Planning what I would say, how I would do it. Trying in my mind to overcome the crippling shyness that beset me whenever I talked to a woman I really ...anted. I was a novice then. 18 years old and with only a few rushed and unsatisfying wanks from the inexperienced hands of fellow novices. But this, this was different. Susan was (and still is) my mum's best friend. And for years that was all she was. Nice aunty Susan. Then around about the time I was 14 something changed. I can still remember it. I joined them and touched up my lipstick and liner. Gina said I looked perfect and I thanked her then we returned to Paul. Nadine grabbed Paul and they went back on the dance floor.I sat with Gina and we talked. Several guys came up and asked us to dance and we turned them down. I asked her why she wasn't dancing.She said she didn't want to lead any of them on. She said she was not interested in a boyfriend. She told me she had several relationships with guys over the years but had not. The yellow giant leaned over, peering over her aide's shoulderto inspect the screen while rubbing her chin with a finger."Hm... a Lapis," she finally decided, returing to her seat. "We've beenvery low on those lately, and if this succeeds she'll make a nice giftfor Blue." At once, my Diamond!" Her assistant tapped one of the blue shapes andtyped some more.Above, Lewis heard the sounds of machinery before a mechanical clawlowered down. Within its claw it held a simple gemstone. Blue,. "Yes, Boss! I will behave myself, I promise," was his smart-ass reply."Right, I don't believe you for a second. You get in your office and get to work yourself Daddy," I laughed as I gave him another stern scolding look.It was just after sunset, all the riders had returned and departed. We girls all were working side by side, combing and brushing the horses and putting their tack away. The lights had come on in the barn as we finished up the chores. Amber looked exhausted, after all this was.