"Thank you Master," the tall black man replied without any emotion.It was the day after the phone call. Charles had not slept much and neither had Con...ie."Have you brought all your files with you?" Connie asked as she sat down across from the man."Yes Mistress," replied the man."And you've destroyed all other files?" Charles inquired firmly."As you commanded, Master," confirmed the man."Have you been contacted by any other Masters or Mistresses?" Charles demanded to know."No Master," answered. We ordered drinks and made small talk, which allowed the ladies to get better acquainted. As poly people do, we went through the usual ritual of self-disclosure. “Lilly, I'm so glad we finally get a chance to meet, and um, get acquainted.” “Me too, Olivia. Franks told me so much about you. I've been dying to meet you.” “Frank? I thought – oh, right, 'Bart' is your lifestyle name.” She rolled her eyes and gave me a little smirk. I informed Lilly of another one of Olivia's pet peeves.“Miss. ”And she didn’t even get mad! Instead, she looked at me and her brown eyes were shining. “The very best ever, Jake Collins, and it’s all your fault to. I was so hot we forgot everything! And since it’s that time of the month, if I’m pregnant — and I think Don caught me last night — with a boy, he’ll be Jake, and if a girl, Susan! So there!” With that she actually stuck out the tip of her tongue. But she giggled while holding up her hand with her fingers crossed. Know what? That is really one. Then she said, ‘Thanks, guys! It’s super to be here! I’ve already got some, like, awesome ideas for this Mikey’s Sporting Goods store! This is gonna be totally off the hookah!’ There was complete silence for several heartbeats. Michelle’s eyes suddenly widened as she realized that what she had tried to say was not what had actually come out. Her fingers flew to her mouth and she tried to play it off. Unfortunately, what came out was an inane giggle. Chalmers finally stepped in at that point..