Then she moistened her fingertip and picked up the three crystals. She drew her hands back and dropped them below the table. Then I heard the rustle o... her wraparound skirt, and she briefly arched her back. The rustle again. Then she was wiping her finger on the napkin. And staring straight into my eyes."How long do you think we'll have to wait before I show symptoms?" Gaby asked."Forever, I hope," I said. "Maybe you'll need a tampon a few days sooner." I hope you're right," she said. "Let's go. So you can choose when to talk to me. I, however, can talk to you whenever you’re awake.”“OK, so at least I can sleep in peace.”“Oh yes. But let’s get to the power, the use or abuse thereof. For instance, when the nurse gets here you can tell me to leap into her mind and give her any thought, although it has to be said I’m better with the blunt instrument of compulsion rather than anything more subtle. You could, say, tell me to put the thought in her brain that she liked being groped by. I was so excited. Something was going to happen today. Oh my god. I increased my grip on Meena. I looked at Meena. Meena started messaging someone. I could see a ring in her finger. Her nails were polished. I sat as close to Meena as I could. She was calling someone in her mobile using her right hand and I pulled her left hand on to my lap. I put my hand over her hand and rubbed the fingers. She was making a call. So I knew I could take my chance as she would not react quickly. The auto was now. Just before the guests were to arrive, I went upstairs to get dressed. Rachel was in the bathroom putting on makeup, and on the bed was a black dress and a pair of black strappy high-heeled sandals."Are these clothes for you?" I called."No, they're yours," Rachel replied.I went into the bathroom to shower and I stopped when I saw that Rachel was dressed in the same clothes that were laid out for me. "Is this a theme party?" I asked."I didn't pick out the clothes," she said.I shook my head and.