But it was largely new and polished. The presentation could have been executed by a modern film company – perhaps it was. I had hope for a live pers...n telling a story. And the shop carried throwing sticks and souvenirs, but they were all new.Rachel pointed out that the site had a historical and educational role, and that it wasn't intended for me. She was right. But I was unhappy. "Too many illusions," I told her."Well, what would you like to do?" Walk. Let's go walking in the mountains."The. “It would make no sense,” I said in my most reasonable, rational, mature, adult voice. “In a few weeks, months, or years, some virile young man is going to come along and sweep you off your feet and carry you away to his mansion on the hill. Then where will I be?” She continued to shake her head back and forth. “Don’t be a damned fool, Eric,” she said gently. “That’s what I’m trying to prevent, Shania.” “See? There it is again. ‘I love you.’” “What?” I went into a panic. “Just say it. Just say. The rooms were modern, spacious, bright, and wonderful. I stood still as a stone, letting it all sink in.I really was the soon-to-be, adopted daughter of the President of the United States. 'How in the world did I end up here?' I thought suddenly scared at the thought of having to be on the world stage from this second forward.Polly seemed to understand part of my fear, and hugged me like she meant it. "Angela, don't think about it. Don't let this ... place ... scare you. We are right around. ...(Suddenly, my careful facade of manhood took a massive blow by instantlybeing referred to as "Saki.")"Please, call me Ryan, Nabiki," I begged, "Can I have Ayumi tonight?" Ohhh yes, no problem Ryan," said Nabiki, "Just let me go get Ayumi.She is free of customers now." Thanks so much."I sat and waited anxiously in the lounge, for what seemed like hours.Tina, and two other Asian girls I had yet to meet were also just hangingout there with me, possibly waiting for clients."You sure you no want.