.. sorry? You don’t want to same kind of gift I gave Ashryn and Calliope?”She rolled onto her side and looked me in the eyes. “Think about it, T...eodore. You’ve been introducing me as your sister. We’ve agreed that it’s best to hide the fact that you took your sister as a lover, and eventually a wife. You’ve also given Calliope and Ashryn these collars, implying your ownership of them, and if I happen to wear a matching one...”“ ... It implies that we have a sexual relationship, or at least I. Especially when any of my friends come anywhere near you. Because many guys are rude, inconsiderate idiots doesn't mean you have to treat every guy in fear, whether or not he's ever done anything bad to you. Plus being stared it is hardly 'bad'. You shouldn't let it affect your life at all. I'll prove it to you." I turned to Julia. "Julia, can I borrow your phone please?" Of course. Who are you going to call?" Carol." I'll dial her for you." A couple of seconds later Julia passed me her phone,. But she said "OK," just to be polite.Maria motioned for me to slide down, and she sat next to me. I now had a woman on both sides. Surprisingly enough, we immediately hit it off -- the three of us, I mean -- and talked about everything from politics to religion to movies to my own college days. Now I saw why June liked Maria so much. She was so easy to talk to, and there was just a soothing vibe about her.As we talked it got later and later, until it was past midnight. As we sat there I. Dropping us off at The Howard Centre, as he slowly drove off, Lisa took my arm in hers tight as we both watched the car. “Thank you for making my uncle smile again,” she said as she put her head on my shoulder.For two hours it was from one shop to another. By midday, we were walking down the high street with a handful of bags in either hand. Walking past Caffè Nero, a group of suits were sitting outside enjoying their beverages, while throwing comments at every female who walked by. Suddenly.