She darted past a group congregated around a locker and into a stairwell, passing out of sight.Not going to let her ruin my day. Alaina took a deep br...ath. Plenty of time for this Skill exhibition thing to do that.She continued to her locker without encountering any more distractions. When she left it a minute later, she was carrying her school bag. Just have to go notify the office that I’m leaving and then it’s off to the FCF. Her stomach clenched. Ugh, Mom, I hope you’re right and this. . I want to know EVERYTHING about you... "I work as an administrative assistant to an executive producer at a movie studio and I'm a studio recording singer. I also have a part-time singing gig at a nightclub. I enjoy all kinds of music and dancing and playing poker with my girlfriends. I go for target practice every few months at a gun range because I keep a gun by my bed for self-protection. I used to enjoy fishing, sailing and horseback riding, but I haven't been able to do any of that since. ‘Sure sweetheart, we’ll talk. Whatever you want.’ But we didn’t talk. As soon as we got to the hotel, Mark barely gave me time to observe the surroundings. His movements were like clockwork, and he did everything to keep me from getting serious. ‘Spin around for me,’ Mark leaned back on the bed while I slipped out of my heels. I did as I was told, but instead of feeling somber about it, I was aroused. Any other girl would have gone on being pissed, but there was something about the way Marl. I didn’t want kids. Without a husband and partner, I now felt like I was this weirdo spinster that people would talk about.At the risk of leaving out a detail or two, I’ll save some time and just say that things spiraled a bit for me. The loneliness led to a glass of wine or two, which turned to a bottle, which sometimes ended with vodka. Of course, you know where this is going. It eventually bled into my personal and professional life. I was showing up to work hungover and barely getting my.