She handed me a pair of olive green trousers and a t-shirt. The trousers were loose in the waist and about three inches too short but they would do; t...he t-shirt was a white rib knit wife-beater. While I thought I looked ridiculous, at least I was clothed. Adara and I worked on my Arabic all day. The other women dropped in often and conversed with me. I have a flair for language and I was making very good progress adding to my already basic knowledge of Arabic. Adara and I sat at the table where. They were joined by two models who had driven up from Denver to show the clothes. Toni took them into the workroom and gave them instructions.The three friends were dressed conservatively — as each of them defined it. Dana wore a blazer, blouse and skirt; Toni a charcoal gray ankle-length dress that fit her well, but its double row of brass buttons down the front was at once both concealing and eye-catching. Melanie wore a navy worsted double-breasted suit with a skirt that extended to just. I want you to meet someone." She was calm and composed and I didn't sense any upset, but I was tense and wanted to know why she would let a stranger into our place."Vin ... this is my father, Donald," she said in a steady voice.I was stunned. She had let this bastard into our apartment. I couldn't believe it. Why? I was so taken aback that I couldn't form any words. I just stood there and stared, wide-eyed at the both of them.Her father had stood up from the sofa and was looking at me warily,. Andi came over and stood at my feet looking down with a stern look on her face.She looked me straight in the eyes and said, "I hope you saved some for me!"I closed my eyes and groaned.Dani and Kat came in then. They set out two pots of coffee, cups and cream and sugar for everyone. I waited for the crowd around the pot to get theirs and move away. I needed the time to catch my breath. But before I could get up, Andi came over carrying a tray with four cups on it. She handed out the coffee and.