“Alright fine. Let’s just get this over with.” ~ ~ ~ I did as I was told and talked to Eric. Of course, he insisted on coming so I told him I wa...s just nervous about meeting everyone and needed some alone time. I walked three blocks and waited in the cold. Finally, I saw Josh’s truck and quickly climbed in. “So where are we going? Seedy motel in the bad part of town?” “You’ll see.” That’s all he said. We drove around for a while, moving through the town. When you live in New York you rarely slow. Sleep seemed such a small priority, hardly worth the effort. My only regret was the time spent with Isabella. I hate to waste time, for time is a precious commodity. The woman did nothing to hide her contempt for me. She did even less to improve my skills. It was difficult to hold my tongue and even harder to keep from retching from the stench of her cologne. Mary, on the other hand, was a joy to work with. Her skills were phenomenal, and she shared them comfortably and generously. Her perfume. However, you still weren't... assaulted?"I shook my head. I knew I had to tell them this next part. Having myfather beside me made it even more difficult. I turned to my father andsmiled weakly. He smiled back at me and put his arm around me. He spokesoftly, "Just say what you have to say. Don't worry about me."I nodded and turned back to the agent. "I was... nearly raped back inJuly in the U.K. Since then, I've worn a locked belt... down below...for protection."He looked shocked for a moment. Patting her on the bum I say, “Good girl Sarah.” (I’ve noticed quite a few of the men have patted her bum as have a couple of the women.)Everyone is filing into the lecture hall and filling the seats. I position Sarah at the front facing the crowd making her stand with her feet apart and her hands clasped behind her back. I don’t want the crowds' view to be obscured.I’ve started my lecture now. It’s completely different from what was originally scheduled. In fact, I’m making it up as I go.