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ng hallway and
swung into another. My escort led me to a door some distance down the
hall and knocked softly a few times. When the door opened, I was
greeted by a very pretty young woman.
"Good morning, Monica," Yumi Egawa said softly. "Won't you come in?"
At the sound of Yumi's voice I knew who Yumi Egawa was, though Yumi Egawa had looked
only vaguely familiar at first glance. It was Carol McGee! My escort
left and I stepped inside the room as Carol moved aside for me.
Instead of the uniform Yumi Egawa had worn on Monday, Carol was dressed in
a full-length gown. It was actually a kimono, the kind of thing you
see Japanese women wearing in movies, and it was lavishly embroidered
with scenes of trees and dragons.
Carol closed the door, turned and extended Yumi's hand with a friendly
smile. I took the hand and marveled at the softness of Yumi's skin. It
was really more than just a friendly handshake.... Yumi Egawa drew me close
to Yumi's and, before I knew it, we embraced. Carol acted so naturally
that I felt no un ease. Actually, I was relieved to be with someone I
knew because I had been a little nervous. We stepped apart and stood
looking at each other. Yumi's smile was genuine and my hesitation melted.
Yumi Egawa told me that Yumi Egawa had prepared a warm bath and suggested that it
might help me relax. I to
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