Some comments were directed at me and I slurred replies back, not as apprehensive to be partying as I previously was. I felt my shoulder being grabbed...and I gasped, pivoting around to see who it was. Sandra had a few fingers on my shoulder. I half smiled, the expression quickly melting into one of deep thought. You know… I contemplated. Youre really damn pretty. My hand ran up to her face, which dropped under my touch and warmed up with the blood rushing to her cheeks. Her blood was the colour. I nursed the unit as much as I could. Stopping on this stretch would create problems as I knew there was an express due to pass us as the next station stop. If I couldn’t get there then the timetable would be thrown into chaos. On downhill stretches I would try to gain as much speed as I could, pushing the working engine over its rated revolutions, so that I had the impetus to breast the next upgrade section. It was nip and tuck for a while but I managed to get the train into the platform loop. ” Wendy said with a smirk, grinning at me.“You don’t pull any punches, do you?” I asked, shaking my head, but I had to smile. She was straight forward and no bullshit. I liked that in a person.Wendy chose a small bistro within walking distance and Andre Montgomery, the giant security man, fell in behind us as we left the building.“Mr. Montgomery, I didn’t get a chance to thank you for your help this morning.” I said, holding out my hand to the big man.“No problem at all, Mr. Weaver. I was more. ...I walk in and sure enough the, Wendy is sitting on the king-size bed --- along with Cathy ---- her package!!!!!Dressed as her bridesmaid!!!The girls are laughing and talking so fast ---- I sit in the chair and watch how happy they both look...Only a couple of weeks ago I had met Cathy for the very first time -- now it’s as though we have known each other for years!!! (Making love tends to do that!)Finally the girls turn to me Cathy says I’m taking Wendy to get ready for your wedding night --.