"This is my secret place," said Eloise as we emerged onto a sort of grassy shelf overlooking the valley below with its river and winding road."How oft...n do you come to the villa?" I asked as we sat on the sunny grass."Christmas, Easter, summer and the odd long weekends. Why don't you have a wife or girlfriend?" she asked.I shrugged, "Wrong sort of job I suppose. Most women simply don't get the Army life. Maybe they don't like the fact that duty comes before them. Sometimes I have to go on a job. Bob's friend Tony was about the same age as Bob, but I thought he had a handsome youthful look. He was a nice guy and since we shared the back seat we talked and got to know each other - it would have been an uncomfortable 2 hour ride for both Bob and Tony to sit in the backseat, so because I was much smaller I offered to continue riding in the backseat while Bob rode up front with Tim. The days were getting shorter and cooler and I began bringing a large blanket for the rides so that I could. So here I am, trying to sit patiently like I should until you speak. After what seems to me and my nerves like an eternity I can’t help but check that you are still with me. “Sir?” I question hesitantly. The squeak of your chair releases a wave of relief until I hear you sigh; you sound disappointed and I silently curse myself for talking. Chewing my lips I hang my head slightly trying to convey my regret. I can’t believe I said something, I know better then that. “Why?” you ask in an even. The sweat drops building on my torso and neck. One of my friends slyly pulled out a tequila bottle from her bag and passed it around. After a couple of shots, all 5 of us started dancing a little more wildly.The tequila was beginning to show its effect. By 8 pm, the main event started and the crowd went crazy. Listening to songs like ‘Yellow’ and ‘Sky Full of Stars’ live, my happiness knew no bounds. I wanted to have a closer look at the singers.All around me, people were jumping, shouting and.