It was going to take time and money to turn that minus into a plus, but with determination she set to work, doing things that were almost alien to her...personality but gradually the surplus fat from her stomach was cut back, her tits became more attractive the growth of hair at her groin was tailor into an attractive triangle, her bottom took on an attractive shape, reinforced with a new cut to her slacks. She purchased jeans that she had avoided for she didn't think they suited her and she even. I have to let you know what I found out about your Mom's divorce."Richie hesitated, then tuned around and dropped back into his seat. Melinda and her last question ceased to exist for him."Melinda, I don't think we can count on that bit of luck again," Jason said. "His mother had to deceive the Darkness to give us this place, and pressing her for more would be asking for trouble."Melinda opened her mouth, but when she finally perceived the tone in his voice and the look in his eyes, she closed. I think they were curious … you know … about how different we might be.’ ‘Did that bother you?’ She was asking a genuine question, but I wondered if there was more to it. ‘A bit. I was always a minority. Even more than the black … I mean African American kids. There were a few of us in school, but we never seemed to quite fit into any group. It was easier for us guys, I think. I don’t think it was easy for the girls, though.’ ‘Harry. There’s something I have to tell you. I’m black. African. He swapped his lips to the other breast and she let out a small sigh as he circled his strong arms around her waist.Before she knew what had happened he lifted her and turned around, pushing her against the trunk of their tree, her feet still not touching the ground. He looked into her eyes and kissed her again, so soft compared to the rough way he had forced her up against the tree. She laced her arms round his neck and clung to him, returning his kiss while his hand crept down to her thigh.