Since I was not wearing panties, the gown clung to my figure and displayed its sensuous curves to advantage. It was obvious to anyone who looked at me...that I was not a shy lady!The dinner was delicious, and because we enjoyed several alcoholic accompaniments to our repast, we were both just a little tipsy as we made our way into the hotel bar, not wanting our romantic evening to be over so soon.We sat at the bar and ordered Brandy Alexanders with ice cream, our favorite "dessert." We had just. He opened up his surveillance program and sure enough, there she was putting away the groceries, texting in between what seemed like every trip from the bags to the refrigerator. Smiling, laughing like she once did with him. Jessica looked up suddenly and made her way to the living room, Vincent following her every move. She stopped to look herself over in the mirror by the door. She was wearing her tiny gym shorts and a tight, thin, white T-shirt. She pulled her shoulder length brown hair. I'll make us some coffee." And she walked into the kitchen. "Could I have tea please? I don't drink coffee," said Steve. "Yeah, no problem," acknowledged Cheryl."Whilst I'm doing this, help yourself to some PJ's, there's a selection in the wardrobe in the bedroom." Steve opened the door with some trepidation. Inside there was a large clothes collection, mainly erotic styles and very sexy gear. Wow, thought Steve would I like to wear some of this gear?His mind snapped back to the task, as Cheryl. I managed to corner Kelly afterwards.“You set that whole stage, didn’t you?”For a moment, the facade of her innocence held. Then she smiled.“Of course, I did. I wanted to make sure I was the thought leader out there, not John. He had to react to everything you or I proposed or said. People will pick up on that and realize a younger, more dynamic sort of thinking is needed for the future. It is going to be me on the ballot next fall.” She gave me a spontaneous hug. “Thank you.”I hugged her.