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\pard\keepn\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs24\kerning28 Yuki
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs16\kerning28 Book Two
of a Political Saga
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\ul\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 (Note:
You MUST read \u8216\'91Protection\u8217\'92 first)
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 By\line
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Nessus
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs16\kerning28 Music: (Yuki
\u8217\'92s Theme) \u8220\'93Sly\u8221\'94 by Massive Attack on the \u8220\'93Protection
\u8221\'94 CD
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chapter One
}
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}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Karen was
waiting for me when I finally stood at the airport at the end of my journey. Dressed
in jeans and a T-shirt, she was smiling nervously at me as I walked towards her
, my small bag in my hand.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Hi,\u8221\'94 she said, taking my bag and leading the way to her car. \u8220\'93
I was glad to hear you were coming back,\u8221\'94 she said as she started the car
, pulling out from the airport and driving towards the research institute in the
desert. I smiled at her and then watched the desert rush past. \u8220\'93Are you
afraid?\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
A little,\u8221\'94 I admitted.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You can change your mind.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I shook my
head. \u8220\'93No, I can not do that. I am halfway between a man and a woman.
I am more woman than man so it is easier, I think, to go forward than back but I
'm still afraid.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Karen helped
me get settled in my room and left me so I could take a long bath. Relaxed and
clean, wrapped in a soft white robe and feeling fresher, I lounged on my bed and
read a magazine.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 A knock on
the door and the doctor and Karen entered. \u8220\'93Hello, Yuki,\u8221\'94 the
doctor said in that crisp Germanic accent of hers. \u8220\'93You are well?\u8221
\'94 I nodded. \u8220\'93We have scheduled the process to begin tomorrow.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I swallowed
. \u8220\'93That soon?\u8221\'94 Karen perched on the bed and patted my arm.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes, it is better. All the body parts, internal organs and tissues have been harvested
and we need to progress the operation. First step is the surgery to remove the
male genitals and then into stasis to graft the parts to you. It will take at least
three months in stasis but you will be a complete woman when you emerge. Extensive
hormone therapy and mental conditioning will take place in that time. I assume
you wish your memory reblocked?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I was puzzled
. \u8220\'93What do you mean, please, by reblocked?\u8217\'92
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You will emerge from the tank a fully functioning female with, due to the mental
conditioning and hormones, you will begin to think and act more deeply as a female
. If we do not reblock your memory you will remember you were once male and all
your past experiences. It is better for you to forget so you can begin again. It
\u8217\'92s a rebirth and we can arrange a new identity and we can change your appearance
again. Although,\u8221\'94 she said a little wistfully, \u8220\'93It would be a
shame to alter your appearance as we did such beautiful work there. It is perfect
.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I shook my
head. \u8220\'93No,\u8221\'94 I said calmly. \u8220\'93No loss of memory, please
.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
But you must. Otherwise you will be a young woman who once used to be a male and
knows it! It will be difficult.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I understand but I do not want to forget. The experiences make me who I am and I
am Yuki. Besides,\u8221\'94 I smiled at Karen, \u8220\'93I do not wish to forget
my friends.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I see,\u8221\'94 the doctor said stiffly. \u8220\'93That is your choice. I want
it noted that I advised you not to, as it will be difficult. As I said, we begin
to morrow.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 It was a
long process and I do not remember any of it clearly. I recall being prepared for
the surgery and being wheeled to the operating theatre with Robyn and Karen walking
with me, forced cheerful looks on their faces and concern deep in their eyes.
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 There were
dreams, of course, many dreams of different shapes and tensions. Dreams of people
past and present, visions of the future.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 *********************************************************************************
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The sunlight
was strong on my face as I gradually woke. My throat was sore, probably from the
tubes in stasis and I felt light and relaxed. I was in a light and airy room, lying
in a bed with crisp white linen with the slight breeze rustling the curtains. For
a moment, I thought I was dreaming and then I released I was back.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yuki?\u8221\'94 I voice softly said and I turned my head in its direction. It was
Karen, staring down at me with concern as she pressed a button next to the bed.
\u8220\'93Yuki, are you awake? It\u8217\'92s me, Karen. Can you see me?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes,\u8221\'94 I croaked and she carefully put a glass tube between my lips so I
could suck some water. \u8220\'93How long?\u8221\'94 I said hoarsely.
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 She knew
what I meant. \u8220\'93Twenty seven weeks,\u8221\'94 she said. \u8220\'93A long
time. How do you feel?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Tired,\u8221\'94 I said sinking back and closing my eyes. When I woke again, Karen
was there but dressed differently so I guessed I had slept for a few days or more
. The doctor was also there.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Her eyes are opening. Excellent,\u8221\'94 the doctor said and Karen leaned close
. \u8220\'93Yuki,\u8221\'94 the doctor said in a loud voice. \u8220\'93Can you hear
us?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes,\u8221\'94 I murmured. \u8220\'93Please do not shout.\u8221\'94 Karen giggled
softly and the doctor frowned briefly.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I wasn\u8217\'92t aware I was.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I apologise,\u8221\'94 I said more loudly. \u8220\'93Was it a success?\u8221\'94
I asked and the doctor brightened.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
It was a complete success in everyway. The transplant was perfect and the hormone
therapy has added a higher fat content to your body and you are officially female
.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Can I see?\u8221\'94 I asked hesitantly and the doctor moved closer.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Of course,\u8221\'94 she said more softly and gently lifted the linen. I was naked
underneath and I looked down. My breasts appeared larger as they lolled on my chest
but my eyes were drawn to my groin where I could make out the smoothness of my
groin with the visible lips of my vagina. \u8220\'93You recall we use a defoliant
so, I\u8217\'92m afraid, you will never have pubic hair.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Think of the bikini\u8217\'92s you can wear,\u8221\'94 Karen said a little too brightly
and I smiled slightly.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
The hormones have increased the size of your breasts as well. We will do a complete
examination after you\u8217\'92re completely rested.\u8221\'94 She dropped the
cover back over me and I blinked the tears away as I turned my head.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yuki,\u8221\'94 Karen asked softly. \u8220\'93What is it?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I\u8217\'92m so happy,\u8221\'94 I said tearfully and she held my hand as the tears
rolled down my cheeks.
}
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}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chapter Two
}
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}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The days
wandered on with conditioning educing from every other day to just one day a week
and discussions with Karen on my body and coming to terms with it. My first period
came and went, my emotions were changing and I found myself crying at a television
program I would never have watched in my previous life.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I was becoming
familiar and very comfortable with my body although I was a little embarrassed
by the increased size of my breasts and unconsciously chose to wear baggy tops to
hide them until Karen pointed this out. For the first few days of wearing tighter
clothes, I felt embarrassed but was getting used to it, although I had not yet
graduated to a bikini. I also had not yet experimented with my sexuality as; frankly
, I didn\u8217\'92t know how and was too shy to ask.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 My hair had
grown very long while in the stasis tank and it now reached to the small of my
back and I spent hours thinking as I mechanically brushed it, staring blankly into
the mirror while I tried to plan a new life for Yuki Toshiro.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Every now
and again, I would take the envelope out that Chorister had given me and look at
the airline tickets and the address for the hotel in New York. The time was drawing
nearer and sometimes I wondered if I should go or should just disappear with my
precious documents to start a new life. The thought also occurred to me that Chorister
might not even show and this was, somehow, a cruel joke.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 One afternoon
, the week before I was to go to New York, Andaluan Krill entered my life.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I was lounging
on my bed, dressed in black stretch pants and a large white over shirt with my
hair pulled back and just staring out the window at the desert. A tall older woman
walked in as if she owned the place and, I found out later, she did. A striking
woman, she was dressed in a white pantsuit that highlighted her dark skin and had
large gold hoop earrings dangling from each ear.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I\u8217\'92m Krill,\u8221\'94 she said and immediately made herself comfortable
in the visitor\u8217\'92s chair. \u8220\'93Have you heard of me?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I scrambled
to my feet and offered a small bow. \u8220\'93No,\u8221\'94 I said quietly. \u8220
\'93I must apologise because I am not aware.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Good. Our security is working. I\u8217\'92m the current leader of PFPP and, I guess
you could say, I\u8217\'92m the Centre you maybe have heard about.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, what is PFPP?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill smiled
a little. \u8220\'93A fair question. Penis Free People for Power. We work to achieve
a fifty percent of the political and business power for all women through out the
world.\u8221\'94 She suddenly switched tack. \u8220\'93Yuki, why did you choose
not to have your memories removed? \u8220\'93
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
My memories make me who I am,\u8221\'94 I explained patiently.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I see. Chorister said you were a very strong person.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I did not use to be. I think I am very weak.\u8221\'94 Strangely, my heart was beating
faster at the mention of Chorister\u8217\'92s name.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill leaned
forward. \u8220\'93Yuki, I know you must hate us for the cruel and strange things
that have happened to you. Do you plan some revenge?\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I looked
out the window while I thought. Revenge? The idea had not even entered my mind.
Was that the conditioning or because I was becoming more and more grateful for the
events that had changed my life and body?
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No,\u8221\'94 I said slowly. \u8220\'93I do not hate you.\u8221\'94 Krill relaxed
a little but I went on. \u8220\'93I do not like you much either.\u8221\'94 She
smiled and nodded agreement as if she understood. \u8220\'93But I can not hate.
Perhaps it is your clever conditioning? I do not plan revenge.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill leaned
back and crossed her legs. \u8220\'93Yuki, would you consider working for our cause
and joining the PFPP? You don\u8217\'92t have to answer right away, just think
about it,\u8221\'94 she quickly added.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, why would you want me as I could bring little value?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You\u8217\'92re certainly qualified.\u8221\'94 Her smile quickly vanished as I tilted
my head and looked at her. \u8220\'93I mean, you are a woman, a woman who knows
the most intimate thoughts and driving emotions of men. You understand men in a
way our psychologists can never do. That is of extreme value.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I see. Please, I will think about it as you ask but I do not feel the commitment
that you do for this cause.\u8221\'94 I waited a few minutes and hesitating a little
, spoke. \u8220\'93Please, you have spoken to Chorister Wolf?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill smiled
and nodded. \u8220\'93Just last week. She\u8217\'92s looking forward very much
to New York. Are you going?\u8221\'94 she asked, studying me closely.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Strangely
, my heart was beating faster again and I felt myself flush a little. \u8220\'93
Yes, I too am looking forward to New York.\u8221\'94 It was at that exact moment
that I came to the realisation that I was actually looking forward to the trip
and, more importantly, seeing Chorister again.
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Andaluan
Krill stood up and placed a small white card on the dresser. \u8220\'93Yuki, think
about it and call me on this direct number anytime you want to talk. Anything else
I can do for you?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I hesitated
and then spoke slowly. \u8220\'93When I speak to people, I see laughter in their
eyes and it is, I fear, because of this accent of mine. Please, can this be removed
?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill placed
her hand on my arm and spoke gently. \u8220\'93Yuki, that isn\u8217\'92t laughter
in their eyes, it is wonder. The formality of your accent, together with your striking
beauty, gives you a very regal presence. When I first saw the videos of you my
jaw dropped. You look and act like an Eastern Princess.\u8221\'94 I blushed at her
comments and she smiled gently. \u8220\'93The accent will probably go in time but
to remove it through the conditioning would also remove memories. Do you want that
?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I shook
my head. \u8220\'93It will remain then and I will try not to look into eyes as I
talk because I still see laughter.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill laughed
, dropped her hand and walked to the door. \u8220\'93In time you will begin to understand
the impact your presence has, Yuki.\u8221\'94 She paused and turned back to me.
\u8220\'93Yuki,\u8221\'94 she said in a serious tone, \u8220\'93our plans did not
include all that happened to you.\u8221\'94 I must have looked puzzled as she rushed
on. \u8220\'93Jennifer was the leader prior to me and she stood down to pursue
her ambitions. I don\u8217\'92t know what happened but she has gone a little crazy
somehow. The forced seclusion and planned murder or suicide were her plans and
as I was unavailable no one pushed back except for Chorister.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I do not really understand.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I know I can\u8217\'92t apologise for all of this but it got out of hand because
of Jennifer. Chorister found out what she was doing to you and stepped in against
orders. Told her you were dead and then cleaned up. At one point she thought it
would be kinder to terminate you.\u8221\'94 I nodded as I remembered that moment
. \u8220\'93Chorister had no idea the changes to you would be so drastic but the
scientific team sometimes forget the human side of their work when exploring their
technology.\u8221\'94 She waited but I said nothing. \u8220\'93Just thought you
should know,\u8221\'94 she said stiffly and opened the door.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I said. \u8220\'93Could I ask two favours from you?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Two?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Could you arrange for a good hairdresser to visit me?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
A hairdresser?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, I would like my hair to be cut.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Why? Yuki, it is so beautiful.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
It takes so much time to care for it and I do not know if I will have that time
in my new life. Please?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Takes a bit of work to be a woman, doesn\u8217\'92t it. Ok, I\u8217\'92ll arrange
it for tomorrow. I know just the guy and he\u8217\'92s good. He\u8217\'92ll cry
over cutting it but he\u8217\'92ll do a great job.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I bowed.
\u8220\'93Thank you so much.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
The second favour?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I felt myself
blushing so I lowered my face. \u8220\'93Is it possible for you to tell Chorister
I am looking forward to travelling to New York?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill smiled
. \u8220\'93I can do that. She\u8217\'92ll be pleased. Goodbye, Yuki, I hope you
call me.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 As the door
closed, I turned back to the mirror and tried to imagine what my new hairstyle
would be while dreaming of New York.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chapter Three
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The cab driver
fussed over me all the way from the airport into the city, even personally loading
my bags into the trunk. He kept glancing at me in his mirror, chattering away to
me in his thick Russian accent and I would nod politely, not really understanding
him.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The hairdresser
had been good as Krill had promised and I my hair was in a more modern and fashionable
spiky style that just touched my shoulders. I was wearing an Italian pants suit
in a peach colour over a simple low cut white top with gold jewellery. Although
more comfortable with my new body shape, I noticed that men\u8217\'92s eyes were
constantly drawn to my chest when talking to me.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The hotel
was in the new minimalist style with high ceilings, white walls and metal. The
cab driver insisted on carrying my bags into the lobby and my heels clicked on the
marble as I followed him. The lobby was crowded with upwardly mobile fashionable
people, wishing for paparazzi and the conversation dropped as I walked through
the groups. I felt their eyes on me as the cab driver placed my bags in front of
the stainless steel reception desk.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The cab driver
smiled at me when I thanked him for carrying the bags. \u8220\'93You are the most
beautiful woman I ever seen,\u8221\'94 he said in that thick Russian accent, gallantly
sweeping his battered cap off and bowing slightly. \u8220\'93I wish you a happy
stay in New York.\u8221\'94 I had paid him on the sidewalk and he strode off through
the crowd that was watching me intently with no pretence of doing anything but.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The three
people, two women and a man, behind the desk looked expectantly at me and I took
a step forward but a large black shape quickly stepped in front of me. It was Chorister
, dressed in black, complete with her dark glasses, suddenly looming over the reception
desk.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
This is Yuki Toshiro,\u8221\'94 she said in that commanding flat voice of hers.
