A lab one but real. You know there's no way I could have afforded a natural one that size."I knew very well that was true. If I had to guess I would s...y the stone was probably about a carat or a little larger. It was also a pure Kelly green throughout and I knew a natural stone like that would run at least thousands or even tens of thousands. I looked up into his eyes, my own eyes a little moist. "Oh, Erik it's lovely. A natural stone would not have looked nearly so good. This one looks perfect. I mean, dating, he doesn't show up anymore now that you're injured, does he?"That brought a surge of anger to Brenda's voice. "So maybeWilliam is a jerk. But he was just a distraction for me,not a potential husband. Not every man..." No, Mom, the Institute has shown me all the statistics.Men are stupid, low creatures that always use women.They've been holding back the human race for all ofhistory. Their only purpose is a bit of momentary pleasure- thank you for showing me that, by the way - and. Every university in the world, if they study sharks, wants her. I’m not going to blow the chance to get her,” he said.“I’ll get the application in,” Charlie said.“Give me a call. I’ll make sure the folks over in the other office move on it,” he said.“I’ll do that,” Charlie said.“Great! I’ll clear out an office for her.”“Okay.”“She’ll need an exercise bike, right?”“Yes,” Charlie answered surprised by his knowledge of that little detail.“No problem,” he said. “I’ll be waiting to hear from. Feeling self conscience, I sneaked off to the foyer and grabbed my underpants.After briefing myself, went into the kitchen. In the dim light of a street lamp coming through the window, I searched in one of the cupboards for a glass to use for some water. The light switched on and stung my eyes. I turned to see Kim.“Leave her alone.” Her voice had the calm tone of a person who wasn’t but was trying hard for appearance’s sake to seem that way. Her balled fists and tear filled eyes merely.