‘I’m a fool,’ she said as she finally removed her clothes, got into bed and tried to sleep. She no longer wore her nightdress, finding it too co...fining, too restricting. Why would he waste his time trying to seduce a colored woman when he could have his pick of any one he wanted, especially now that he had his uncle’s wealth? The rhythmic ebb and flow of the waves below the house should have lulled her to sleep. In a perfect world this would have invited soft whispers and confidences, romance. Once I accompany mother to their home & she was there with her mom,suddenly moms made plan for market & I was watching tv so I asked I will stay ,ma said k Then they went & reema & I was alone.We were watching tv & talking normally about studies & all.I didnt have any bad intentions but it started to rain so she ran to terrace as clothe were there for drying ,she called me for help I went with her ,we were wet but suddenly a cloth fall away with air she bent to take it omg guys you will not. Making sure Cliff was looking, she removed her right hand covering the coin. "It's tails. You lose." What did I lose?" Cliff asked."We sleep in my bed, not yours," she answered dryly. "Get your razor, and let's get to bed." Once in bed, Sandy molded herself to his body and fell asleep.They spent the next day visiting other stores in varying stages of renovation. Two were complete, although they had not yet had their official "Grand Re-Opening" celebrations. Sales in all the units were going. To my father, weren't you?"It was the older woman's turn to be silent; her head bowed, she appeared to be studying her hands. Then looking up, at us, we could see the gleam of tears in her eyes. "He was the finest man I ever met," she said.Bella stood, crossed the room, took Petra's hands and drew her to her feet before throwing her arms round her. They made a slightly odd picture, Bella's five foot three against Petra's almost six foot; Petra slim, I suppose willowy would be the term, Bella.