"So, you're joining us, yeah? Come on, I told Rach that you would." What exactly did you tell Rachel? That we had a threesome with Ruth? Have you forg...tten about the chat we had in the car?" About pretending it never happened? Was it really that bad? It's not like we fucked each other," he scoffs, rolling his eyes at me. "Mate, I didn't think it would be a big deal, and she's well up for it. I don't want to let her down." It's a huge fucking deal! I felt like shit after! How could you promise. Oh, you didn’t do anything wrong or make me feel like an intruder … but you two were a pair for such a long time before I came along. You were too old for me to be your mother, so we just got along as best we could. When Sarah was born, you were nearly grown … and then you left. We both knew you didn’t leave with any hard feelings … you needed to go out and make a life for yourself … this place couldn’t be your home any longer. Your Dad knew that and accepted it. Whenever he spoke of you it was. "Yes Mistress," he said eyes cast to the floor."Very well then. We need nothing more if you until bedtime sissy, youmay go enjoy some free time," Claire said, dismissing her domesticservant.There was an awkward silence for a moment as my father did not move,but instead eventually said. "May I ask a question of Mister OliverMistress?" You may," she replied."It has been an honor to serve you the past few days Mister Oliver. Ihope I have met all your expectations of me. I know I have no right. "Why though, what have I ever done?" My eyes swelled with tears. "Because all these people are snobby rich kids who think they're going to be famous." He said as he wiped the tears from my eyes. "Listen Holls, I love you and I know the truth. I told the football team the real story and they all believe me. You mean the world to me and if you leave, I have nothing." .