The king nodded.For the next half hour I continued to harangue Jón. Eventually I saw to it that I worked in the correct way of responding to those ar...und Jon. He at least had begun coming around in this respect. With no escape he more or less had to."What do you do when Astrid speaks to you?" I say, 'yes, my lady'." Good. Now, your sister asks if you want some of her bread." I say that the bread smells delicious and I would be happy to taste some." That's good too. You are learning, and may yet. Brook and Halle had bailed on me today so they could help organize the party for tonight. It was going to be held at my dad’s country club in their ballroom. So, I had the whole afternoon to spend with the little ones.Scarlet came out of the kitchen.“Come have lunch. They’ll be out for another thirty minutes, at least.” I carefully slid Carol off my chest, and she didn’t even stir. I wish I slept as soundly.“We were just talking about men,” Ashley said to catch me up on their conversation.I. " Ah, so I need to pack my golf clubs and tennis racquet?" Indeed you do, and your swimsuit and some nice dresses for nice dinners in nice restaurants.":Nice dresses or fancy dresses?" she asked. Crap, I thought nice meant fancy."Both," I answered, hoping to dodge the bullet."Just where is it you're taking me?" she asked."Ahh, no spoiling the surprise," I said, enjoying the shoe being on the other foot as I laughed over her curiosity.I cruised a few malls after we finished our call, mostly. That's all I want, your trust for one night." he said with a whisper. "No other gift could I want, save for you."He has given me instructions. I am obeying them to the letter. I am nervous as to what he might do, but I trust and love him. There is a plastic sheet under the regular ones, and the bed linens are older and somewhat worn. There will be no worries about any messes ruining things. There are several bottles of warming oils and several types of lubes. No toys are in evidence, but I know.