He throwed same question to her, “This applies to you too. I can atleast stand in underwear, I am sure you will not even do that.” She was fast, �...�Bet?” He, “I bet, you can’t even do that now in front of me. Bet for Rs. 500 if you do.” She warned him, “Don’t bet here, you will lose.” Boy was clever, I never thought, he throwed one more bet, “Rs. 500 if you stand in undergarments, I mean just bra and panty, and Rs. 1000 if you get fully naked.” She again asked, “Are you sure? Put your money first. She gives me a smile, orders his drink--Grey Goose martini with two olives, and walks it over to him. He hesitates for a moment. He must be telling her that he did not order another and then the two of them look in my direction. I smile. He tilts his head ever so slightly, flashes me a beautiful white smile and mouths the words thank you. He nods in the direction of the empty seat at his table. I slide off my chair and walk in his direction. With each step I can feel the adrenalin filling my. “Oh, yes: that one. They have a reputation for doing everything to suit the parents’ wishes, and hang the educational values. My parents checked it as a possible for me, and were horrified. My folks value education, and hate this toadying to parents for purely monetary reasons. Damn! Sidra would be better off never to go back there.”Erika tapped Sidra’s arm to get her attention. “Sidra, dear, we appreciate your aversion to that school and its approach to education. I think you will be better. There hadn’t been anyone like her at St. Veronica’s, not ever. In time, Houlihan became obsessed with her. The pictures were tantalizing. Presumably, Monica had goals after high school. Houlihan decided to have her in for a little chat. Perhaps he could get what he wanted. He was not above bribery. * Monica was a little surprised when she got the note in Spanish class summoning her to Houlihan’s office after school, if she didn’t have any other obligations. Her last class was World History,.