On the other hand, I was disappointed and jealous. I wish I had known from her, I wished she had told me instead of leaving me a box. I wanted to be p...rt of that world. Or better, I'd like to be able to create for myself a relationship like theirs, a relationship made of intimacy, airiness, love, happiness. All things that at forty I hadn’t found, yet. I wasn't ready to talk to Peter. I needed time to process and to elaborate all my feelings. And I was still wondering if Peter was my father or. “I’m sorry, Anna, I can’t do that. I will do nothing to sate your pleasure until you are mine. “I will be buying you today, do you understand? You will be mine, Anna, and you are not to come for anyone else. Ever. Do you understand me?” “Y-yes” she stammered. “Good. I will see you later, and remember you are not allowed to come under any circumstances. If I find out you came, there will be consequences.” Anna was panting and her legs were shaking as Richard left the room. Next on Richard’s list. ”I said, “Yes, ma’am. I’m honored that you’d remember. How may I help?”“Dana,” she started, morphing from another desperation sigh. “Most of our team went out to dinner last night, and they evidently got a bad chicken salad. Food poisoning, and they’re all puking their guts out this morning. We’re down to ten fieldable players, and we have a game this afternoon. We’re in serious danger of default, and I HATE to default. Could you play for us?”Boingggggg!!! Dana, you didn’t see THAT one coming,. ”“Arthur knows his romance -- that’s for sure.” They walked further. “Are you nervous?”“Not nervous. I’m giddy with anticipation. Not to mention a little tipsy from that island cocktail, Champagne and an after-dinner drink.”Adam unlocked the door to the cottage and they stepped inside. He embraced her and kissed her. “You look so good in that dress,” he said between kisses. “You could wear it like a nightgown.”“I do need to do my night-time routine,” she replied, “so if you’ll excuse me.”“I’ll.