" I'd better get downstairs to Uncle Ralph," the youth said. He paused with his hand on the door, his eyes demanding an answer as he asked, "Just then... when we were kissing, did you want it the way I did?"Her lips quivered, and she gave a soft sob as she nodded, unable to bring herself to voice the admission. When he had gone, she sank down on the edge of the big bed, her shoulders shaking as the tears finally spilled out.In the hallway a laughing Linda tugged Susan and Beth past him, and down. She loved the feel of the material as it rubbed against her nipples. The patterned lilies always gained new prominence as she walked. The display of fresh oranges beckoned. Jane bent over and picked up a shopping basket. There was a soft gasp from behind her and another more pronounced groan from inside the store. She turned. “Good morning, Mr. Chan”A short balding Chinese man stood behind the cashier’s counter. His wire glasses were slightly askew, and he was rubbing his chest. His scowling. In response tothese Romulan attacks, the Federation would arm the Federation side ofthe Neutral Zone to the teeth. Given this situation, an all out warwith the Federation would have been inevitable. I didn't want thatwar laid on my shoulders. I seem to always be choosing the lesser oftwo evils. I chose to participate in the Tribax's escape voluntarily.What I didn't factor into my calculation was you volunteering toremain on the Tribax and I totally miscalculated my response to youroffer to. We needed a change of pace. I came home after the short stop at the store. Anna was busy in the kitchen preparing some appetizers. “Fancy”- she remarked, watching me as I took out of the bag 5 bottles of Sauvignon blank, plus goat cheese, nuts and apples. She finds my interest in food and wine parings a bit snobby. But it’s all in good measure, she even gave a book about French charcuterie as a gift to show that she appreciates my interests. Anna was wearing a tank top and panties, as usual.