While my problems with Oliver would increase as a result of my altered agreement, my problems with Tanner decreased. He wouldn't be around to nag me to have a baby nor to give me one, nor to drag a security guard down to watch me pose nude. I was left wondering how much worse it would get with Oliver, giving him access to my body almost twenty-four/seven.

Before Tanner left, Shizuko delivered her last commissioned product and got paid. She threw a great party on Saturday, inviting all of my friends to attend. No boys were allowed, so Tanner didn't come, nor did anyone else's boyfriends. Cheyenne was working and...