I had the biggest crush on him since freshman year. We had built a great friendship as we fought against each other to be the best. He was a big, some...hat tall white guy, standing around five feet and eight inches. He had light brown hair and rich hazel colored eyes. He was a sturdy guy and always a bit more on the stocky side. I was a shy girl and always too nervous to confess to him because I was afraid that my parents would find out, which is why he never realized that I liked him. He’s gone. Your life will never be the same."As Chanazene read her sentence, John Phillips screamed, and Maria cried, legs bucking, and fell to her knees. "Five years?" It will take that long. You may visit on weekends, Ms Phillips." B-but, what will I do without him, Mistress Delmar?" You will need to speak with our concierge, Ms Phillips. She will find you a better, er, rather, a fond distraction, for you. I promise you, you will not feel lonely." T-thank you, Mistress Delmar," Maria said, but wondered. " She then excitedly twirled me around, still holding my hand, smiling broadly at me, appearing to be totally delighted to have me as her partner in the night's activities. She bent to my ear, warm, sensuous, saying quietly, only to me, "We are destined to be the best of friends, I sense it immediately." Just like that, all doubt vanished. The men cheered us, it was clearly time to party. The lighting was adjusted, background music began. Alex walked me to the semi-circular couch, where we sat. I'm verygrateful, Vito. But, darn it, I still have a problem."Vito, who would have attacked those dragons from Game of Thrones tosolve a problem for me, wanted to know all about it."I walked here today. I live only a few blocks from here, but this isso many books... "Vito leapt up with a solution. "Let me get these checked out for you,Miss. Then I'll be happy to carry the books home for you."I could see Vito praying for my assent. I gave him half of it, rightaway."You're so sweet, Vito. .