Again, I walked on and caught up with Lisa.“Blimey John how much further do we have to go?” asked Lisa as we came to a large clearing. Here the tr...il went straight on. However, there were some steps cut out of the side of the hill, these looked freshly laid. I knew straight away that we had to go up the steps.“Don’t know sweetheart, but the way is still up,” I replied pointing to the steps.“Bloody hell I’m knackered,” Lisa exclaimed, “All this climbing is making my legs ache.”I looked at her to. Alicia's mouth stumbled halfway through a soundless protest. Then she sighed."I just feel so guilty."Angique squeezed her hands."Don't," she said, again. "This isn't about you. There is no reason for guilt or it must be on Anna's part. She promised me things she could not deliver. She is a proud woman with a large ego that can be easily wounded — too easily for the slave she promised to be."There was silence. Then Angique groaned with frustration."But of course I can't blame Anna. Wouldn't that. .." Kendra was at a loss for words.She hadn't made that particular suggestion ... that was pure Susan apparently ... perhaps this would be easier than she'd thought."That's very nice, Susan ... I'm sure you'll make that really great guy very happy ... You know, I know a guy who's 'really great' ... would you like to know who?" Uh huh."This was it. This was where it went from messing around with Susan's head to actual betrayal. "William, our landlord ... he's the greatest guy I know ... but I. "I told her that I didn't want to stop."I know you don't," she said, "and I don't expect you to. I'm sureyou'll probably have a pack a day habit by the end of the week. And bythe end of summer, who knows? You'll probably be up to three packs a daylike me and my friends."The thought of smoking as much as my mom and her friends aroused me butmy newly installed gaffe prevented me from expressing it."Karen, I was wondering. Do you really enjoy smoking? You know. Likedoes it really feel good.