Right now, today, you work for me. I'm promoting you to vice president of marketing and distribution for Macklinson's Bakeries. It has nothing to do w...th what your father or uncles want or allow. You work for me now." Things might be simple like that up North, Kenny, but down here, family is everything. I'm not going to go against my Daddy's wishes, not for anything." I'll go up and talk to him. I'm sure he and I can reach an understanding."I left Kyle there on the loading dock. He needed to. It was trimmed in black velvet ribbon at the bodice and at the ruffled cuffs. It complimented her dark hair beautifully.He was wearing a long satin nightshirt in black with long flowing sleeves. And he was feeling no pain at the moment. In fact he was in great spirits. He stared at her by the fire's light."Are you happy, my love?" he asked."You needn't ask," she said, "of course I am." and smiled at him, looking down at her beautiful ring."I love you so much Franchesca." And I love you, too.". "Keep walking slut, but next time you are near me you are to kneel in front of me and open your mouth."I did as I was told, and knelt before Her with my head back as far as my collar would allow, and my mouth open. She flicked the ash from her cigarette into my mouth."Walk again slut and kneel again after you have been up and down the room again."She used me as Her ashtray until the cigarette was finished. I was surprised how little I could taste the ash but the impact of being treated this way. I'll get Penny."I waited. Then I heard Penny's voice. "Hello, Kyle." Hi, Penny. How was your morning?" It was good. Nikki and I found some nice bargains at the mall this morning. I'm just relaxing after our shopping trip. What are you doing?" I slept in this morning. I just finished lunch with Will. We spent a lot of time catching up with each other. Actually his talk is why I'm calling you. He and Abby are going out for dinner and a movie on Friday night. Will wanted to know if you and I want.