However, it doesn't stop them ogling Emily who tries to ignore the unwelcome attention just wanting them to concentrate on what is important. The situation and process are explained in simple terms so they can understand what is happening. Uncle Sanjit asks if they have any questions - none of them do. He then asks if there is anything else he should know before the trial starts, that might help their case - again there is nothing. Uncle Sanjit sees the ogling and reminds each defendant in turn that such behaviour could go very hard against them if the jury sees it. He terminates each interview with a warm smile and tells them although the prosecution's case is strong, their defence will be robustly conducted. Emily feels some discomfort as their ogling continues and hopes it won't effect her professional deportment and demeanour in court.
Just before 2 p.m. they enter the courtroom and jury selection begins. Basically the prosecution will try to have men dismissed from the jury, for various stated reasons but the real reason being they expect to have a better chance of conviction with a jury where the majority are higher to middle class female and thought to be more likely to convict lower class male defendants of the despicable crimes of aggravated abduction and of trafficking. The opposite being true for the defence, i.e. a majority male jury might have some sympathy for the defendants, even a secret envy, if they think the women concerned had in some obscure way, brought such terrors upon herself. Uncle Sanjit and the lead barrister for the prosecution, debate the arguments for each potential juror after which the judge asks each some questions designed to reveal a possible bias. By 5 p.m. the jury has been selected and sworn in, the jury is directed not to discuss the case with anyone outside the courtroom, the judge then adjourns the case for the day. 5 women and 7 men have been selected and the defence hopes it will be sufficient to help the defence.
On the drive home they discuss the events of the day: the wonderful meeting with the Chief Justice to whom Emily is not too distantly related; her admission to the Kolkata bar and on becoming a citizen of India; the pre-trial interview with the 11 defendants and her discomfort due to their lewd behaviour and finally being present on the defence team during jury selection with the underlying politics of it all. Uncle Sanjit reassures her over their behaviour and that it will hurt their chances of acquittal if the jury see them doing it in court, at least he saw it happening and was able to warn them about the possible consequences. They are both generally pleased with the events of the day. On arrival home they take tea and tell the family that Emily was not only living with them, but is now a citizen of India and no longer has need of a work permit or visa. They go to their rooms to refresh themselves and dress for dinner.
When Emily goes upstairs to retire for the night, Sansa is there waiting for her with a smile. As she helps Emily to undress she notices a massage table, that wasn't there before, in the large en-suite bathroom. Sansa says that if Emily desires it she will give her a very nice massage after her bath. Emily is delighted with the idea, smiling as she steps into the deliciously fragrant foamy lukewarm water. Sansa attends her as she bathes, giving them a chance to talk about her day. Handing Emily a nice fluffy bath sheet, they continue chatting while Emily is dried by Sansa gently dabbing the wrapped towel against her skin to dry it, the pampering feels simply divine. Leading Emily to the massage couch, where she replaces the wet damp bath sheet with a dry one. Emily lies face up on the couch and Sansa rubs some essential oil into her right arm. She checks with Emily that the fragrance and feel are acceptable and then commences work on her upper body, lifting the bath sheet as she goes.
Sansa notices while gently massaging her breasts that Emily's nipples have become engorged and gives them some extra attention, asking Emily if she is enjoying the massage. In an embarrassed whisper, she tells her that she is enjoying it more than she can say. Much the same happens on the lower half of her body and Emily's heart seems to stop with the realisation that the morning caress of her clitoris wasn't accidental. Sansa's hand approaches her nether region slowly to give Emily a chance to stop her, Emily just purrs contentedly, so Sansa continues and gives Emily a rather more substantial treat than that of the morning, just what she was hoping! Emily moans softly with the pleasure, which remains with her until she is dressed in a pretty nightdress and tucked into bed by a smiling Sansa. Emily is aroused and yearns to be kissed, the only thing stopping her from taking the initiative is her fear of somehow giving offence regarding the strict caste system in Indian society. But in her heart she knows that if Sansa takes the initiative that she will engage fully with her. As she drifts off to sleep she imagines different scenarios for that first kiss.
