" That's why I don't work," she said, "I let my man handle all of the work problems, and I just look beautiful for him." Me or Fred," I thought, thoug... I was smart enough not to say it, I think Stephanie could tell from the expression on my face that something was different."After you get done down here, take a shower because I'm gonna do my best to cheer you up," she said, walking away with a little more sway in her hips than normal.Surprisingly to her, I didn't take the hint and I didn't even. I heard the cell door shut behind whatappeared to be two men wearing business suits."We can certainly help you ladies out of this mess. I thinkyou are going to be just fine."As Jacob spoke, I was a little disturbed to see him loosenhis tie, take off his fine black jacket and start tounbutton his shirt."My colleague and I are very well-rehearsed to defendinnocents such as yourselves. We will spare no effort toget you out of here and into better circumstances."As his speech continued, Jacob and. I am so sorry I couldn’t help to prevent this.” My husband answered.“It’s ok darling. These boys are young and dangerous, there is not much you could do anyway hun. And if we report it to the police, all the photos and videos would be leaked, and our lives will be destroyed. Just hope Jeremy and his friends would get tired of me.”We made love again on that night.Everything was fine, that is, until a day before my school re-opens. I received a package, sent by Jeremy (who else). In it was an. ” “You know, my family has moved so much that even if I had friends, I seldom get to keep them for very long. Since, I’ve come to this town, you have been more than just a friend to me. You listen to me, which is something I seldom experience.” Sam was starting to open up, to share with me a more intimate side of herself that perhaps she’s kept hidden behind that exterior of poise. For the rest of that morning, we sat close to each other, my arm around the back of her chair and our energies.