We began dating after that, but never once went out. Our nights consisted of me staying in his low lit basement at his mother’s house. I won’t lie...and say it didn’t bother me that we were never seen in public together, but I never said anything to him because I knew he was such a homely person. That was until tonight when he asked/pleaded for me to wear a bag... Suddenly everything had a new meaning and I felt I was back in high school. "Am I that fucking ugly?" I asked wounded. "Fugs baby,. My heart was pounding in my chest as I walked into the foyer and met up with Emily and Patty, who were waiting for me. Emily arched her eyebrows up, as if to say, that was close.The next door was also manned by a large man, who was wearing a tight black shirt with white lettering spelling "SECURITY" on the front. After paying the cover charge, he put bracelets on our wrists and moved to the side, letting us in.The club was definitely dark inside, but constantly-moving multi-colored lights were. It was a caduceus, a short staff entwined by two serpents surmounted by wings. In Greek mythology, Hermes had carried one. It was used these days as a symbol for the U.S. Army Medical Corps. In the middle of her staff was a large block-letter N for nurse and above the wings were the words, ‘Cheaters of Death’ and just below the staff was the word ‘MASH.’ ‘Why sure, a fellow vet is always welcome at my table.’ I said, smiling up at her. She sat down and held out her hand, ‘I’m Yolanda Davis.’ . "I see Gamaley's visit was successful." Yes, thank you," I said. I wanted to tell him how this gift allowed me to hear the cruel things his people were saying about me, but I chose to keep quiet."You're welcome," he said. "But tonight is about planning our wedding, not your beautiful ears." I've wanted to do that since we arrived," I said."If we don't plan something soon, my mother will do it for us," he said."Do you think she'll be okay with the dresses I brought back from Earth for Lara and.