When we came home, I cried for two days because I was so ashamed of the way I had treated you for all those years. I realized I had never given you a ...ay or even an opening to show or tell me how you felt about me. Carver and I had a long talk last night, and it made me realize that you and Sally, and now Kat are my family. The tears and hurt in your eyes, when you told us about Bill, tore me up worse than the news about his death. Only a man who loved someone deeply would have that hurt in his. Many a times she would prepare food for us. My grandma really liked her, many a time I go to her home for meals.She spent most of her time in our house.Her husband is a business man who spent most of his time in other cities. She has a daughter, who goes to school. Sunita used to visit my room atleast twice a day enquiring about my studies and all. She used to guide me and asked for some story books and magazines. We became good friends and I didn’t have any bad ideas. I used to visit her. "Stop the act, kid," he said, gaining back his bravado. "This woman isn't going to open her legs for you, so stop dreaming."Ariana's breath left her. Oh, God, if only Richard knew the truth. She was tempted to tell him right then and there - screw the consequences."Shut your mouth," Steve said. He pointed a finger at Richard's chest. "I don't know who you are, but you will address Ms. Scutters with respect." Or else what?" Richard said. He stepped forward, nose to nose with Steve. "What if I do. ...CHAPTER ONE: CAPTURED ?You there! Halt!? Alana took one look over her shoulder and ran. Her thin cotton dress, wet with dew, clung to her body as she ran, hampering her movements, catching at her thighs. She had been trekking through this forest all day and all night and she was exhausted, but she forced new strength into her limbs, knowing what would happen if she was captured. Behind her, she could hear the soldiers yelling and cursing her as they ran through the.