THE NEXT day, her mom and aunt flew to California without telling her goodbye. They were already gone when she woke up. She hit her head. They had thought of everything. She was also not surprised to see Helios swimming in their pool.

Helios said, "Good morning."

“You’re early. You don’t have work?” she inquired. She doesn't want to see Helios naked as much as she can, but her eyes and body won't let her.

She grabbed the towel from the top of the lounge chair and held it out to Helios. “Get up there. Let's have some breakfast."

He shouldn't show his body just yet. She turned her head....