I’d be at an intimate distance, without being forward.“Karla, whatever it is, you can tell me. I promise, no matter what you say, I’m not going ...o be angry or hate you or anything like that. We’ll still be friends and we’ll still spend the rest of the day together if you want. And tomorrow, until I have to go to Schiphol to fly to Munich.”Over the next few minutes, the soft sobs slowed, then ceased. Karla took a couple of deep breaths and let them out.“I’ve been using you,” she said softly.. Some kind of technical company; they’re dissatisfied with who they’ve got and want new representation. They do a lot of government contracts. Maybe you’d like to get in on it?”Madeline reflected and answered, “Sure, why not. My plate’s going to be empty soon.”“You got us the mall contract?”“In the bag John.”“Good girl, just remember its Mr. Hanlon outside my office. Once you make partner it can be John. And yeah, Mr. Prendergast OK’d you so now it’s up to Mr. Schilling.”Madeline thought, ‘Byron. ” At that comment I damn near jumped in joy. “ Alright well I’d like to make reservations for eight o’clock tonight under the name Wade.” I heard clicking of a computer keyboard and then a couple clicks of a mouse. “Alright, reservations are made under the name of Wade, how many?” Well if I had my way it be three, but we’ll just have to see what Shelly wants. “ Two” I replied to her with a slight smile on my face. I heard clicking on the other side of the phone and then “Ok Wade, two. I drove her back to her hotel afterwards talking the entire time. We walked to her room where we both said goodnight.An awkward moment followed and I kissed her. Our kiss deepened until we were making out in the hall. Slowly I backed her into the room closing the door behind us.The next morning I awoke tired and woozy. It took some effort to get out of bed.Every movement was taxing and I wanted so much to just go back to sleep. With every step I took, that desire simply became stronger and.