I spent the last half of the work day trying to figure out who the voice was and the person that was behind all of this. I realized this wasn't cool, ...nd I decided to tell him when we met him that it wasn't. I was sure we could have played, if he had been something of a good guy.I checked my email. It had had an address. It also said, "Be there at 5:30 PM and don't be late."I responded, “At least have some sympathy and let me have a drink.”He responded, “Patron will be waiting for you when you. ...I padded as demurely as I could to the kitchen in that side tie bikini and selected two of the least ripe bananas I had. Heading back to the dressing table I picked up a towel on the way. Placing the towel on the dressing table stool, I kept my legs straight and together and bent at the waist, imagining the view my imaginary lover would have if they were on the bed looking at my ass as I bent over.I peeled the curved banana and delicately pulled the tie to one side of the bottoms undone, as. He might even do it for ten." Okay, I'll remember that." Isn't John going to be driving your wagon from now on?" No, he's buying some cattle and he's going to be helping with the herding after we leave Ash Hollow. Since Tess was already a partner in our ranch, that brings John in when they get married." Ah, I see. I don't mean to be nosey, but are you guys looking for a permanent place for Mrs. Calvin?" No, Lettie and Millie get along just fine, so she's going to be staying with us. She may. I smiled a weak smile and downed the rest of the beer. I didn't need any more of that."Chuck, I've had a long day. I think I'll turn in so we can get an early start in the morning."Chuck smiled and said, "You look tired. Want me to walk you over to your room?"I gave Chuck a smile and answered, "No, you stay and enjoy yourself, I'll be fine. I just need a good night's sleep." I shook everyone's hand as I left, trying to be pleasant, and yet really just going through the motions.Even the.