‘I really don’t think this is the time for teasing, my dear.’ ‘Oh, very well! It seems John’s bosom friend Pierre has disappeared. No-one ha... seen him since last Saturday night when the two were in a vicious argument in the tavern. John was again asserting his slander…’ ‘God damn!’ Lawrence swore, shaking his head. Millie saw a look of pure hatred pass across Jacob’s face. ‘So, John was continuing on with his lies about Millie,’ Abigail continued, ‘when Pierre took offence. Pierre publicly. “Patient confidentiality, Claire, sworn to secrecy,” Emily said, giggling.After work, Kate walked to a little bar she knew off the high street, down a quiet alley. She was meeting her friend Jane for a drink and a catch-up. As she walked in, apart from one other couple, the place was empty, and that’s how she liked it. With the students arriving for the new term, a quiet bar in Oxford was hard to find. Ordering a large glass of Pinot Grigio, she sat by the window and it wasn’t long before her. "I like knowing that I am defiling you, while your husband is completely unaware of it. I also love constantly reminding you that you are married and a mother while I defile you. In fact, slid your wedding ring off real quick," he instructed of me.Doing as I was told, I slid my shinning diamond ring off my finger. He then instructed that I slide it over the toothbrush I was using so that it rested up against the bristles. Jerome then asked me a question."Do you know why I had you put your ring. Tea?"Amy is grateful, if a little taken aback by the man's forthright nature."Thank you, thank you very much. I'm Amy." Sam" he shouts as he hurries away to the kitchen.'House' is an understatement. This is a stately home. Amy slowly pulls off her jacket and finds herself spinning in place in the lobby, taking it all in.Artwork upon artwork upon artwork. Classical stylings and modern finishings. Dark furniture from a mob boss' wet dream. It's immense and impressive, and Amy is struck by how.