"Nine ham sandwiches for starters," she said. "I'll put some eggs on to hard boil. There's some sliced ham in the fridge and sliced bread in the bread...bin." Mustard?" I don't think so."An hour later they were finished and everything except the cake was wrapped in greaseproof paper to keep it fresh.Becca raced home from work the next day a little early, laid the table and put out all the food except the cake. She covered everything. She tore upstairs, bathed and changed before bicycling over to. "You know that?"Mihoshi nodded, slightly sullen eyes closed. Seeming for the first time since the celebration content to remain silent.Encouraged by this Kiyone took the opportunity to reach and release the elaborate tie, then meeting no further resistance gently undid Mihoshi's collar."Don't sweat it too much." Kiyone soothed. Un-tucking then removing the upper half of Miho's dress blues."Were all occasionally entitled to loose it for a while."Now attired in just the lower half and a lacy blue. "What do you mean Idon't? I can't be this. I'm not a girl."If I had been expecting sympathy, I would have been very, verydisappointed. "You most certainly are a girl," she said firmly. "Andyou'll be one for the rest of your life. Look in your purse." She noddedat a black leather purse that was resting in the seat I had recentlyoccupied. "That will tell you who you are."With shaking hands I picked up the purse. The feel of the leather on mysmaller fingertips somehow made my new existence more. She had not yet seen the intruder.He then stepped in front of her; he wore a black ski mask and all army fatigues. Maria's eyes were wide in fright wondering what this man wanted."Relax, missy... I just want some loot, I'll be out of here soon, now where is little sis at? Is she on her way home?"Maria nodded slowly, fear subsided a little, she figured Jenni would get home, he would tie her up and then he would rob the house and leave, but they would be fine."Well, looks like I got some time to.