"That thing is a monster," I said. It was one of those downtown banks built in the sixties. Even though Aster was a small town those downtown branches...at that time were big buildings. At least big for the size of the town. The building was about 30 feet wide 60 feet long and five stories tall. It was a bit more building than I could afford. Especially since it was a total gamble."I don't know Billy, that's a bit more than I can handle. The renovations on that would eat me alive." I. Again our eyes met and she smiled at me. “Yeah, I’d like to see your room, but don’t you get any funny ideas. I’m not that kind of girl, you know.” “Cool,” I said, getting out of the truck. “Wait here, Charlie, I’ll be just a few minutes, “I said as I hopped out of the truck. “Now remember I can only stay for a minute. I’ll just let you show me your room and then I have to take off.” “No problem,” I said before closing the door. I went to the office while Charlie waited in the truck. “I can’t. Oh REALLY? Hmmmmm. Really? Are you sure it was... Yeah, that's right... That's not what I heard... Damn! How can you be sure of that... Yes, I'll need to do something about that... (sigh) Yeah... No, that's okay... All right... Talk to you Monday. 'Bye."After a couple more minutes of cleaning up, Stacy casually addressed her boyfriend, "I just had a conversation with Elisa. I want you to go to the bedroom, fetch the paddle and the cane, get completely undressed, and wait for. Eh?"For the first time today, I stop. Mr. Trotsky wants to give me more responsibilities? "Wow Mr. Trotsky, I'd be honored. Thank you." Pish posh." He waves me off. "You're a good girl Corey. Be here 9 A.M. and we'll get everything sorted." Yes sir, 'night."Cloud nine. That's the best way to describe it. All the way home I float. I replay the day as I soak in the tub and shave. Despite never going bare before, I don't knick myself once. I admire myself with the help of a hand mirror. At 9:30.