TWENTY-FIVE
"My feet have soaked quite long enough," Gaia told the girl irritably.
The spa attendant produced a serene smile. "A few more minutes, madame. You are here for a Polynesian foot spa, and the oils take time to penetrate your skin. This treatment isn't just about your feet. With the aromatherapy oils, you should experience total relaxation, which cannot be rushed. I promise you, this is like no other pedicure you have ever experienced before."
It certainly took longer than any other she'd experienced before. She hadn't even seen the colour chart yet.
Finally, the girl towelled her feet dry and began to massage Gaia's toes. Perhaps this wasn't so bad, Gaia decided, closing her eyes as she relaxed in her seat.
At some point, another girl appeared, carrying a tiny cup of herb
