’ ‘So, what had you so upset yesterday?’ ‘Nothing, I was just tired.’ ‘That has to be the saddest excuse I’ve ever heard.’ ‘Yeah, we...l. I was.’ ‘But – ‘ ‘Leave it alone.’ I growled at him and he got the picture, shutting his mouth on the subject. ‘Well, I bought you something that I hope cheers you up some.’ ‘Why?’ ‘Because even though you barely smile as it is, I would miss the ol’ bitter-sweet Carla if this Screw-the-world Carla was to stay.’ With that said he handed me a cheap card that had. “Come on, you’ve really earned it!” she heard Julien say. He had already lowered the heavy back pack to the ground and was taking off his sweat-soaked shirt while kicking off his hiking shoes. Kristina knew instantly what he meant, hurriedly took off her shirt, kicked away her shoes and pulled down her tiny shorts, and started running naked toward the water. She entered the pool with a splash and dove head first. The water was cool and pure, scrubbing away the dirt and sweat that covered her. "Are you going to continue tosearch for ways to turn me back to Mark?" Yes," I said despite my most recent thoughts. "I am beginning to missmy old male roommate." I am happy to hear that," smiled Maria. For the first time in a longwhile her eyes looked relieved."But before I do, I might want to keep my new maid for a little while,"I laughed. "Let's go home. I know this is a bit rude, Mark, but Ireally want to see how far I can push this maid thing..." Yes, Greg," Maria said submissively. A. Tenchi..." Key muttered sadly, feeling his pain or at least wishing she could. She glanced around, specifically at Sasami gazing at the scene unfolding. Couldn't these girls see this was ripping him apart?Melting in his embrace, Ayeka's felt a measure of peace. In Her mind, she had finally said the one thing that mattered, she had come halfway and that was enough, for now."Ahhh!" Said a voice to their left, Each relieved in their own way something had broken the moment both Tenchi and Ayeka.