Alicia took a deep breath and turned to gaze at Thakkor for strength before continuing toward the portal. As expected, a collection of servants awaite... in the foyer to greet her, forming a corridor leading to her mother and father.Alicia's mother wavered, her eyes wide with surprise — yet another startling divergence from the rigid, perfect protocol to which Alicia was accustomed.Alicia's father maintained his composure, though his eyes were hard with irritation. "It seems we are in your debt. There were two more floors above the converted garage, but no one was living in the apartment at the time so the rooms were empty with no furniture and no particular reason for anyone to be up there, and so the party was confined to the tavern, other than occasional trips up the stairs to the bathroom on the next floor up. The party was an impromptu thing, so like many of the others, I was still in my clothes from the wedding, though I had removed my coat and tie. Al and Rose lived far enough. But this time it ended differently... "... and he leaves me so frustrated, Damn it! In the times we've been together I've only had one orgasm, that first time. I really think it must have been an accident. He never seems to care about my needs, only his own. Damn it!"Her arm was around my waist, her head on my shoulder as we talked, or rather; she talked and I listened, making small appropriate sounds and non-committal comments here and there. As she finished I hugged her close once again and. He had been my first kiss so many years ago, but now we both had a significant other. It was a warm night, and when he opened the door to my house, I felt a light summer's breeze rustling the hair on my neck. Tonight was different, he looked so strong and tall, and for some reason I found myself wanting to kiss him right then and there. He had dark hair and shocking blue eyes that I could feel staring back at me. I coincidentally was wearing my white shorts, his favourite. We continued looking.