It seemed a pantomime in front of the c***dren would be in bad taste. So, I held up one hand, then raised four fingers, hesitated, then added the fift...h. She poked her finger into my chest and looked intently into my eyes with the question buried in hers. I nodded. In the midst of the chatter that followed, that word, “see-leen-a”, was repeated between the people.I turned to leave, waving to the group who followed behind me as I walked to the edge of the village. An older woman, maybe 50 but in. And, more honestly, I am frightened of you." If you do not wish, sir..." No, I have no desire to go back on my pledge. Aimee', this may sound odd, but while I love you, and I feel lust for you, and at my age I should have the wisdom to understand what I feel in here, I do not." He tapped himself on the chest to emphasize his words. "Men... Men are easy, compared to you." You taught me, many months ago, not to be afraid of what I wanted or what someone else asked of me. If I could do it, and I. ”“Yes ... er thank you.” The two girls fled from the shop with their tails between their legs. “Well mission accomplished.” breathed Sarah out on the street outside.“God I need a stiff drink now!” declared Nicole feelingly.Sarah consulted her watch. “No time Nicky! It’s nearly half past! We’re going to have to run if we want to catch those other shops.”They made it back to the jewellery store with literally a couple of minutes to spare. Nicole’s morale was somewhat restored now she had her. Through the cover of dark, she crept along the edge of the parking lot until she got to the red Mack that would hopefully take her to Houston. Heyna walked briskly to the truck, stepped up to the passenger door, and pulled the handle. She almost fell off of the steps as it swung open. Keeping her balance, she lifted her body into the cab, shut the door and quickly stowed away in the sleeper. Heyna tucked herself away in a dark corner of the sleeper behind the driver. She left herself in.