I felt bad for her. Then again, I felt bad for me too. I didn’t want to die. Not yet. I still had so much to live for, so much to experience. But th...t was beginning to seem less and less likely.I’m not sure how long it took before we hit the water. It was probably under a minute, but to me it felt like a lifetime. I kept expecting to see my life flash before my eyes, but it never did. All I saw was the terrified faces of the other passengers. Then I spotted something out of the corner of my. " Yes, Mistress," I replied dutifully. I didn't hesitate, not for a single second. Even though some distant relic of my former self screamed out in muted anguish at what she was having me do, I didn't resist. I simply obeyed.I squatted down before her, on heels too high for practical work, and took her slender foot in my trembling hands. She was dressed to perfection, as she always was. Open shoes that cost more than I'd earn in a year; nylon stockings of the most exquisite softness; a low cut. This was my call. “I would love to walk with you to the shower,” I offered. “That would be nice,” she said demurely. We said goodbye and I returned to my duty. After I finished my duty I went to my tent to fetch my towel and shower gear. I could see Dalia just returning from her PT. Her hard nipples showed through her t-shirt. She winked me and I waited for her to return from her tent. A couple of minutes later she came out of her tent and asked if I was ready for a shower. I said yes of. There were 5 nighties, I remember they were inWhite, Rose and yelllow color. She kept the Rose colored full lengthnightie near me and told,"I guess this one will match you perfectly. Priya wanted thisdelebrately. But she can adjust if you are going to use it.," Ramya.I did not respond anything."I'm keeping this near you. If you felt uncomfortable with formalclothes, you can wear it anytime" Ramya said and switched off lights.I could not sleep in my formal in hot summer of Chennai. I.