As long as she has hope, you have another girl who is very into you, and ready for more.”Thoughts of Mandy casually admitting to me that she was a v...rgin at Lea’s party floated through my mind. Did she want me for the same reason as Autumn?“Well, Chatty Cathy, it’s about time for me to work on some horses. What are you up to the rest of the day?”“Well, I thought I’d call Autumn, then I have to go to that party later.”“Well, have fun then,” Shelby said in a sing-song voice. “And be safe.”I knew. Now I would never make a move on her. First off, I am happily married and like my job. Secondly, she is also married and appears to like her job. I was quite content with just seeing her every day, but also I am a man, so if I ever had the chance to nail her, I would not pass it up.As I sat in front my computer, looking over a spreadsheet my mind started to wander. I pictured Jasmine and I on a beach in Barcelona, sipping margaritas and taking in the sun. Not sure why I pictured that but since. It was terrifying and exhilarating to walk like that without being able to see, but the stage was flat and she could hear Rosie stepping with her. Still, she wished she’d counted the steps before she needed to turn.She hesitated when she thought she was getting too close to the front of the stage, but heard Rosie step and say, “Forward.” Emily took the next step, got another “Forward,” took another step, got a “Forward,” took another step, then made to take another. A powerful arm wrapped. She wanted to say something but changed her mind it seemed. "Hurry up and come in. My parents will be so upset if they find you there hanging on the tree."I made my way into her room as quietly as possible. She closed the window and stared at me. I walked towards her and hugged her. I cried. I cried so much. She hugged me back gently as if she were scared to break ME."Ella, don't cry. Please. Don't cry," She implored.I gently pulled away from her and studied her face. "Tell me who did this to.