nobody said anything , but i could see the subtle shift in the direction as if i were holding on to one end of a length of twine , the other end of which was secured in place in the middle . tommy asked when they reached the sidewalk . his lips pulling at mine and his hands over my body send shivers throughout my entire being . i folded back against the side of the jeep . `` i do n't know , '' the controller said honestly . `` you bought three of my paintings ? '' 