\u8220\'93She has reservations.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The woman
nodded and studied the screen and when she saw the details she turned her smile
up by a few thousand watts. \u8220\'93It\u8217\'92s a pleasure to have you stay
with us, Ms Toshiro,\u8221\'94 she beamed and I bowed slightly. The woman looked
up at Chorister and her smile faltered for an instant but returned. \u8220\'93You
are Ms Wolf, Ms Toshiro\u8217\'92s bodyguard?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I prefer Personal Assistant,\u8221\'94 Chorister corrected and a buzz of conversation
swept through the watching people in the lobby.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Of course,\u8221\'94 the woman said. \u8220\'93We have given you our best suite
with two bedrooms and it\u8217\'92s on the top floor. The porter will take your
bags. Welcome to New York, Ms Toshiro.\u8221\'94 I smiled and bowed and was surprised
when all three behind the reception desk returned the bow. This hotel obviously
trained their staff well.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The crowd
watched as I followed Chorister and the porter to the elevator doors where I suddenly
stooped and turned to face them. I bowed slightly from the waist and politely said
, \u8220\'93Thank you for being most attentive.\u8221\'94 Suddenly, everybody in
the lobby appeared to be busy doing something and quickly talking about trivial
things. Chorister\u8217\'92s lips twitched as we rode in silence to our suite.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chorister
tipped the porter and I wandered through the enormous suite. It was beautiful with
polished timber floors, sparkling steel columns, white walls and soaring ceilings
. One side of the suite consisted of floor to ceiling windows that framed the breathtaking
view of the New York skyline.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You like it?\u8221\'94 she asked, seemingly almost nervous.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
This is very beautiful. Thank you for arranging this.\u8221\'94 She smiled. \u8220
\'93Please tell me what you told the hotel staff about me so I know what part I
am to play?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chorister
cleared her throat. \u8220\'93That you are a famous Japanese film star and travelling
incognito. They bought it especially when they saw you. You\u8217\'92ve changed
a little, even more beautiful. It went well?\u8221\'94 she asked nervously and
I smiled at her.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Thank you, it went very well, although it did take a long time, I am now complete
.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I\u8217\'92ve been thinking about everything I did, about you everyday for the last
ten months and I wanted to tell you how sorry I was for the things I did, things
I made you do,\u8221\'94 her smile faltered.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Don\u8217\'92t,\u8221\'94 I said gently, turning to look at the view. \u8220\'93
There is no reason for you to apologise to me.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You must hate me,\u8221\'94 her voice cracked.\line
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No,\u8221\'94 I said still looking at the view. \u8220\'93There are times when I
think I should thank you. I come to realise my life, as a man was narrow, confined
and shallow. I have all ready experienced emotions and values I did not know existed
. I am sure there are other emotions I have not yet experienced,\u8221\'94 I said
shyly, lowering my eyes.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 We stood
in an awkward silence for a few moments until I turned and smiled brightly. \u8220
\'93So, I will enjoy luxury of that wonderful bathroom and then you can take me
to dinner in this wonderful city of yours.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chorister
smiled and did a mock bow. \u8220\'93My pleasure. I have arranged it all ready.
\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Thank you,\u8221\'94 I said returning the bow. \u8220\'93Could I please ask you
one small favour, Chorister?\u8217\'92
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Anything.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please do not wear those awful things that hide your eyes.\u8221\'94 She smiled
broadly, removed the dark glasses and revealed her sparling green eyes. I smiled
and walked into the bathroom.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chapter Four
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I soaked
in the bath for a long while, wondering what to wear and wondering about the strange
feelings that were stirring within me. Ideas flooded through me as I worked on
my face, mentally discarding that outfit and wondering about another. Finally,
I settled for a simple black cocktail dress. Although I found myself wondering why
I was doing it, I chose black lace lingerie complete with garter belt and black
stockings.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Looking
at myself in the mirror, I felt sensual, sexy and absolutely female. Part of me
also whispered in a corner of my mind that I was acting as seduction machine and
I also knew that any normal man, would have jumped all over me, driven by wild
desire. The question was, who was I seducing or was I just experimenting as I moved
forward in my new life?
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I finished
it off with simple jewellery and a musky perfume that swirled around me as I walked
. Chorister\u8217\'92s jaw dropped when I walked in and I bowed, clutching my small
purse in front of me. \u8220\'93I apologise for keeping you waiting.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Don\u8217\'92t worry about,\u8221\'94 she croaked. \u8220\'93It was worth it.\u8221
\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 We ate at
a small Italian restaurant where the staff fussed over us all night, a piano accordion
player stood at our table while he played and, even the chef visited our table
to implore us to try certain dishes. He was a big smiling man who laughed and cajoled
us until the problems of the world seemed unimportant and vague.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
This is wonderful,\u8221\'94 I said to Chorister as I took a small sip of the red
wine. \u8220\'93Thank you.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 She nodded
her head and I marvelled at those green eyes. \u8220\'93It\u8217\'92s my pleasure
.\u8221\'94 The restaurant was full and noisy; the sound of people enjoying themselves
filled me with happiness, and happiness I had not felt before. After a moment she
put her glass down and looked at me. \u8220\'93Do you miss Harvey?\u8221\'94 she
said suddenly.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Harvey?\u8221\'94 I said, surprised. \u8220\'93I have not thought of him for a long
time.\u8221\'94 I suddenly realised I not only thought of my former self as a completely
separate person but I had not even thought of him for a long time.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You made the right choice?\u8221\'94 Chorister asked, her finger circling the top
of her wineglass.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes,\u8221\'94 I said simply. \u8220\'93I am very happy. I am more at home as a
woman than I ever was as a man. Yes,\u8221\'94 I said looking deeply into those
beautiful green eyes, \u8220\'93I am happy.\u8221\'94 I took a small sip of wine
. \u8220\'93Chorister, do you have a lover?\u8221\'94 I asked, surprised that I
did. \u8220\'93I am sorry,\u8221\'94 I said quickly. \u8220\'93That is not for me
to know.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I don\u8217\'92t mind. No, I don\u8217\'92t have a lover and I haven\u8217\'92t
for a long time.\u8221\'94 We sat in silence and she suddenly smiled at me. \u8220
\'93You are very beautiful,\u8221\'94 she said in a husky voice. \u8220\'93I thought
you were before you went back to the Institute but now, you\u8217\'92re extraordinary
."
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I tilted
my head in a coquettish way. \u8220\'93That is very kind of you to say that.\u8221
\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
It\u8217\'92s true,\u8221\'94 she said, waving her hand at the restaurant. \u8220
\'93Look around, every man and a few of the women have their eyes glued on you all
night.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I whispered, eyes lowered, \u8220\'93Do not say those things in
such a loud way as it embarrasses me.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
The chef doesn\u8217\'92t usually come to the table and entertain people, you know
,\u8221\'94 she said, lowering her voice and leaning forward across the table. \u8220
\'93I\u8217\'92m sure the waiters said something to him and he had to come out for
a look.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I raised
my eyes. \u8220\'93Does this attention embarrass you? I am sorry if it does.\u8221
\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chorister
smiled. \u8220\'93Embarrassed? No, I\u8217\'92m kind of proud in a funny sort of
way. It\u8217\'92s not every night I get to dine with a movie star, you know,\u8221
\'94 she added mischievously, raising her glass to her lips.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Of course I had forgotten I am a famous movie star but yet, no one has asked me
for my autograph.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 She lowered
her glass and looked at me quizzically. \u8220\'93Did you just make a joke?\u8221
\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 \u8220\'93
I am sorry, it was a small attempt. It is this accent. I am surprised you do not
laugh every time I speak.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Why would I do that? You\u8217\'92re accent is not funny, it is different but it
suits you and makes you so, oh I don\u8217\'92t know,\u8221\'94 she finished lamely
.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Krill said it mad me royal.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes, she told me you were like an Eastern Princess.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I blushed
. \u8220\'93I am surprised she told you that.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Why?\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I did think it was something she said to make me feel better.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Oh no, she meant it.\u8221\'94 Chorister toyed with her glass. \u8220\'93It wasn
\u8217\'92t all her fault, you know, all of this. She was in stasis for three months
and Jennifer took over Centre again by default. No one could stand against her
and she hated,\u8221\'94 she paused and then rushed on. \u8220\'93Harvey so much
she ordered the seclusion, hoping it would lead to suicide.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I nodded.
\u8220\'93Krill informed me you lied to Jennifer and saved me.\u8221\'94 There was
silence and I\u8217\'92m sure we were both remembering that moment when Chorister
had to choose between killing me or saving me. \u8220\'93Why was Krill in stasis
?\u8221\'94 I asked changing the subject.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You know what female circumcision is?\u8221\'94 she asked slowly and I nodded. \u8220
\'93Andaluan was a victim when she was very young.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
That is horrifying? That is still done to young girls against their wishes?\u8221
\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes, unfortunately. Our technology has just evolved where we can grow and graft
. She chose to be the first to check the results. It was when she was in stasis
the incidents escalated.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I watched
the scene around me, lost in thought for a few minutes until the waiter hovered
. \u8220\'93More wine mam?\u8221\'94 he asked and I shook my head.
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chorister
raised an eyebrow. \u8220\'93Had enough here?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
It was very wonderful, Chorister. Thank you.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Where to now, Princess,\u8221\'94 she teased. \u8220\'93I am yours to command.\u8221
\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Then I command you to take me back to the hotel,\u8221\'94 I said quietly, mentally
falling into those green eyes.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chorister
swallowed. \u8220\'93Ok,\u8221\'94 she said in a small voice, waving at the waiter
for the bill.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chapter Five
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 We rode in
silence in the cab and I got the distinct feeling that Chorister was nervous. I
on the other hand was not, although there was a strange excitement running through
me as I felt her big body pressed against me in the back seat of the cab.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Standing
on the sidewalk outside the hotel as the cab roared off, Chorister suddenly stopped
. \u8220\'93I can see photographers,\u8221\'94 she said quietly, \u8220\'93waiting
in the lobby and we can\u8217\'92t have photographs of the two of us around. I\u8217
\'92ll go around the back and you go through the lobby. It\u8217\'92s you they want
anyway,\u8221\'94 she smiled at me.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Me? Why would people want to take my photograph, please?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You\u8217\'92re a movie star, remember and you\u8217\'92re beautiful. That\u8217
\'92s enough in New York. See you upstairs.\u8221\'94 I blinked and she had vanished
into the night.
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The doorman
opened the door for me, smiling and tugging at his cap, and I walked into the lobby
to be greeted by a sudden silence. Then, in a rush, a group of about five or so
paparazzi converged, cameras flashing as I walked quickly to the elevator, ignoring
their cries to turn this way or to turn that way.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I breathed
a sigh of relief as the elevator doors closed and in a few moments, I was standing
outside the door to the suite. Before I could get the key from my purse, Chorister
swung the door open for me and I slipped inside. The lighting was low and the New
York City skyline dominated the room through the windows. Without looking at Chorister
, I walked to the stereo and found a station playing jazz, filling the awkward silence
with a low sensual rhythm.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I turned
my back to her, standing in the centre of the room. \u8220\'93Please, it is difficult
to unzip.\u8221\'94 I felt her moving behind me, her heavy breathing on the back
of my bare neck as her trembling fingers struggled with the zipper of my dress.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Finally,
she moved it down and I felt her eyes on my back as her fingers brushed the black
lace bra strap and the small of my back. I could hear her rough breath as I stood
passively waiting, my dress open at the back, my own excitement building.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Suddenly,
her lips brushed my throat and nuzzled my ear as her fingers stroked my hair. \u8220
\'93Yuki,\u8217\'92 she throatily whispered in my ear, her breath hot on my cheek
and I melted back into her arms as her hands slipped through the opening of my
dress to cup my breasts.
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 We stood
like that for a moment as the lights of the city danced before us, her fingers stroking
the lace of my bra cups as her lips brushed my cheek. Then, wordlessly, she took
my hand and led me to her bedroom. Chorister looked down at me and slowly brought
her face down to kiss me, her kisses light and soft on my lips as her hands slipped
the dress from my shoulder so it puddled around my shoes.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 She stood
back and looked at me standing there in my erotic lingerie and her eyes widened
. \u8220\'93God,\u8221\'94 she exclaimed throatily and she held me tight, sealing
my lips with a passionate and lingering kiss.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 My body smouldered
and it felt like my period came in a rush, as my panties became so wet. Gently,
she removed my bra and she stared as my large breasts hung free, bending to gently
kiss the nipples, teasing them with her tongue.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chorister
laid me back on the bed, sliding my panties and my garter belt off but leaving
my stockings and shoes on. Lying back on the white pillows as the city lights lit
the room, my hair splaying across the white linen, I watched her face as she stared
at my hairless pussy, slick with my juices.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 A long delicate
kiss and her lips slid down my throat, exploring every inch of my neck and my ears
as her fingers caressed my breasts. I heard a low animal growl in the darkness
and suddenly realised with a shock that it was I, moaning in guttural pleasure as
my smouldering desire exploded into a raging inferno.
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Her lips
travailed to my breasts and my stomach, lingering on my pubic bone but ignoring
my yearning pussy, travelling instead on to the inside of my thighs where she teased
inside my legs. Gently she slid each stocking down, her lips travelling behind
the nylon until she was gently sucking my toes, my shoes tossed carelessly in the
corner. When she had finished each foot, I was wantonly splayed across the bed,
trembling with a desire, a hunger; I had never felt before.
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I cried out
when her lips gently nuzzled my pussy and then they retreated, coming back to travel
up and down with a gentle flick directly on to my clitoris. \u8220\'93So wet,\u8221
\'94 she murmured. \u8220\'93So sweet,\u8221\'94 and I watched through half closed
eyes as her finger rubbed against my pussy, collecting my juices until she smiled
at me as she gently licked my juices from her finger.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I cried softly, not knowing what I was begging for but so full
of lust I didn\u8217\'92t care.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Her face
lowered to my bald pussy and, this time, she stayed using her lips, tongue and her
nose to push me further and further and I rose to each new level, not knowing what
was waiting but groaning, moaning and yelling as I trembled on that bed.
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 It hit me
with a long lingering deep rush, holding me in its grip as I cried out loudly,
my fingers in her hair as her talented tongue took me to the edge and over until
I yelled with the final intensity of my first orgasm.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chorister
held me for a moment, gently kissing and caressing me as I fought to regain my
breath. Then she pulled away and I watched her strip to her plain cotton underwear
. Her body was toned and tight with breasts much smaller than mine, giving her a
more masculine appearance compared to the softness of mine. Soon, she was naked
, rubbing her body against me in the dark as I cuddled her. We lay like that for
minutes, her fingers gently roaming over my body until, to my disbelief, I felt
my desire building again.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Again?\u8221\'94 I croaked my body moving against her hand as her finger started
to explore inside me.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
The benefits of being a woman,\u8221\'94 she murmured. Suddenly, she slipped away
and a few moments later returned to the bed. My eyes widened in shock when I saw
a dildo jutting from her crotch, attached by a strap around her waist. \u8220\'93
Shh,\u8221\'94 she soothed. \u8220\'93Do you trust me?\u8221\'94 I nodded slowly
, looking up at her through wide and frightened eyes.
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I felt the
tip of the dildo at the entrance of my pussy and I held her tight to me, her breasts
flattening against mine as she slowly slid it in. \u8220\'93Hold me,\u8221\'94
she whispered and I held her tightly, waiting for the pain. The pain was sudden,
tight and I groaned as it intensified and she was suddenly filling me with that
fake cock.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 We lay like
that until the pain subsided and she slowly started to move in and out until desire
covered the pain. Suddenly, she stopped again, just holding me, the cock filling
me as she flexed her pubic bone against my clitoris. \u8220\'93Chorister,\u8221
\'94 I whispered in her ear as I felt her sweat on my lips. \u8220\'93Fuck me please
,\u8221\'94 I begged urgently and she started to build to a powerful rhythm, taking
control of my body until I was writhing under her in passion.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Princess,\u8221\'94 she croaked. \u8220\'93My princess,\u8221\'94 as I cried out
as an orgasm, completely different from my first swept over me like a long warm
wave at the beach. She held me for a long moment and then slowly withdrew, leaving
me huddled on the bed as salty tears trickled down my cheeks.
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chorister
sank onto the bed and pressed against me, the dildo gone so I could feel her thick
pubic hair against my bottom. \u8220\'93Yuki?\u8221\'94 She whispered in my ear
when she saw the tears. \u8220\'93Are you all right? Does it hurt?\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I smiled
through the tears. \u8220\'93No, it does not hurt too much. I feel very happy.\u8221
\'94 She cuddled me for a while until I turned towards her, wiping my tears away
on the pillowcase. \u8220\'93I wish to please you,\u8221\'94 I whispered. \u8220
\'93Shall I get the thing?\u8221\'94 I asked with eyes lowered.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chorister
shook her head and smiled up at me as I leaned over her, her eyes were closed.
