She is some happy person this afternoon. She has been wondering if you were coming in today.”“I left word with the nurses.”“Maybe they didn’... tell her. What do you think of Rita?”“Why?”“She has been with Angie all afternoon. She thinks she has the job she applied for. I guess they are checking her work history. They told her if everything was in order, she could start work next Monday.”“George, that’s good to know. Rita stayed at Angie’s house last night. I left word at the factory she would be. ” I gasped. “Please… may I…. have another?” I managed to force out, despite the fact that, on one level, I wanted anything but. “You may”, he sniggered. “Since you ask so nicely.” The swat returned to my right cheek. Again, he tapped several times, building the suspense before bringing it cracking down to give me a matching stripe on the other buttock. “Aaaaaahhhhhhh!” I shrieked. It took me a longer moment to catch my breath between sobs this time, the tears already running freely down my. . NAB ... first kiosk for arrivals after leaving Security.“National Australia Bank.”I waited in line. I still was hearing, “Your call is important to us. Due to the high volume of calls, your call will be answered by the next available operator.,” on my mobile device.The line moved up ... My turn.I presented my NBNZ (National Bank of New Zealand) Visa. The teller checked the card ... don’t ask me how ... as far as I’m concerned it’s magic.“Yes, Miss Flintkote.”“I think I need to report. Her Mr. Smith.Alex dressed in her blouse and skirt and went to the club. The reassuring click of the ornate door as it opened to welcome her almost made her cry. She belonged here. She had her own code.Silently she walked down the hall to the office. The building was empty, but his deep voice called her into his presence. She closed the door behind her. She was trembling.Damon wasn't surprise to see Alex show up. He would have bet money on it and he hated to lose a bet. He had a complete report.