... but I suppose I should look at outdoor curtains, plantsor maybe even a hedge". I sat outside eating and wondering why he was soobsessed with me. T...ere were a few gay clubs in town, why me and outhere? Tomorrow started another work week, so I read the newspaper,showered, slipped into my gown and went to bed early.Work started with a frenzy and didn't let up all week. It was meetingafter meeting, and deadlines and the dreaded people issues. I wasfrequently looking at my phone for missed calls. I'd rub myself two and three times a day. But I didn't want to go out on a proper date with him. I thought he might think that I was a cheap girl: desperate to give my puki to him. So I thought I would go up there with my girlfriend, but knowing that he would be there. When I first went up there in early January, I must admit that I was nervous. Although I knew he was there, I tried not to let him see me look at him, or even glance at him. He was with some of his friends, and I tried to. "Still, it was nice to see Edna get a break," Allie said. "She seemed like such a sweetheart. I've always heard Southern people are really polite and friendly. If she is any indication, I think it's true." Man, her mother-in-law must have been a bitch, though," Rachelle said. "I'm glad Sean's mom likes me. I can't imagine getting married to a guy whose family despises me."Rachelle blushed when she realized what she said. Of course, Shelly picked up on it immediately and started needling. . nice,” she agrees with a hint of sarcasm. It isn’t wise to talk too disparagingly about the town as there are a couple of locals standing nearby.“Yeah. It is very ... very...” Ghok tries to stretch out the conversation as they continue moving again.“Quaint?” Rachele looks over at him with a sly smirk. She is surprised to see him actually smile for a split second—the first time he has done so since he first noticed her pregnancy.“I was going to say peaceful,” he clarifies. “It reminds me of.