Still holding the cane, the woman stood aside as the first man said, "Remove your blouse."Jennifer stared at him in disbelief. "I--" she began, but th... woman was there with the cane, slashing it across her legs again, the sudden pain making the girl jump."You were not told to speak," the woman said. "You were given an order by your master. Now remove your blouse."With trembling hands, the girl unfastened each button, slowly, hesitantly. When the woman showed her the cane, she quickened her. Then she saw something in Kessa's eyes that told her she was troubled.Before she could ask though Annie became glassy eyed, turning this wayand that as she started forward then changed direction again."A, Annie? Oh no she's in thrall," gasped Kessa as Annie shifted. Amoment later she was racing through traffic headed for the wildernessfive kilometers away.Shifting herself, she was joined by Banjo and Julip as they raced alongto follow her. She'd been running for nearly fifteen kilometers. I hate to admit it, but I was really jealous. You're so beautiful!"Steve was close enough to hear the two women's conversation. Gwen had seen him with Amber? That was news. Small wonder Gwen had been so aloof the past few weeks! Thinking about it, he was lucky she still cared enough to drag his ass out of the river. She thought he was seeing Amber for a romantic date! Amber was at least 24 and wouldn't be interested in a kid like him. How could Gwen even think he and Amber would be involved in. But she laughed at me, saying “don’t be afraid sasurjee. I will not tell it to your son. You son is seeing you as an old man. But only I know about you and what all you can do.” Telling this she again gave me a strange smile. Now I become little bit normal. I replied her only with a smile. After this, there is deep silence in the hall. Only the TV volume of a hindi song heard. Few minutes passed. She is sitting in front of me with a smile, just watching me. I don’t know what to do. I feel shy.