Staff who were questioned by police at the Park Centre had drawn a blank, giving no evidence that the girl had even reached the park for her jogging s...ssion.But the police know that each year many mixed-up teenagers go missing for a few days; most turn-up before long; but some don’t. Time would tell.It was another beautiful morning as Elaine sipped her champagne and looked out from the balcony that overlooked Italy’s Lake Como. She was alone and had much of the day to relax pretty much anywhere. I was truly losing it. Wishful thinking soon brought destiny to my doorstep. I was on my way home from work and passed by a popular XXX Video Store. I hadn’t bought any new movies in a while and I was bored with what I had at home. I decided to stop and pick something up. My girlfriend was out of town and I knew I was going to be alone that night. I parked my car and walked in. I’m always a little nervous about going into these places. As silly as it sounds, for some reason I think I’m. Well, it's obvious - I was still here and she was gone.I sort of went native. Since the local wage was about ten US dollars a month, that made me a trillionaire amongst them. Money wasn't a problem, but on the other hand, I didn't want to come across to the locals as the Ugly American. So, I wore shorts and a flowery shirt, went fishing with the men in the lagoons, helped rethatch roofs and wire electricity to different places - not exactly to US city code, but who cared? And, be it known,. I had an idea why John and Daphne wanted mom to go away for awhile, but they seemed willing to let me stay. Mom seemed happy that I was staying too, probably thinking it would keep them from any sexual shenanigans. I knew better, but I wasn't telling her. We cleaned up and sat in the shade of the porch. Mom and I read and John and Daphne played backgammon. About seven o'clock Mom decided to leave to find a good seat. As soon as the car disappeared up the driveway John and Daphne were on their.