here and there as the other women laughed and joined in at the same time. Tia didn't. She knew that the beautiful young man >>

would never choose her. There was nothing grand or spectacular about her. She was just a poor woman working as a servant as a >>

living to anyone who cared. I looked back over at the table where Benjamin was noticing that he was looking at only me, >>

not the group or the table, but me. They caught each other's eye. Benjamin smiled, as i blushed and looked down not quite sure what to >>

do next. I was smiling too, but of course my mouth was covered and Benjamin could not see it. I lifted my eyes up to his level >>

and stared at his red eyes. We kept that glaze at each other for a long moment. It seemed like slow forever moment.

"Tia?" Jezebel called from behind. She caught my glazed and followed it with her own eyes. "What are you doing?" >>

Shaking it off, I answered. "Nothing, just looking at the people. Low business today, huh?" Jezebel saw right past that explanation. >>

She laughed heartedly for a moment, and then said. "Don't was your time, my dear. Don't waste your time. You don't have >>

a chance." She walked off, continuing her duty. I stood there shyly figuring out what to do next.

i'll be back later

I was sitting out of my hut looking out. I saw the dark night just staring out. It was warm on this night, and I wanted to enjoy it >>

without being trapped indoors, plus i couldn't get a wink of sleep if i tried with the other girls inside making a racket. >>

I continued to hum it calmed me, it relaxed my soul, and Benjamin heard it. He reached to the hut finding a woman sitting there. "Hello." >>

I, startled sat up to stare at the stranger who called my name. It took a moment for my eyes to focus, but they did and recognized him >>

my work place. "Hello," I greeted scared which Benjamin sensed. He just smiled. my arms were on my side >>

getting ready to move to get up if i absolutely had to. "I'm not going to hurt you. Please don't be scared." His voice was gentle >>

and soothing. He held his hands up in a surrender position in case i thought otherwise.

Hello

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