It is the lot of women in this world to be at the beck and call, not to mention mercy, of the men of this world. Where you are headed, you will eventu...lly be in a similar predicament--living in the harem of some eastern potentate and servicing his sexual desires, especially your deflowering."That made them bawl all the more. Reality girls, reality.Later that evening, shortly after full dark, the Mate came to the door and escorted me to a small store room one deck lower. A young seaman. She wasn't brave enough to say it loud enough that her pa might hear it.Grabbing her nightgown, she slipped it over her head. In her haste, she didn't bother with panties.Crossing the room, she called out, "I'm coming, Pa."Her pa's anger made her forget the robe as she hurried over to the poker table."Yeah, Pa? You need more beer?" she asked.She felt self-conscious with all the men's eyes on her. She wished more than ever that she had grabbed the robe before coming out of the bedroom. All she. I began preparing anappetizer, and I was working on this when the door opened and Anniewalked in, home from work. Per her instructions, I walked out into thehallway, curtsied and said: "Welcome home, Ma'am. How was your day?" Iimmediately felt myself blush, but I couldn't help but grin as she stoodthere appraising me.Soon her wide smile turned into a hearty laugh. Without saying a word ortaking a step toward me, she motioned for me to spin around. When Ireturned to my starting position,. Of the other team members Jenny and Angela would probably be thelast to leave, together as usual, at just gone 5.30pm. Jayne had alreadygone, asking if it was okay to leave early a few minutes ago, and she hadagreed as her workload was clear. All the staff were busy at their computer screens or on the 'phone toclients, including Gerry, although he had been up and down like a yoyoall day, seemingly unable to keep still. She wondered if it was nerves orexcitement, or even a change of heart though.