“I have sent the kids to the festival. They have gone along with Ruban’s mother and won’t return before midnight. Ruban is expected here any mom...ent.”“What for?” Sujitha asked with a mischievous smile.“Smart ass!” Prema chuckled. “He is going to help us in the packing.”“Help us?” Sujitha teased again.“Yes; he is going to help us,” Aunt Prema laid more emphasis on ‘us’ clearly indicating her intentions.“Poor guy,” Sujitha giggled and ran into the house, swaying her body away from the stretching. Life, you know. It can be good."Actually went to a movie together. Got home just after nine."We need to go to Grandma's," Jan said. "I need a change of clothes for tomorrow." Let's go," I answered.When we got in the door, the answering machine was again flashing. Jan looked at me. "I guess it's Grandma again." She punched the button."Hi, Jan, It's me again. Just checking up on you. I see you're still out. I hope you're safe and in good hands. We plan on getting back Sunday evening. We'll talk. “The hell’s the matter with you? Why are you smiling like that?”“Does Scott smoke weed?”“My co-worker you screwed? Don’t you talk to him anymore?”“Not since that night.”“Hmmm, well… ”“What? What is it?” Frankie turned to Bill; her eyes widened, and her mouth opened, awaiting news.“I did hear him talk to some of the others in the office about how he smoked occasionally in college, but hasn’t done it since.”“That’s it. He’s our buyer.”“I don’t understand.”“For everything. He’s going to take the. ." Yes, Precious?" I'm scared, a bit."I held her a bit tighter, but I couldn't think of anything reassuring to say.Some time later, she said, "Darling, I want to sleep with you tonight."Well, part of me thought that was a fine idea. Another part, well, let's say I didn't want to do anything that could derail our developing relationship. "Are you sure about that, Betty? I mean..." I don't think you're likely to rape me, are you?" Well no, but..." I want the comfort of your arms tonight. For the.