"I will see you first thing each morning."I was still wringing wet with sweat, so we went up to our room, where Itook off the chest and head harness, ...skirt and knit top and hung themup to dry. Using the plastic wrap, I covered my boots, and took a longhot shower. We went down to the Hotel Restaurant, and had a lightlunch. While eating, we saw many race participants sitting around thedinning room. They were rather obvious, since they were wearing balletboots, or were female "drivers" dressed in. I was disappointed when he got in the car and started the engine. You better get inside he said to me as he drove away. Since then Ive not seen or heard from Colin, its been four days. I went in the house that night and Jack was already in his room. Other than asking for the remote twice, he hadnt spoken to me either. Mum and Dad were back but were completely unaware of the tension in the house. I started to spend most of my time in my room, my memories of that night filled my head over and. My father was trying to convince her and she was not ready to accept his proposal. I was outside, just entered the outer room and could hear the conversation going on.“Na na na, aami aar Bhairavi hote parbo na, o tumi bolo na !” It means in Bengali, “No no no, I am not ready to be a Bhairavi again, please do not say me for that !”My father said, “Ete karap ki achhe ? E to Mayer Aadesh !” Meaning, “What so bad in it ? Take it as a command from the Goddess !”“No no, I did it many times you said. Makena stood and leaned over the desk. ‘Not a damn one!’ she whispered aggressively. ‘Mr. Francois, who in the hell do you think you are? You are a temporary fixture here, a guest! I am by all means your boss and I can, and will give you back to Mr. Calder and the publishing network! While I appreciate my sister company’s work ,I will not be harassed, sexually or otherwise!’ She walked to the door with her stilettos clacking and gestured out of it. ‘This needs to be your next move, if you want.
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