I could tell right away she still had feelings for the guy and when he turned around a bit to look around the bar, she nearly jumped out of her chair ...nd waved over at him. He easily recognized Carmen as he came off his stool and came over towards us. Carmen got up off her chair and staggered a bit, but still managed to move a little towards him and I watched as the two not only embraced, but right there in front of me kissed very long and passionately. When they broke off, "Oh Corky" I heard. " Nay," said Danglars, "it is my fault; I have chosen my visit at a wrong time, and will retire." Not at all; on the contrary, be seated; but what is the matter with you? You look careworn; really, you alarm me. Melancholy in a capitalist, like the appearance of a comet, presages some misfortune to the world." I have been in ill-luck for several days," said Danglars, "and I have heard nothing but bad news." Ah, indeed?" said Monte Cristo. "Have you had another fall at the Bourse?" No; I am safe. . and even less brain, and he's already way over his head and starting to sink. Suited me fine.In short, that promotion was still going to be mine anytime I wanted it and no amount of extra brown-nosing was going to improve that. If I thought that working no overtime at all would improve my marriage I'd just cut my hours and resign myself to remaining a Shift Leader indefinitely. It wasn't like we really needed the extra money anyway. There really are more important things in life than money,. " Rick held his breath. He wanted to test Becky's reaction to a little harmless flirting. If she was anything like her sister he'd have to be cautious. This bitch was a lot younger than Kristina but he was willing to bet she was just as fuckable."Did you bring Kristina up here last night?" Good. She didn't seem put off at all."Not with her high heels, I didn't," said Rick. "I took her someplace different. What did Kristina say?" She was still asleep when I left. You must have worn her out.".