This made the salve nervous as she was aware he was probably watching her from some where. She was made to stand in the same position for at least twe...ty minutes and her legs were really getting sore and cramped, she had not moved a muscle apart from blinking. Then she could hear his footsteps coming down the hall, getting closer. He appeared in front of her with what looked like a small old fashioned oven lighter in his hand, and also her favourite paddle. He brought his fingers up to her. My father put me to stay at Children of Light but it’s a cold place. A prison. They keep a Marisin locked up in the tower and put the children to work from dawn to dusk.’ The soldier turned his head to the south where, far in the distance, tiny pinpricks of lighted windows could be seen on the hilltop. He looked back after a few seconds. ‘Come inside, we’ll find a bed to spare and something fill to your stomach. There’s a well by the stables for you to wash your clothes.’ The food turned out. I've done my homework and am careful about my partners.”“I see.” I said, I hope we are among your friends and can try this again, soon.”“I don't know about 'soon',” Jill said, but 'again' is going to be high on my list.”“With Jennifer leaving for university soon and your schedule, whatever it is, I can see that.”“I need to tell you two a few things.” said Jill.“What's that?” I asked.“Jennifer, remember the other day, I said James was a keeper?” Jill asked.“Yes, I do.”“Well, James, Jennifer is a. I’m really sorry, but I’m kind of embarrassed about the whole thing. You should probably just go before I say something else I’m gonna regret.”Jack and Kathy had known each other for about three years, and Jack was well aware of how sensitive she was. It all had to do with Kathy’s weight, which she constantly struggled with keeping under control. She was now what some would call “pleasantly plump”, but in her eyes, she was fat and ugly, and no one, including Jack, could convince her otherwise..