"Wait, what?" said Sofia. "Be the rope demo? I don't know about that - hang on." "Oh, don't worry about it," said Mandy, "Let's go sit down before we miss the whole thing." There were several seats in the front row filled with bags and blankets and Mandy cleared a couple of them so she … Continue reading Connections {10}
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Applause from the audience broke out, Mistress Molly was taking a bow, the young man who'd been caned was fixing his clothes and bowing, and the break began. "Come on," said Mandy, "let's get some water and we can watch Master Lucas do his rope magic. Well, if you want to, I don't want to … Continue reading Connections {9}
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Sofia felt like an idiot, standing there with her mouth hanging open in shock, and she made an effort to smile so she didn't feel so ridiculous. She hadn't imagined it, Lucas really was interested in her, at least a little bit. He smiled back, "I'll look for you after my demo - well, I'll … Continue reading Connections {8}
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"Wristband?" The woman behind the desk was friendly but a line was forming. The doors had just opened and lots of people wanted to get checked into the event. Sofia closed her eyes and said,"Yellow. Yellow, please." She felt like she had just jumped in at the deep end of the pool. She watched the … Continue reading Connections {7}
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"No, go ahead and take it, I don't need a box," Sofia assured the server. She had only been able to eat about half her salad, excitement and nerves keeping her from swallowing another bite, now that it was almost time for the party. It was eight o'clock, and even though the party didn't officially … Continue reading Connections {6}
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The server moved around the table taking orders quickly. Sofia and Lori both ordered a light meal - Sofia had a salad topped with grilled shrimp, while Lori had the same salad topped with salmon. Maybe 20 or 25 people were gathered at the table, all ages and shapes. Sofia and Lori started chatting with … Continue reading Connections {5}
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They let her sit up, a soft blanket under her, made her scoot forward so her legs dangled off the side of the raised platform. They spread her knees wide. Then they removed her blindfold and she looked around, blinking rapidly as her eyes adjusted to the light. Glancing down, she was shocked to see … Continue reading Moments {5}