\u8220\'93No, I don\u8217\'92t really enjoy that. It felt wonderful making love
to you, seemed natural.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I kissed
her gently on the lips. \u8220\'93Then I would like to love you another way,\u8221
\'94 I whispered, kissing her small breasts as I slid down her taught stomach.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You don\u8217\'92t have to,\u8221\'94 she said but her legs were all ready parting
.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I would like very much to do it. And do not forget,\u8221\'94 I added with a little
smile, \u8220\'93I have experience.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Her pussy
was covered with thick pubic hair, wet and matted from her juices and using the
strap-on. My tongue travelled over her plump lips and gently caressed her pulsing
nubbin. Her breathing was ragged and she groaned gutturally as I pleased her.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 When her
orgasm came, she cried out and held me close, as her breathing became normal. I
then crawled up beside her, snuggled against her while we slept.
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}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chapter Six
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 A weak Sun
peeked through the windows and I sleepily opened my eyes to see Chorister, all
ready dressed, smiling down at me. I started to open my mouth when she placed a
finger on my lips. \u8220\'93Sh,\u8221\'94 she said softly. \u8220\'93I have to
do a little work. Go back to sleep and I\u8217\'92ll be back later.\u8221\'94 She
gently kissed me, tucked the bed linen up over my naked breasts and left.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I slept for
hours and, feeling completely refreshed and alive, I walked naked to the bathroom
where I lazily got ready for the day. I wondered what Chorister was doing as I
dressed in a smart grey skit and jacket with a soft blouse with shiny pantyhose
and heels. I noticed spots of blood on the bed linen and smiled to myself.
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 As I was
finishing my lipstick, the telephone buzzed. \u8220\'93Yes?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Ms Toshiro, there are two gentlemen to see you.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I am sorry, gentlemen?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The woman
lowered her voice. \u8220\'93Ms Toshiro, they are detectives. Police.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 My heart
pounded but I managed to sound calm. \u8220\'93Please send them up.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 A thousand
thoughts powered through my mind as I paced, waiting. Suddenly, the door buzzer
and I peeked through the peephole. Two men in coats were holding badges up so I
could see them, one black and the other Hispanic. I opened the door and the Hispanics
mouth dropped open. \u8220\'93Jesus Christ,\u8221\'94 he muttered and the black
detective glared at him.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Ms Toshiro?\u8221\'94 he asked and I bowed slightly. \u8220\'93I\u8217\'92m Detective
Johnson and this is Detective Gomes. Can we come in?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I said, bowing as they past, Gomes staring at me, looking me up
and down.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Johnson waited
as I shut the door and then asked, \u8220\'93Ms Toshiro, you speak English or will
we need to get an interpreter?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I speak some,\u8221\'94 I said. \u8220\'93I am not too excellent but I understand
.\u8221\'94 For some reason, I decided to hide behind my accent.
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Gomes smiled
as I spoke and Johnson nodded. \u8220\'93Sounds ok to me. Ms Toshiro, do you know
a Chorister Wolf? The hotel staff tell me she was your bodyguard?\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I hand flew
to my mouth. \u8220\'93Please, something is wrong with Ms Wolf?\u8221\'94 I asked
and the two men shot glances at each other.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
There\u8217\'92s been an accident,\u8221\'94 Gomes said. \u8220\'93It\u8217\'92s
not too good, I\u8217\'92m sorry. She was hit by a delivery van.\u8221\'94 I cried
out and Gomes continued. \u8220\'93We found her hotel key in her belongings.\u8221
\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I cried, \u8220\'93is she dead? Please tell me!\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Johnson shook
his head. \u8220\'93She\u8217\'92s still alive but a mess, Ms Toshiro. Sorry to
be so blunt but sometimes that\u8217\'92s the best way.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Tell me,\u8221\'94 Gomes asked. \u8220\'93Did she have any enemies?\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I shrugged
, my head spinning. \u8220\'93I do not know. Where is she, please?\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Johnson extended
a white card. \u8220\'93This hospital and that\u8217\'92s the name of the doctor
. We have witnesses who say she was attacked by three men who started beating her
up. We understand she was trying to get away when she ran into the path of the
van. The hotel staff also said you\u8217\'92re a movie star? Did your agent hire
her to look after you while in New York?\u8221\'94 I nodded and he gave me another
card. \u8220\'93That\u8217\'92s my name and number. Can you get your agent to call
me?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I nodded
and stood there shaking my head, trying to figure out what to do. \u8220\'93Would
you like us to drop you at the hospital?\u8221\'94 Gomes gently asked and Johnson
shot him a glance. \u8220\'93It\u8217\'92s on our way,\u8221\'94 he said defensively
and Johnson shrugged.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Would you do that, please? That is very kind,\u8221\'94 I said bowing low and they
looked at each, smiling.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Better get a coat, Miss,\u8221\'94 Gomes said. \u8220\'93It\u8217\'92s turning cold
.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Wrapped in
a thick dark grey overcoat, sick to my stomach, I huddled in the back seat of the
police car while the two men sat in front, Johnson driving. Gomes leaned back and
looked at me. \u8220\'93Would we have seen any of your movies?\u8221\'94 he asked
.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I shook my
head and my hair fell across my face. \u8220\'93Asia only, so sorry,\u8221\'94
I answered exaggerating my accent even more to try to dissuade any attempts at further
conversation.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
That\u8217\'92s a shame. You\u8217\'92re a fine looking woman, Miss, I would\u8217
\'92ve like to have seen one.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Johnson laughed
. \u8220\'93You like action movies, Gomes. Do you think a woman like Ms Toshiro,
\u8221\'94 he said, jerking a thumb back at me, \u8220\'93would be in dumb action
moves?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Maybe adult movies?\u8221\'94 Gomes said to Johnson. \u8220\'93Miss?\u8221\'94 Gomes
turned back to me. \u8220\'93What kind of movies do you make?\u8221\'94 he said
very slowly, hoping to make me understand.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I think it is called serious here?\u8221\'94 I said softly and Johnson nodded.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Told you,\u8221\'94 he said to Gomes. \u8220\'93Drama, romance, stuff like that.
Now, I can see her in that sort of stuff.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Gomes turned
to look out the window at the passing streets. \u8220\'93Pity,\u8221\'94 he said
.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 They pulled
into the emergency entrance of the hospital and I ran inside to the nurses\u8217
\'92 station where they gaped at me for a second until a black lady spoke. \u8220
\'93Can I help you?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I said. \u8220\'93My friend has been in an accident. Her name
is Wolf. Please help me,\u8221\'94 I asked, bowing a little.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Sure, sweetie. Here she is,\u8221\'94 she said looking at the computer screen. \u8220
\'93Oh,\u8221\'94 she said as the details came up. \u8220\'93I\u8217\'92ll page
Doctor Poults for you.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I waited
on a little bench as the constant stream of people moved passed all glancing at
me and glancing again as I stared into space. The nurse came up with a cup of coffee
. \u8220\'93Here you go,\u8221\'94 she said and I looked up at her to take the offered
cup. \u8220\'93Girl,\u8221\'94 she said. \u8220\'93You have got some face on you
. Damn.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 A young man
in a green coat walked up and his mouth fell open when he saw me. Guessing he was
the doctor I quickly stood up. \u8220\'93Please, are you doctor for Chorister Wolf
.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Well, uh, yes,\u8221\'94 he stuttered and the nurse grinned at him.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Better close your mouth, Doctor,\u8221\'94 she giggled. \u8220\'93That\u8217\'92
s not a cool look.\u8221\'94 She was still giggling as she walked back to the nurses
\u8217\'92 station.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I bowed.
\u8220\'93Thank you, Doctor. I am Yuki Toshiro, friend of Chorister Wolf. Please
, tell me the condition of Chorister?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I\u8217\'92m afraid it\u8217\'92s not very good, you have to prepare yourself for
the worse. Her injuries are extensive and she is in a coma, one she may not come
out of.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I wiped a
tear away. \u8220\'93Please, can I see her?\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 He shook
his head. \u8220\'93Not for sometime, I\u8217\'92m afraid. She\u8217\'92s in intensive
care at the moment and she won\u8217\'92t be out for some hours.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I walked
back to the nurses\u8217\'92 station, looking for the black nurse that gave me the
coffee. \u8220\'93Please,\u8221\'94 I said softly to her and she turned. \u8220
\'93Is there a telephone that I could use to make private call?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
To Japan?\u8221\'94 she raised an eyebrow. \u8220\'93Not here, sweetie.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No, it is in this country. Please?\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Well,\u8221\'94 she said looking around and gently steering me to a door. \u8220
\'93In there, sweetie but hurry up before the Ward Sister comes back.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I bowed and
scampered in, pulling the white cards from my purse and quickly dialling Krill\u8217
\'92s number.
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 It rang and
rang until a crisp female voice answered. \u8220\'93Yes?\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Krill,\u8221\'94 I said hesitantly. \u8220\'93This is Yuki.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The voice
warmed immediately. \u8220\'93Yuki? You\u8217\'92ve changed your mind all ready
?\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I said urgently. \u8220\'93You must listen, there has been a terrible
accident.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The crisp
voice returned. \u8220\'93What\u8217\'92s happened?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Chorister! She was attacked and then hit by a truck. She\u8217\'92s in a coma and
is dying.\u8221\'94 My voice rose in pitch as the hysteria swarmed up in me.
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yuki,\u8221\'94 she soothed. \u8220\'93Tell me where you are?\u8221\'94 Fighting
back the tears I read the hospitals address and the name of the doctor back to
her. \u8220\'93I\u8217\'92ll mobilise a team and we\u8217\'92ll be there soon to
take her back to the institute where we can work on her.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Thank you,\u8221\'94 I sobbed in relief.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Anything else?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Police are involved. They want my agent to call them.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Agent? What kind of agent?\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Chorister told the hotel I was a Japanese movie star,\u8221\'94 I said, embarrassed
and Krill chuckled.
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I see. Name and number,\u8221\'94 she asked and I gave it to her. \u8220\'93Go back
to the hotel, Yuki and we\u8217\'92ll get you once we pick up Wolf.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No, please. I stay here.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 There was
silence for a moment. \u8220\'93Ok, see you soon.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Time dragged
by so slowly as I sat on the hard bench next to the nurses\u8217\'92 station, waiting
. After a few hours, Gomes suddenly appeared at my side. \u8220\'93How\u8217\'92
s it going?\u8221\'94 he asked and I started in surprise. \u8220\'93Hey, it\u8217
\'92s me,\u8221\'94 he said quickly. \u8220\'93Detective Gomes.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Of course. So sorry.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
We thought we might be able to get a statement from your friend but that\u8217\'92
s not going to be possible for a long while. She\u8217\'92s stabilised, though.\u8221
\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I blinked
back the tears. \u8220\'93I know. The doctor of Chorister told me. It is good news
.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yeah. Hey, your agent called. Boy, is she a real ball breaker. Oh, sorry miss,\u8221
\'94 he said suddenly embarrassed. \u8220\'93I shouldn\u8217\'92t talk like that
.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Ball breaker?\u8221\'94 I said, trying to look puzzled and the nurses giggled while
Gomes scowled at them. \u8220\'93Please? She does not break things, she is an agent
.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yeah, yeah,\u8221\'94 he said while the nurses openly laughed and then he brightened
. \u8220\'93She said you were here to talk about movies and you might be in a Hollywood
movie?\u8221\'94 Damn Krill, I thought, she\u8217\'92s pushing this joke too far
.
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I bowed slightly
. \u8220\'93If I am acceptable,\u8221\'94 I said, \u8220\'93it may be possible.\u8221
\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Hey, you\u8217\'92re acceptable. I got to go. Hope your friend makes it.\u8221\'94
He sauntered off with one last scowl at the nurses.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The nurse
came up with another cup of coffee and I smiled gratefully at her as I took it.
\u8220\'93This is very kind of you.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No problem sweetie. When you\u8217\'92re a big time movie star in Hollywood, you
can remembers me.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, what is your name?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Mel, short for Melanie,\u8221\'94 she said. \u8220\'93Mel Wilson. You gonna remember
that?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I will never forget it,\u8221\'94 I said seriously and she stared at me for a moment
.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No, I don\u8217\'92t think you will. Got some news. Your studio is sending in a
hotshot medical team to take your friend to a private hospital. They\u8217\'92ve
just landed at the airport in some special plane and they\u8217\'92re on their
way in.\u8221\'94 I nodded and sank back against the wall, lowering my head and
Mel sat next to me, patting my arm. \u8220\'93Look sweetie,\u8221\'94 she said,
\u8220\'93I can let you rest on a cot behind the nurses\u8217\'92 station, if you
like.\u8221\'94 I looked up at her. \u8220\'93Just lie down for a minute and I\u8217
\'92ll call you when the medical team gets here, ok?\u8221\'94 I nodded slowly and
she helped me up, leading me towards the cot. \u8220\'93I think every guy in the
hospital has tracked past you three or four times in the last two hours so putting
you on the cot will cut the noise.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I am sorry if I have caused a problem but I do not understand,\u8221\'94 I said
apologetically as my mind was wandering, thinking about Chorister.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Mel laughed
and let me sink onto the cot behind the nurses\u8217\'92 station. \u8220\'93Honey
, I\u8217\'92m starting to think you don\u8217\'92t know just how gorgeous and cute
you are wrapped up in one.\u8221\'94 She pulled my shoes off and covered me white
a light cotton blanket. My eyes fell shut and the last thing I heard was Mel saying
, \u8220\'93Poor child, she\u8217\'92s exhausted.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 A hand gently
shook me awake and, when I remembered where I was, I sat bolt upright to see Krill
squatting beside me with Mel standing behind her. \u8220\'93Yuki?\u8221\'94 she
said. \u8220\'93Are you ok?\u8221\'94 I nodded and quickly stood up, adjusting
my skirt, slipping on my shoes. Krill turned to Mel and handed her a simple white
card. \u8220\'93Thanks for looking out for her. Give me a call if I can ever help
you with anything.\u8221\'94 Mel smiled at me, nodded at Krill and returned to
the nurses\u8217\'92 station.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Krill,\u8221\'94 I whispered. \u8220\'93What\u8217\'92s happening?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill led
me to the glass doors at the entrance as I wrapped my coat around me. \u8220\'93
Chorister is stable and in our stasis transportation unit. We had to disguise it
for the medical staff here but we did it. The team is travelling to the plane now
in an ambulance and I\u8217\'92ve got a car for us so we can get on the same plane
. Don\u8217\'92t worry, we\u8217\'92ve cleared the hotel rooms, taken everything
.\u8221\'94 She looked at me keenly for a moment and I blushed, remembering the
dildo and the blood on the bed linen.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
And Chorister?\u8221\'94 I asked, hesitantly.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill stopped
and studied me. \u8220\'93Yuki, it\u8217\'92s not good, I\u8217\'92d be lying if
I said otherwise. Her body is irretrievably damaged and we can not repair without
her coming out of the coma. Once that happens, we can start working but not until
then.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
What can we do?\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
We wait,\u8221\'94 she said, leading me to the car and we sped to the airport.
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chapter Seven
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I watched
the flurry of activity around the bed through the glass observation window. The
heavily bandaged shape on the bed was Chorister and even the people at the institute
had been unable to revive her, even after four days.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill was
waiting for me in a room with a tall blonde woman I was introduced to as Ingra.
