She had told me that she had received makeup lessons earlier in the day - and they were worth every penny. Her tuxedo skirt nearly showed her stocking...tops when standing, and with this intense dancing, almost the entire four inches of elastic lace was revealed. Her tuxedo jacket was fitted perfectly, showing off her curves, and the black lacy top of her bra. Her cleavage was accentuated by the light reflecting off of a beautiful diamond and platinum choker which must have cost a fortune. I. "Ashhadu Alla Ilaha Illa Allah Wa Ashhadu Anna Muhammad Rasuly Allah," Irepeated again. "What does it mean, Nasrullah?" It's the Shahadah. The confession of faith in Islam. It translates as'There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.'" What does it mean if you say it?" You become a Muslim if you say it three times, Bea," replied Amber.I realised that I had just said it three times. There was a smallcelebration about how I had just become their Muslim sister and after theJummah. I cheerfully smile and gladly accept her accompaniment to lunch. We casually walk to a nearby luncheonette, order some food, walk to a nearby public green and sit at a picnic table that is gently nestled amongst some lilac trees. We partake in casual, non-work related conversation as we acquaint each other on a more personal level. Our conversation meanders all around, from past relationships to politics, fun and recreation to things in general and everything in-between. As we pleasantly chat,. .."Captain Peacock panted heavily too, his back to the water, his foot hanging perilously off the edge of the large piece of timber,"I've been going easy on you." What? Why? Because I'm a woman?"Angie puffed, insulted by the remark."No,"Peacock huffed,"Because I'm tired... I'm tired of being a captain... Have you've any idea what it's like being surrounded all day by sweaty muscly men..." Well, actually..."Angie paused but refused to say any more."I've been waiting for over 20 years for someone.