I had nearly jumped out of my skin. I hadn’t heard her coming down the stairs and I was too focused on the possible repairs.Maxine laughed and then ...issed me as if we were newlyweds. Which I guess we kind of were.“I think it’s time to go home. Everyone will be wondering where we’ve been. We spent more time here than expected.” I said.Maxine frowned, “But it was time wonderfully spent wasn’t it? At least it was for me.”I smiled, “There is no question there. You were fantastic.”She kissed me one. "I'll have one of those, please Evan and something for yourself?" I'll stay with the soda, if you don't mind, Boss".They both joined the Havildar,"Sushil, isn't it? Good, make your report. Take your time." Sahib; we had been at the site for about an hour and a half with the party moving about inside; I had sent my Naiks in each direction to inspect the grounds and surrounds; the boys were bored and the bigger ones went with the Naiks; Master Gus and Master Sabahj had stayed with their mothers.. She had such a kind smile on her face. They both stood there and starred at each other. Jinx gazed long into her beautiful green eyes and at her lovely smile.?Please come closer. I?m not going to hurt you,? the girl said in a kind voice with her hand stretched out towards her. Unable to help herself, the girl slowly walked back towards Jinx. ?Come on, it?s alright.The girl had such a fascination with the forest and the old stories her elders would tell her. She just had to touch this girl. She had tears in her eyes when she said yes.Janet's only regret was Chris. She knew that she had to tell him right away. Still she didn't want to hurt him. She met him at their favorite spot under the large oak tree the Saturday after her conversation with Wayne. She told him that they could no longer be together. Janet had cried and Chris had cried but eventually he said that he understood. He had known all along that it couldn't last, yet he had hoped that they could be together longer. Still.