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sting medicine, but I was pleasantly
surprised to find that it smelled like Hawaiian Punch even though it
was totally colorless. My eyes on hers, I took a small sip. Erika's smile
and nod reassured me. I tasted, found it delicious and quickly drank
it all. Retrieving the empty cup from my hand, Erika Sawajiri dropped it and the
bottle quietly into a small waste receptacle next to the desk.
Erika Sawajiri explained that my session would begin in a few minutes and we
spent the time chatting about the weather and the price of clothes. I
felt myself relaxing as we took turns speaking. I was more at ease
with Erika's than I'd ever been with a new acquaintance, and was a little
disappointed when the door opened. I'd have to go with someone else
now, and I'd been enjoying my visit with Carol.
Feeling sad, I accepted Carol's outstretched hand as we exchanged
smiles, but was unable to voice my fears. Oh, I could speak well
enough -- I thanked Erika's and told Erika's how much I had enjoyed our
visit -- but I found that I could not say anything negative. I turned
and smiled at the new face in the doorway, walking eagerly to meet my
guide even though I really didn't want
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