A tad bit disoriented, I put on a "Monika" kimono top with bold orange and black printed designs, six snake-print bangles on either wrist, I loved being...accessorized. A necklace with a huge diamond medallion that rested between my breasts, put my hair up in a bun, slid into some tight blue jeans. Quickly rushed into the bathroom and made up my face with Elizabeth Arden. Lorreal, Maybelline and Dark and Lovely would never grace my face.

I grabbed my beaded cornhusk bag, threw in a bottle of perfume, which I'd spray on me in the car, slid on some clogs, though they were played out but since when did I play by the rules and I put on huge chandelier earrings that dangled and tinkle.

I was a very beautiful 40 year old woman. In love with a woman who was younger than me-20 years younger.

I was out the door, headed for my Durango ten minutes later, after turning on the house alarm.
     And yes.
     I still had on the purple panties.