Sophia was very animated in the way she explained things to me and normally her answers created more questions. She had a very pretty smile and was ve...y patient as we spoke. Lunch started late and took up much more time than either of us had expected. The waitress only spoke Hindi and Sophia was acting as my interpreter.When the bill came, Sophia started to apologize for how much it had cost. She felt like I was getting ripped off since we never discussed business. She was starting to get. I'll have someone pick you up next Saturday evening and I'll meet you at my home soon after.Then we can fit you into your costume.Oh if it's ok just have them pick me up here. I was embarrassed about my part of town. Nor did I want to explain to my mother what was going on I'm sure she would find some way to exploit the situation. I already felt exploited enough.Dressing in my only little black dress that I luckily found on a thrift store rack one summer back. I took a cab to the hotel and. And she never fails to remind me that I have been a particularly happy experience in child-rearing for the two of them."I laughed. One thing I'd never heard escape the lips of Miss Johanna Solheim was the typical 'my parents are sooooo old/boring/uncool/etc." To be honest, I was looking forward to meeting a couple that could produce a Jo."See," she said, "you're thinking again, aren't you?" Guilty," I said. "Was just thinking of some of those other reasons. Came up with a flute solo." Speaking. I almost jumped out of my skin as the first caught up with me."What is a pretty little thing like you doing out so late?" he leered.I looked at him but didn't reply, just kept walking. I still couldn't see his face as he was facing straight forward allowing his hood to block my view. The end of the alley was nearly visible and then I would be on my street. I tried to tell myself they were just a couple of people on their way home like me, who were making conversation because they'd had a bit to.