Raul has given us a goal we can work for this year, a goal that will help us keep our spirits up. Let’s do it, Papa. Let’s see if we can have a re...l Christmas tree next year.’ Hosea gave a contented little sigh and laid back down in his bed. He cast a dreamy look over toward the corner as if he could see our tree of the spirit. ‘All mamas must be the same,’ he said in a faraway voice. ‘My mama says that I must keep up my spirit too and that I must keep my eye on the goal of getting better.’ I. Most of the people from the party went back to their own hotel rooms, but somehow it was decided that she stay the night.It was purely innocent- after all; my own parents were right on the other side of the partition.We were eighteen, and considered adults where we lived. We were also both engaged- though not to each other. It had been over a year since we'd gone our separate ways. We moved on and met new lovers, but even so, when our eyes were locked for too long, my heart would start pounding. "Ariana removed a Cohiba from her purse and proceeded to prepare it. Lillie was impressed as this tall, beautiful stranger brought her cigar expertly to life. She also became aware of all the eyes that were watching them and it amused her to think of all the bulges they were creating."How long are you here for, my dear? I could certainly show you the town. I now live in the south of France, although I'm English. I know Paris as well as anyone."Both ladies took large puffs and sexily blew out. "It's OK," said Vicky, "I just need to verify your age. It's important."Renee stood there looking unsure of herself for a minute, then produced what looked to be a driver's license which Vicky took and studied. Vicky's close attention seemed to make Renee even more nervous. Vicky finally looked up at her. "You haven't been doing this long, have you?" When Renee again looked reluctant to answer, Vicky added, "I think you'll do fine, but you do have to answer me. How long have you been doing.