That bride-to-be had been so ripe for a woman like Jules that she had been practically ready to burst. "Shouldn't that at least make a difference or s...mething?" Not even a little," Atwood answered truthfully."Shit," Jules mumbled. "So...what happens now?" I did what I could," Atwood shrugged. "You know the drill - if we had a Siberia, you'd be headed there. I did manage to keep your banishment in house, so you'll still be technically working for Homeland." So I'm not fired?" Jules perked up. I briefly saw where Kaleigh had jumped up, and wrapped her legs around my torso. Then I saw Kaleigh clad in just her bike shorts and black sports bra, pushing me backwards to the padded bench. Based on what I’d seen already, I knew that the camera would cover the area of her awesome striptease in perfect clarity. As she stepped back into the center of the TV screen, I heard her say, “Music, CD #1, volume 15”, followed by good old, Eddie Van Halen and company’s song, When It’s Love.I sat back. I had no Idea how much money I would make, and frankly, I didn't give a shit.Knowing my parents would have wanted me to stay in school, I did. I even graduated third in my class, and went on to get my bachelor's degree and webmaster ticket. I also made a big mistake.I guess the loneliness finally caught up to me, and I got married. It took about a week before I discovered how big a mistake that was. Before long, I was glad the job I landed after graduation required extensive travel. Every. “Oh my god, so you were not virginal?” I demanded.“Oh lord no, that bird has well and truly flown,” she simpered, “Quite a while ago when I was eighteen,” she admitted, “And several times since.”“Damn,” I cursed.“But let that be our secret, as far as the world is concerned you ravished me and took my honour,” she whispered.“Yes, it will put an end to Mother’s constant complaints,” I declared, “But no more lovers, you must make do with my efforts until you produce a male heir.”She had no time to.