Everyone in the shop knew Amber’s manipulations for what they were, but her arguments had been sufficiently sound that Mara was stuck anyway. Though... of course, the fact that Ellen seemed to find putting her in such situations amusing probably had something to do with it as well. She grumbled to herself, flexing aching muscles as best she could with her hands and legs currently bound. She surveyed the store, checking to see if there were any customers she hadn’t seen or heard enter during her. As Jeremiah stroked her hair, Meggi opened her eyes. Jeremiah smiled with a softness in his face which she hadn’t seen before. “Welcome back, my dear,” he said. Meggi examined the line of Jeremiah’s jaw as he assessed her with cool blue eyes. This was the moment. “I’m so hot,” Meggi moaned. Meggi watched Jeremiah’s brow crease with concern as he placed his hand on her forehead. “Indeed you are, I shall send for the physician immediately.” Meggi’s hand gripped Jeremiah’s wrist, preventing. No, I… I was lamenting my faulty line., I lied, visibly breathless… again. Wed better talk later, I concluded quickly, and hung up the phone. Gee, I was hysterical! I couldnt stop laughing and thinking about the crazy thing I just had done! I felt bold, embarrassed, excited, horny, all at the same time. Did he notice I was touching me? I was horny? Would he say something tomorrow at school? While I thought about the possible implications, I licked tenderly the phone… I loved my taste, so much I. As they walked around, Ted pointed out where the old flowerbeds and walkways were. ‘It must be over 50 years since anyone’s done anything here. One day, when I get time, I want to have a run at this, but for now all I can do is tidy it.’ Anne thanked Ted, and the two lovers walked slowly back towards the main building. As they left the clearing Anne looked back. She grabbed Stan’s hand again, and they walked on, lost in each other. – – – – – – – – – – That afternoon Stan felt like a teenager,.