" Your Grace," Lady Jasinski replied. Her head came up, regarding him with confident eyes. "We have not seen you much these last few days." Business,"...he replied. To be truthful, he usually forgot they were around. He had offered the family a few unused rooms in the palace, temporary lodging. There was no point sending them off to live in a tent while more permanent housing was created. A thought crossed his mind. "Your husband has returned to the mainland?" With our son. He felt we were better. For a moment, a confused look crossed Brandi’s face. What a strange thought. Before she could follow it too far, however, Niles had continued, a concerned look on his face.“Why don’t you get some sleep,” he said, and Brandi felt herself nodding. She didn’t feel particularly tired ... but Niles always knew what he was doing.He was so clever. So masculine. And so far out of her league... As Brandi dozed in the library, Lily was - for the first time in her life - skipping school to go. As I finished a large wet spot formed at the crotch of my nightgown. I redden in embarrassment.She just laughed. "Aw my wittle girly is awe wet. Well sweetie I hope you enjoyed yourself. Now go get cleaned up and ready for bed. I need to take you so you can buy yourself some new clothes tomorrow morning."I did as she said and retired to bed.***The next day I awoke and got dressed as in a little blue skirt and white blouse. She watched as I sat there and braided my hair into two long pigtails. I went inside the woman’s washroom and washed her off. The clock hit 12 am and I wished her Happy New Year. She wished me the same and said, “Sorry, because of me you missed the moment.” I smiled and said, “Well, I believe it a compliment to be with a beautiful woman at this point of time.”She smiled and gave a peck. We rushed out and wished others. Soon the crowd started to go away. She left with her husband. Next few days, I missed her and got on with my work. Suddenly, one day my senior.