Chapter 27

JULIA

Today, I watched Lisa measure and cut the remainder of the wood for the two bed frames. She was careful and accurate. Then we carried everything down to the basement. By then, it was time to eat lunch, followed by sanding. By the time Master came home, we were cleaned up and dressed, Lisa for poker, me for exercise. Master and Lisa left before Janet arrived.

"Hi," I greeted her warmly, as an old friend, "come on in. The others have already left. The yoga mats are by the pool again, waiting for us. Have you eaten yet? I've got some salad if you haven't."

"I grabbed a bite on the way over."

"Wonderful. We can have a glass of wine after while we talk. For now, let's get started." I led her to the pool.

We went out on the patio. Janet hesitated before we started.

"If you'd like to exercise naked, it would be okay with me," she said, shyly.

I laughed. "Why? Do you want to?"

"I'm ashamed of my body. I wouldn't want to show it to anyone