She stopped her crying and waited fearfully for her tormenters to reveal themselves. Before all the clothes were removed, the hamper tipped over, spi...ling her painfully onto a hardwood floor, blinded momentarily by the bright lights around her. Lying painfully on her side, her legs bound together and her arms tied behind her back, she blinked her large brown eyes, now swollen with tears. She turned awkwardly onto her back and peered up into the faces of her Abductors. Karen registered shock. My name is Tad.’ as I extended my hand to her. She took my hand in hers, looked directly into my eyes, smiled and replied, ‘Very nice to meet you Tad. My name is Sun-hi.’ Her hand was tiny, soft and warm. Her fingers so delicate and dainty. I think it was at this moment that I was smitten with this lovely, desirable creature that would be sitting next to me for the next hour or so. ‘Tad is an unusual name.’ she observed. ‘Yes, I’m named after my grandfather, Tadashi. It’s a Japanese name that. A tease, indeed, I reflected, sipping my coffee. Lissa pretended to be preoccupied with something on the desk."Can I help you with something?" I finally said, in mock seriousness.She laughed. "Mom told me to make sure that you actually get out of bed. She said you are notorious for going back to sleep." This was, perhaps, historically accurate.I grinned, and decided on the direct approach. "Unfortunately, my dear, that might be true. But I also regret to inform you that I sleep naked, and you. Well we aren't doing that. He's not even asked me out. We are just meeting for a coffee in town." Emily's eyebrows raised a few notches, and she crossed her arms, swinging on the bathroom door as Paula assessed her appearance. "And I've been in old clothes in the restaurant yesterday and wanted to wear something nice today." Oh ... right. That will explain the make-up and the trowel," Emily joked, and Paula took a deep breath."Ahh ... and why weren't you at school on Friday?" Ahh, I did go to.