I liked having her around. She was a beautiful girl, both physically and emotionally. Week by week she lost the emotional distance she’d had. She hu...ged me frequently, became almost as sassy as Sia and mischief flitted through her dark ebony eyes. Together with Sia, they played off each other, driving up their zaniness to new bewildering heights. Sometimes it amused me. More often, it scared me, their unpredictability frightening.Alia took to dropping by and spending time on Fridays before. ”Mary gave a heavy sigh. She rested her hand across her reddened chest and seemed to look much more at ease even though she shivered.“Okay, Maddi.” She closed her eyes and smiled. “Sorry, I get so nervous sometimes.”“That’s okay, baby.” Maddi kissed the girl squarely on the lips. “I’m just glad you enjoyed yourself. Didn’t you say there’s a recital tonight you have to prep for?”Mary’s eyes bugged open. “Yes! You’re right. Oh my gosh, I have to go.” She scooted to the edge of the queen-size bed. I selected a sheer white blousewith a ruffled front and plunging neckline, again purchasing one forboth Tom and myself."Those skirts look great with leather boots. I can show you what wehave." I followed him to the shoe department where he showed me a pairof knee-high black patent leather boots with 5" stiletto heels. "I knowwe have this style in both his size and yours." I'll take them. Would you mind if I tried on my outfit to make surethat everything fits."He led me to a dressing room where. Last year on Feb 2007, the tenants who stayed there for almost 2 years vacated the home. After about a month’s time, Chitra came for rent in this home. Chitra aunt was a divorce and was working an MNC as a admin. Since I used to go early to office and return late, it took some time for me to get introduced to my new neighbor. But meanwhile Chitra had built up good friendship with my family (Dad and Mom). She used to come to my home to learn some cooking and also teach north Indian cooking to my.