“I’ll never forget it” -- that was a nice phrase to hear, and lined up nicely with my own feelings. But the added clause “or you” had a cert...in finality to it, an undercurrent that made it seem that even though I wouldn’t be forgotten, I was firmly in Riley’s past.My logical brain told me I was overthinking those 19 simple words, that Riley probably answered the text in a hurry, and didn’t necessarily mean to include any subtext.My heart, however, wasn’t so sure.Throughout the rest of the. ‘My life was not so bad. It was all that I knew,’ Su Lin said. ‘A friend from our village paid my passage from Malaysia once he knew I was free. Actually it was his employer who paid my passage. I think you know her, Rebecca Longport. She refuses any repayment.’ I gave Su Lin another hug then held her at arm’s length and looked her over. ‘Well, you are here with me now. Today we can start our lives together as sisters.’ I took Su Lin by the hand and led her into the kitchen and put on water for. Said Kayla, walking over standing next tohim really looking him up and down. "You told me you were the promqueen at sixteen." I was," said his mother, proudly snapping some shots of themtogether."And now you're a queen too for the night, so you ready for me to hopin your basket or what, Dorothy?" teased Kayla, looking at the timeand grabbing her pocketbook, stuffing things in it. "It's time toroll, pretty girl." Maybe roll over me with your car," joked Alex, rolling his eyes."Oh stop and let's. After a particular day of a light practice ended, I asked Vivian if she would like to go to dinner after our run."I have a better idea, come to my place for dinner," Vivian said, as we ended our run."Okay, I will be there in an hour," I replied, as we walked to our cars.I went home, took a quick shower. Before leaving, I grabbed a bottle of Gewürztraminer from my wine refrigerator. While driving, I stopped at a florist to buy a flower arrangement.Thirty minutes later I arrived at Vivian's. She.