He let everyone chat for a few minutes which made Cliff and Helen feel more at ease. After that it was a routine meeting with each project manager giv...ng an update."It's a refreshing relief to have some decent money coming in again," said Norman, "although there's nowhere near enough yet. Nick, I think you should know that Eric's innovative methods with the tender and subsequent contract negotiations were very well received by the council and the port." Well done, Eric, and thank you very. . three."Slowly, as if waking from a deep peaceful sleep, Carl opened his eyes and looked around the room. "How do you feel Mr. Ashton?" I asked."Oh I feel great Doctor, absolutely great." That's excellent, now please, do stay right there while I make a call to my... handyman." Again as with Vicky, Carl reacted instantly the word was out of my mouth. He grabbed a hold of his crotch and started squeezing his cock through the thin white material of his chinos. Peter then yelled 'cut'. Carl sat up. I was dressed more feminine recently at a major mall near my home. I was standing near the food court when a young man told his child to watch out for the woman, meaning me. I smiled. It made my evening.Others are beginning to see me closer to the way I see myself. People open doors for me now. I find other courtesies from strange men that are reserved for women, like offering a hand. It is interesting when I encounter it. I am not used to reacting like a woman, and at times, have to remind. The plane touched the tarmac moments later.At the customs counter Vasilla was asked a series of questions in English.“In Arabic, please,” said Vasilla, thumbing through his phrase book.“Just go ahead,” replied the customs clerk.“Excuse?”“Just go, andelle, move.”And the customs clerk waved him through.New York would be unlike any other city. Already he had seen the diversity, many different faces: brown, black, yellow, and white, some in perpetual motion, some waiting impatiently, like a busy.