“Everything OK?” I asked, concerned. She wasn’t her normal bubbly self.“A bit bagged,” she admitted. “The film shoot last night was a bi...ch - we didn’t wrap until after midnight.”Kate worked as a senior stylist at a top-end salon in the city. Her skills were always in demand, and she did a lot of fashion shows and film projects on the side.“Grab a nap,” I said. “The living room’s cool and quiet. Why don’t you kip down on the couch for awhile?”“You sure?” Kate replied. “I mean, your guests. While I didn't know what she wanted, I wasn't about to argue. I gathered the items she mentioned, and stepped through the gate. It collapsed behind me, immediately. I bowed low to her, again, after I had stepped though. She smiled at me, and nodded. I took that as a good sign.I surreptitiously looked around. We were in a cavern like place. The walls glistened with... something. In the exact center of this cavern, was a pool of water. At least I thought it was water. It was liquid, at any. You can guess the Lord wasn't happy with my choice.The next thing I know, the Captain is shaking me out of a good sound sleep. There was shouting and confusion and a lot of running around by the sailors. Some were even praying to their small idols they had brought along. A big storm had blown in while I was asleep. The swells of the sea were so huge that the ship might have been broken on one. The enormous waves were washing over the decks and the crew had thrown all the cargo overboard to. I expect all of you to act like proper young ladies." I will be there for only one reason, as a tutor not a suitor. You four, Beth, Cathy, Dawne and Ester are who I am going to be watching to see if I've been wasting my time and your father's money in teaching you anything. If you show your mother, father and Abby disrespect by your behavior then I will be shamed along with you."I stood, excused myself, and left for classes. Once I was out the door, I took a deep breath."But, Diane, you should.