" I doubt it Sue. They won't even know she's a recognised breed they can sell as a profit." Don't you believe it. They'll pinch her if only for the me...t for the Chinese or whatever." Nonsense! They wouldn't get enough meat off her for that. She's too small." Hmm! You mark my words." Yes, Sue!"There were others as well whom Richard met less often but they were all friendly and he passed the time of day with them.One day, a bitterly cold one in February, he met a couple of women who were clearly. Laying on my stomach I closed my eyes and took in the good sensation of the sun warming up my bare buttocks. Soon my mind went blank as I fell into a deep slumber."Victor; you need lotion or you will get a terribly sun burnt..." I recognized that sensual voice; even with my eyes closed, I knew it was Svetlana, a Russian girl I had met two days ago at the hotel bar, where she worked as a waitress…I should have instinctively covered up; but I did not even move or respond.Having her surprise me. What did she say? ‘Best worker’? I don’t think Wendy knows I even exist. We’ve hardly spoken since she was transferred to oversee this section.“Go!” I hiss to my tormentor.Alec disappears with his broom.I turn, to face Wendy’s wrath, but she’s smiling at me, which is really disconcerting.Wendy’s truly lovely, with her delicate elfin features. I ... really like her ... a lot. I suppose I always have since seeing her all the time in school; but never made my feelings known to her, of course.. How is itthat I knew and you didn't?" I don't know." Oh, Frankie. You just didn't want to admit it. You've always been awoman. You're just having trouble admitting it for yourself. And when youfinally do, well, you'll be happier for it."Frankie knew that Helen was right. She knew in her mind that it washappening and she knew that Helen was right. She was a woman and she washappier this way. "But, why am I scared?" Scared? Are you afraid of being rejected? Are you afraid of me?" No, I guess.