It was the curse, all right. And he was to be blamed for it. ‘Sit up.’ Jamila ordered. John sat up and let her put the scented mixture on his ski.... He tried not to shiver, but it was hard. Her hands were so soft and delicate that they humbled him. He knew what she thought about him-stupid and too kind-but he loved her and he didn’t care. Come next winter, he knew that the curse would be lifted, and she would love it. That was what he was waiting for-the next winter. John waited as she rubbed. 3pm I stood outside the door about to knock on the door when my cell phone beeped. Another message."You are late. Strip in the hallway"Nervously I removed the white silk blouse and the tight black leather skirt. My hair was bright red ( Courtesy of Mr Goldsmith) pulled back in a ponytail. I stood in the black 6" heel stilettos naked. Knocking on the door praying that no one sees me. "Enter"I open the door and walk in Mr Goldsmith's secretary points to the bedroom."Put on the items on the bed. I stood up and reclaimed the babies from Cindi and Jessica. I was afraid they would fight me for them, but they reluctantly gave them up. I held one in each arm and stopped in front of Lori.Lori looked at me with huge, scared eyes filled with tears."Lori, do you have any children?" I asked gently.She shook her head, tears rolling down her cheeks."Why not? Didn't you want to have my baby?" I asked.She nodded, still crying."Then why not?" I asked again."I ... I..." she sobbed as she couldn't. More exploration of the mall brought Ken to a shoe store. In the windowhe saw a pair of gold dress sandals. They had what looked like a threeinch crystal heel with gold straps. Ken just had to try them on. As hewalked in, a saleslady approached him and said "Good afternoon. What mayI show you today?" I am interested in those gold sandals you have in the window. May I tryon a pair?" But of course. Please have a seat and let me measure your foot. As youknow, it is very important to get the right.