\u8220\'93Yuki,\u8221\'94 Krill began. \u8220\'93I\u8217\'92ve decided to brief
you on the background as you were in stasis when this all occurred. You remember
the information,\u8221\'94 she raised an eyebrow to emphasise the word, \u8220\'93
on Copeland?\u8221\'94 I blushed a little when I remembered the photographs but
nodded. \u8220\'93We never got to use them. Chorister went to see him but on that
day the Prime Minister called an early election, apparently on his own whim. We
knew he was tired but we now suspect a mental breakdown.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Ingra cut
in. \u8220\'93Copeland, even though he was Party Whip, couldn\u8217\'92t stop it
. The election was called, they lost and the Prime Minister resigned.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Which meant a new leader of the party had to be elected to be Leader of the Opposition
in Parliament. Our intelligence told us Copeland would run as would Jennifer of
course but Copeland became ill and Jennifer was elected Leader of the Opposition
.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, what was wrong with Ernest?\u8221\'94 I asked.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Viral Influenza was the official answer,\u8221\'94 Ingra explained, \u8220\'93but
we suspect a mild poison to take him out of the race. He is now the opposition
spokesperson on Health and is afraid of Jennifer.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
We sent Chorister to talk to Jennifer, to get her to raise the Women\u8217\'92s
Bill as a plank in their platform but she refused. Told Chorister that the PFPP
had failed and she had made it on her own. Now, she had to get elected without our
assistance and the Women\u8217\'92s Bill was political dynamite.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Of course,\u8221\'94 said Ingra, \u8220\'93we kept going back but she refused to
see us. Intelligence says her mental balance has shifted, in fact, she has been
off balance for some time.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
As you found out, Yuki,\u8221\'94 Krill said, studying me and I nodded slightly
in agreement.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
At Choristers last attempt, she had been warned off and we believe the attack on
Chorister was a signal to us. We don\u8217\'92t believe Jennifer meant to kill
her but she may kill the next person.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I am sorry,\u8221\'94 I said softly, \u8220\'93but could you please explain what
you intend to do now?\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill wrinkled
her brow. \u8220\'93About what?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
About this person who has caused such damage to our friend Chorister? She was my
friend and, I am assuming, your friend too?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Well, of course but what can we do? There is no way any one from PFPP can get close
to her, she knows us all. Don\u8217\'92t forget she used to be the leader.\u8221
\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I was going to approach her,\u8221\'94 said Ingra, \u8220\'93but Centre has overruled
.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Excuse,\u8221\'94 I said quietly, \u8220\'93but I believe that I can get close to
her.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill and
Ingra were startled. \u8220\'93You?\u8221\'94 said Ingra. \u8220\'93How?\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I held her
gaze. \u8220\'93I have my ways and I can not tell you.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill stared
at me coolly. \u8220\'93Yes, I suppose you do but why would you do this?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I thought
for a moment, searching for the best way to put the words together. \u8220\'93You
asked me once if I hated, wanted revenge?\u8221\'94 Krill nodded at the memory
of that conversation. \u8220\'93I do not want revenge now either but I want to make
sure this will stop forever, so my friends are safe.\u8221\'94 I bowed my head
and waited.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Ok,\u8221\'94 Krill said slowly. \u8220\'93Maybe you are our only bet to stop Jennifer
.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I smiled
at her. \u8220\'93Thank you, Krill. I can do that but I do need someone to support
me there. Untasteful things will need to be done.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I\u8217\'92ll go,\u8221\'94 said Ingra and Krill shook her head.
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
She knows you. She just has to see you and Yuki would be put at risk.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Ingra thought
for a moment. \u8220\'93There is someone we thought of recruiting but never got
around to it. She\u8217\'92s a bit strange but tough and reliable.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
We\u8217\'92ll work those details out, along with a place to stay. You sure about
this, Yuki?\u8221\'94 Krill asked.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I nodded
and walked to the door. \u8220\'93I have some special needs, a potion and an antidote
.\u8221\'94 I told them and they looked at me strangely but agreed to get the rese
arch team to work on it immediately
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
When it is done, get it to me, please. Excuse me, please but now I have to say goodbye
to Chorister.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 They exchanged
glances. \u8220\'93Yuki,\u8221\'94 Krill said gently. \u8220\'93She\u8217\'92s
in a coma, don\u8217\'92t do this to yourself, she can\u8217\'92t hear you.\u8221
\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Excuse, but you do not know that and I must try.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill stared
at me for a moment then shook her head slowly. \u8220\'93Yuki,\u8221\'94 she said
, \u8220\'93you\u8217\'92re an incredible woman.\u8221\'94
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I shrugged
and moved to the door. \u8220\'93Please,\u8221\'94 I said a faint smile on my face
, \u8220\'93I think this means I have joined your organisation?\u8221\'94 I raised
an eyebrow and left them to work out the final details of my travel.
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chapter Eight
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Rain and
cold winds swept the city as I arrived and I snuggled deeper into my coat in the
back of the taxi. The flat they had arranged was comfortable and I found a card
with a name and telephone written on it and placed on a table with two small containers
next to it. One was labelled P and the other A. The research teams had delivered
on time.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 After unpacking
and enjoying a long bath, I called Krill and told her I was settled. \u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I asked, \u8220\'93any change to Chorister?\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I could almost
see her shaking her head. \u8220\'93Sorry, Yuki, she\u8217\'92s still the same.
\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The next
morning, refreshed after a good nights sleep, I ate a light breakfast and relaxed
in my silk pyjamas, watching the news. I had the number of Copeland\u8217\'92s
office and I dialled it at around ten in the morning.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I began when the cold female voice answered, \u8220\'93I would
like to see Ernest Copeland today. What time do you have available?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I am sorry,\u8221\'94 she said in a tone of voice that demonstrated she clearly
wasn\u8217\'92t sorry. \u8220\'93Mr Copeland is unavailable today.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Excuse,\u8221\'94 I said politely, \u8220\'93but I think Ernest will want to see
me.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I am sorry but I can not interrupt him.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, I suggest you do or he will become very angry. Tell him Yuki Toshiro called
and wants to visit him.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yuki Toshiro?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes, that is correct\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
At what number can you be reached?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Excuse, I will call back in thirty minutes to be told the appointment time. Thank
you.\u8221\'94 I rang off and sat with a trembling hand and a beating heart. Maybe
I should be in the movies as I think I carried that off very well. I imagined the
secretary wondering if she should interrupt or let it go and I was hoping she would
be too worried to forget it.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I waited
forty-seven minutes by the clock on the mantelpiece, then called again and this
time the greeting was entirely different. \u8220\'93Ms Toshiro,\u8221\'94 she said
with forced warmth. \u8220\'93How very good of you to call back, I hope this hasn
\u8217\'92t inconvenienced you?\u8221\'94 I smiled inwardly; Ernest must be very
enthusiastic about seeing me.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, no inconvenience. At what time will Ernest be available?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
As a matter of fact, Ms Toshiro, Mr Copeland would be delighted if you would lunch
with him. Would that be acceptable?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
That would be very acceptable and a great surprise. Please, where should I meet
Ernest.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I heard her
put her hand over the phone and muffled voices in the background. Ernest must have
been standing next to her, waiting and probably pacing. She came back on and gave
me the name and address of a very fashionable and expensive restaurant for half
past twelve.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I chose a
tailored black suit with a short skirt and a half jacket with a silk blouse underneath
. Of course, I wore dark shiny pantyhose and black high heels. A short red silk
scarf around my throat, my hair touching my shoulders and I wrapped myself in a
charcoal cashmere overcoat.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 It was closer
to one before I arrived at the restaurant and I could see Ernest through the window
, anxiously looking at his watch. Conversation died as I walked through the restaurant
towards Copeland\u8217\'92s table and smiled at him, bowing slightly. He pushed
his chair back with a clatter and bolted upright, a nervous smile on his face.
\u8220\'93My dear, Yuki,\u8221\'94 he gushed nervously. \u8220\'93So very good it
is to see you.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The waiter
held my chair as I sat and gently pushed it in, then waiting as I removed by coat
for him to take away. \u8220\'93Ernest, it is a present that you take me to lunch
. Thank you.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 He smiled
with delight. \u8220\'93Yuki, I thought I would never hear that sweet accent of
yours again. You don\u8217\'92t know how pleased I am to see you.\u8221\'94 His
brow furrowed. \u8220\'93Of course, I must apologise for my behaviour previously
,\u8221\'94 he said, blushing a little as his eyes darted about. \u8220\'93Had a
bit too much to drink, I\u8217\'92m afraid.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Ernest,\u8221\'94 I said in a teasing tone. \u8220\'93You have forgotten our last
time together?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 He looked
around the restaurant cautiously. \u8220\'93No, no, of course not. I just don\u8217
\'92t know what to say.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Then please say nothing more about it. What do you recommend in this wonderful restaurant
? I am lost in the book of instructions.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Instructions? Oh, I see, the menu.\u8221\'94 He laughed heartily and I inwardly
cursed the conditioning, as the words in my head did not come out as intended. One
day, I\u8217\'92ll have conquered this silly accent.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 We chatted
after he ordered and I told him I had been in Japan but now was looking for work
here to further my political studies. \u8220\'93And what sort of work would that
be, Yuki?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I am in office administration, but Ernest, I would like to be able to observe a
woman leader.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Like Jennifer Garret?\u8221\'94 He narrowed his brows at the name.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Perhaps,\u8221\'94 I answered and steered the conversation back onto Ernest so he
could happily talk about himself for the rest of the lunch.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The waiter
finally came with the bill, signalling the end of the lunch and Ernest helped me
on with my coat. \u8220\'93You are the centre of attention, Yuki,\u8221\'94 he
said quietly in my ear as he slipped the coat on. \u8220\'93Every man and every
woman in this place is staring at you, wondering what you are doing with an old
has been like me.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I turned
to smile at him and slipped my arm through his. \u8220\'93Then let us give them
some more gossip, Ernest,\u8221\'94 I said. His face broke into a broad grin and
we walked through the restaurant into the rain where he hailed a taxi. Clambering
in, I made sure he had an opportunity to gaze at my thighs in the short dress and
he seized the opportunity.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Where can I drop you, Yuki?\u8217\'92 he asked wistfully. \u8220\'93Suppose you
have so much planned?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I shook my
head and placed my hand on his arm \u8220\'93I would very much like to see your
office, see the inside of your political system at work.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 He brightened
. \u8220\'93Fantastic! And we can have a pot of tea.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The secretary
plastered her face with a false smile, took my coat and Ernest ushered me in to
the office. I arranged myself on a winged chair, crossing my legs so the light
highlighted my shiny pantyhose. I caught him staring at my legs and he blushed.
Quickly, he looked away and called for a pot of tea.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
So, I\u8217\'92m not sure I can help you, Yuki. Jennifer Garret doesn\u8217\'92t
listen to me any more, I\u8217\'92m afraid. I\u8217\'92m on my way out, a has been
.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Poor Ernest,\u8221\'94 I said. \u8220\'93Please, could you not introduce me to the
person who administers the office?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Diana Vaughan? I suppose I could, you would have met her when we first met.\u8221
\'94 I nodded politely as the tea arrived and took a cup from the secretary.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 When she
left, closing the door behind her, I looked up over the rim of my cup at Ernest
who was standing before me. \u8220\'93This is a beautiful room,\u8221\'94 I said
. \u8220\'93Will we be disturbed here?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 He stared
at me and I watched him swallow, then lick his lips as I uncrossed my legs slowly
and crossed them again. \u8220\'93No, I don\u8217\'92t think so.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Perhaps you would make certain?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 He rushed
to the door, opened it and told his secretary he wasn\u8217\'92t to be disturbed
, returning to stand before me. \u8220\'93I think you still are the owner of the
fetish?\u8221\'94 I teased and his eyes were glued to my thighs as I let the skirt
ride up a little. \u8220\'93Ernest,\u8221\'94 I said a little more sharply and
his eyes jerked up. \u8220\'93You should sit down,\u8221\'94 I said more softly
and he looked around for a chair. \u8220\'93No, I think not,\u8221\'94 I said, tilting
my head at the floor in front of me. \u8220\'93That is a good spot for you.\u8221
\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 He got down
on the floor with a little difficulty, dressed as he was in a pin striped suit,
and he started to sit directly in front of me until I playfully wagged a finger
at him. \u8220\'93No Ernest, you should kneel as you are the owner of the fetish
and I am the owner of the pantyhose,\u8221\'94 I giggled and, red faced he knelt
in front of me.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Sipping from
my teacup, I uncrossed my legs again but this time paused with my legs slightly
apart for a moment, then moved them together. \u8220\'93Ernest,\u8221\'94 I said
, watching the sweat on his forehead, \u8220\'93were you looking up my skirt?\u8221
\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes,\u8221\'94 he croaked.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I smiled,
shaking my head slowly as I put the cup down on the table beside me. \u8220\'93Did
that make you hard, Ernest?\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes,\u8221\'94 croaked again, a faint sheen of sweat on his face.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Show me,\u8221\'94 I said sharply and he fumbled with his suit trousers, pushing
them down around his knees with his underpants until his hard cock jutted from
his hairy groin. \u8220\'93Ernest,\u8221\'94 I teased. \u8220\'93All of that from
just a little peek? Come closer to me.\u8221\'94 He struggled across the floor
until he was close to my knees. \u8220\'93Tell me, please, what you see?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Your legs,\u8221\'94 he groaned. \u8220\'93In pantyhose.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 \u8220\'93
Are you holding yourself?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes,\u8221\'94 he grunted, his trembling hand encircling his stubby penis.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Now,\u8221\'94 I said, moving my legs apart more, \u8220\'93tell me what you see
.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
The tops of your legs,\u8221\'94 he grunted his hand moving on his cock as I opened
my legs more. \u8220\'93I can see white panties through the nylon,\u8221\'94 he
grunted, hand moving faster and faster. \u8220\'93The crotch, my god,\u8221\'94
he groaned as he spurted onto the carpet, still frantically pumping his cock.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Demurely
, I closed my legs, adjusted my skirt and stood up so I was looking down on him
for a change. I leaned forward and tenderly kissed him on the top of his head. \u8220
\'93Sweet fetish,\u8221\'94 I murmured as I stroked his hair while he frantically
adjusted his clothing. I smiled when he scrambled to his feet and moved a rug to
cover his mess on the carpet.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Shamefaced
, he avoided looking at me until I reached up and tenderly patted his cheek. \u8220
\'93Thank you,\u8221\'94 I said as he tried to look away. \u8220\'93Do not be ashamed
as I do understand.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 He looked
down at me, his bottom lip trembled for a moment. \u8220\'93Yuki, thank you.\u8221
\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I must go. Perhaps we can get together once again, Ernest?\u8221\'94 I asked cheekily
and he smiled faintly.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes, that would be nice.\u8221\'94 He opened the door for me and I stepped through
to the outer office. \u8220\'93I\u8217\'92ll arrange that meeting with Diana Vaughan
,\u8221\'94 he said in his booming voice, a picture of a man in control, far different
picture than the one moment\u8217\'92s before.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I bowed formally
. \u8220\'93Thank you, Ernest. That would be most favourable. I will call you tomorrow
to arrange my appearance.\u8221\'94 I nodded to the secretary and left.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chapter Nine
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The taxi
driver insisted on opening the door to the taxi and holding my umbrella over me
as I emerged. Standing in the rain with the umbrella over my head, I bowed to thank
him. \u8220\'93You have been most helpful, I must thank you.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Not at all, love,\u8221\'94 he said. \u8220\'93You are a picture, my pals won\u8217
\'92t believe it when I try to tell \u8216\'91em.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I sloshed
through the rain to my flat, peeled my coat off and sank into an armchair. Smiling
to myself, I remembered my little scene with Ernest and how easy he was to manipulate
. If all women knew what I know, I thought, there would be no need for groups like
PFPP as they would have complete power. One just has to find the key to a man\u8217
\'92s fetish and, make no mistake, no matter how many times men deny having a fetish
, they always have one.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The phone
range. \u8220\'93Hello?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Krill, Yuki. How are you?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 My heart
pounded. \u8220\'93I am fine, thank you.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Things going according to what ever plan you have in that mind of yours?\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes, thank you, I believe they are progressing well.\u8221\'94 I waited and there
was an ominous pause.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yuki,\u8221\'94 she began hesitantly. \u8220\'93Chorister came out of the coma early
this morning.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I screamed
in delight. \u8220\'93That is so wonderful. Is she going to be all right?\u8221
\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I sensed
a hesitation, then Krill continues. \u8220\'93The medical team explained to her
that her body had to be rebuilt and she would need time in the stasis tank.\u8221
\'94 Krill paused again and I waited until she finally spoke. \u8220\'93Yuki, Chorister
has demanded that we rebuild her as a man.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I froze,
puzzled. \u8220\'93Excuse me please. I did not hear you correctly, I am sorry.\u8221
\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You heard me all right. Yuki, Chorister wants to be rebuilt as a male.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Can you do it?\u8221\'94 I asked in a small voice.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
We\u8217\'92ve never done it, in fact you were only the second the other way so
this will be dangerous. We tried to change her mind but she is adamant. Stubborn
bitch,\u8221\'94 she muttered and I smiled to myself.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
So,\u8221\'94 I said slowly. \u8220\'93It is happening?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
We could not change her mind, Yuki, believe me we tried. The process is under way
and she has just emerged from surgery to prepare her for the grafting. Then it\u8217
\'92s the stasis tank.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, how long in that tank?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
At least fifteen weeks and conditioning after that.\u8221\'94 I was silent so Krill
rambled on. \u8220\'93It\u8217\'92s a huge gamble but she says she\u8217\'92s always
wanted it.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Krill,\u8221\'94 I said in a small voice. \u8220\'93After the tank, will she remember
me?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
After the stasis tank, Yuki, {\ul he} will remember you. Chorister has refused reblocking
, just like you.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 A tear trickled
down my face and I sighed deeply. \u8220\'93Yuki?\u8221\'94 Krill asked down the
line. \u8220\'93Are you there?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes, I am here, with tears but here.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
She said to tell you, Yuki. No, she made me promise I would tell you this. She said
, \u8216\'91Tell Yuki, she\u8217\'92ll understand\u8217\'92. Do you?\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes,\u8221\'94 I sobbed. \u8220\'93I do. I must say good bye as I am full of tears
.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I rang off
.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chapter Ten
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 All night
I tossed and turned, on one hand feeling glad for Chorister as I guessed this was
something she always wanted but, on the other hand, frightened for her safety through
the process. Finally, I stumbled out of bed and prepared myself for the day.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Around lunchtime
, I range Ernest and was told by the now so very charming secretary that I should
return to the office in two days time to meet with Diana Vaughan. I confirmed and
sat back, staring at the white card that had been left in the flat by Krill\u8217
\'92s people. Finally, I dialled the number and, after a few rings, a female voice
picked up.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yeah?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, can I speak with Nicky?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Who is this?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I am Yuki Toshiro.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Good for you. So what?\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I wish to speak to Nicky, please,\u8221\'94 I said firmly.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Wake up, lady. This is Nicky. Now, what the fuck do you want?\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Thank you,\u8221\'94 I said politely. \u8220\'93I am told you may wish to discuss
work.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
A job?\u8221\'94 she asked with a suspicious tone. \u8220\'93What kind of job?\u8221
\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Protection, please.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Ah. You?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes, that is correct.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Silence,
a long silence and I could hear her breathing. \u8220\'93You\u8217\'92re not trying
to set me up are you?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I am sorry, I do not understand.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yeah, right. Ok, meet me tonight.\u8221\'94 She gave me an address and I wrote it
down on the back of the card. \u8220\'93I\u8217\'92ll be in the corner.\u8221\'94
Click and gone.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The address
she had given me was a small cafe in an industrial part of the city, a less than
salubrious establishment and vaguely depressing as I stood outside in the rain.
