.”“But just don’t think then. Forget it, just be here and get yourself ready...”At a given moment of the preparations, we were with our respec...ive dresses, but the anxiety over the wedding didn’t wanted to go. And this made Sandra very worried about me.“I told you must relax, Sue!”“But I just can’t...”“You have to relax, honey! It’s your wedding!”“But I am afraid something might not be right. And what if Edward backs off?”“He will not back off! He loves you a lot and cares about you. He. In fact, you aren't even sure you are going to enjoy doin' the college thing.High School was hard enough, taking you an extra year to finish due to all those skipped classes and poor grades in your first year. Sure, you buckled down and got things done in your later years, but it wasn't easy and college is supposed to be filled with more challenges and test of your willpower. You weren't the most popular guy in High School, even though you had your strong small group of friends, but now you. For two years, I’ve been loyal, and I just can’t be his girlfriend anymore, Lauren. Why would I remain on a train destined for ‘Frustration Valley’? This relationship just pulled into my stop: ‘Permanent Flaccidity’ and it is time to get off the train.” Natalie turned and looked at Lauren daring her to say one more word. “Now, the inquiry is dismissed, got it?” ~~~ Hours later, Lauren made more tea with a spot of Wild Turkey to relax. Lauren glanced at her tablet for the time. It was 10. I was in the kitchen when the Dowager’s bedroom bell rang. Bessie the maid went at once but returned quickly. “The Dowager wants Mr Hanson,” she announced.I went at once, “Yes Madam?” I ventured as I entered her room after knocking politely.“Come in close the door, there is a draught,” she ordered. “I have something for you.”She handed me a smart leather bound case, unusually long and thin. “Open it then.” she ordered.I opened the case. It contained a somewhat used horse whip.“Is that what you.