Toh me apne bed me jaake firse so gaya dekha fir chupke se dekha ki woh chaaron ladke aagaye fir thode der k baad mom b face clean krke aarhi thi mom ...ne unko dekhke smile dia aur window seat me baith gayi fir ek meri mom k baje me baith gaya fir sab baat kr rhe the thode der k baad raat hogayi aur fir mom ne muje uthane seat k upar khadi hui aur utha rhi thi lekin me utha hi tha mene pucha ki kaise thi chudayi toh mom ne ek smile dia fir me neeche utar gaya. Aur fir thode der k baad me aur mom. “We have a personal issue to take care of. I’m not sure how long we’ll be gone, so I might end up going straight to IIT. I’m not sure.”“Is everything OK? Did something happen to one of the kids or Jessica or Kara?”“They’re all fine,” I said. “Elyse and I just need to take care of something.”“OK. See you when you get back. If I don’t see you before then, good luck with Scott’s class!”“I guess it’s my class now,” I said.We walked out of the building, letting Kimmy know that we’d be gone for a bit. “I’ve heard we’re expecting a good harvest.”Ah, yes. Of course, he would never recognize me. I was just one servant among so many. He’d probably taken them all over the years. Perhaps that is why he was unwed: he had a voracious appetite for naïve young men.“Yes, your Majesty,” I reply, unable to keep the quiver out of my voice. “The harvest should be particularly bountiful this year.”He smiles and laughs a little.I clench my hands into tight fists, digging my nails into my palms. “I should not. ’ ‘Lacy? Kinky. I like it.’ ‘Lord above, can you try and keep it in your pants Claire?’ Bridget snorted, half laughing. ‘Where’s Heath- Ah, Heather, good, and you brought Marie too. That’s all of us. Would it be ok if we gave her some water, Heth?’ ‘It’s not likely gonna hurt her, just make sure it’s small sips.’ A new voice, apparently Heather’s, said softly. ‘Let me get my stuff set out. Can I use that table you’re leaning on Tara?’ ‘Sure. I’ll get some preliminary measurements off Lacie.