Returning to my empty apartment and not knowing when I would see Bryan next was depressing. I was excited to deliver him the envelope of money from my visit to Dan and Alicia's, but I did not even look inside. At this point, my whole life revolved around Bryan and his needs and desires. He had my time consumed and scheduled. There was work, working out, doing errands, and seeing to Bryan's desires. There was not much time...

I had a feeling that Andrea was being tried out as my replacement. I had even less doubts when one day Bryan called and told me he had scheduled my vacation. Bryan said I had two weeks of vacation I was at risk of losing because I had not taken the time off. Bryan said he was sending me to Dan and Alicia’s. I would stay with them. I was surprised by the sudden turn of events. It was Wednesday and Bryan said I was off the...

I had no plans other than Sunday morning to go to Steve's pool and work on my tan. I was concerned that his neighbors might notice since it was a weekend. I was about to leave when there was a knock at my door. It was Andrea. I thought she was unhappy with the car I had just sold her. I invited her in as I slipped into shorts and a T-shirt to go to Steve's. We chatted briefly, and I asked her to join me at Steve's pool. I...