“This?” I asked dumbly.“Mom, I know it must look strange but, in our pod, we often hold each other and sit on each other. I might just as well h...ave taken a seat on Donna’s lap. I would feel just as comfortable there. This has been a very stressful day and I just needed to be held,” Cindy said. She made no move to leave my lap and I kept my arm around her reassuringly.Betty looked over at Beca and Joan and then at Donna. She sighed deeply.“Has that day already come?” she asked. “The day when my. I though no one had seen us .I guess , its a common this that teenagers do.She did not ask me for the description. But she did tell me that it was not my age for such things.Then she left.If she had not come , I would not have thought. But our seating was towards girls side. I wondered how many girls might have noticed.Next morning was normal.But during all activities , I knew , Teacher and 2 girls(pinky and sushma) were noticing at my movements.Teacher\’s glance was expected . But the girls. Karla was a single mother with teenaged children. Since her husband left her, or was or was it the other way around, she hasn’t had any men in her life. It has been a long 6 years. Tonight bala was going to take her out for a dinner as he wanted to discuss with her about some organisational matters related to the office. She will see what happens afterwards. It was supposed to be some work related meeting tonight as far as his wife was concerned; she didn’t know it was going to be just the two. I won't be hurt if you say no." Thanks, Ellie, for your offer and your understanding. I'll get back to you." Pity," thought Ellie, "I had hoped for an hour a day but I can see their problem. I'll be lucky if I get Saturday and Sunday."Sylvie rang the next morning. "You're on," she said. "Could you do Monday mornings as well?" Yeah, no problem." Great! Can you start this Saturday?" Yup! What time do you want me?"Half past eight?" You're on. Thanks, Sylvie." My pleasure," Sylvie replied.