I felt it all within me. I could hear their breathing despite Track 4 (or was it 5 or 6?) that was now playing. It was powerful and urgent breathi...g that rose until a long and heartfelt moan signalled a joyous release of pent-up emotion. Involuntarily I found my own breathing was laboured, and pressed myself against the shelves at the back of the bar in a vain attempt to reach that same release. The breathing had started again, this time with a harsher and more insistent cadence. It was. " Alice and I exchanged glances, but the salon manager showedno sign that she had referred to anything other than stiff drinks. Isipped my rum and coffee. It was very comforting. Warming and soothing.My eyes closed...It seemed only moments later. "All done now," said a voice as I woke up."You're both looking very pretty." I looked in the mirror and saw apretty girl. Nicely styled hair. Professional make-up. I saw that mynails had been manicured and varnished pink. Alice looked lovely as well.I. Also, some of the bigger promotions can book three courses for a weekend. We may want to participate and if we have good relations with the other people, it makes it that much easier to get cooperation. If we get closed for any freak situation like a flood or something, we need to find places for our members and guests. That sort of thing." Okay, you've obviously thought this out so I bow to your superior experience and judgment." Wise decision," she smirked.I had not pursued any more talk of. Taking the history text and class binder, she turned back to her desk and set to work. Losing herself in the details of the Han dynasty, Lauren noted the highlights of Emperor Gaozu's reign for over an hour. Dry facts cooled her heart, leaving behind an ache in place of tears. By the time her parents had left on their trip, Lauren had a plan.She knocked on the Alexanders' door at seven. Mrs. Alexander opened the door with a grim expression."Thanks for coming, Lauren," she said."No problem,".