ALVAH Never before have I felt such a strong mix of anger and jealousy toward a man as I do right now. My hands clenched into fists as I observed Phillip's hands all over Almond. They were so engrossed in such a flirtatious situation, that they didn't notice my presence. She didn't react the way she usually does when I try to touch her. Instead, she allowed that despicable bastard of a man to do as he pleased with her body. Was it the promise of money that had made her so accommodating to his advances, or was it the fear of losing her job? Whatever the reason, she should know best when to reject a man's threatening flings or flirtings. It was painfully clear that the sonofabitch had no intentions other than to take advantage of her and get in her pants. No one lays a hand on what's mi