It happens to the best of us, doesn't it Bida dear?"Her friend nodded her head shyly. "You're never very honest with me, Zabba. All those other people....." It comes with the job!" Zabba replied sharply. "Was it something like that?"Ana shook her head and gazed at the ring of coffee stain left on Zabba's saucer while she sipped from the cup. "No, it wasn't. I've just been to the Convent. To see Mezyana." Mezyana? Oh, Binta's ex! That must have been quite weird for you," remarked Zabba. “Is this a good idea?”She hesitated and looked a bit angry. “Okay, it’s entirely up to you.” ‘Up to you!’ – my earworm again. So, she was a bit angry. “If you don’t want to see me, just say so. I’ve tried.”After Sheldon left, I wished I had gone with her. Of course, I did. I knew Papa would have refused to let me go but why did I not just defy him? I had asked Sheldon if, during her travels, she met other women. “How could I not?” She knew what I meant though and was toying with me. I refused. She liked hers without ice. All I got myself was a glass of lemonade. We didn’t feel like drinking. I sat back down, drinks in hand. “I forgot to tell you–” “No ice,” I interrupted. “Wow. You’re good,” she told me with an approving smile. “I do what I can.” “Let’s test you out.” “Okay.” “What else can you tell me about myself. You’ve got my favorite drink down.” “Ah, a challenge. I like it.” I looked her up and down, again pretending to work things out. “Hmm. If I had to guess, and I never do,. I never really realized how unhappy Jasonhad been, until we got to see him as Kelly. I was pretty luke warm toit, to be honest, I wanted Jason to resist his needs. I could see howmuch that was hurting him, and when Dr. Daniels recommended giving himsome time to explore the inner girl, I did not fight it. Kelly was justso happy when she got that chance and it was a happy in a way I hadnever seen in Jason. I could not really fight it once I understoodthat."Kelly has a group of close friends. .