I resisted the urge to smile which was pretty easy as the metal cuffs were digging deeper into my wrists, my toes were cramping from the way I'm force... to stand, and the rough surface of the island dug into my stomach and breasts. The faux-Oliver pulled a small box out, reached between the bars, and handed it to Fleck. Fleck opened the box and smiled. Whatever was in that box was what he expected to find."I must admit Stone, I didn't think you'd come, nor did I think you'd bring the ring. Guess. "Mickey wants to have a three-way with us," Janet said, laughing."What about me?" Berry asked, obviously upset at the prospects of being left out."You'll get your chance with us," Janet assured him.Berry and I talked on the way to my house, agreeing with each other that we were lucky to have the Coughlin sisters as girlfriends. I didn't tell him about my decision regarding college, knowing he would tell Janet, and it would get back to Jane. I knew I would have to level with her soon, but I. "Well I see someone likes to play with destiny." An old man said from behind the counter, it shook Jennifer out of her little trance."What?" That book can do marvelous things. Take you marvelous places." How much is it?" Jennifer asked."Hmmmm for you. It's free of charge." The old man said with a gleam in his eye.Jennifer squinted at him, trying to see if there was a catch or not, but he nodded and she took the book off the shelf. She began to walk out of the store and as she got to the door. Your father and I had something to do, we will be home at 6, and I want us all to have dinner at the club tonight, mom… I took my shower, did my make up and slipped on my robe as the front door bell rang. It was Mr. Austin an old neighbor from down the street. Hi Mr. Austin, how are you? Come in Dad is not here, in fact they are both gone!’ The old guy, old as in 45 maybe 47, no more, gave me that look that all men do, he liked what he saw, I remember him looking at me when we had the pool.