” “But why are you showing me? Why have you called me in?” “Because,” smiled Amelia in a way that seemed quite menacing, “I have a proposa... to make to you. And one I’m sure you can’t refuse.” “One that I can’t refuse? Why me? What have I got to do with what Maisie wants to do?” Amelia squeezed Emma firmly across the shoulders and allowed one of her hands to fall on Emma’s nipples which she gently massaged. “It is no secret to me – or to anyone else who works here – what sort of relationship you. ”We settled in our usual position on the sofa, me sitting at one end, her sitting next to me, legs tucked up underneath her and her head resting on my shoulder. I set the movie running, threw the remote on the sofa beyond Clarissa and put my arm around her to pull her even closer than she already was—if that was possible.The film was some soppy American Rom-Com—not the sort of thing I would have watched on my own, but I didn’t mind watching it with Clarissa. It was no different from any of the. But really!? Cynthia watched Ally. Ally just blushed and shrank into the chair. ?That's when she came to me. We had a firm agreement that she would explain all to any future husband.? Cynthia said. ?But..? Ally started. ?I didn't want Mark to misunderstand or be afraid of me. I really do love him. I wanted to tell him...but I didn't know how.? Ally was close to tears, her hands were twisting in her lap. ?Yes, you did. You could have brought him with you to see me together. I sure never expected a unit in this complex to sell for three-quarters of a million.And it opened up another market for us.The architects did a number of drawings that would be expandable for people like Chris and Greg who wanted all the maintenance-free living of a condo with the space of a single family home in the suburbs. We were all surprised at how many people fit that description. I just hoped they all had enough money stashed away to pay for the condos once the market started to tank.