Mel Cooper was right for us and for the job. He would fit in easily. We took him on a tour of the plant floor and introduced him to the supervisors. W... made it clear that he was interviewing for the manager's position. I didn't detect any resistance or hesitation from the men. He talked to them and asked questions that convinced the supervisors that he was very experienced and capable of doing the job.Mel had some things to clear up in Boise and wouldn't be available to move until the end of. Andhurt."I... just... I mean, I was just heading... you know... outside, forsome air?" Jordan said, wincing as the last syllable turned up at theend, seemingly all on its own."Really?" Angela asked, shaking her head. Jordan could tell she didn'tbelieve him."Yes?" Jordan said again. 'Damn it!' he thought. 'I used to be able tolie convincingly. What has happened to me?' "Yes," he said, this timemore definitively."Jordan, you can't do this," Angela said, walking past him and lockingthe door. "I. " My question is this. Why would you considering marrying someone you didn't love?"She sat quietly, giving me time to consider my answer."Marian was good with my kids, and her position in the bank was going to be good for me. My friend thought it was the right thing for me to do. Even Mary accepted Marian. I guess I let all those things influence me."Paige slammed her hand down on the table. "That doesn't answer my question. You're not the type that bows to others' suggestions. Why would you. I have a delicious new friend ... Where? Room number? Give us twenty minutes. See you soon, baby." Mary silenced her cell phone."What's up?" asked Nancy, a pretty petite brunette with smallish breasts, soft pale skin and subtle curves."I'm sorry. We gotta go. Here's for the drinks." Mary set a twenty on the table."But..." Lionel can give you a lift." Uhm ... Okay."Marianne kissed Lionel aggressively, tongues meeting. She tweaked his penis. "Have fun stud," she whispered loud enough for Nancy to.