"Really," I said, raising an eyebrow and thinking this might lead to my capture or killing of the cowardly British cavalry leader if I could use her a... bait."Yes," she cooed, turning to look out the window and showing me her fine profile, a good nose and a strong chin. "He was quite impressed with this place and with some of my young ladies." I'll bet he was," I said, ready to spit. "I hope you kept them under close guard. He had a terrible reputation, you know, brags about it, all the women. "Crystal smiled and walked up to me, she leaned in and gave me a surprise kiss, her tongue licking across my lips."Oh, i think he knows now just how lucky he is," she said smiling.She gave me directions to her place, with instructions to meet her there in 2 hours. I had the hugest grin on my face as she drove away, thinking of the possibilities the night had to offer. I got back to my place, showered and shaved. I dressed in khakis and a polo. I stopped on the way to her place to get some wine. " Wow! Do we know him?" You might ... he's one of the barge skippers."The girl frowned and it was another girl who asked, "Which barge, Miss?" Mostly Reminder, I think, but he's away working one of the gravel barges just now." Would that be Mister Carmichael?"Chrissie looked at the girl, "Your name is... ?" Natasha Spurgeon, Miss. We live on the Hythe." Thank you, Natasha. Yes, I'm engaged to Mister Carmichael," she blushed a little, "we've known each other since we were a little older than you. " With that heheads into his room closing the door without saying anything more. I'mleft staring at the door, close to tears and not knowing what to do. Whatdoes he mean, not the 'real' Chloe? That damn headache is back. I'm goingto have to keep my window open and hope the fresh air makes it go away.I spend the next day in my bedroom listening to records. Tina thinks it'sfunny that I don't just use Spotify but there is something about themthat calms me down. I can't stop thinking about what Tim.