But she was a problem for another day. Today, we had to find a caravan to guide us through the desert sands to where we could enter the Mirage Gardens...I took the lead as we descended the gangplank, stepping into the pier. Nice, solid, unmoving ground. The sun's heat beat down on me as we headed forward into the cacophony of the docks. Strange spices perfumed the air. The farther from the river, the hotter it grew. Minx asked questions, seizing workers and barking at them, getting confusing. “My wife, Natalia, and my daughter, Alejandra.”I extended my hand to each woman. In this culture it was common and expected for men and women to greet each other with a handshake. Depending on the circumstances, with an embrace as well.“Perhaps you and Alejandra would like to play a few games to warm up?”“I’d love to. Alejandra?”She smiled. There was something hidden in that smile.“Yes.”Three games later, I’d had it, literally. I made it to deuce with her exactly once. The scores were brutal.. .. Looks like I was at least replying normally to people. Huh, message from Tiff about clit poker last night. Must have been where we were coming from. And Alaina was there? Damn, can’t believe I missed that!But I still need to find my car. Eh, I’ll just send a message to the group chat, I’m sure one of them will know. He tapped at the device. Guys, where’s my car?His phone buzzed immediately.Daniel: At school bruh. You good now?Wow, he’s up early. Looks like everyone knows what happened, too.. " Her words trailed off as another light lick sent more spasms through her body."Do you want me to stop? There is more I can show you," I asked, waiting for her answer before I made my next move."I," Alie paused for several seemingly interminable moments, " ... what are you doing feels ... wonderful. Don't stop, just ... go slow."Alie's great show of trust in me and the strain I could hear in her voice both pushed me to begin rapidly flicking my tongue across her rosebud, pushing two fingers.