English Department Assistant Principal

"Katie girl," a feminine voice whispered in her ear, "I know it's early but can I get on your dance card tonight? You're a popular lady so I told myself not to be shy."

Kathryn smiled as she turned around ti see her immediate supervisor Mrs. Puja Singh. Mrs. Singh was a new member of the group, this being her second party. She had heard about the parties before but hadn't attended, nor ostracized any that did go. Her main reason for holding back was her husband.

He had died of a heart attack while fixing a roof seven months earlier. Everyone had broken for lunch and Walter's other workers didn't find him on the roof until it was too late.

It had broken Mrs Singh's heart. Though it was an arranged marriage they had loved each other truly. Unlike other arranged marriages Puja and her husband had accidentally met at a social function a year before and had struck up a friendship. So both were surprised when they met at the betrothal party.

"Why, sure thing, Mrs. Singh."

"Kate, we are not at work, you don't have to be formal. Really." Puja said, no obvious accent. She and her husband had been born in India, but they emigrated to the U.S. when they were very young.

"Habits die hard. Besides, I'd rather be formal here, then too informal at work."

"Well, there is that..." Puja said with a smile. "Anyhow, I've come to a decision as too my place in the group. As you know I loved my husband dearly...and though your husband is very good, I don't think I'll be having another man in my life like that..."

Kathryn nodded understandingly. Though Bryan was going to be a bit disappointed. He had raved that her nipples were exquisite, he had been amazed when he saw them, large and purplish. Bryan never usually talked too much about people he had sex with at the parties. It was a practical reason. What happens in the parties stays in the parties. Took away embarrassing situations in public. "So...this is going to be your last party?

"Well now...I didn't say that. You and Petra are rather...ah...endearing. And...you're not men."

Kathryn smiled, "I think I see where you're going. You've told Petra to quietly spread the word right?"

"First thing I did when I got here...but I'd like to have you tonight."

Kathryn nodded, "Well, I have friends in from the coast, so as you said my dance card is a bit full for the night. I'll go talk to Sandy and see where we can work you in. I must say though, her husband may want to meet you first. He's sweetie."

"That's fine. I'll go get some food. I brought over some of my own cooking if you'd like to partake. I'll be there explaining what it is to the curious...you know before the...ah...festivities start."