Chapter Two How long had it been? How long since I had placed that ad, gone through so many applicants, turned so many away? It was like searching for a golden fleece, a mythical prize. Always hoping that maybe the next one might prove worthy, or the one after that, or the one after... I had almost given up in despair. And then this piece of innocence just comes waltzing in the door! Still, it was a near thing. Frustrated from our lack of success at finding a suitable candidate, I had placed a subtle ad on the university social page. No real successes there either. And then I just happened on that little basketball game. Fingers flying, I texted my ladies to get there ASAP and do their bit. Soon, my sunglass covered eyes followed only him. There were others more ripped than him, taller,

