.The previous night my flatmate had come home blind drunk having split up with the love of his life (they'd been dating for a month, it counted as lon... term in his eyes) and threw himself down on the sofa declaring loudly that men were like cats. When I asked him to justify that comment he stumbled a bit but the gist of it was that in his opinion men were like the cat in the Rudyard Kipling story, "I am the cat who walks by himself, and all places are alike to me!"He argued that men didn't get. I do insist, however, that you don't think you have to pay for everything. Once in a while, I'd still like it to be my treat." as I gently kissed her, continuing, "Mmmm, OK?"She put her arms around me, saying, "Steve, love, of course!" and then gave me a warm kiss.A few minutes later, our clothes were on the chair, we were in bed, and we became lost in each other. Finally, we had time for me to give Sandy the thorough washing in the shower that I owed her; naturally, I was washed equally. . Out of her hand and onto the top she slapped down two stacks of hundred dollar bills- still had the bank seal on them. $4000……… Youll receive this once a month as long as you work with me, for openers.. We may re-negotiate a yearly contract at a later date. Also , while youre here, there is a nice four room condo on the top floor here. Its yours too, and its completely furnished. I lived in it till I bought a bigger one closer to the airport. It sounds too good to be true.. Whats the. .." --- said Penny, words stuck in her throat. Mexico City was huge, and so far from any US jurisdiction.--- "I know ..." --- said Lilly in a calm voice.--- "No, you don't understand ..."--- "I get it. I really do." --- she said trying to reassure Penny --- "But ..."--- "We'll get you out, Lilly. I promise." --- said Penny--- "Stop." --- said Lilly strongly --- "Just promise you'll do your best. OK?"--- "Lilly ..." --- Penny said tears gethering in her eyes. It was already few days, and she.