It was boring, and eventually I stopped trying, Amy christeningme an Old Maid, and telling me to get over it.Still, years pass and memories fade, and ...fter University I threw myselfin to work, at a stockbrokers in Canary Wharf. The atmosphere wasboisterous and competitive, and I thrived in it, loving the bawdyconversations and the winner takes all attitude. That I was one of the fewfemales on the floor only made me love it more, and there was no sweeterfeeling than outperforming some cocky. But for you, but for your trust in me and your honest respect, I'd still be serving drinks in a run-down saloon." Thank you, Rose. Let us just agree that we are both lucky to have each other, right?" That, I can agree on. Jim, have you thought of a name for our son?" My father's name is Robert, but I don't know if my older brother has a son named after him already. My older brother is named Edward, after my great-grandfather, but I never liked the name. Then again, I may never see my family. Grace had chosen it over one of the private dining rooms for today’s event because the glass ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows flooded the space with natural daylight. With its plush sofas and coffee tables, it was the epitome of casual elegance. And, as with everything she had planned thus far, she’d been spot on to choose this venue.Grace asked the concierge for advice on where to shop for a dress. He smiled and said, “For a fashionable woman such as yourself, I highly recommend De Negen. ...I just can't do all that stuff. You know....the make up and thedresses. I umm...sorta been practicing and stuffs in my room but I justcant do it right. If I come down those stairs all made up and in adress everyone would laugh and Shaun would think I am the total goof."Shelly hugged Steffi, her heart aching with both her pain and herdaughters. "Steffi...Ally and Elsa have been working on makeup andclothes long before I was able to bring us together as a family. Ittook them quite a while.