He nodded his head, bent down to my level and handed me a piece of paper and explained that I was to write my mobile number on it. I asked him what fo..., and he explained it was for Rosetta, at the bar. I looked at him and then around him to her.I fixed her gaze. She smiled and tipped her head to one side; though it was definitely not an ordinary smile.I looked at the barman for a while, but I know that I was only stalling; my mind working out permutations and combinations of all the. You could have almost any guy you want, is not like we have much selection when it comes to girlfriends.”“Yeah, got that right. At least twice a week some guy tries to hit on me, but I turn them all down. It always seems like they want my body, not me.”“And is that a bad thing? You got a great body.”“Well, while the idea of a fun weekend of just sex may be appealing I really am not like that. That weekend with Pat just kinda happened. It had been over six months before then since I had gotten. Ortega and the Ultimados were unaware of the secret passages in the study leading to La Contessa’s bedroom, Jeanne’s quarters, and an ancient escape tunnel, and Maria was seriously considering using the tunnel now.“Why can I not be with her,” Maria complained to the air. “I am doing nothing in here!”Stavro stood from the couch and wrapped his arms around her.“You are doing something, Maria,” he told her. “You are being safe. Everyone needs you to be safe now.”She looked up at him with eyes. I only could hold it five or so seconds before it started to hurt so I let out a breath and he laughed."What’s so funny?" I asked with content."You looked so funny when you puffed out your chest, just reminded me of a monkey or something" Thanks" I said to myself, he thinks I looked like a monkey. I got depressed and he must have sensed this and said, "You still look really hot." The smile left his face as if he was thinking over what he had just said."What?" I said, turning red."Ohh, umm..