I helped Daisy make the evening meal and then we just slobbed about andwatched TV. I was intrigued by my reaction to David. I had felt attractedto him... I wondered whether I might give him a ring sometime.July 13thMonday morning I spent in the shop. I did some more hair removal on Caroland let her have a go on what little I had left to clear. In theafternoon I had my first outing as a maid, since I had broken myshoulder. It was fun to be back in the outfit and I no longer looked afright. My. Ifinally settle on a cheese fondue. It is one of my favorite guest meals.The preparation can all be done ahead of time, and after the guests orguest in this case arrive, just turn on the electric fondue pot, stir acouple of times, and dinner is ready.I get out of work at noon on Christmas Eve. Most of my co-workers go tothe bar for a few drinks, but I don't, giving the excuse that I have somelast minute Christmas shopping to do.I get home, and start preparing. I get all the bread and cheese. Now I turn his face back towards mine.“Be at peace Jaano and believe me when I tell you that this chamber is ours for the night.”He looks at me with increasing uncertainty. I pick up the key and wave it in front of his face.“Did you steal it with your magic?” He whispers.“Nay, it is my reward from the Lady Itellysia, as indeed are you.”“Me?”“Aye, you are now the slave of a slave my dear Jaano; the lowliest of the low.”I laugh and he smiles.“You mock me Lady Kayla, but strangely, I am glad.”Our. “Don’t worry hon. I’ll show him the door.” Chris put the phone down in the cradle, sat at her desk with an expression of bewilderment on her face, and then jumped out of her seat. She ran out of her office nearly ripping the heels off her favorite heels and found Angie glaring at Ash who was refusing to leave quietly. “It’s ok Angie. I do know him.” Ash smiled at her and held out an impressive bouquet of wildflowers. “Y’all got some tight security. Miss Annngellllica Howard here wouldn’t.