Mustering my courage, I pushed open the door, shook my umbrella and looked around
.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Reggae music
was playing from a radio, a small group was playing snooker on the full sized table
in the corner, a few other people were scattered at tables and the counter while
a dog slept in front of the small electric fire.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 A a young
woman was seated at a table in the corner, talking into her cell phone, her back
to the room. I guessed that was Nicky and stood next to her table, waiting patiently
for her to finish her conversation. She was dressed in torn jeans with a leather
jacket, her dark hair short and spiky with a splash of purple through one side.
One ear had at least five rings through it and I spotted a small tattoo of a dolphin
on her left right arm and about four wristwatches on the other.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 She completed
her conversation and turned around, her eyes travelling around the room until they
landed on me, her mouth gaping. \u8220\'93Fuck are you for real?\u8221\'94 she
exclaimed, looking me up and down several times.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Excuse,\u8221\'94 I said. \u8220\'93I am sorry?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Let me guess, you\u8217\'92re the Yuki whatever, huh?\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I bowed.
\u8220\'93Yuki Toshiro,\u8221\'94 I said. \u8220\'93And you are Nicky?\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yeah. Sit down.\u8221\'94 I perched on the chair, crossing my legs and trying to
pull my skirt down. \u8220\'93Bit overdressed, aren\u8217\'92t you?\u8221\'94 she
said, inspecting me with her eyes and I shrugged. \u8220\'93Ok, lady, what do you
want?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I require protection and someone to assist me in some distasteful work.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 She raised
and eyebrow. \u8220\'93Distasteful, huh? You mean illegal, against the law?\u8221
\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Possibly, that could be so.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Sorry, lady, I don\u8217\'92t break the law.\u8221\'94 She watched me keenly as
I\u8217\'92m sure disappointment showed on my face and I was about to speak when
she placed a finger against her lips to silence me. \u8220\'93I think we need to
go to the little girls room,\u8221\'94 she said and I looked at her in surprise
as she beckoned me to follow.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I felt eyes
on me as we went into the dingy ladies toilets and Nicky pulled me into a cubicle
where she motioned me to be quite. Suddenly, her hands were running over me, feeling
me through my clothes and then she pulled my skirt up to reveal my pantyhose and
black panties underneath.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 She stood
back and I pulled my skirt down, looking at her angrily. \u8220\'93You\u8217\'92
re clean,\u8221\'94 she said calmly. \u8220\'93Thought you might be setting me up
, carrying a recorder or something.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I will return to the table,\u8221\'94 I said icily, \u8220\'93if you wish to discuss
employment.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Go ahead, I\u8217\'92ll be a minute, lady.\u8221\'94 I thought I saw a slight giggle
as I strode out of the drab toilets to the table.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 A large man
in a black overcoat, unshaven and with long greasy hair, sat and the table and
leered at me. \u8220\'93Well, hello to you, love,\u8221\'94 he said and I could
smell beer on him. \u8220\'93You are a treat, a real treat,\u8221\'94 he said, putting
a grimy hand on my knee.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I said, moving his hand, \u8220\'93I am waiting for someone here
, excuse.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You\u8217\'92re waiting for me, baby. That\u8217\'92s what you\u8217\'92re doing
.\u8221\'94 He calmly gripped my thigh and started sliding his hand up my skirt
as I struggled to push it away.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I looked
around desperately but no one moved, all watching. \u8220\'93Please,\u8221\'94 I
said to him, \u8220\'93do not do this.\u8221\'94 My hands were trembling and I
knew I was no match for someone of his build as he could pick me up with one hand
.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 His fingers
plucked at my blouse. \u8220\'93Let\u8217\'92s have a look at those, love. Look
nice from here.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 There was
a sudden movement, an ominous click, and the barrel of a gun was jammed into my
attackers left cheek. \u8220\'93Take your hands off her, Boris or your fucking
brains will be all over the wall!\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Boris froze
and looked up out of the corner of his eye. \u8220\'93Nicky,\u8221\'94 he said,
attempting a grin. \u8220\'93Hello, love, didn\u8217\'92t know you were here.\u8221
\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I\u8217\'92m not wanting a chat, Boris, take your hands away now!\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Nicky,\u8221\'94 he soothed. \u8220\'93Just a bit of Jap junk, what\u8217\'92s it
to you?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Look at her, you fucking half-wit, she\u8217\'92s hardly a pro!\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Boris looked
a bit uncertain and eyes shifted back to me and then back to Nicky. Slowly, his
hands pulled back. \u8220\'93If you say so, love. She\u8217\'92s nice, though,
real nice. I never seen anything like it.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Nicky moved
away and Boris stood up, looming over her. As she slipped the gun into her coat
. \u8220\'93Fancy her yourself, Nick?\u8221\'94 he leered. \u8220\'93What will Winston
say?\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I\u8217\'92m working for her, fuck-wit,\u8217\'92 she snapped.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Is that right?\u8221\'94 He wagged a finger at Nicky. \u8220\'93I should smack you
a little, you bitch for pulling a shooter on me.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 She stared
back calmly. \u8220\'93You want to try, Boris? You try and I\u8217\'92m going smack
you, smack you real hard.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 He licked
his lips. \u8220\'93Next time,\u8221\'94 he said and as he swaggered away, he waved
to me. \u8220\'93See you later Tokyo Rose.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Nicky sat
down at the table. \u8220\'93Fucking idiot. Thinks with his cock,\u8221\'94 she
muttered.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I bowed slightly
towards her. \u8220\'93Please, I believe that is how all men perform their thinking
.\u8221\'94 She looked up in surprise and laughed. \u8220\'93Thank you, I was very
frightened,\u8221\'94 I added.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You didn\u8217\'92t show it, looked like the ice Queen to me..\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You are prepared to work with me in this things I must do?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I guess I am, huh?\u8221\'94 she said ruefully, looking over at the other side of
the room where Boris sat, smouldering. \u8220\'93Let\u8217\'92s get out of here
and you can tell me the details.\u8221\'94
}
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}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chapter Eleven
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I had told
Nicky what she was to do without any other details and gave her money to buy the
cameras and other equipment. After dressing, I made sure I had the small bottle
of the special potion in my purse. My appointment to meet Diana at Ernest\u8217
\'92s office was for late in the afternoon so I had time to do a little shopping
.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I riffled
through the packets of hosiery and selected a dark pair of pantyhose in an extra
large size. \u8220\'93Excuse,\u8221\'94 I said to the salesgirl and she looked
at the packet.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
These will be too large for you, my dear,\u8221\'94 she said looking at the packet
.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
They are for a friend,\u8221\'94 I said. \u8220\'93Please, is it possible to get
them gift wrapped?\u8221\'94 She looked at me strangely but did it.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 It was cold
and I wrapped my charcoal cashmere overcoat around me as I quickly walked through
the streets to the offices, ignoring the looks of men as I passed.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Ernest\u8217
\'92s secretary was effusive when I entered and I bowed slightly in greeting, then
followed her into his office.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yuki,\u8221\'94 he greeted me in delight. \u8220\'93How wonderful to see you again
,\u8221\'94 he smiled as he looked be up and down. Under my overcoat I was dressed
in a black skirt and jacket with a turtleneck top under it. His eyes lingered on
my legs in black pantyhose and I smiled. \u8220\'93You remember Diana?\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I bowed to
the black woman seated in the visitors\u8217\'92 chair and she smiled. She was
quite striking in her light blue skirt and jacket with white blouse, hose and shoes
. \u8220\'93It is very good to see you once more,\u8221\'94 I said softly.
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You too,\u8221\'94 she said looking me up and down. \u8220\'93I had forgotten how
beautiful you were, Yuki.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I bowed again
. \u8220\'93Thank you, you are most attractive also.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 She laughed
and raised an eyebrow at Ernest. \u8220\'93Not in your league, I think. Now, what
\u8217\'92s this all about?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yuki is studying our political system, Diana,\u8221\'94 Ernest said. \u8220\'93And
she\u8217\'92s interested in working for a while in a senior parliamentarians office
, preferably a woman.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Diana nodded
. \u8220\'93I see. For how long?\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Perhaps four weeks would be suitable?\u8221\'94 I asked and she shrugged.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
We can\u8217\'92t afford to pay. Jennifer runs two offices as it is now.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Of course, there will not be any payment required. Excuse, you said two offices?
\u8221\'94 I asked.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes, I work upstairs in this office and Sylvia runs the other office across the
city. Jennifer is usually in that one but she does come over here occasionally.
We always can use extra help, why don\u8217\'92t you come upstairs with me now,
Yuki and I\u8217\'92ll show you what you can do when you start tomorrow.\u8221\'94
Diana rose from the chair and shook Ernest\u8217\'92s hand and headed for the door
.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I held out
the gift to Ernest and bowed. \u8220\'93A gift for you, Ernest, to thank you very
much for your assistance.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 He took the
package and shook it. \u8220\'93Should I open it now?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I smiled.
