“It wasn’t like that,” she confessed. “He took me by surprise the first time but after that...”“After the first time?” I exclaimed. “H...w many times did it happen?”Izzy made to reply but I held up my hand to prevent her.“No, don’t answer that,” I snapped, though I was desperate to know.“We were both a bit drunk,” Izzy, mumbled, her tears finally coming under control. “It was an accident; well, an accident the first time. Please don’t tell Dad! Or the boys. Jack would dump me in a second and I’d. My body melted against his as he kissed me, all of the nerves in my body responding, sending a tingle down my spine that was so intense that I swore sparks flew off of the handcuffs. As I inhaled his clean scent, all of the memories, emotions and desires flooded back to me as though someone had broken a dam deep within my soul. Just as the tears were threatening to spill from my eyes, he broke the kiss, pulling back so that I could see him. He'd gotten older, not that I hadn't as well I. Tell him either you guys are engaged and exclusive or you're nothing. Or..." Or what?" It was Rocky's turn to prompt me."You could sit back and see what happens. Your choice Rocky; either way I'll be here for you when you need a friend."Rocky sat down and hugged me. I waited for her to end the hug but she didn't. I woke up the next morning lying next to Rocky on the couch. She looked like a little girl; the frown wrinkles were gone from her face and she had a small smile.Her head was on my. Mum looked at me and then at Dad. "That reminds me Edwina," she said toDad, "we have a little shopping to do today. We need to get you aswimming costume too!"Dad smiled at Mum, "I can't believe it, but I agree! I can hardly waitto see myself in a bikini!" I think you ought to get more of a figure shaping one piece costume, youdon't have the figure Kate has!" Mum replied. "And ladies of our ageare more modest."I hurried back to my room and got out of my bikini.I quickly pulled on my white.