Compared to a month ago, you’re stronger, agiler, and you have more stamina.”I wiped a couple tears from my cheeks as she continued speaking.“It... took five years to get your body into the shape it was in before we started working out together. Just remember, this type of change doesn’t ever happen quickly, but it will happen.”We exchanged big smiles.“Thank you for everything,” I said softly.“You can repay me by telling me the real reason you finally decided to work out with me and get into. It’s why she named you for both of us: Benjamin Junsaku Fukuzaki.”“Yeah, but Sofu is still annoyed ‘Junsaku’ isn’t my first name, like his and Uncle John’s. But then, I think that’s just because he’s still annoyed Uncle John named his firstborn ‘Samuel’.”I chuckled. “Naming you was entirely your mother’s decision: respecting her father AND symbolically breaking free at the same time.”“Yeah, but it’s still a mouthful.”I arched an eyebrow. “That a sex joke about your nickname?”BJ blushed, rolled. I put on my robe and headed for the kitchen.The house was quiet, but as I passed Heather's room, I heard a sound. Several sounds, actually. There was a rustling, a sigh and then a whispered, "Oh, that's so nice. It feels so good. Oh yeah." Then there were more rustlings and some wet sounds.I stood there for a moment wondering what to do. I felt guilty eavesdropping, but my old middle-class morality was rearing its ugly head. I decided that the best thing to do was simply to complete my mission. I need clothes more suitable to the climate before I bake in this heat, and I don't want to offend anyone, or pay too much."Unas' eyes widened at the sight of the gems. "Of course, blessed mistress. It will be my pleasure."Danica waved her finger at him. "Just Danica — remember? None of this mistress nonsense."Unas bowed his head in response and then helped Danica take her things into the house. A male servant approached as Danica entered and asked if she required anything. Danica told him she.
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