And if I win, all three will do my chores for the next three days. That sound okay?’ ‘What kind of game?’ Josh finally asked. Miranda Oliver lik...ed to think of herself as a strict mother. She knew for a fact her children didn’t like it. But that was her vision- to raise children who had dissipline. The world today lacked that dissipline. She resented it. While she was cooking her famous Macaroni and Cheese, she saw her three children and their friend standing by the pool. It looked like they. Let’s pretend that this never happened. It’s already forgotten.”“But it did happen. And I doubt you’ll forget it. I need some guarantee from you that you’ll never, ever speak of this to anyone. Ever. I would die of embarrassment”“Of course, you have my word,” I offered.“You’re a decent man. But I need more than your word.”I looked at her not understanding. What more guarantee could I give?“What?”“I need you to have as much to lose as I do.” I still did not understand.“What?”“You and I. It was some kind of sweet cooler, but it wasgood. A couple sips later I sat back and turned on the TV. The roomstarted to spin a little so I closed my eyes.........Suddenly I woke up. I was groggy, everything was fuzzy and it felt likeI just ran a marathon the previous day. My body was tired, and strangelystiff. My vision was fuzzy and I couldn't really focus. I could see agroup of people standing at the other side of the room and I could hearsome talking, but couldn't make out what they. " he replied. "WHY! Is it important?" She searched his face with her eyes, seeing no deception in them. He was just enjoying having her with him. " Is it important?" he repeated. "I really want to know." she replied. "How old do you think I am."He examined her, taking in to account the age of her son. "Probably 35 or 36, judging by your son's age. By your looks and all, most likely, around 24 or 25. I'd be surprised if you didn't get carded in some places. You could, if you chose, pass for a.