Do I make myself understood?’ ‘What’s the point of having a whole life ahead of me if I’m not allowed to live it?’ ‘You will do as you ar... told young man, and that’s an order.’ He always calls me young man at times like this, it’s like he’s trying to shame me into accepting adulthood. ‘Now go to your room and do your homework, and I want to check it when you’ve finished.’ Father must really have been pissed off with today’s effort, because he informed the school that, should my grandfather. ——— Chapter One: Arthur vs. Authority [One morning in July, 1993] Ranger Miksutivosk ducked his tall frame and stepped out on his porch. He let the screen door slam shut behind him, not caring if he woke his daughter or not. This was his place. The park’s facilities were the finest in the Duchy and he was in charge of it all. It had taken twenty years of service to rise to the top, and now a scandal threatened to take it all back. He needed someone to blame. The ranger leaned over the rail and. Jay, We'll be gone all day, probably back around 8 o'clock. If you get hungry before we're home order yourself a pizza, there's money in the jar. Love Mum xx 'Oh great!' She thought to herself. 'What shall I do with myself all day?' She checked her phone for messages. None. She then noted the time 'Shit it's later than I thought. I think I'll have a bit of a sunbathe then see how I feel.'Their villa had a smallish pool at the back with a patio area that was totally private unless any neighbours. “Jason is out of town.” Ashley looked down and in that quiet soprano said, “I know. He went to Los Angeles.” “You can take off your jacket,” I offered. “Do you want a Coke? Let’s sit in the kitchen.” “No, thanks, Mrs. Shepherd,” she said. She unzipped her jacket, but didn’t move. “I really can’t stay.” Taking a step forward, she reached out and touched my sweatshirt, her fingertips grazing my nipple. I’ve never know a sixteen year old who was so forward with an older person. Uncooperative, yes,.