wasn’t allowed to tell them where I was or what I was doing when I talked to them on the phone, but
at least when this was all over I would have all sorts of gifts and souvenirs waiting.
We found our way back to the rooms with our loot. I made a list of things to do with the new assistant
before we left Scotland. I would send all the things I bought back home, they would be waiting for me.
"I know I suggested a movie, but I am toast. I don't even know what day it is. I think the bed is actually
singing my name." Janette said with drowsy eyes, then she leaned against her hands in a tucked pretend sleeping
motion.
"I could not agree more. I will be asleep before I can find my pj's." I hugged my friend. My own rubbery legs
were dragging. The massage was great but being that relaxed reminded the rest of me that sleep was not such a
bad idea. "I had a lovely day with you, Thanks Janette." I said in a soft and tired voice.
She was moving quickly up my favorite person’s list. She just passed a few Disney characters and the gal
who made those famous pies you bought at the grocery store.
* * * * *
I awoke with a panic, a feeling of terror, like I was already late for something. I hate that. I growled out
loud.
I checked the clock near me and it was only 9:30 am in Scotland. I fell asleep by 7 p.m. the night before. My
mouth was dry and I reached for the bottle of fresh water sitting on my nightstand. I decided to buy a gift for the
new assistant for our group. She was really going above and beyond by taking good care of me. I could use
someone like her in real life. I didn’t even know her name but intended to remedy that, soon.
I sat up slowly, still a bit groggy from sleeping so long. The water was perfect, and just a little cooler than
room temperature. I hated really cold water, I couldn’t chug it if it was too cold. I get brain freeze really easily.
My itinerary was sitting on the nightstand telling me that my date with Anthony started at 2:30. I left a
voicemail message for my parents before lunch. It would have been nice to talk with them but it would have to
wait. I don’t even know what the time difference was.
With a few minutes to stretch and get my bearings, I was up and flying around my room. My assistant came
in with four large parcels draped over her arm. Wordlessly, she hangs them up on the gold hooks near the closet
door.
“I know you have brought me something fantastic but I just want a moment to say thank you so much for
taking such amazing care of me. You are a gem.” I said, to the short brunette standing in front of me. She looked
to be in her early twenties.
The young woman smiled shyly, it’s the first time I’ve seen anything but her serious work face. She was so
cute.
“You are welcome, Miss Parker. I am glad to do it.” She nodded and went back to the garments. She began
unzipping.
“What’s your name dearie?” I asked the sweet little worker bee.
“It’s Heidi Gold. You may call me Heidi, if you wish. If I may, I need you to pick two dresses for this week.
Choose one for your date today and another one for an event in a few days. Your date is a special event, being the
broach date. You both will be dressed in historical Scottish royalty costumes. These dresses are custom made. The
remaining dresses you don’t choose will be auctioned off on ebay for a charity event after the show airs.” Heidi
said, very stoically.
I was totally surprised. She had been mute, now she was a fountain of information. I walked up to the
dresses and did a double take. These costumes weren’t like the oversized smelly things in the high school costume
closet or what you rent for a party on Halloween. These dresses were masterpieces. Each had corsets and
petticoats attached to go with the dress. The choice was difficult with each one being unique and beautiful.
“Before you choose, Miss Parker, you should change into casual clothes and I will do your hair, they want
you to choose on camera. It makes it
at least when this was all over I would have all sorts of gifts and souvenirs waiting.
We found our way back to the rooms with our loot. I made a list of things to do with the new assistant
before we left Scotland. I would send all the things I bought back home, they would be waiting for me.
"I know I suggested a movie, but I am toast. I don't even know what day it is. I think the bed is actually
singing my name." Janette said with drowsy eyes, then she leaned against her hands in a tucked pretend sleeping
motion.
"I could not agree more. I will be asleep before I can find my pj's." I hugged my friend. My own rubbery legs
were dragging. The massage was great but being that relaxed reminded the rest of me that sleep was not such a
bad idea. "I had a lovely day with you, Thanks Janette." I said in a soft and tired voice.
She was moving quickly up my favorite person’s list. She just passed a few Disney characters and the gal
who made those famous pies you bought at the grocery store.
* * * * *
I awoke with a panic, a feeling of terror, like I was already late for something. I hate that. I growled out
loud.
I checked the clock near me and it was only 9:30 am in Scotland. I fell asleep by 7 p.m. the night before. My
mouth was dry and I reached for the bottle of fresh water sitting on my nightstand. I decided to buy a gift for the
new assistant for our group. She was really going above and beyond by taking good care of me. I could use
someone like her in real life. I didn’t even know her name but intended to remedy that, soon.
I sat up slowly, still a bit groggy from sleeping so long. The water was perfect, and just a little cooler than
room temperature. I hated really cold water, I couldn’t chug it if it was too cold. I get brain freeze really easily.
My itinerary was sitting on the nightstand telling me that my date with Anthony started at 2:30. I left a
voicemail message for my parents before lunch. It would have been nice to talk with them but it would have to
wait. I don’t even know what the time difference was.
With a few minutes to stretch and get my bearings, I was up and flying around my room. My assistant came
in with four large parcels draped over her arm. Wordlessly, she hangs them up on the gold hooks near the closet
door.
“I know you have brought me something fantastic but I just want a moment to say thank you so much for
taking such amazing care of me. You are a gem.” I said, to the short brunette standing in front of me. She looked
to be in her early twenties.
The young woman smiled shyly, it’s the first time I’ve seen anything but her serious work face. She was so
cute.
“You are welcome, Miss Parker. I am glad to do it.” She nodded and went back to the garments. She began
unzipping.
“What’s your name dearie?” I asked the sweet little worker bee.
“It’s Heidi Gold. You may call me Heidi, if you wish. If I may, I need you to pick two dresses for this week.
Choose one for your date today and another one for an event in a few days. Your date is a special event, being the
broach date. You both will be dressed in historical Scottish royalty costumes. These dresses are custom made. The
remaining dresses you don’t choose will be auctioned off on ebay for a charity event after the show airs.” Heidi
said, very stoically.
I was totally surprised. She had been mute, now she was a fountain of information. I walked up to the
dresses and did a double take. These costumes weren’t like the oversized smelly things in the high school costume
closet or what you rent for a party on Halloween. These dresses were masterpieces. Each had corsets and
petticoats attached to go with the dress. The choice was difficult with each one being unique and beautiful.
“Before you choose, Miss Parker, you should change into casual clothes and I will do your hair, they want
you to choose on camera. It makes it
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