’ Casey kept his breath low and relaxed. Clare turned to the windows and looked out at the city. ‘You are thinking I have fired them all like the ...imperious bitch I am reputed to be.’ Casey said nothing and felt himself gain a point. ‘Actually, they expect this. It is routine. If the presentation goes well most of them will remain employed and receive not only a bonus, but a percentage of the sales from the new line.’ Casey looked her directly in the eyes as she turned. It pleased him to notice. ’ ‘Yes we won and our submissions were strongly supported by permanent residents on the other side of the island and from the owners and users of the third terminal that caters exclusively for vehicular ferries.’ ‘Indeed,’ Mary smiled. ‘And for a brief time you eclipsed your son as being this island’s hero or heroine.’ ‘Well nothing lasts forever,’ Penny laughed. Mary said, ‘The main reason for asking you here for lunch today is to make a suggestion and find what you think about it.’ ‘That. You?” She had that same grin. “Yeah, Fine. I think I saw you staring at my assets. Enjoyed the show? I need some water.” She stood up and stepped over to the sink. I felt her brush in beside me, reach for the water, and turn it on. The fabric of her nightgown touching my thigh. She was standing there, with no panties. The fabric falling around her. “Can I have some?” I asked, “Huh.” She looked up. I flushed with her eyes suddenly on me “Mmmm, I don’t know,” and I reached my hand out and began. She then came to me and looked at me. Her eyes sparkled happily as she stood up on her toes and placed a meaningful kiss on my lips.'Nonsense, c***d. I enjoyed doing this for you. I don't go out or date, so this is a nice change.' I tell her.'You treat me like a princess,' she says as she looks up at me with a smile.'You are my princess,' Tell her as I kiss her forehead. 'Now go change into something comfortable.She left and went into the bathroom to change and freshen up. She re-immerged from.