” Alan started again.“I am not interested in any pathetic deal you have to offer!” The first creature sneered at Alan, “those were my sons the...efore there will be no deal!” With that the leader lashed out with ever increasing power though to Alan he was barely past half power. Then the leader started to go even higher Alan finally tired of it, shot an electric bolt at the leader. After the screams stopped, Alan just walked away the charred remains still smoldering.Turning he took Hopix’s hand. I contemplated making her my final inclusion, but I was convinced she was happy as is. The last vial was well-hidden as I held court. As word spread about my new girl friend, I was THE MAN with these guys."How, Wright? She a secret druggie?" PackRat asked. I shook my head."She get knocked up? You pay to abort?" asked Dude. Nope."You're blackmailing her!" M.J. squealed. Shook my head.As the pot cloud thickened (I'd learned to cover my vents), speculation ran dry. Almost."I know. You've got one. I picked up Arun at the airport. Hey brother.I said to him as I hugged him. Hi, it’s been so long! You look so different! I laughed at that remark, though he was right; I had gained alot of weight since 4 years back, plus I grew a goatee and moustache. He was still slim and lean like I knew him; he loved to play cricket and his height at 6″2 made it harder for him to gain weight. Look at you Arun, did India get another famine or something? You need to eatWe came home where I introduced Arun to. We worked hard and paid down the principle on the house and it will be yours now. I want you to keep the ring so you never forget me, and who knows, maybe we'll be together again. I'll be going to a furnished coach's quarters there where I only need bring my clothes and personal items." He further explained."Is it all that simple for us? I woke up this morning thinking I was with my future husband, the one who promised to marry me but never set a date. Then I read in the paper he's moving 125.