She's already eighteen and some say she's going to be an old maid." Of course I will then, eighteen is old enough and someone has to teach her how it'... done right. Are you sure you aren't just jealous?" I asked."Maybe, a little, but I don't think I am much. In one night you've shown me that I could never keep you satisfied. Besides, I'm Silas' wife," she said."Does he treat you badly? He doesn't beat you does he?" I asked, ashamed of myself for not asking sooner."Oh no. He never mistreats me. This time, I’d have to be ready for that. Before any of that though, I had to make it thru the holidays unscathed. I couldn’t remember how those days went. It was a bit of a blur. I knew my mother and sisters had left me alone while they did things together, but I couldn’t remember what.As I tried to remember, I ended up at the rental property as Mother and my sisters were heading out.“Josh! You’re soaked.” Chloe said, as she ran up to me when she spotted me.“Yeah, well, exersize.” I. They also looked quizzically atMegan."Hey, Megan, who's this?" one asked."This a new friend?" asked the other."She's cute," said the first"Cute," balked the second. "She's hot!" Boys," Mrs. Taylor piped in. "That's your sister, Megan." Nuh-uh," protested the second, gagging on the though of his previousstatement"Then who's that?" inquired the first."That, dweebs," Megan scowled a bit. "Is Sammie. She's my girlfriend."The boys were pretty quiet after that. We had a nice, pleasant lunch,which I. Her face turns red as she lifts it up toward mine. Were both leaning against the kitchen sink, next to all the dirty plates and glasses. I swallow. Is she standing this far into my space because she wants to kiss me? I dont think youre anything, I pause, other than totally cool. I breathe in her delectable girlie smell, which makes my nose wrinkle. Im captivated by the source of her scent, her hair or skin or who can guess? Its so unlike the smell of boys. Now its my turn to be embarrassed. I.