I’ve never seen you even come close to tears before, and I’d hate to think that I’m the only one that can make you that sad.’ I looked deep in...o the blue of his eyes, desperately seeking an answer. ‘What’s wrong with me?’ He looked worried again, then understanding as he came in and wrapped his arms around me. ‘Kody nothing. Nothing is wrong with you. You’re fucking perfect. Why do you think I’ve been after you for so long? You’re amazing, not only in what you look like, but who you are. I. I knew it was dangerous and I wondered idly if I would come back alive to eat here again. I almost felt like a condemned man eating his last meal. I realized that I was putting off the inevitable and finally arose and walked out the door. I walked determinedly toward my goal.It was a warm, pleasant night, but I hardly noticed. There was one lone street light in the last three blocks, the others having been long ago shot out. Ahead of me, the red neon sign blurted out "SAM'S BAR". I managed to. She was a beautiful girl, with short black hair and blue eyes, but she could also look quite mean. Now was one of those moments. --- When I got into the apartment, Lucy was sitting on the couch with her arms folded. She looked at me as though something was terribly wrong. “What’s the matter?” I asked her softly, leaning forward for a kiss. She gave me a quick peck on the lips and told me to sit down next to her. I could tell there was something going on, probably to do with Amanda. The. "Your Papa said that someone would come to pick us up." She shrugged."You know that he works for the Minister of Finance..."Nadine had a sneaking suspicion that her mother wasn't telling the wholetruth. Nevertheless, after one look at her sister, who now appeared tohave calmed down a bit, Nadine, decided that her mother was smarter thanshe looked.Watching the countryside, as Maggie talked to the driver, Nadinerelaxed, thankful that the young man driving seemed more than happy toflirt with her..