. uhm.. I wasnt doing anything!" I scrambled for my clothes,tripping on my pants and landing a few feet away from Erin.She stepped in and shut the doo... behind her, kneeling infront of me andsmiling down. "Wow, I didnt think Kelseys little friend was a pantythief." I could sense a bit of evil in her voice."Panty theif? No! I was just trying them on! Please dont tell anyone!I'll put them back!" I went to get up and Erin leaned forward to hoverover me a bit, filling my nose with a funny scent."No. I had not shown or told her about what I had found on my island as I was thinking of showing her as a wedding present. I was wondering how much of a present it would be when word got out but even if we lost everything, she would still have her name attached to the discovery.The work on the island was still moving along but with more modifications as I was told by Mr. Nietzel. Further modifications to the plans were needed as additional discoveries had been made. What those were I did not know,. I'd really like to get to know you a little betterwithout the girls around."Jacqui's emotions went into overdrive. She liked Simon and, over themonths, her feelings had gone from feeling compassion for him, throughenjoying his company to "if I was interested in men, he'd be a goodcatch." She still wasn't sure it was the right thing to do but, withEmily's advice from a few months earlier still in her mind she decidedto accept. However, in doing so, she knew she had to come clean."That sounds. "I work in Bishopsgate. Meet me at the steel sculpture at the west entrance of Liverpool street station." What time?" Any time between twelve and two." Ok. Its a date." He paused. "I guess I should let you sleep." Yeah. Long day coming up. Friday always drags. Andy?" Ja?" I'm really glad you called. sleep well." You too, Jo. See you tomorrow."He hung up, and I lay there, strangely breathless in the darkness. His voice went straight down into me; into my stomach, and twisted it into knots. I was.