I jumped on top of him and slapped him repeatedly for a couple of minutes, then looked up at the camera, gave a shocked expression as I if I were just... discovering he was recording, and jumped off and turned the camera off.As soon as the camera was off, I took out the tape and put the old one back in, and told him that was punishment number 3, and that it was extra evidence to use in case he ever decided to rebel. Then I put on my jeans, got out the belt and made him stay on the bed while I gave. The old manor house was ancient and full of quirky character but it had been modernized enough so that you had access to all of the conveniences. The land around the manor sprawled out for miles of densely wooded hills. And town life was just over half an hour’s drive away, if you ignored the speed limit. Your wealthy parents ensured that you and your siblings wanted for nothing. You already lived a blessed life.So what could this surprise be?Money, you think, it is probably money. Lots of. This is Carol Berg, do you have a minute?" Oh, hi Carol." Esther recognized the voice as being that of Dr. Carol Berg, M.D. She had just completed her annual physical a few days ago and which this time included the dreaded colonoscopy upon which Dr. Berg had insisted."Esther, I need you to come in to see me today, this morning if possible."There was a pause. Esther felt more than a twinge of anxiety. "Okay, Carol. I'll come in, but I want you to tell me why. Now, Carol. Now, on the phone."Dr.. ” Bending, I brushed my lips across hers, and returned to my seat, picking up the glass of white wine and sipped.Bella smiled at me, pleased, looked at the small gift, and unwrapped it. Tears welled in her eyes despite her smile. One dripped down her cheek as she took out the charm bracelet I’d kept locked away.“You kept it,” she whispered.I nodded. “Of course I did. It’s the most precious thing I own.”It no longer surprised me when Bella fingered the charms, telling her mother what some.