Before, you were using me as a crutch to make up for your bad dating. I don't mind that; it was my idea in the first place. But now, you're not even d...ating at all. I love you and want you to be happy. I know you enjoy spending time with me but I just don't feel right. I feel like I'm stealing you. Have you forgotten about Mr. Right? That can't be me!" You yourself told me that Mr. Right — " Look, I was wrong, OK? He must be out there somewhere. If you don't look for him, you'll never find him.. Perhaps later this afternoon. But if you measure up... we can definitely find a regular place for you in the magazine."A thrill ran through my body, this was my big break! The money that Beauty paid, not just for the magazine itself but for other publications was incredible! And if I could get steady work here... besides the money, I'd be getting such exposure! I smiled flirtatiously."I'm very flexible," I said. "I really hope it works out." That's great," said Richard. "We're talking too much. I knew that Carla was a smoker, because I often saw her sitting on the courtyard benches where smoking is allowed. As with most smoking areas, it was pushed off to the downwind side, under a large tree. That Monday, after a quick lunch, I went downstairs and walked across the courtyard. I saw her! She was about to light-up.I approached the bench. When she saw me, I managed what must have been a nervous smile. I spoke. “Would you mind me sharing this bench with you?” She glanced quickly. She'd argued once when he'd demanded she bathe him, but when she denied, he struck her across the face, knocking her to the floor. A lovely bruise was forming along the side of her face.His hand came up and caressed the mark he'd made."Now we understand how important obedience is." Yes Master."Brianna sighed as she entered his chamber, hoping Todd was in better hands.**********Todd felt the bed move, dipping behind him as another body joined his. He opened his eyes to nothingness. The curtains.