Gradually as the beatings got worse Kelly often found she had to send the girl back into the kitchen to work so that the customers wouldn’t see her ...ruised face. All the staff were concerned for her but Karen avoided all attempts to get her to talk about what she was going through.Eventually after she had been working at the “Kettle” for a year Karen finally opened up to Sharri, a friendly girl with long ginger hair and freckles who worked in the kitchen. It was difficult for her to talk to. Magus said, “You do now.”“I do?” Leland asked. “I don’t recall applying for a position over there.”Magus said, “I got you transferred. You have no idea how tough it is to deal with bureaucracies. I almost had to arm wrestle the Secretary of Agriculture to get you reassigned. Fortunately, Igor took care of the arm wrestling portion of the negotiations.”“I like forestry products,” Leland said. “I like forests. I grew up in Colorado where there are lots of trees and very few ocean fish.”“Your new. He paused. ?Well, actually, just wait here a minute.? He said with an air of optimism. He went to use the telephone again.?Hey Abigail its Adam.? The girls heard him say. ?How much money do you have? Great, between the three of us we will have enough. Can’t explain now just come here, trust me.?Adam came back with a cheeky grin on his face.?You won’t have to pay for the window.? Said Adam. ?But only if you accept the offer I’m about to make you.?***Both the boys, Abigail and their two new. “Okay, slave. Let’s see how far that attitude gets you tonight.” I felt a flutter in my tummy at his words. We had been to the restaurant before. Master and the owner, Mister R, had become friends in the past several months. “Hey, J and Krystenah! So nice to see you both!” he beamed and led us to a table near the center of the restaurant. “Krystenah, my flower, you look beautiful as always. Have you been a good girl for J?” He looked intensely in my eyes and I began to stammer. “She’s been.