Sally told me that she had been up crying most of the night because I had gone away. When we got off the phone, I called my office and put out a BOLO ...or the truck with the rider to locate and report. Within the hour, all law enforcement in the tri-state area would have it. Then I had to run to the bathroom for my usual morning throw up. When I came back, I sat down and went over in my mind all that had happened the night before and my part in it. I felt ashamed that I had been so harsh with. You can check up if you like." I certainly need to. But what about the confidentiality you've just asked for?" Just ring up and ask. You don't have to say anything about the rest, do you?" No, that's true. But I have to check it. The thing is, Jack, I won't let one of my clients go into the box and tell lies that I know are lies. "I smiled. "You must lose quite a lot of business that way." I do. But it means that I can take all the lawyer jokes on the chin and know that they don't mean. Two weeks in Spain had given me a beautiful golden glow and it was about time I treated myself to some sexy lingerie.From the outside, the boutique looked like someone's house. The front door was imposing and black, with a doorbell. My friend at work had recommended it. The mannequin in the window wore high cut silk French knickers in soft pink and a matching push up bra with a burgundy velvet ribbon in the middle. The price tag read £250. I cringed, but rang on the doorbell anyway, telling. She smiled and giggled through a mocking bow, sweeping her hand and pointing to the stairs with the confidence and enthusiasm of an estate agent, her playful gesture a courteous invitation for a quick tour of the magnificent house. The gallery landing on the first-floor led to a myriad of spacious rooms comprising of eight double sized bedrooms and four single bedrooms, most having en-suite bathrooms. The ground floor comprised of a spacious living-room, a large open fireplace and luxurious.