And odered for its repairs and renovations. Now, whenever, Montu Kumar would compare these two women, he would find Rupali more beautiful, younger, a...d sexy than Manavi. Rupali was only 36 years old, mother of two young girls, but she looked very attractive due to her slimness, and resembled like a student studying in University. Every morning, after waking up, Montu Kumar would find the fresh, morning beauty of Rupali by the side of bed. She would greet him with a big smile, opening her rosy. I stare into the full length looking glass, lifting a length of my wedding gown and running the soft satin through my thin fingers. It’s hard to believe the day has finally come. In less than an hour, I will be meeting my husband to be for only the third time. My heart races and I see color flush into my pale cheeks. My servants bustle around me, two still fussing with the lacing at the back of my bodice, one arranging and rearranging the bouquet of lilies and ferns, and still another finishing. What do you think about it?”“Well, I have to admit I’m intrigued with the idea, but like I told Faenel, I really want your baby to be mine. Maybe that’s narrow thinking on my part, but I can’t help it. As far as Ellana joining with us, I vote yes.”She leaned over and kissed my cheek. “Jesse, I want my baby to be yours, too. I’m sure Faenel explained that the family unit isn’t set up to facilitate convenient sex. Sure, sleeping with a different partner from time to time is acceptable, but when. We'll go get you some rank for your uniforms."Lenore went with him into the Navy Exchange Uniform Shop, where she opted to buy the more expensive shiny plated accoutrements rather than the duller 'issue' pieces. Two pairs of Bates patent-leather shoes joined the rank and insignia in her shopping basket. She wrote a check on her Bank of America account – the 'permanent' checks had just come in Saturday's mail – and winced. "Dillon, when do I get paid?" Should have been the fifteenth, Lenore, but.