“I’ll leave you to it. “I’m going to take this naughty girl away and give her the punishment I promised her.”Sue laughed as she stood up. �...I’ve heard he does a very job at disciplining naughty girls,” Maria cut in. “But don’t worry Ramona and I are good at soothing a sore bottom.”Sue looked at her and smiled. “I look forward to it.”Maria stepped forward and gave her a hug. “The pleasure is all mine.”A few minutes they had left and I followed Maria into her office and sat down on a chair she. But it wasn't.A helicopter had forced them to run. She'd not even been able to relax in the café, Julian hauling her out of it. He'd shocked her with the way he disposed of the man chasing them. One hit with his fist. The guy had dropped like he'd been shot in the head. Julian was frighteningly violent.All day they'd been running; bus rides, walking, more bus rides, endless tiring movement as they made their way out of the city. She was exhausted, hungry, and dirty. Julian's arms tightened. Lori was in pale pink and Judy was in pale yellow. Both ladies were barefoot. The baby dolls came to about their crotches and were tied only once just below their breasts, hence the panties were visible.My wife came out of the kitchen, took one look at the ladies, and said, “I feel over dressed.”Lori said, “Go change. We’ll keep your husband company.” She turned to me and asked, “Where are our drinks?”I fixed them what they wanted and then my wife was behind me asking where her drink was. So I. I took a slow breath before responding, so as to be able to speak coolly.“You’re afraid ... of me?”“No!” Pause. Breathe. “No, Rick. I’m afraid of getting close to you. I’m afraid...” she trailed off.“I ... I don’t understand, Gillian. I thought you enjoyed our outings, our talks? Even the weekend on my boat. I know I did, and I thought Karen did. Gillian, I love that little girl of yours, and I’m very fond of you. I hoped ... well. You know I came down here to live on a boat and to be away from.