Carol laughed, hugging each of them with an arm.“Okay, no, I’m not. Still recovering from our mainland trip. I felt like we were under the sword o... Damocles the whole time we were there.”“What would Milady recommend if she heard anyone else saying that?” Jester asked.Carol dropped into lotus, in the middle of the hall.“Time for church,” Candy said, joining her.“About what I thought,” Jester agreed, taking a place in the circle.“Milady,” Candy said, “I’m truly sorry to disturb you, but it’s time. “I had a great time last night, thank you,” Christy smiled.“And this morning, so I hear!” I jokedChris, blushed as I handed him a beer.“Stop teasing him,” Christy joked, “We did have a wonderful time.” I went outside to the grill to cook the steaks and left them in the kitchen, it was ten minutes later that I returned to the kitchen to get another beer, they were locked in another deep kiss and his hands were caressing her breasts.“I’m just getting another beer,” I joked, “Sorry to. Was that because you had forgotten or that you didn’t care anymore. Still I hoped, I even convinced myself that I had got the day wrong, then the post came, cards from friends, family, including yours, If your birthday had made me feel bad, this was even worse. I hoped you were planning something, something to make up to me, something special. I had booked the day off, I thought it would be nice to meet you for lunch. I was waiting at the traffic lights, you know the ones, by your works car. I had them increase my allowance somewhat, though not enough to cause them any financial hardship, and tried to insure that they would pay no attention to any odd behavior on my part. I also got my Dad to take out subscriptions for me to Playboy and Penthouse, and buy me a supply of condoms. The two days of that weekend were the first I hadn't had sex for a week, and I found myself missing Laura. I was tempted to go out looking for a new partner, but I decided I should take things slowly to.