"Let's call it quits for today alright?" "Are you sure?" I asked. "Yeah it's fine, you're clearly not fit for studying." She laughed. "Thanks." I blus...hed. Alice stood up and walked towards the door. "Hey, where are you going?" I said. "I'm going to the shop to buy some snacks, we can watch a movie instead." She smiled. I watched her walk out of the living room. I waited until I heard the front door open and close before I sprawled out onto the sofa again. As I was alone in the house I took this. They've hired a professional lighting crew, who we've been working with, and they're excellent. Some of these people want careers in the theatre. This is their chance to shine on national television. You can bet they're taking this very seriously indeed. We owe it to them to do not just a good job, but the best possible job. That means you. Every single member of this crew. Every job is important. Let's cut no corners. Let's do it right. Thanks. We have two hours. Let's make it happen."There. " I just want you to know, whatever happens, that I have more things to work through. I can't have a normal job, just be someone's girlfriend, not with all I still feel. That man who raped me broke something inside me, Peter. My instant reaction to arousal is rage. It has taken me a long time to push through that feeling, to stop being so angry at my own body and the person I'm attracted to. I wouldn't bring this up at all, but tonight got me so spun up. You were kind enough to let me stay with. It cost a considerable amount, but it still left enough to restore it and hire staff. It was a large old building with ivy covering most of the outside, a mile long drive, a heated outdoor swimming pool, sauna’s, jacuzzis, a games room, ballroom, tennis courts and a neglected gym. Her first restoration was to the gym she had to get it up and running if her business plan was to work, there were the usual bench presses, weights, rowing machines and exercise bikes, for the customers. Then there.