But I think that you will find that you might need her. Most of the other children where we go have grown up there from birth. They can be a little ro...gh to get to know, so do not expect to make many friends easily. Ayashe is one who thinks that she has no need of friends at all. I think it comes from being a girl who sees everything as a fight to prove herself equal to boys in anything. That makes her forget about having friends, I think. Perhaps you may need each other, I cannot say. But that. "I ask the questions, not you Kristy! I give the orders, you carry them out and you better hope you do them correctly. If not you will be punished and then if I am not too pissed off, I may allow you to try again. Understand?" "Yes Sir, I understand," she answered as she nodded her head. I turned, picked up the remote and lowered the music a little. I had put the volume up so that if she cried out a passing neighbor wouldn't accidentally hear her. I felt confident that wasn't going to be a. "I'm so sorry, Holly." I know," she sighed, but wouldn't look at me. "Just go."After leaving her apartment, the tears felt like ice on my face. I put on my coat, picked up my bags, and headed to the bus stop. My backside froze to the bench while I watched the traffic fly by me. Why did I feel relief? I was going to betray John again. I should hate myself, but instead I felt a sick excitement.Just then my phone rang and when I saw it was John, the thrill drained away leaving nothing but panic.. , Okay... ," she said. "That should be fun. Are you sure I'm not keeping you from something you should be doing?" she asked."No. Not at all. I have today off. Hey... ! I ask you—how often does a guy have a chance to spend time with someone as beautiful as you." I said, grinning at her. She looked up—made a funny face at me—then smiled.Taking a chance, I gently laced my fingers through her slender little fingers. I felt a special surge of happiness as I felt her soft fingers tighten in mine—she.