Bob made a pact that he would go with her to a table and help her play. That way the protocol and mechanics of the game would be explained to her and ...he would become familiar with them.Jan was excited about this opportunity and showed it in her smiles as they walked to a low stakes table. Jan bought $50 worth of chips and slid on to a seat. There were only two other players at the table. Bob stood closely behind Jan and told her how to place her bets and how to tell the dealer when she wanted. "I bet you have a lovely girlfriend don't you" To be honest, I'm currently single, I just wanted to get a job and a house first" Very sensible" replied Barbara..."im sure youll make someone very happy" Thanks Barbara, right i must get on, nice talking to you" "Bye Steve, talk soon" she replied.I finished my round and went home. I enjoyed the freedom this job gave me as i now had the rest of the day to myself.I woke up early the next day and went to work, I saw Michael leave and he gave me a. In a fluster, I leant forward to collect the final piece of my shopping from the counter and his eyes met mine again. Then they slowly dipped into my cleavage. I found it impossible to stand upright again until his gaze returned to my face.It was at that moment my life changed.I don't know if Antony recognized the look of desperation in my eyes, or if he thought I was sending him a message by leaning forward so provocatively. I wasn't. Not deliberately. Was I? Whatever the answer, a knowing. "It was revenge that got your daddy into this mess, so I hate to hear you talk like that."Harley didn't want a lecture from Lonnie. He wanted to hit someone or something. His dad was dying and it wasn't fair. "Leave me alone," Harley said and he shook free from Lonnie's grasp and ran off."Harley, don't run away." Ashley called after him.Lonnie watched Harley and then he looked down at Ashley and Jessica, "Whatever happens to your dad, life will go on. It always does, whether you want it to or.