\u8220\'93Please, not now. When you are alone.\u8221\'94 I walked to the door and
he stared at my legs. \u8220\'93Perhaps I will come back later to see if you enjoy
the gift?\u8221\'94 I teased and followed Diana to the elevator.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Diana showed
me around the office. \u8220\'93That\u8217\'92s Jennifer\u8217\'92s office there
,\u8221\'94 she said, pointing to a closed door and there is Sylvia\u8217\'92s\u8221
\'94 After about half an hour, she suggested a drink, I had a mineral water for
me while she had a gin and tonic and for herself. She was chatting gaily away about
life in politics when she was interrupted by the telephone and she took the call
in the other office.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 When she
returned, I noticed she was frowning. \u8220\'93Bitch,\u8221\'94 she muttered and
suddenly looked up, remembering I was there. \u8220\'93Well,\u8221\'94 she said
with false gaiety. \u8220\'93That was Jennifer checking tomorrows schedule. Are
you fine to start tomorrow or would you like to start next week?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Tomorrow would be very favourable,\u8221\'94 I said.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Ok, tomorrow it is then.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Ernest\u8217
\'92s outer office was unlocked and the staff had gone for the night so I walked
straight over to the inner office. He was standing next to his desk, a drink in
his hand when I poked my head around the door and he started a little when he saw
me.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Ernest,\u8221\'94 I smiled as I sat in his chair behind his desk. \u8220\'93Did
you enjoy my gift?\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes,\u8221\'94 he croaked.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, you show me?\u8221\'94 He pulled his trouser leg up and I could see the
sheer nylon on his ankle. \u8220\'93Come here, Ernest,\u8221\'94 I said, pointing
in front of me. \u8220\'93Drop your trousers to show me completely,\u8221\'94 I
said and he undid his belt, letting his trousers fall to the floor around his ankles
.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I tittered
. \u8220\'93So cute,\u8221\'94 I said and he blushed, standing there in pantyhose
, his cock hard and bent against the nylon. Stretching back in the chair, I slid
my skirt up to reveal my pantyhose and my black lace panties underneath. His eyes
bulged and his cock twitched. \u8220\'93Is your pantyhose the same as mine Ernest
?\u8221\'94 I teased. \u8220\'93Do you think it is?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes,\u8221\'94 he croaked, his hand dropping to his cock.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Except I have panties on and you do not. Can you see my panties, Ernest?\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes, oh yes,\u8221\'94 he moaned, staring at my panties as he rubbed himself through
the nylon. \u8220\'93Oh God,\u8221\'94 he cried and he came, his sperm thick and
matted against the nylon.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I pulled
my skirt down, stood up and kissed him on the cheek. \u8220\'93That is my little
gift, to say thank you for helping me. I must now go but perhaps we see each other
during my stay upstairs?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 He nodded
. \u8220\'93I would like that. Thank you,\u8221\'94 he said hesitantly, \u8220\'93
Yuki, for being so understanding.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I laughed
softly. \u8220\'93I understand completely. Now, Ernest,\u8221\'94 I said a little
more sharply and his head jerked around. \u8220\'93You must wear that wet pantyhose
home under you suit, to remind you of me.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I hardly need reminding Yuki,\u8221\'94 he said sheepishly.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Very sweet, Ernest but I am the controller of your fetish and you want to be controlled
, do you not wish?\u8221\'94 He nodded his head. \u8220\'93Then wear it home, all
squishy and damp and think of me. Goodnight, Ernest.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chapter Twelve
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 During the
first week, I did not see Jennifer at all. At first, I was nervous about seeing
her, at the back of my mind was the thought she would know who I once was but,
as I stared at myself in the mirror in the ladies restroom, I knew that would be
impossible.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Diana introduced
me to Sylvia who stared at me keenly and then stated she remembered meeting me
when I was with the embassy. \u8220\'93You are very excellent with names,\u8221\'94
I said and she smiled proudly.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
In my business, you have to be.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I worked
quietly and efficiently, impressing Diana with my skills and energy. \u8220\'93Yuki
,\u8221\'94 she said once afternoon. \u8220\'93I don\u8217\'92t know what we did
without you.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Then, late
one afternoon, Jennifer burst through the door like a whirlwind and I froze as
our eyes met. \u8220\'93Diana,\u8221\'94 she said sharply. \u8220\'93Who is that
?\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
That\u8217\'92s Yuki,\u8221\'94 Diana said brightly. \u8220\'93She\u8217\'92s studying
politics and she\u8217\'92s working with us for a month.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Get rid of her,\u8221\'94 she said, completely ignoring me. \u8220\'93You know I
don\u8217\'92t like strangers near me.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
But Jennifer,\u8221\'94 Diana protested, \u8220\'93you said no Americans. Yuki is
Japanese.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I can see that,\u8221\'94 she said icily. \u8220\'93Does she speak English?\u8221
\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Diana darted
a glance at me, obviously embarrassed. \u8220\'93Yes, quite well.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I bowed deeply
to Jennifer, my heart pounding. \u8220\'93Please, I am very excited to meet an
important political lady.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Jennifer
studied me in silence and Sylvia walked in. \u8220\'93Good morning all,\u8221\'94
she said brightly.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Sylvia,\u8221\'94 Jennifer said sharply. \u8220\'93You know this person?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Sylvia looked
quickly at all of us, summing the situation up quickly as she always did. \u8220
\'93Jennifer,\u8221\'94 she soothed. \u8220\'93It\u8217\'92s ok. This is Yuki Toshiro
and we met her last year at some function. She was with the Japanese Embassy then
.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
She was?\u8221\'94 Jennifer visibly relaxed. \u8220\'93Is she still there?\u8221
\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I bowed again
. \u8220\'93Excuse, please. I returned to Japan to study and now I have come here
to study the western style of politics.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Well,\u8221\'94 Jennifer said slowly, \u8220\'93it seems harmless. How long are
you with us, Yuki?\u8221\'94 she asked, civility returning.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Unfortunately, I have only another three weeks with you. I am pleased to be here
as I am learning much.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
She\u8217\'92s great,\u8221\'94 Diana said quickly. \u8220\'93I\u8217\'92d love
to have her here all the time but she has to go back to Japan.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Jennifer
walked over and smiled at me. \u8220\'93Welcome, Yuki,\u8221\'94 she said, extending
her hand which I ignored and bowed deeply again. She laughed nervously withdrew
her hand. As I went back to my work, I heard her talk softly to the other women
. \u8220\'93God, she\u8217\'92s incredible, isn\u8217\'92t she?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes,\u8221\'94 Diana said in a low voice. \u8220\'93I\u8217\'92ve never seen anything
like her.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Now,\u8221\'94 Jennifer said sharply to the other two women. \u8220\'93Don\u8217
\'92t you two start anything with her!\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Jennifer!\u8221\'94 Sylvia protested.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
She\u8217\'92s so regal I wouldn\u8217\'92t know how to come on to her,\u8221\'94
Diana said wistfully. Tactfully, I kept my head down and kept working.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The afternoon
wore on and I was sipping some tea when a deliveryman entered with cases of wine
and other drinks. I helped Diana put them away. \u8220\'93Once a month, Jennifer
has a small soiree here for influential women,\u8221\'94 she explained. \u8220\'93
You don\u8217\'92t have to stay.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I said. \u8220\'93I can help by distributing drinks.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Oh no,\u8221\'94 she said. \u8220\'93They can help themselves.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Excuse,\u8221\'94 I said firmly. \u8220\'93That is not appropriate.\u8221\'94 She
laughed and patted me on the arm before she left the room. As I placed glasses
on a tray and filled them with white wine, I knew this was, at last, my chance.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Groups of
women started to arrive and I greeted them with my tray, bowing slightly as I offered
them drinks. They stared at me as they moved on and milled around the room, talking
. \u8220\'93Who is that, Jennifer?\u8221\'94 one of the women asked.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
That is Yuki, an exchange student from Japan.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 They all
turned to look at me and I smiled softly. \u8220\'93Very attractive,\u8221\'94 a
mature woman in a severe grey business suit said. \u8220\'93Very attractive indeed
.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I moved to
Jennifer and offered her the tray. \u8220\'93Please, wine for you also?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No thank you, Yuki. I\u8217\'92ll get a G&T in a moment.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Excuse, G&T?\u8221\'94 I asked, pretending to be confused and the watching women
laughed.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Gin and Tonic,\u8221\'94 Jennifer laughed and I smiled.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Of course, gin and tonic. I know that drink, I will get it for you.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 As I hurried
away, I heard one of them say, \u8220\'93She\u8217\'92s really cute, isn\u8217\'92
t she?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I mixed the
drink and returned to Jennifer. \u8220\'93Thank you, Yuki,\u8221\'94 she said absently
and returned to her animated conversation. The evening moved on and, as I kept
distributing the drinks, the voices grew louder and faces were flushed.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Jennifer
had moved into her office with a group of women and through the half-closed door
I could hear laughter. I mixed an another gin and tonic and place it on the tray
with more filled wineglasses. Surreptitiously, I removed the special potion from
my purse and opened it. Quickly I used a dispenser to deposit a measure of the
potion in the glass.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I carried
the tray into the office and found the woman gathered around a television set,
giggling. As I moved through the group with the drinks, I glanced at the television
screen to see what they were all watching and laughing at. I was stunned to see
on the screen naked man on his knees, face obscured by a hood, masturbating in
front of a woman. With a shock I realised it was Harvey! A long lost memory, a memory
of shame that helped me steel myself for what I had to do.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I offered
the gin and tonic to Jennifer and she absently took it as she stared at the screen
, laughing when Harvey admitted he had a small dick. I lowered my eyes with memory
of the shame. I watched as she drained the glass and mentally counted the time.
The potion was incredibly fast acting and irrevocably tied to my DNA and the recipient
would be violently sexually aroused by my presence. She also would not be able
to reach orgasm unless I instigated it. In other words, until I gave her the antidote
, she would be sexually dependent on me. For the first time in a long time, I remembered
what she had done to me and considered revenge, for me and for Chorister.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The group
started to break up and, as I gathered my coat and purse, I felt Jennifer\u8217
\'92s eyes on me. From lowered eyes I glanced at her and saw she was flushed and
staring at me with a look I knew well. Jennifer was aroused, incredibly aroused
and, what\u8217\'92s more, aroused by me. The potion was working well.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I walked
over to her, standing very close and rested my hand on her arm, feeling her tremble
at my touch. \u8220\'93Please,\u8221\'94 I said softly, \u8220\'93thank you for
allowing me to stay here and learn.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Not at all,\u8221\'94 she croaked, gulping her drink. \u8220\'93Are you going?\u8217
\'92
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I bowed slight
, leaving my fingers on her trembling arm. \u8220\'93I must go home.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I\u8217\'92ll drop you off,\u8221\'94 she said quickly.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, do not bother, it will be too much trouble for you.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No, I insist.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 We sat together
in the back seat and I uncrossed my legs, pulling my skirt up a little as I adjusted
my position on the seat. I felt her eyes on my legs and saw her lick her lips.
The diver asked for the address and I gave it, settling back to watch the city glide
past.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 As we approached
my flat, Jennifer slid the glass partition between us and the driver closed so
he couldn\u8217\'92t hear us. \u8220\'93Can I come in?\u8221\'94 she asked hesitantly
and I smiled.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, why?\u8221\'94 I asked and I saw her flush even more.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I want to,\u8221\'94 she mumbled, her eyes lowered.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I touched
her knee, sliding my finger up her leg. \u8220\'93Please, I think you want to make
love to me, yes?\u8221\'94 She blushed again and nodded and I knew, knowing Jennifer
, she must have been humiliated by admitting that. \u8220\'93Please,\u8221\'94 I
said softly, moving my fingers to the hem of her skirt. \u8220\'93Are you wet?\u8221
\'94 She nodded again.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Cruelly,
I removed by hand and moved away. \u8220\'93Maybe tomorrow,\u8221\'94 I smiled.
\u8220\'93Maybe not. Until then, perhaps you do what the man on your television
was doing.\u8221\'94 She looked up in shock. \u8220\'93Yes,\u8221\'94 I said, smiling
. \u8220\'93You should go home and play with yourself and think of me.\u8221\'94
The stunned look on her face was priceless. I knew that she could masturbate all
night and she would not get relief, in fact, she would keep pushing herself to
high levels of arousal.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Taking a
marker pen from my purse, I slid her skirt up a little and wrote my telephone number
on her pantyhose on her trembling thigh. \u8220\'93Call me if you still want me
.\u8221\'94 I laughed softly and walked quickly into my apartment, wondering what
she would do. Would she masturbate all night or would she fuck the driver on the
way home? Either way, she would not get satisfaction and she would be even more
aroused.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Nicky let
herself in a moment later. \u8220\'93Was that the target in the car?\u8221\'94
she asked.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes. Have you set the cameras in place?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You can\u8217\'92t seem, can you? Yep, it\u8217\'92s all set; press button nine
on the television remote to start them up. We getting close?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes, I believe it will be tomorrow. \u8220\'93
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You sure about this?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I have no choice. There is more at stake here than me, Nicky. This is for all.\u8221
\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
If you say so. Just another job for me.\u8221\'94 She let herself out and I slumped
in the sofa, dialling Krill\u8217\'92s number.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Hello?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, this is Yuki.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
How are things going, Yuki?\u8221\'94 she asked cautiously.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
The progress is very excellent,\u8221\'94 I said. \u8220\'93I expect I will be able
to deliver the information to you soon.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Good. Are you protected?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes. Please, how is Chorister?\u8217\'92
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill\u8217
\'92s voice softened. \u8220\'93Very well. I\u8217\'92ve been monitoring the progress
.\u8221\'94 She paused for a moment and then continued. \u8220\'93Yuki, you should
be prepared for the changes.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I see,\u8221\'94 I said slowly. \u8220\'93Very well, I will prepare myself.\u8221
\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Be careful with this Yuki, be very careful.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I will. Goodbye, Krill.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chapter Thirteen
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Saturday,
the day the telephone call I knew would come. Jennifer would have to call, as she
would have found by now that it was impossible to reach orgasm and her arousal
level must be incredibly high.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Nicky dropped
by early in the morning and invited me, in that off hand way of hers, to breakfast
. I wrapped my coat around me and we walked through the cold streets on a wet grey
Sunday to a small cafe she knew.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 We settled
in to that little cafe and drank tea, ate toast and honey while talking about nothing
. It was perfect. We made a strange couple and attracted few stares from some people
in the cafe, although several called greeting to Nicky when we entered.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 She dipped
a piece of her toast into her mug of tea. \u8220\'93You got a lover back home?\u8221
\'94 she asked, not meeting my eyes. I looked away as my mind raced. Where was home
now?
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I shook my
head. \u8220\'93No, I do not think so,\u8221\'94 I said wistfully.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 She placed
her mug on the table and someone started playing \u8220\'93Unfinished Sympathy\u8221
\'94 on the jukebox. \u8220\'93I have to ask, love,\u8221\'94 she said. \u8220\'93
Are you into just chicks or do you swing?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Both,\u8221\'94 I said immediately and realised I was telling the truth to myself
for the first time.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I like you, Yuki,\u8221\'94 Nicky said. \u8220\'93You\u8217\'92re bloody different
but I have to tell you I\u8217\'92m not into chicks, I\u8217\'92m into dicks.\u8221
\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I nodded,
as I understood she was afraid I would come onto her and I smiled to myself. Big
tough Nicky afraid of what might be hidden within her own sexuality. \u8220\'93
And your dick is?\u8221\'94 I asked politely and she was startled for a moment and
then laughed.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Winston. At least, I\u8217\'92m into him but he\u8217\'92s not into me as much.\u8221
\'94
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He does not love you?\u8221\'94 She shook her head and I reached across and placed
my hand on hers. \u8220\'93That is sad when love is not returned.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Caught him with a friend of mine in my bed. She was sucking on his black dick and
he just smiled at me when I started screaming.\u8221\'94 The tough Nicky returned
. \u8220\'93Well, that\u8217\'92s life and I\u8217\'92ll get over it.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 A young man
in a cook\u8217\'92s apron, baldhead with a large gold earring in his left ear
came to the table. \u8220\'93Nick,\u8221\'94 he said, nodding in greeting to Nicky
but staring at me.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Phil,\u8221\'94 she said, watching him with amusement. \u8220\'93How\u8217\'92s
it going?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Usual shit, love, you know what it\u8217\'92s like,\u8221\'94 he said, still looking
and I smiled shyly up at him.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Who\u8217\'92s your friend?\u8221\'94 he asked, staring.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
This Yuki,\u8221\'94 she laughed. \u8220\'93Yuki, this is Phil, cook and one of
the best bass players around.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I bowed slightly
and smiled. \u8220\'93Please, you are a musician?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Try to,\u8221\'94 he said. \u8220\'93I have never seen anything like you, love and
around here you see all types.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yeah,\u8221\'94 laughed Nicky. \u8220\'93Other girls don\u8217\'92t stand a chance
around her.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yeah,\u8221\'94 Phil agreed. \u8220\'93Gotta get back to the kitchen.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Do you get sick of it?\u8221\'94 she asked when he had gone. \u8220\'93Blokes staring
at you all the time? Be good for a girls ego though,\u8221\'94 she said, looking
trough the glass at the bleak day outside.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Before I
could answer, another young man slid into the bench next to Nicky. \u8220\'93Shove
over girl,\u8221\'94 he said and she slid over slightly. \u8220\'93How are you,
love?\u8221\'94 he asked .
