Early in period four though, Clarissa’s friend Emily sought me out. This wasn’t going to be good. She was bound to blame me for what happened to C...larissa just like her mom did.“Paul?”“Hi, Em.”“I er ... I went to see Rissa yesterday.”“How is she?”“Oh, she’ll be fine. She’ll be fine.” She looked as if she had something else to say but wasn’t sure she wanted to say it. She held her hands in front of her, jiggled her foot and kept glancing around the room.“Good. I’m glad she’s okay. Do you know. ’ Pulling her into his arms, he holds her for a few more moments, then turns and walks away. She leans against the door frame, staring into the peaceful shadows, listening as the tap of his cane grows weaker in the distance. Twisting her hair around her fingers, the faint aroma of his cologne floods her nostrils. The lingering scent leaves her yearning for him and wondering when ‘their time’ would be. Turning around, she walks inside and bolts the door, still in a daze. She sways to her. “Sometimes, my mind is a very lonely place. Nevertheless, this is my retreat. I do not take people here whom I consider other than adults. Will you join me in some wine?” She poured.Vivian agreed. “It is for me, as well. Not that many of my peers can connect with my mind.” George actually had great respect for Vivian’s intellect. He regarded her as an icy beauty with a face that he could admire at length, if he could do it discreetly. George, however, had never had an opportunity to admire her. * * * * Night came and I stayed up. I had a plan I needed to work out, the reason I married Amanda was to play with her soul and heart. I had tricks up my sleeve, I also had a trick for Devin also. I hopped to talk Devin and get him to messing around with Amanda again. I was in my office when Amanda walked up to me. ‘What are you still doing up?’ ‘Nothing. I’m coming to bed now.’ ‘Okay.’ Amanda left and went back to bed. I couldn’t help but smirk at my plan, this was going to be fun. * * * *.