’ ‘Thanks Cerise, at least I know why I’m being avoided.’ After that day I always smiled at Jess when going to class but never spoke with him.... I was hit on by a number of other players but I always gave them a gentle ‘No, I’m not interested.’ I spent most of my time studying. After classes and practice it didn’t leave me much time for a social life. Our first game was coming up and everyone was excited. It’s one thing to practice but it’s something else to perform in front of a hundred thousand. ..I’m in bed alone. For once. Mr. Espresso let me sleep in a bit and took the little one outside. The temptation to go back to sleep grows. I’m free for a bit. But I’m not enjoying it just yet. I suddenly feel guilty and stressed, and just - overwhelmed with this thing we called life.Okay, I need a pick-me-up. I need to wake up, clear my head, get the juices flowing...Yeah….I smile to myself. I know exactly what I’m going to do. My right hand snakes it’s way down my body, to my panties. The. It was clear that she thought that she still held all the cards.I said to be polite, “How are you?” She was going to tell me about her trip. I could see it in her eyes. What she saw in MY eyes changed her mind. Instead she said, like she was trying to reason with me, “Stop pouting baby and come home to the woman who loves you. I told you that you wouldn’t regret it. And I am going to work very hard to make it up to you.”Still not getting it...I had known the woman in sickness and in health, in. "Rise, Postulant," I commanded and she did. I could see her steel herself for the fallout of her actions.I cupped her chin with my hand and she flinched slightly. "I understand what you did and why you did it. I forgive you for that." BUT, if you are to stay with me you are to swear that you will never divulge anything about me or what I do, without my permission, to anyone. This includes your father, your friends and even Mother Browynn. If this is too much for you, then I will escort you back.