Later, I will have to ‘teach’ you a lesson for saying such nonsense. NEVER, think you are useless, you are a hero to a great many on my planet.”...gain, Jimison looked at Difina with a confused look. “A hero? I find that highly unlikely, they don’t even know me!”A mischievous look came to Difina’s eyes. “Oh, they know about you, father has made sure of that. The mere fact that you saved my live, even though we were dueling, made you even more popular.”“Wait, your entire planet saw the duel?”. "Back to normal," Olga snickered. "At one point, you were begging Tom togo full into becoming a girl as well. You seemed exceptionally happy,and quite a popular dancer. Several of the boys bought you a drink ortwo, and you teased, you winked, you even kissed a few in gratitude."Here you are Mesdames." A waiter (Gar?on) delivered 2 blue hued drinks.Danny saw the colorful bevearge and had to ask, what is this? "It's anaqua Velva. A bit old fashioned, your aunt devoured them in the. I was sitting on the floor of the elevator, with my knees tucked up to my breasts, hugging myself and sobbing uncontrollably. My stomach felt empty and twisted up in knots. The doors slid open with a grinding noise that only comes from old dorm elevators."April? What's wrong?"I blinked the tears out of my eyes and looked up. Slowly, Ann's face came into focus. She was standing over me, looking at me like she was scared. I must have looked a mess to her. Still, I couldn't bring myself to say. I couldn't have some man or woman tell me how to live my life. Maybe it was a mistake. But our lives are full of them.I came home one day and Beverly was yelling about finances. I was a full-time police officer and she worked part-time in the local market besides having the kids to raise. I told her I found some extra part-time work. I was to be a security guard at conventions, ball parks, races and even at the big theaters where all the stars played. The money was really good and I could do it.