To which her girlfriends burst out laughing. Other times I recall them calling her "Queen of 22", but had thought they were referring to her age or s...omething back then.So a couple of months ago I ran into one of her old friends, who she had since fallen out with. She asked me "how's the Queen?". Now I was struck with curiosity, so I asked her "why did you all call her the Queen?". She looked at me for a second, laughed a little and said it was best I didn't find out , but let on that around. " Looking around Sean asked, "Where is your family? I would like to thank them also for raising such a fine colleen." I'm traveling alone to meet my Aunt in America," Margaret replied. "My father is an army officer and he's been posted to South Africa so it's off to America for me."Sean hid his surprise at her statement. What kind of man would send his young daughter half way around the world alone? He asked silently. Sending her to a strange new country with no one to protect or take care of. “I see you found my present.” Casey kissed her neck, pulling her closer to him. “You didn’t have to do this.” “I did, and I wanted to. You deserve so much more, Rache.” He sensually kissed her skin again, but the contact seemed to bother her. “I’m sorry, it’s just…” “Too soon,” he answered. “I get it.” Casey sighed and pulled out the opera tickets. “If you don’t want to go to this, I completely understand.” He was hoping she would decline. Rachel loved the performing arts, and she’d always. It's just that Pandora's box has been opened and you like what's gotten loose too much to give it up." But ... haven't you thought of just walking away?" About a thousand times," said Rhonda, "but I haven't -- and won't. Just like you, being with Alexandra is exhilarating, mysterious and yes, I get off on the pain as well as the sex." But you always had so many boyfriends -- and I guess girlfriends. You mean Alexandra is the only one who... ?" Of course not. I can still appreciate a good.