"You have a lot more ahead to learn, Brenda . . .”

I interrupted, "Yes, but I can hardly wait to learn, its going to be nothing but fun!"

"With that attitude, you'll surely succeed. Maybe, I'll be coming to your wedding some day! Who knows."

"I smiled at that thought, but then, who could predict the future, especially after the events of the last weeks! "Maybe, who knows!"

With that, the taxi pulled away, and I waved at the receding figures, turning my head I looked through the windshield, toward the future. Jean reached over and squeezed my hand, I returned the pressure, and smiled at her. Together, we would face the future, and whatever ad- ventures it would bring. I couldn't predict much but I knew that the next couple of weeks were going to reveal some real changes!

CHAPTER SIX

The apartment was airy, and painted in light shades. There was a balcony overlooking the bay, and the furniture and appointments re- flected Jean's love for beauty. My room was done in light blue, with a double bed and taffeta spread. Jean had already put make-up on the dressing table for me and a few skirts and dresses were hanging in the closets. The drawers revealed undies and some folded sweaters. After looking around the whole place that was to be my new home, I begged tiredness and went to take a nap.

About six, I woke up to the sounds of Jean in the kitchen preparing some dinner for us. I got up, slipped on my bra, and put on a pair of white bermudas that I found in the drawer, slipping my feet into sandals, I was chilled, and pulled on the blue angora sweater. It was even softer without the blouse and I enjoyed slowly buttoning it. Ad- ding a touch of color to my face, I bounced off to the kitchen.

"You certainly look wide awake, Brenda."

“Umm, it was a nice rest, that bed is just fine. Can I help you with something?"

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