I never cared if I'll bepretty or not, I just wanted to be a girl. Being pretty was never partof the plan. But you're right, that will some time getti...g used to. Andthat I'm not having the strength any more than I used to have. I willget pepper spray. Just to be on the safe side." That's my daughter," She kissed Lucy on the forehead and smiled, "Oh,and I called Dr. Fowler this morning, they want you there at 8 amtomorrow. Sober, for a full blood count." Okay mom, thanks."Lucy spent the time. I went through my bras and picked up a slightly older one that didn’t fit anymore and put it on without clasping the bra. I looked at myself in my mirror, I looked very nice in my miniskirt and bra, but will it be enough to entice my brother? I made my bed and tidied my room. I added a final touch of make-up and steeled myself. I took a big breath and yelled “MARK!!”“Yeah?” came his voice from across the hall. “Come in here for a minute please?” I said.“What for?”“I need a little help with. I made my way up the broad staircase to what had once been Karena’s apartment, but was now mine. For the first time, I entered it a free woman.A naked slave-girl awaited me in the main room. Just as I had once to wait for Karena. She fell to her knees, bowing head to the floor. Just as I had had to do before Karena. I shook off such thoughts. I was now a Lady again. A Lady with authority. “Your name?” “Gita,” said the bent figure. “I do not know how I am to address you ...” “Mistress,” I said.. She's losing income doing this.''Your shout. My money's reserved for rehabilitation work.' I got to my feet. 'Thanks, Mer. I'll organise tomorrow and then get some sleep. I'm running on empty.''Will you call when you've done the interview?''Yes. You know the letters won't be traceable to you, don't you? Alberto will say that he filched them when the troubles at the hotel started, and Juan and Agustín needn't know any different.' She shook her head.'I told you I'm going to sleep on it. Don't try.