I could find no reason for Diane to reject me except for Peter. Georgie clearly didn't like him but that appeared to be more to do with him providing ... focus for her anger. Harry regarded him as a decent person who seemed to hold Diane in as much affection as I once had.Diane had simply disposed of me like a used tissue, and it hurt like hell. I had committed to her at so many levels, and she had simply used me. I had no intention of letting her off lightly. The settlement had been about. Everyone else was in business attire of some form. She did not look happy as a young man walked away grunting something not understandable.YES! Oh sorry, how may I help you?Anna her name tag read, so I said ouch what has you so upset Anna?I am very sorry the last guy wanted my phone number and wouldn’t take NO for an answer.I laughed and then said sorry as she got a very mad look on her face.So what do you have?Soda is $1 for 24oz cup, juice is also $1 but 8oz box drink, bottled water is yes $1. However, it will bea long couple of evenings, and sleeping here both nights will allowyou to be on call for emergencies." Again, it was clear that none of it was up for discussion. Angelwondered how much of it was for the reasons given, and how much hadto do with the people who broke in to her house. "I won't deny that the threat to you played a part in this. But weboth know you will not be able to run from them forever. It is likelythat it will take them a day or two to bring in new people. Make yourself invisible and leave the room through the window.”The girl nodded slowly. When he realized that she understood what he was saying, Lucas looked at her one last time before leaving the classroom through the window.Marcus was looking out the window in the second-floor hallway of the main school building. He had just gone to the bathroom and stopped for a smoke before heading back to class.He was looking up at the sky silently while releasing smoke from his mouth when he heard a low.