From it I removed a pair of ruby studs. I continued, "These studs are a family heirloom. They represent the past, but also continuity. They have endur...d for generations already." I placed one stud in my left ear. "They also represent my place within my family. This I acknowledge, for myself and for generations to come." I placed the second stud in my right ear. "I present myself to the future. You are my witnesses. Thank you." There was generous applause.I honestly had no idea what to expect. I. Mom just started crying….she wept like a baby. I went to her and held her.Mom: I know i have done wrong, these are emotional accidents of life, you won’t understand it aakash.Me: I hope dad does understand mom.Mom: Please don’t tell him aakash,i swear you. Our family will be destroyed.Me: Mom, Why were you doing this?Mom: You won’t understand aakash, a woman has certain needs which has to be fulfilled, I love your dad, but he can never give what I want.Hearing that I went to mom, I removed the. ’ ‘You mean you have lost no more weight?’ I nodded. I could tell Pippa was not pleased. ‘Your not going to believe this. No loss so far. It’s Thursday evening. Next official weight in is only in two days time.’ … ‘I doubt it. Sorry. Just a moment. Stop looking sorry for yourself and get back where you belong. At my feet, hands by my side.’ Pippa was continuing to look sternly at me. ‘You have only yourself to blame. You might get a pound and a half or more off, but I doubt it.’ I got back. They all work in health care, with a couple on Harley Street, where the UK’s top consultants work. They are all as hot as fuck. I mean on a scale of 1-10, the lowest was a seven, and one was an easy ten, I will get to her later. They all came from the Home Counties and congregated in three or four groups, I focused on the ones at our table, but did meet a few others. I will not describe them all, only the three that caught my imagination. The first was one of the early birds, less than elbow.