Me: ohhh wild eh? I said and gave a naughty smileShe also gave a naughty but a sexy kinda smile. I knew where this was heading. I thought this is the ...hance to somehow get control over the situation and I also wanted to be careful not to jump into all this till I get proper hints.Me: So what is your kind a guy? This question usually gives away every sign you want. I deliberately asked her this question so that I can nail her somehowP: Like you! gosh I never expected such an early fall of prey. He stopped and got angry with me and went straight to his bed. I wore my trouser and switched off light.After an hour, I could hear hustle outside the door and someone turned on the light too. I went outside following the sound and found my dad smoking in the balcony.I went close to him. He was breathing smoke out into the cold air. I stood and rubbed my hands.“Isn’t it cold, dad?”I asked. The look on his face was the one I never encountered before.“Your mom told me about you and Vivaan (my. ” “Sorry.” Maddie hiccuped and slapped her chest. “Indigestion. Not sure if that’s the drink or the-” “The drink. I’m sure it’s the drink.” “Probably.” The bride held out the enormous bottle. “Want some?” “No. You keep it.” Louisa eyed her. “Come over here,” she beckoned. “Something wrong?” “No. Just come closer and stand in the light.” Maddie tottered forward, skirts swishing across the tissue strewn floor. “Okay, hold still.” Louisa straightened Maddie’s tiara and pushed her veil away from. When I look back on it now, I can see it was just plain dumb but I guess I was still green enough that goin' to war was all about heroes and glory. When will we ever learn? Anyhow, three months after I got to Korea, I stepped on a mine and lost my left leg up to the knee. Of course, that ended my career as a hero.When I got back home, I was pretty miserable and feelin' awful sorry for myself. Well, Beth wouldn't have it. She wasn't about to let me sit around on my butt whinin' about how life.