons on her as she walked. When I got out of the shower I joined Andrea in our room, she pulled the towel from around my waist. She told me to put my hands behind my back then she reached into the pocket of her robe and. But it cannot happen soon. Janice and I are going on a vacation. We have been planning on this for two years now. With our newfound wealth, the time away might even be more enjoyable."We parted a bit more than just friends. With Doctor Smiles' help, my medical training would be much easier to explain. He also might give his endorsement to me, enabling me to enter the medical school much sooner than I had before.The banks closed at a much earlier time than they did in the latter half of the. Time sure flies when you're having fun.Liv's eyes twinkled as our glances met. I smiled knowing how Liv had changed my life, and I hers, all those years ago. Ridgemont's 'Over Easy" had become a well-respected member of society. She and Wally had married right out of high school, immediately purchased Tracey's catering business, and with little more to their names than huge dreams, had taken it to new heights. I could see the confidence in Liv's smile. She had the reception under control. We.