I am a volunteer, I told myself in the most convincing voice I could conjure. This is what YOU asked for… there is no one forcing you to do anything, these were your rules. It was no good, the American-style positive self-talk, that we Brits are almost always extremely embarrassed by, has its limits, and the more I tried to persuade myself that everything was going to be fine the less confident I felt.
Another wonderfully written story. You feel you are receiving the punishment with Jacqui.
I wish you were receiving the punishment with me, John. I could use the moral support! :D
Thank you for your words, much appreciated!