We came to a set of stairs going up a few meters into the building. Given that most of these structures had two floors and an underground level, Lilli...an opted to search this level, as the rest of us headed upstairs. At the top of the stairs, we saw another staircase heading up and I decided to go that way, while Janet would remain on the current floor.//Be careful\\ I thought, //and mindful that we are not alone in this building, so I do not want any unnecessary risks. I want my girls coming. They looked shiny, silky, and the little bowat the top was a nice little accent. I guess I should have felt ashamed,or shocked, or ANYTHING negative about what I had done and how I nowlooked in the mirror. Strangely, that wasn't the case. Looking at myselfnow, I was actually feeling good about it.I was startled when I heard Monica and Jackie walking back down to thebedrooms area, I guessed to go put away her new things. I just held stillfor a moment until I heard the talking fade out.After a. " I'm just razzing you a little. Did your daughter tell you about our visit to the Principal's office today?" I asked."Yes, it seems you two had an adventure of sorts," he replied."Do you know any fifty-year-old ladies who prefer other ladies?" I asked."As a matter of fact, I do. There are a couple of apartment managers I'm aware that 'play for the other team.' Are you thinking of setting up your AP Math teacher?"Stacy cringed saying, "I told Daddy about what you said. Don't be mad please?" How. I acknowledged that I hada lot of thinking to do, but one thing was certain. I was going to meetRoger this afternoon. I had to know if my encounter was a combination ofthe power of the situation and Roger's seduction techniques, or whetherit was a true feeling driven by me deep desires to embrace a femininelifestyle. Perhaps it was just one of those flash in the pan momentsthat never occur again and could be savored for a lifetime. But perhapsit was the gateway to a new beginning for me. I had.