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 She smiled
weakly. \u8220\'93Ok Andy. You?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Can\u8217\'92t complain,\u8221\'94 he said. \u8220\'93Why don\u8217\'92t we go out
dancing tonight? Cheer you up?\u8221\'94 he added and she kept looking out the
window.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Can\u8217\'92t,\u8221\'94 she said. \u8220\'93I\u8217\'92m working.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Oh,\u8221\'94 he said crestfallen. \u8220\'93Maybe some other time. Keep your chin
up girl, he\u8217\'92s not worth it.\u8221\'94 A quick nod and he left.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I said softly and she turned to look at me. \u8220\'93He is in
love with you?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Who, Andy?\u8221\'94 Nicky said surprised. \u8220\'93You crazy?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Nicky,\u8221\'94 I said gently. \u8220\'93He did not look at me once.\u8221\'94
Her mouth opened and she looked at me in shock. \u8220\'93It is sad,\u8221\'94 I
reminded her, \u8220\'93when love is not returned.\u8221\'94 Her eyes travelled
to the window and we both watched Andy walking through the rain, shoulders slumped
and both hands buried deep in the pockets of his overcoat.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The phone
call came at around three in the afternoon. \u8220\'93Hello?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yuki?\u8221\'94 she asked hoarsely. \u8220\'93It\u8217\'92s me,\u8221\'94 she croaked
.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Ah,\u8221\'94 I said coolly. \u8220\'93It is my little slut.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 she begged. \u8220\'93Can I come see you? I don\u8217\'92t know
why I\u8217\'92m like this but I need to see you.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You wish to be my slut?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 There was
a moment\u8217\'92s silence and I could picture the humiliation on her face. \u8220
\'93Yes,\u8221\'94 she said softly. \u8220\'93I wish to be your slut.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
That is good, slut. You may visit me at six.\u8221\'94 I hung up and smiled. This
would soon be all over.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I selected
my sexiest lingerie, a chocolate coloured bra and thong set in wispy lace, garter
belt and stockings with high heels. I covered it with a silk robe that reached
my knees and went about preparing what I would need. It was when I was compiling
the razor and towels that I realised I felt no sexual feelings at all, this was
an objective to be accomplished and that was all.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 At six there
was a small tap on the door and I used the remote to turn the cameras on. I opened
the door and Jennifer stood there, flushed and nervous. I turned and walked back
and she followed me in. \u8220\'93Shut the door, slut,\u8221\'94 I said coolly,
sitting on the couch.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please help me,\u8221\'94 she said, standing in front of me, her fingers nervously
playing with her jacket.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Sluts should be naked. Please, why are you not naked?\u8221\'94 She stared at me
then quickly took her clothes off and I studied the body I remembered so well as
she stood in front of me, blushing in embarrassment until I gestured at her pubic
hair. \u8220\'93So untidy and should be shaven. Go away and return when shaven,
\u8221\'94 I pronounced and she looked at me in shock.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 she said brokenly, \u8220\'93don\u8217\'92t send me away. Couldn
\u8217\'92t I shave it here?\u8221\'94 she asked hopefully and I pretended to think
for a moment and then nodded. \u8220\'93Where\u8217\'92s the bathroom?\u8221\'94
she asked with a shy desperation.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I shook my
head. \u8220\'93No bathroom, you can shave here.\u8221\'94 I rose from the couch
, letting my robe move open slightly so she could glimpse the lingerie and took
some items from the kitchen cupboards. Calmly I laid a battery power shaver, scissors
, shaving lotion, a razor, a towel and a bowl on the bench. I tossed another towel
onto the floor and pointed at it. \u8220\'93Do it there so I can watch my slut
work.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Humiliated
and red with embarrassment, she filled the bowl with warm water and squatted over
the towel to cut her pubic hair as short as possible before using the shaver to
cut it even more. Finally, she lathered her pussy and carefully shaved it bare,
squatting over the towel as she did so. Using the other towel she patted her self
-dry and I could see her pussy so swollen and red.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Show me,\u8221\'94 I said and she stood in front of me, her legs apart, face red
. \u8220\'93Better,\u8221\'94 I pronounced. \u8220\'93Now, get your panties and
cut them up as western sluts do not wear panties.\u8221\'94 Horrified as she realised
she would be leaving here without panties, she slowly picked them up, cutting them
with the scissors into pieces. \u8220\'93Very excellent,\u8221\'94 I said slowly
. \u8220\'93Now cut big hole in your pantyhose so your shaven cunt is shown to all
who look up your skirt.\u8221\'94 Again, she did so and I smiled at my building
victory.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Regally,
I stood up. \u8220\'93Kneel slut,\u8221\'94 I said and opened my robe and she stared
hungrily at the wispy lace of my panties. \u8220\'93Would my little western slut
like to kiss Yuki\u8217\'92s panties?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please Yuki,\u8217\'92 she begged brokenly and I let her stare for a moment before
thrusting my panties in her face. Hungrily, she kissed and kissed until I pushed
away, closing my robe.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No, slut is not worthy.\u8221\'94 I pointed to the big coffee table. \u8220\'93Slut
is like a dog. Kneel on that table like a dog, like a bitch in heat.\u8221\'94
Shamefaced, she crouched on all fours on the table and I slapped her hard on her
wobbling ass cheek. \u8220\'93Is slut in heat?\u8221\'94 I taunted and she nodded
desperately. \u8220\'93Here,\u8221\'94 I said, giving her a huge black dildo and
red faced, she thrust it into her sopping cunt desperately.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Standing
over her, I slapped her hard agin on her ass and slapped her breast that were hanging
low over the table. \u8220\'93Does slut want Yuki to get her off?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 she begged, her head hanging as her hanging breasts wobbled. I
didn\u8217\'92t want to prolong this as I was getting sick to my stomach so I slipped
my hand between her legs and standing behind her, played with her clit as she pushed
against me while pushing the dildo in and out. It didn\u8217\'92t take long and
she howled with relief, tears running down her face as she finally reached climax
.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I walked
away from her, leaving her slumped on the table, her bottom in the air. \u8220\'93
Please, now get dressed and get out,\u8221\'94 I said simply. She didn\u8217\'92
t look at me but quickly dressed in the remaining clothes and escaped the flat.
I knew the fact she was naked under hr skirt would start to build the arousal again
.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Not at all
proud with myself, I turned the cameras off and was cleaning up the mess when Nicky
walked out from the bedroom. \u8220\'93Was that who I think it was?\u8221\'94 she
said coolly.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, this is to be secret.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I\u8217\'92m not going to tell anyone Yuki, believe me. That wasn\u8217\'92t nice
, lady. Did you enjoy that?\u8217\'92
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No,\u8221\'94 I said slowly, \u8220\'93I am very ashamed of what I did but it has
to be done.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Tell me,\u8221\'94 she asked. \u8220\'93Is this some sort of revenge thing?\u8221
\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I shook my
head. \u8220\'93No, it is politics.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs16\kerning28 Music: (Yuki
\u8217\'92s Theme) \u8220\'93Sly\u8221\'94 by Massive Attack on the \u8220\'93Protection
\u8221\'94 CD{\fs20
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chapter Fourteen
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I spent the
night editing the digital images, making sure that all references to me were wiped
until all that remained was Jennifer\u8217\'92s lewd display while shaving herself
, her desperate thrusting with the dildo, kissing someone\u8217\'92s panties and
her explosive orgasm as she rocked on an anonymous hand. I was ashamed of myself
and I hoped these images would be enough to ensure Jennifer\u8217\'92s compliance
once I gave her the antidote.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Nicky took
the copies and sent them to Centre so Krill would have them tomorrow. I began with
the plan to doze Sunday away in front of the television, watching old movies on
video. Nicky arrived as I was watching the end of \u8220\'93Casablanca\u8221\'94
with tears running down my cheeks.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Do you always cry at old movies?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I shook my
head. \u8220\'93This is the first time,\u8221\'94 I sniffled.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Visitor coming?\u8221\'94 she asked as she poured a cup of tea from the pot on the
table.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, I do not understand?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Your period due?\u8221\'94 I nodded and she sat on the sofa with me. \u8220\'93Want
to watch it again? I\u8217\'92ve never seen this old flick.\u8221\'94 We watched
it again and we were both crying silently at the end. \u8220\'93She made the wrong
choice! Jesus, that\u8217\'92s sad,\u8221\'94 she said. \u8220\'93And my periods
not even due. Jeez.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 We cooked
some fish with rice for tea and Nicky opened some white wine. \u8220\'93Yuki,\u8221
\'94 she began, \u8220\'93I\u8217\'92m guessing this is nearly over?\u8221\'94 I
nodded. \u8220\'93How about telling me the real story now? You know you can trust
me.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 And I did
tell her about the PFPP, their mission and their plans. I skirted around Chorister
and I did not mention Harvey at all. At the end of it, Nicky nodded. \u8220\'93
I see,\u8221\'94 she said. \u8220\'93This has been awful for you, hasn\u8217\'92
t it?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, I did not enjoy this at all. Before this all started, I thought I would
but it makes me sick to my stomach.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 We finished
up and Nicky stood uncertainly near the door. \u8220\'93So, Yuki, no problem if
I disappear for a while? You\u8217\'92ll be ok?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Of course. I do not expect anything to occur tonight. I shall sleep soon.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Cool. I\u8217\'92m going dancing for a while, that\u8217\'92s all,\u8221\'94 she
said, a little embarrassed.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I said smiling, \u8220\'93that is excellent news. I am thinking
you will be dancing with Andy?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 She shrugged
. \u8220\'93Well, I don\u8217\'92t know if he can dance, you know. Most men can\u8217
\'92t so I\u8217\'92ll have to check him out.\u8221\'94 She paused with her hand
on the doorknob. \u8220\'93Well, thanks Yuki. Thanks a lot.\u8221\'94 I smiled
as the door closed behind her.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Jennifer
was out all day Monday so I worked quietly in the office and then went home to wait
. I didn\u8217\'92t have to wait for long and the phone call came.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yuki, I need to see you,\u8221\'94 Jennifer begged hoarsely. \u8220\'93Please.\u8221
\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
In one hour,\u8221\'94 I said and hung up. \u8220\'93It is time,\u8221\'94 I said
to Nicky.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 A tap on
the door and Jennifer stood there, a desperate look on her face. When I shut the
door behind her, she hung her head, embarrassed and asked, \u8220\'93Should I take
my clothes off?\u8221\'94 I shook my head. \u8220\'93I don\u8217\'92t know why
I\u8217\'92m like this,\u8221\'94 she said tearfully, \u8220\'93but I\u8217\'92ve
never been so horny and I just can\u8217\'92t get off. I don\u8217\'92t know what
to do!\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I said slowly, \u8220\'93lift your skirt.\u8221\'94 Jennifer raised
her skirt and I saw she had a hole cut in her pantyhose and wore nothing underneath
. Her pussy was framed by that hole and was slick with juices, swollen and red.
I moved quickly to her and brought my hand to her groin, fingers slowly caressing
her. Jennifer groaned and buried her face in my hair as my finger sought out her
clitoris. Suddenly, she stiffened, cried out in a guttural tone and orgasmed.
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 A few moments
later, I broke away and she smoothed her skirt down, head hung low in shame. \u8220
\'93I should go?\u8221\'94 she asked.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I said pointing at chair, \u8220\'93sit there.\u8221\'94 She perched
on the chair and I pointed at a glass of water on the coffee table between us.
\u8220\'93Drink.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 She looked
at it carefully. \u8220\'93What is it?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, it is the antidote to the potion I gave you to make you behave the way you
have. Drink, please.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Jennifer
nodded slowly, drained the glass and placed it down with a sharp noise. \u8220\'93
I thought I had been poisoned by something. I suppose I should have realised but
I haven\u8217\'92t been thinking rationally the last few days.\u8221\'94 She laughed
harshly. \u8220\'93So, I imagine you\u8217\'92re part of Krill\u8217\'92s merry
little bunch?\u8221\'94 I nodded and held my silence. \u8220\'93And, of course,
you have all of last night\u8217\'92s performance recorded?\u8221\'94 Again, I nodded
and she slumped wearily in the sofa. \u8220\'93I suppose you\u8217\'92re going
to force me to watch it? I don\u8217\'92t want to watch it.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You do not have to.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Jennifer
rubbed her eyes. \u8220\'93Krill has the tapes now?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes, I am sure of that.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 A little
biter laugh escaped and then she snapped back to stare at me. \u8220\'93Is your
name really Yuki?\u8221\'94 I nodded. \u8220\'93All right, Yuki. What\u8217\'92s
the deal? I resign? What?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You support the Women\u8217\'92s Bill.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
What?\u8221\'94 she said incredulously. \u8220\'93That old thing?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
It is important.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
All this for that?\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No,\u8221\'94 I said evenly. \u8220\'93For the Bill but also for Chorister and for
Harvey.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Chorister was an accident. It wasn\u8217\'92t meant to happen that way. Is she dead
?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Chorister is no more.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I see.\u8221\'94 Jennifer stared off into space. \u8220\'93What do I have to do?
\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Announce tomorrow that you support the Bill and commitment to bring it to Parliament
once you are elected.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
If I don\u8217\'92t?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, do not force me to spell it out.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No, you don\u8217\'92t have to.\u8221\'94 She stood up and stared down at me, her
face cold and hard. \u8220\'93You\u8217\'92re such a soft little thing, so small
and defenceless.\u8221\'94 Jennifer walked casually to the kitchen and took out
a carving knife. \u8220\'93Krill and her people still need me but I can send them
a warning by slicing up that pretty little face of yours.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I said calmly, although my heart was pounding. \u8220\'93I do
not think that is a good idea.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Not a good idea?\u8221\'94 she laughed. \u8220\'93Of course you wouldn\u8217\'92
t!\u8221\'94 She started walking towards me with the knife when the bedroom door
opened and Nicky stood in the doorway, gun pointed at her.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Hold it,\u8221\'94 she said mildly.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Who are you?\u8221\'94 Jennifer demanded, knife wavering.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
A friend. Put it down.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Or you\u8217\'92ll kill me?\u8221\'94 she laughed harshly. \u8220\'93I don\u8217
\'92t think so, too much has gone into this.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
We don\u8217\'92t plan to kill you,\u8221\'94 Nicky said mildly. \u8220\'93A bullet
in the leg, that\u8217\'92s all.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You don\u8217\'92t mean that.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No? I\u8217\'92ve loaded this with dum dums, lady. One shot and it\u8217\'92ll take
your leg off at the knee. You\u8217\'92ll be one legged for life. Maybe I\u8217
\'92ll do the other to even you up. It\u8217\'92s your fucking choice, lady.\u8221
\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Jennifer
looked at me. \u8220\'93Not as soft and defenceless as I thought, eh?\u8221\'94
she said, placing the knife on the table.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No, people often make that error but please do not think you can toy with us. You
have until six-tomorrow night to make your announcement. If there is no announcement
, we will release the taps to the world. It is your choice and I do not care which
choice you make.\u8221\'94 I stood up and stood next to Nicky.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Jennifer
strode to the door but paused. \u8220\'93You mentioned Harvey. Did you know him
?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes,\u8221\'94 I said slowly. \u8220\'93I knew Harvey.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Was he fucking you as well as all the other little girls?\u8221\'94 she snapped
and I shook my head. Jennifer slammed the door behind her.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chapter Fifteen
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Jennifer
made the announcement at lunchtime and she was the headline news on all television
stations and newspapers. Sylvia called it a \u8216\'91masterstroke\u8217\'92 and
was suddenly very enthusiastic about the bill. \u8220\'93She\u8217\'92s doing it
in memory of her late husband,\u8221\'94 she explained to me and I nodded wisely
.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I slipped
downstairs to say goodbye to Ernest and told him I would never return to see him
if I heard he did not support the Bill. He effusively agreed to support it and
I let him kneel on the floor and masturbate while looking up my skirt. I was feeling
sad and affectionate so I allowed him to delicately kiss the nylon of my pantyhose
as it covered my panties just as he came in his hand. He will never forget me.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 All men have
a fetish of some kind and if a woman can gain knowledge of that fetish, she will
have power and control of that relationship forever. Men are ashamed and embarrassed
by their desires and feel that by confiding to someone, they will be diminished
in that persons eye. It is really so very simple if a women gains knowledge through
affection and always using the power of the fetish in a considerate and affectionate
manner.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill had
phoned me with congratulations and details of my flights back to the States. Nicky
helped me pack and we stood in awkward silence as I waited for the taxi to take
me to the airport.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Holding up
the two glass bottles that contained the potion and the antidote, she asked, \u8220
\'93A few drops of this would make Winston mine for ever, huh? Tempting.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, that is not the case. A few drops would make Winston mine forever as it
is tied to me, my DNA.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Oh, I see. What do you want me to do with them?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, destroy them for me.\u8221\'94 She smiled and nodded. \u8220\'93You did
not tell me about your evening with Andy?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 She flushed
a little. \u8220\'93Well, he\u8217\'92s a good dancer.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Ah, I am so pleased for you.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yeah. Something\u8217\'92s are right under your nose.\u8221\'94 Nicky flushed again
. \u8220\'93Yuki, I\u8217\'92ve only been with blokes. So, I was wondering what
kisses would be like. Oh, forget it!\u8221\'94 she said, looking away.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I said quietly. \u8220\'93I would very much like to kiss you.\u8221
\'94 We came together awkwardly and she bent down to kiss me. Our lips met and softly
explored each other.
