Chapter Six - Becoming A Mistress

I glanced at my wristwatch, it was lunch time, time to see Mr Bernard and to decide whether to be, or not to be. I knew this was going to be a very difficult decision to take. I was clearly going to choose between the devil and the deep blue sea!

I also knew that whatever decision I make, it would definitely define my future. So, I needed to choose wisely. I'm supposed to have made this decision before now. I should be dotting my i's and crossing my t's.

I weighed both sides of it, comparing the implications of each and trying to figure out which would be better, with the few minutes I could help myself with, before Mr Bernard came calling. I wish he wouldn't come so soon, so I could think longer and perhaps, harder.

When I remember my mum in the hospital, it pains my heart deeply. I remember all the sacrifices she had made to bring me up to this level. I remember how much she had done for me in the past, and all that she's still doing for me and dad. Indeed, the importance of a mothe