" Dennis Thornton's voice held amusement.Linnet was torn between irritation and amusement, as Ted had failed to warn her who was coming. "Mister Thorn...on ... a pleasure. And ... Miss Thornton too..." she turned to the young woman at Dennis' side."Indeed. May I also introduce Michael Forbes, my CFO?" The distinguished older man's grip was firm and reassuring; Linnet smiled as she shook his hand."Welcome aboard, Mister Forbes." And," Dennis beckoned a pleasant-looking older woman forward, "Missus. You look different. Are you feeling well?" Yeah, I feel fine." Well... you look thinner." Yeah, I've lost some weight, but I'll head to the gym tomorrow." No, it's more than that. Your hair..."Michael began laughing. "You fucker. Stop fucking with me." Paul lookedconfused. "You're just giving me a hard time about that hula girl." What? I have no idea what you're talking about."Michael was still laughing. "That hula girl? That 'curse' my mom put onme..."Paul was going to retort but he was cut. What is school in the end but a combination of a prison and mental asylum? Jake reached the exit and went out. The shift of atmosphere and feeling was immense. Vast, open spaces filled with light were much more better than the narrow, crowded and somehow gloomy schools hallways. Everything looked brighter than usual under the midday rays of the Sun, shining from a light blue cloudless sky. A smile appeared on Jakes face. He even removed the ear-buds from the ears and turned off the the music. I said, "sure honey, anything for you." and tried to convey in my smile that I really meant "anything." He told the team we were having pizza and beer at our house and we headed home. We got there and called in the pizza. Then I went in the kitchen to put the beer in the fridge. My husband came in behind me as I was bent over the drawer and grabbed me around my waist. He kissed the back of my neck and started to bite little nibbles on my cheeks. I leaned back against him, more than ready. He.