I turned to her, “Listen to me. They’ll love you just as much as I do. Relax.” I kissed her softly on the forehead and slotted my key. I was hom.... I turned the key and opened the door. It wasn’t the first time back from school, so I wasn’t expecting a lot of fanfare, or a banner or anything like that. Fortunately, my parents didn’t do any of that. I entered my house through the side door, as I always do, leading into my kitchen. My mother was sitting at the kitchen table, pretending to thumb. The afternoon that I was supposed to spend in Ranan’s arms all arrangements were made. My children were taken to a movie by Ajit and I had stayed home pleading headache. What Ajit did not know was I had spent about 2 hours getting prepared after that. Now I was looking sexy and provocative in a blue chiffon saree and a low cut sleeveless blouse. I had worn the saree very tight so the shape of my big butt was very inviting. Rana came and saw my preparations and whistles. He pulled me in his arms. It was a15 days work related trip so Thakur was supposed to be in meetingsduring the day and we would roam around at night. It was planned that Iwould stay in hotel during the day.We reached the hotel on a Sunday evening and settled down. We had somefun that night and slept late. In morning Thakur was gone and came backtired after a long day at work. He had brought one of his chinesecolleagues and they wanted to discuss business over few drinks. I hadthought Thakur would come alone so I had. Derek?" Dave?" Yeah... Dave." Elspeth reached down onto the chair."His wallet says his name's Ian Gourd." She pointed out, flipping the driver's license over to show her the picture."Maybe his middle name's Dave?" Shawna managed after a few seconds thought. "Would you go around calling yourself Ian? I wouldn't." So... where's Hope?" Loserville!" Shawna cheered, flopping back on the bed. "I won, I pulled Dave, and she sucks!" I'm going to bed." Elspeth decided. She'd already worked out that week.