I know they won’t be able to match up with those dress of yours which has got misplaced but this is the only option now. And I know few places here,...where you can get good dresses.She: I am not in a condition to think anything. (She was really annoyed )We were still having the conversation and the very next moment an airline guy came and told her that they have just found an unclaimed baggage and she should check if it’s her. Suddenly her eyes got brighter. She and also me went with the airline. After her reaction to Tina on our first day, it was great to see her treating Bev like an old friend.I heard them come into the kitchen and as I handed Bev her coffee, she shook her head at me. I nervously looked at Laura, who was grinning.“Not a good idea, Tommy. I mean it’s all well and good you both use the bed." I swallowed hard. “It’s okay, Tommy, your secret is safe with me.”“I, but, I thought…” I looked at Laura for help, which was not forthcoming.Bev rubbed my arm, “Shh, relax, I won’t. "No reading books when were decorating, I want us all to do it as a family again, like when your dad was here." I suppressed the groan that was building inside me at the mention of my dad. It had been four years since he had died, I was only fourteen and took it hard, but Matthew went completely crazy. He and dad were so close, It destroyed a part of him. Stressful holiday shopping over, mom and I returned home with our many bags. We'd practically bought the entire store. I was put to work. But he had to do something to humiliate me. As soon as he started the car, while he was still backing out of my driveway, he ordered me to pull my skirt up around my waist.I obeyed, of course. But once I had my skirt up and my panties were exposed he left me alone. He actually seemed to be ignoring me. I was a little surprised, and even a little encouraged. Maybe he was getting tired of me already!Ted drove to a mall that was near the downtown area. It wasn't far from the bar to which he had.