Mika had not been a close friend with Lucinda and neither had Tasha who had joined them but Sonya had and Lucinda looked right at her with no hint of ...ecognition in her attitude or eyes. Sonya puzzled at this but said nothing.Evening came and the newcomers were provided bunks in the singles quarters of the Silka village. The two males were given bunks in with the single men and Lucinda was given a bunk in the single women's bay. Late that night the males planed to slip unseen from the men's. “Where’s dad?” I asked as I sat down.“Where else but the bar?” she replied as she took a sip of wine.“Of course,” I responded as I rolled my eyes a little.“Well we don’t need to worry about him, we have food, and he can have his cold when he gets home.” She snapped slightly as she put the glass down.Mom always tried to be strong but I could tell she was deeply hurt by my dad not showing up for dinner. Tears were in her eyes but she wasn’t letting them go, especially not in front of me. I didn’t. Bilal whispered something into her ear and walked away with the boys towards the bar they had setup at the far corner of the large room. Regina still hugging me calmed me down, softly telling me she knew it was my first time and that she'd take care of me. I soon began to relax when she took my hand and told me to follow her which i begrudgingly obeyed. She led me to a room with a love heart shaped bed, a large vanity mirror in the corner, a shower cubicle and mirror's on the roof. She gave me. But stuff like that – that’s not the only time – I wouldn’t want to be your enemy.”I shook my head at her. I think she was exaggerating things a bit. I’d known the thief was Ricky after he took my lunch money. I’d spotted him in the cafeteria buying food and I’d recognised the pattern of creases on one of the bills he’d paid with. I hadn’t done anything about it at the time because, well, maybe he needed the food more than I did. Then when the brooch went missing I’d seen the reflection of him.