.. French tip rounded... pinkbase." The usual chit chat then ensued as the lady transformed my raggedfingernails into a beautiful set of acrylics. The...magic having finally dried thelady told me to set an appointment two weeks from now to come in and see if Ineeded fills for them. As if it was natural for me I said "OK... do you have anyopenings sat. two weeks from now?" I couldn't believe I said that, as I justassumed that I would be returning, assuming that Molly would be forever,forgetting. “Come in baby.” I said as I motioned him inside. He jetted inside and I closed the door, he looked at my bottle of vodka and asked if he could have a small drink. I poured him a shot of vodka on ice served in a fancy Days Inn Styrofoam cup. I did a little spin in front of him and looked at his beautiful eyes. “So, do you approve?” I asked. He chugged the vodka and said. “Oh you are fine, baby. I only have a short time I can spend, are you ok with that?” I nodded yes and he set his drink. "It's the book we've all been reading." The book by Maria Wisniewska?" I asked in reply. "Yes I have," Ianswered truthfully. "It's very interesting. Honest and from what Iunderstand truthful book of one person's difficult journey."I had read it. Mum had a habit of leaving her books lying around. So Istarted to read it as well. Always putting it back where I found it.Mum smiled as she realised that I was telling the truth. I smiled backwondering if she was testing me. She gave me a slight wink. And at least we know what’s coming our way.”Xavier’s voice and firm grasp seemed to get through Ayn. The man was now breathing hard, but at least he was calming down.“How are you?” Xavier turned toward Cory.The former servant waved, trying to look away.“Now it’s not the time to lose our heads,” Xavier began speaking, without letting go of Ayn’s arm. “It’s time for us to think how we are going to go against this.”“There’s no weapon to go against this thing,” Ayn pointed out, but he wasn’t.