This particular channel was tracking Oscar's progress through Russia. The reporter mentioned that Russia was in the middle of the coldest December of ...he past one hundred years. William shook his head and said, "I thought you had more sense than to visit Russia in the winter time."Lucy looked up from the book she was reading. It was a murder mystery and she was reading a part where the crime sleuth was pursuing some significant clue. She asked, "Who are you talking to?" Oscar," William answered. Helen's outfit reminded me that this was the last day of the ALT-conference, the event which was responsible for the three of us meeting. Maybe she planned to attend today's session?As I had done every morning, I offered to drive Helen downtown. I said I could either pick her up at an appointed time, or stay there until she was done for the day. I didn't exactly want her to go, but I thought I owed it to her. It was what we had promised when we persuaded her to stay with us.Helen never went. A weekend away in Vegas, which was fun, but it felt like being on a holiday with my platonic roommate. Forget about the friend-zone, I was husband-zoned.I thought it was me so I started to watch my diet and work out a bit. I slimmed down quickly and became more toned. I changed my haircut a little, bought some new clothes, made sure I was clean and smelled nice all the time. No change. Things at work and in public changed, however. More flirting occurred. Women even approached me at the store. I was just watching Tyson” said Sandra. “Paul told me how much you seemed to enjoy him last night” replied Audrey “not you first time with a dog, I suspect”. Sandra coloured slightly “no Mistress” she said “and yes I enjoyed him very much”. “Well at least we have that in common” said Audrey “I have indulged on many occasions”. Sandra looked to Audrey and saw a wistful smile on her face. No wonder Tyson was well trained. He had been servicing Audrey for some time. “Come on girl” said Audrey.