Charles had tried his best to live up to the new moral codes. Jada sighed and made a mental note to give him a friendly smile later when she got the c...ance.Time: Friday, April 1, 2019 6 AMFatimastretched at the break of the new day. The day’s new light was just touching the top of the hexagonal perimeter outside her bedroom window. She left her Red Mall bedroom and went down the circular staircase to the first floor, and then marched briskly through the silent rooms to the library.A review of. .. different. I mean, I had images of a private football party at Bill's house for the Ohio State/Michigan game.That in itself wasn't so different. What was different was that Bill apparently had arranged for some 'extra' entertainment - in the form of Rita. Which was shocking in itself, as I had known Bill and Lisa for a long time (Lisa was a 'friend' before marrying Bill), and I'd never had any indication that he had that kind of interest, or connections.I mean, there we were, the two of us,. They managed to find out a lot about each other during that dinner."Well, it looks as though Jack's not going to show up after all," Joanne said. "At least he gave me some money to pay for the bill. I'll just pay it and have someone call me a taxi." Don't be silly," Susan said. "I'd be glad to give you a ride home." Thanks very much, Susan," Joanne said.They paid the bill, then they left the restaurant and went to Susan's car. Before too long Susan had pulled up in front of the apartment. She tried... and so did I, but it just wasn't working. I know that I smiled and said that I was getting used to it... but I lied.My friends are gone, all thinking that I'm dead in a car crash because that's what you told them. I've tried making new friends at my school, but I just couldn't. To all of the guys, I'm just a girl to ask out or try to sleep with. And even though you made me look like them, I don't fit in with the girls. I don't feel right with them. I don't belong there.I really.