Gemma's POV

I had finally made it back home. It had been good to see Frank again. Visiting the White House was a dream come true and I was going in as a guest. We both had dinner together and we caught up with various events in our lives - although I didn't tell him about Sadie and then I needed to get back to my hotel. The ever efficient Agents Cooke and Barrow dropped me off and I went back to my room

As I put my front door key into my door a piece of card fluttered to the floor. I picked it up and looked at the name and phone number written on it.

Billie had been one of the girls in the restaurant who had served me breakfast. Although she hadn't been in full uniform yet, she still looked rather nice in her black blouse, knee length skirt and tights. My resolve to stay true to Sadie weakened just a little when I looked at her.

The next morning I opted to get room service to avoid temptation, but she brought my tray up to my room. And when I looked at my filled in room service card after she left I saw her name and number on it. Not knowing what to do I had torn off the written portion and put it in my coat

Now I was home and looking at it once again. I thought back to my last meeting with Chloe. She'd taken my hands in mine when I'd got up to leave and with tears running down her cheeks told me I was a beautiful, kind young woman who deserved every happiness and I shouldn't choose to be single for the rest of my life.

A tear streamed down my right cheek as I looked at the piece of card. No I couldn't, I couldn't cheat on Sadie. I put the card into the shredder and shredded it

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Jarrod suggested we go hiking at Walden Pond. I was excited as we would get to show our guests things they can't do in New York. It was too busy and full of buildings and traffic to have much good nature or hiking trails. Not to bad mouth New York, however it was wonderful if you wanted to spend a day shopping (which I'm not opposed to either.)

Jarrod also said he'd splurge and purchase a new outfit for myself as well as for William and Anna on our way. I was beaming and even before I got dressed I ran across the hall to tell William and Anna the exciting news.

"Jarrod suggested he'd like to take us all to Walden Pond for a nice hike as he knows it is hard to find good nature in New York. He even offered to take us all shopping for new hiking outfits on our way as he doubted you brought any." I said excitedly hurrying back across the hall to get dressed.

I quickly threw on a white t-shirt and grey sweat pants knowing it really didn't matter what I wore as I wouldn't be wearing them for long.

I see Camilla is pretty excited about this weekend trip, she starts running and bouncing around the house, she goes to tell William and Anna, then goes and puts a t-shirt and sweat pants, as they won't stay on her for long. I see William dressed in a wool, long sleeve checkered shirt, jeans and casual tennis shoes, while Anna came out in a black t-shirt and over the knee tight jean shorts, not too comfortable for hiking.

I fill a backpack with canned and lyophilized fruit to save space and weight, I quickly change to a Banner & Oak crescent t-shirt (I like the cotton, rayon and polyester blend) and Kliffside convertible pants and special Quest 4D GTX hiking boots.

We hop on my Jeep and go to get the clothes, Camilla and I decide she liked to wear a black top that shows her abs, a cute, sexy short skirt with black biker mid-thigh shorts underneath and black walking tennis shoes. I see William chose a wool plain gray t-shirt, yellow stretch Zion shorts and Moab ventilator hiking shoes. He goes to Anna and helps her decide, they chose for her a classic light gray t-shirt with a lightweight, blue jacket, a pair of UPF 50 mid-thigh cargo shorts and gray hiking tennis.

After a pleasant ride, we arrive to the Walden pond...

Sadie's POV

I was excited to receive a phone call from Camilla but disappointed that she wanted to talk about my two exes dating.

'Yes I did give them permission to date' I told her. 'And yes one of the reasons I left was so they could be together without worrying about me. So please Camilla just leave them alone'

Camilla hung up abruptly and tears ran down my cheeks. I hoped she would leave them alone. They deserved to be happy. I wiped away my tears as my recent conversation with my girlfriend came to mind. Natalie and Helen were not having the best time but I didn't want to pile in on Jan with my opinion. Don't get me wrong, I did want the job but I didn't feel right forcing Jan to make a decision he didn't want to make.

Liz didn't seem to agree but didn't push it

We arrived at the shop in no time to pick our clothes. we didn't want to waste much time.away from our trip to Walden Pond. Jarrod chose me a beautiful hiking outfit. A black top that showed just a hint of my abs,  a short skirt with thigh length black biker shorts underneath and black sneakers. Jarrod then quickly chose his outfit. I could see out the corner of my.eye William helping Anna pickout a cute outfit before choosing one for himself. After Jarrod paid for everything we quickly drove the rest of the way to Walden Pond.

As soon as we got out of the car I noticed Jessica and Jennifer sitting down at the little cafe near the pond eating and enjoying each other's company. My blood began to boil. As soon as I noticed Jessica stand up and walk away from the table I made my move.

I walked over to Jennifer and yelled at her for moving on from my sister so quickly. I was just afraid of how hurt my sister would be if she ever found out. To which I was informed that Sadie already knew and was completely ok with the situation. It was hard to believe so I walked back towards the others who were waiting for me on a nearby bench. I quickly called my sister.

I could feel angry tears filling my eyes as I waited for my sister to pick up the a phone. It was only two rings before she answered but it felt like forever. I asked my.sister flat out if she gave her two exes permission to date. I couldn't believe it when she said she did. With that I abruptly hung up not wanting to say something I'd regret.

I then sat down on the bench next to Jarrod still fuming. I took a deep breath trying to calm down but that only pushed a couple of big, hot tears that were now clinging to my lashes to escape and roll down both of my cheeks. One from the outter corners of both eyes.

I was hoping that Jarrod wouldn't notice or at the very least not make it obvious as I didn't want to completely break down. I loved when he comforted me but I didn't think this was the time as I didn't want to spoil anyone else's perfect day.

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