It was only then that Thomas realised an important omission. Any young lady of consequence travelled with a maidservant, and there was none for Mirabe.... He mentioned this, but she shrugged and told him that she could manage things by herself. Still, Thomas found an agency near the harbour where he inquired about a servant willing to travel, but the owner had nobody available on such short notice, and so close to Christmas, who would be able and willing to travel. Thomas resigned to hiring. If it were easy I do not think I would be so attracted to her. I whispered in her ear low and sweet, “Josephine, my dear, you are almost burning hot. Is there something you want from me?” My heart was racing at this point, I was keeping everything cool and calm internally under the hood. I couldn't let it out yet. Not here, but I could play a bit. A little internal chuckle of intention escaped my lips. She was barely speaking, a whisper of an answer her desire was burning in her so badly,“Kiss. I was pretty nervous and saw wine and candles…. D was in his underwear and he took me in his arms and kissed me on my lips. The moment was overwhelming and I just shut my eyes and played with his flow. He gently undressed me and sneaked his hand behind and gently squeezed my ass. His touch there, brought out all my pent up feelings and I was now kissing back. D poured a glass of wine for me( I know it was too early for wine but D felt it would ease up the atmosphere). D then took an eye blind. He was already waiting for me when the door opened. Then his eyes went wide open as he realized he wasn't talking to me.Diane glanced at him and smiled before heading down the hallway to her own room. Only then did I come out with a weary grin on my face. At least I had heard his question and I replied, "Well, finals are over and I'm going home today. What, you think I didn't want to say goodbye to my roommates?"He ignored my question and instead just stared after Diane's retreating form..