"Darren scowled, annoyed. Happy? He somehow didn't think he'd ever betruly happy. But as long as he had friends like Sam and Joe, he thoughthe coul... at least be content. As for Mike... he mentally shrugged. Inless that a year, he'd be gone. MIT. Harvard. Some far-off universitywhere he could be among people like himself - intelligent, creative andeducated. He felt a stab of sadness at the thought of leaving Sam andJoe behind. But these were the days of the internet, and he would. "Mrs. Kendall felt that you should understand, sir, that if you cannot comply with her policies regarding the counseling, that she will terminate the relationship and return to the Island. Indeed, she will return yourdeposit, should you not be interested in further dealings,but if you wish tocontinue, you must disrobe now, and accept your punishment for not finishing your lines from yesterday, sir." Roger gasped."But-but why isn't Simone herself here?" That would be nice, being punished by his. She seemed underwhelmed and was extremely careful not to soil her short thin summer dress. Mike was disappointed in her attire. When she stood in front of the sun her dress was translucent. She looked as if she was trolling for a man instead of celebrating her man's promotion. Her dress was totally inappropriate for this type ceremony and Mike made a mental note to tell her when they got home. He would have to talk to her about the proper way for Officer's women to dress.After the ceremony. I shivered when I felt the tip of her finger start to caress the tip of mine. It crossed my mind that she looked a little like Sela Ward, the actress, only with blue eyes.She smiled slightly and said, "I think you have something on your cheek. Here, let me get it for you."With that she took the cup back and, placing it on the tray, pulled me back into the restroom. The door closed most of the way behind us by itself.She wet a small corner of a paper towel and leaned toward my face as through to.