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Finally,
she broke away. \u8220\'93Well,\u8221\'94 she said breathless. \u8220\'93That was
different. Interesting.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
But,\u8221\'94 I smiled. \u8220\'93Not as acceptable as a kiss from Andy?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Well, no. Andy\u8217\'92s a nice little kisser but that was different. Softer, slower
or something. Shit, I don\u8217\'92t know!\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 There was
a rap at the door. \u8220\'93Please, that is the taxi. Goodbye Nicky, please make
sure you contact Krill for future benefits.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I will. Thanks Yuki, you\u8217\'92re a smooth chick. I\u8217\'92ve learnt a lot.
\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
A smooth chick? That is good?\u8221\'94 I laughed. \u8220\'93I may see you again
, I hope.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 As I sat
in the back of the taxi, the wipers beating a tune to the rain, I quietly cried
all the way to the airport.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Chapter Sixteen
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You\u8217\'92re going to have to go in there sooner or later, Yuki,\u8221\'94 Krill
said and I nodded but still kept staring at the door at the end of the white corridor
. \u8220\'93He\u8217\'92s fine, a bit sleepy but everything is fine.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes, so I have been told by the doctor.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yuki, look at me. He really is fine and is still Chorister.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I said with my head lowered. \u8220\'93I know that but I am afraid
.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Krill tipped
my chin up and looked directly into my eyes. \u8220\'93Yuki,\u8221\'94 she said
softly. \u8220\'93Go in there, he\u8217\'92s been asking.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I took a
deep breath and slowly opened the door, closing it softly behind me. The room was
dim and I saw a thin white sheet covered Chorister as he lay dozing. Holding my
breath, I moved very quietly so I could down and study him. His hair and skin was
dark and his face held memories of the old Chorister but was more chiselled, more
masculine as was the Adam\u8217\'92s apple that bobbed in his throat as he breathed
.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 His chest
was broad and taut, as was his flat stomach. Leaning forward so I could look at
his face, his eyes suddenly opened and I felt my heart leap as I gazed into those
deep green eyes.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yuki,\u8221\'94 he whispered a brief flicker of fear in his eyes and I knew he was
afraid I would find him repulsive.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Chorister,\u8221\'94 I breathed, leaning forward I gently kissed his lips, my first
kiss with a man. He wrapped his arms around me and I felt the strength and the
hardness of his muscles as he held me to his chest.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 After a moment
, I gently pushed away, holding his hand in mine as I smiled down at him. \u8220
\'93Very handsome man,\u8221\'94 I said, bowing slightly. \u8220\'93Very handsome
,\u8221\'94 I repeated and he smiled a smile so warm, unlike the old Chorister that
it melted my heart. \u8220\'93Please, you are in excellent health?\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes,\u8221\'94 he said in that deep voice. \u8220\'93Everything went well, even
the extra conditioning.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please, what extra conditioning?\u8221\'94 I asked, concerned.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 His face
crinkled into a smile again. \u8220\'93To make me love Japanese women.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I pouted, \u8220\'93I think you make a joke.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 His face
grew serious. \u8220\'93It\u8217\'92s no joke, Yuki. You make me complete and I
do love you.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 My heart
thumped and I squeezed his hand. \u8220\'93Please, it is like you have held my heart
in your hands and breathed life into it.\u8221\'94 We kissed long and hard and
I sat on the edge of the bed, my fingers running under the bed linen. \u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I said mischievously, \u8220\'93I think I should inspect?\u8221
\'94 I pulled the covering back and his large penis lay curled on his stomach but
, as I watched, it slowly started to harden. \u8220\'93\u8221\'94I see the doctors
have done excellent work,\u8221\'94 I teased, \u8220\'93 and it is good to see
it works.\u8221\'94 I glanced at Chorister and was surprised to see his face was
flushed with embarrassment with eyes closed. I realised he felt vulnerable at not
being able to control this new body.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I said softly as my fingers gently stroked his cock, \u8220\'93
it is good.\u8221\'94 Slowly, I slipped my fingers around it and started gently
pulling up and down. Pre-cum was leaking from it as it pulsed in my hand so I used
both hands to rub the lubricant all over his large cock.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 His breath
was ragged and he groaned softly as my hand moved faster and faster on his cock
. \u8220\'93Yuki,\u8221\'94 he groaned, \u8220\'93that feels so good. I never knew
,\u8221\'94 he gasped.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 \u8220\'93
Please,\u8221\'94 I whispered in his ear as he gasped for breath, \u8220\'93wait
until you feel my mouth or my pussy.\u8221\'94 It was too much for him and he tensed
, groaned as he spurted onto his belly. I smiled down at him as I milked him until
his cock began to shrink and then I got a wet cloth from the bathroom to clean
him up.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 He watched
me wipe him down. \u8220\'93Yuki,\u8221\'94 he confessed, \u8220\'93I had no idea
it was like that, so out of control.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 I smiled
and, holding his flaccid cock in my hand, I gently waved it from side to side. \u8220
\'93Please,\u8221\'94 I said mischievously, \u8220\'93perhaps I should control it
for you? Where did you get that chastity tube from?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 His eyes
widened in shock and then his face crinkled again as we both laughed.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Epilogue
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Roland Young
sat in the back of the bus, staring at the breathtaking scenery while trying to
ignore Rupert and Daphne Cunningham. He was completely unsuccessful.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Roland, you won\u8217\'92t believe this hotel, it\u8217\'92s fantastic and so exclusive
. Tell him, Daphne,\u8221\'94 Rupert said, a huge smile on his whippet like face
.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
It\u8217\'92s wonderful,\u8221\'94 gushed Daphne. \u8220\'93Usually only exclusive
women\u8217\'92s groups and political organisations are allowed to use it for conventions
but we\u8217\'92re so lucky to go there every year.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
It\u8217\'92s the Chairman, old boy,\u8221\'94 Rupert pointed out. \u8220\'93Knows
the owners and gets us in every year. This is our second year as I qualified for
the first time last year. After staying there, Daphne said we had to come again
.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I pushed him and pushed him to qualify. If he didn\u8217\'92t qualify, I was going
to divorce him.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I think she meant it, old boy,\u8221\'94 laughed Rupert. \u8220\'93You did jolly
well to qualify in your first year. Fantastic effort.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Thank you,\u8221\'94 Roland said, still watching the world go by.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No Mrs Young?\u8221\'94 Daphne prodded and Roland shook his head. \u8220\'93Surely
there\u8217\'92s someone you could have asked to come with you?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No, I\u8217\'92m afraid not.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Oh well, maybe next year,\u8221\'94 Daphne said. \u8220\'93This would be a marvellous
place for a honeymoon. Fantastic service.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Everybody there is an owner so they\u8217\'92re so committed to service.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I beg your pardon? Roland asked, surprised.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
The first owners were a young couple and then they invited friends to take ownership
as well. Everybody there is an owner so they all put that extra special effort.
\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Some sort of share ownership?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No, more than that. Wonderful people and you wait until you see her.\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Roland watched
the yachts bob on the sparkling blue water as the bus slowed down to let some cyclists
pass. \u8220\'93I\u8217\'92m sorry, see who?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Rupert and
Daphne smiled at each other. \u8220\'93The lady who owns the hotel. She is the
most beautiful woman you will ever see,\u8221\'94 Rupert said.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I\u8217\'92m sure she is,\u8221\'94 Roland said politely.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Believe me,\u8221\'94 Daphne said, \u8220\'93she is.\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Possibly the second most beautiful woman,\u8221\'94 Roland said morosely. \u8220
\'93I saw the most beautiful woman several years ago.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The bus pulled
into the circular drive and the group got out in front of a beautifully restored
grand villa that overlooked the sparkling water below it. Vineyards stretched up
the hills and there wasn\u8217\'92t a cloud in the pale blue sky.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
What did I tell you, old boy,\u8221\'94 Rupert boasted as if he owned the hotel.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes, it\u8217\'92s wonderful,\u8221\'94 he agreed politely.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Look, here comes the Chairman,\u8221\'94 Daphne said excitedly. \u8220\'93Good morning
, Sir Ernest,\u8221\'94 she cooed to the big man who was accompanied by a Chinese
lady.
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Mrs Cunnigham, how nice to see you again. Rupert, how are you?\u8221\'94
}
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Fine thank you sir. Can I introduce Roland Young?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Heard a lot about you Roland, show a lot of promise.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Thank you sir.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
This is my wife Mae. Dear, the Cunnighams and Roland Young.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Very pleased to meet you all,\u8221\'94 she said in a cultured accent and she laughed
when she saw Roland\u8217\'92s look. \u8220\'93Born and bred in London, I\u8217
\'92m afraid,\u8221\'94 she said, smiling.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 A dark woman
appeared on the front steps. \u8220\'93Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of all the
owners, welcome to \u8216\'91The Garret\u8217\'92. Please move into the foyer where
we have champagne. Your bags will be taken directly to your suites.\u8221\'94 She
smiled and moved towards Sir Ernest. \u8220\'93Ernest,\u8221\'94 she said, kissing
him on the cheek. \u8220\'93How wonderful to see you and Mrs Copeland again.\u8221
\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Great to be back, Diana. You know the Cunnighams from last year?\u8221\'94
}
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Of course, Daphne and Rupert, welcome back.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
It\u8217\'92s wonderful to be here,\u8221\'94 Daphne said. \u8220\'93Is she here
today?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Apparently
, they all knew who she was as Diana shook her head. \u8220\'93Back tonight. Let
\u8217\'92s have some champagne.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Roland sipped
his champagne as he examined the paintings, which lined the walls. \u8220\'93Hi
,\u8221\'94 a black woman with a huge smile and an American accent greeted him.
\u8220\'93I\u8217\'92m told you\u8217\'92re Roland Young?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Yes, that\u8217\'92s correct.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
The only single person here?\u8221\'94 she raised a cheeky eyebrow and Roland flushed
.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Well, yes. I\u8217\'92m not married.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I\u8217\'92m Mel Wilson,\u8221\'94 she said extending her hand. \u8220\'93One of
the owners and here is your key to your room.\u8221\'94
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}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I don\u8217\'92t have to register.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
All done,\u8221\'94 she said briskly.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I detect a New York accent.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Very good,\u8221\'94 she laughed.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Did you work in any of the hotels in New York?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Mel shook
her head. \u8220\'93No, I was in medicine then, a nurse. Excuse me for a moment
.\u8221\'94 She walked over to another group and started talking.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Roland put
his glass down, walked to the elevator and rode to the top floor. It was when he
had got out he realised there was no number on the blue key. A young man and a
woman in the hotel uniform were pushing a trolley down the hall so Roland stopped
them.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I\u8217\'92m sorry,\u8221\'94 he said, \u8220\'93but I\u8217\'92m afraid I don\u8217
\'92t know where my room is. I\u8217\'92m Roland Young, just arrived.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 She smiled
. \u8220\'93With Sir Ernest Copeland\u8217\'92s group?\u8221\'94 He nodded. \u8220
\'93I\u8217\'92m Nicky and this is my husband Andy. Do you have your key?\u8221\'94
Roland showed it to her and she smiled. \u8220\'93Go down that way until you find
a blue door. That\u8217\'92s your suite.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Gosh, I feel like a frightful fool.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No at all. Bye.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Dinner that
evening was formal and Roland struggled into his dinner suit, wandering down to
the grand ballroom. He found, to his surprise, that the seating plan showed he
was seated at the main table with Sir Ernest. A small jazz band was playing in
the corner and the owners were circulating through the group.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Finally,
they sat down to dinner and Roland found himself seated next to Sir Ernest\u8217
\'92s wife Mae. They enjoyed polite conversation when Sir Ernest walked through
with a tall handsome young man at his side. \u8220\'93Chorister,\u8221\'94 he said
, \u8220\'93you remember Mae?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Of course,\u8221\'94 the young man said, suavely kissing Mae\u8217\'92s outstretched
hand. \u8220\'93It is always a pleasure.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You smooth devil, Chorister,\u8221\'94 she laughed. \u8220\'93Where is that lovely
wife of yours?\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
She is dressing Reiko. They\u8217\'92ll both be down soon.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Ernest beamed
down and introduced Chorister to Roland. \u8220\'93This is Roland Young, Chorister
, one of our brightest young men. Roland, this is Chorister, one of the original
owners of the hotel.\u8221\'94 They shook hands and Chorister sat on Roland\u8217
\'92s left but left a spare chair between them.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Mae sipped
her champagne and smiled at Roland. \u8220\'93You haven\u8217\'92t met Chorister
before?\u8221\'94 Roland shook his head. \u8220\'93I suppose you haven\u8217\'92
t met his wife either? You are in for a surprise
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The room
filled and soon the only vacant chair was the one between Roland and Chorister.
Suddenly, a hush fell over the room and Roland looked towards the doorway. Everybody
was staring at the vision that walked in, the most beautiful diminutive Japanese
woman, dressed in a flowing white dress with her long black hair hanging down her
back. Holding her hand was a beautiful young girl, probably about three years of
age, and dressed in a similar white dress.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Mae leaned
over and whispered, \u8220\'93Close your mouth, dear boy.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Suddenly,
everybody in the room stood and applause rippled around the ballroom as the woman
bowed politely to the various tables as she and her daughter made their way through
until they stood at the main table.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Ernest leaned
forward. \u8220\'93Roland Young, meet our lovely host Yuki Toshiro and, of course
her wonderful daughter Reiko.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Yuki bowed
politely. \u8220\'93Please,\u8221\'94 she said in a soft voice, \u8220\'93we have
met before, I think.\u8221\'94 Roland just stared, his mouth still hanging open
. \u8220\'93In a department store and you kindly offered to show me the Palace.\u8221
\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You remember?\u8221\'94 he said weakly.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Of course, it was a kind gesture.\u8221\'94 She sat down and Reiko clambered into
her lap while Chorister leaned over and gave his wife a soft kiss on the cheek.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 The evening
wore on and Roland was in a trance, hypnotised by the charming beauty that sat
beside him. At one point in the evening while Ernest was table-hopping, Mae leaned
across Roland to speak to Yuki. \u8220\'93Yuki,\u8221\'94 she said in a low voice
. \u8220\'93Thank you so much for explaining it to me.\u8221\'94 She raised an eyebrow
and Yuki obviously understood what \u8216\'91it\u8217\'92 was as she smiled. \u8220
\'93It has made a difference.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Yuki giggled
. \u8220\'93Please, where would we be without nylon?\u8221\'94 Both women laughed
. Reiko, who was becoming restless, crawled across from her father\u8217\'92s lap
to sit in Roland\u8217\'92s. He looked down at the little curious face in surprise
. \u8220\'93Please, is that disturbing for you?\u8221\'94 Yuki asked.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
No,\u8221\'94 Roland said, surfside at himself as he said it. \u8220\'93Not at all
.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Late that
evening, Roland smoked a cigar on the terrace and watched the lights on the bobbing
yachts below. He felt like he never wanted to leave this wonderful place.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Can I intrude?\u8221\'94 a soft voice said behind him and he turned to see Mel smiling
at him.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
Of course,\u8221\'94 he said gaily. \u8220\'93Anytime.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
You\u8217\'92re in a good mood.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28\u8220\'93
I\u8217\'92m not drunk, well not too drunk but I feel happy as I\u8217\'92ve seen
that paradise can exist. You only have to look for it.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Mel smiled
at him. \u8220\'93Sometimes it\u8217\'92s right under your nose.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Roland studied
her and smiled. \u8220\'93I think you\u8217\'92re right. Let\u8217\'92s get a drink
.\u8221\'94
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 End.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs16\kerning28 ({\ul\cf1
Nessus29@hotmail.com}{\fs20 )
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Author\u8217
\'92s Note:
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 Thanks for
reading.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 This is the
second book in the series called \u8216\'91A Political Saga\u8217\'92.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 If you are
confused, it\u8217\'92s because you haven\u8217\'92t read Book One first! Do so
, as it makes it all clear.
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\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 All my stories
, including \u8216\'91Protection\u8217\'92 are archived at http.basstr-mirror.org
}
\pard\nowidctlpar\nooverflow\sl240\slmult1{\f0\lang3081\fs20\kerning28 As always
, interested in your comments (nessus29@hotmail.com) {\fs16
}}
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