Then it was too late. I couldn't tell you. Now, it's like we get a second chance at life. I won't let you down. I promise." I promise I will love you ...ntil I die," she said, still wiping the tears from her cheeks. "How could I be so stupid and think..."I had put two fingers over her mouth to silence her."It's all in the past, my love. We start again, older and wiser. We will be very good together, I know that now." Yes, but I have a question for you." Go ahead," I said."Would you like another. I went upstairs and enteredMother's bedroom. I started selecting my jewelry; lucky for me Motherdid not have pierced earrings so it was easier to choose. I took somelong gold earrings that had diamonds in them. Then I selected thenecklace that matched the earrings. I also took a watch with a goldband and two bracelets to go with that in gold also.She had so many rings, some of them costume jewelry that I selected afew and would decide when which ones to put on once dressed. Finally Itook. He had lots of studying to do this week. Don patted my rear on his way through to the den where he would fix himself a drink and watch TV till dinner. Daryl seemed to linger till we were alone and then he stepped up behind me. He reached around cupping a breast in his hand and at the same time kissed me on the neck. I pulled away but I still had my back to him. He then reached down and jammed a coupe of fingers into the crack of my rear. Again I jerked a way and turned quickly telling him to. "Acrylics, manicures, pedicures, make-up, facials, and hair -- evenwaxing," I assured her. "I am a full-service salon, after all," Ibragged with yet another exaggerated bow at the waist."Such a respectful bow, Sonny," voicing her approval. "We shouldreally work on a proper curtsy, though," she taunted, causing me toblush an even deeper crimson. "In any event, I think I might just keepyou on as my own personal beautician. I swear," she said with a fondglint in her eyes, "seeing you in this.