But Brittney didn’t know that, at least not quite yet, but she would know shortly. She didn’t, or couldn’t, see the dark, innocuous, maintenanc... van parked down the street, down the street in a particular spot where the trees created a bit of a tunnel over the sidewalk in the exclusive neighborhood. It was down the street in a spot where there was a high wall abutting the sidewalk, which meant nobody in the massive house behind could see Brittney jogging down the street, not that people in. "Did you hear me?"Matilda opened her eyes and backed away from the window. She looked up at the man wearing an expensive navy suit, starched white shirt, and red tie. A shiny, gold American flag was pinned to his lapel. She glanced at a much larger man standing next to him. He was not looking at Matilda, though. His eyes were fixed on the street, looking around. He seemed uncomfortable. She did not think he liked being in that neighborhood."What--?" Matilda's throat constricted. She swallowed. ?Gee, that?s cool. I guess I?ll be seeing you then?? I was starting to turn away even before finishing my sentence, but Debbie was quicker.?Not so fast.? She said happily, smiling at some joke I didn?t hear. ?I wanted to give you a present, you know, for not treating me too badly after ?.. you know.? I could only look at her blankly and watch, as she seemed to summon up a little courage before continuing. ?A couple months ago?? She supplied when I tried looking blank. We both knew what she was. He did the same with the other and picked her up against the wall. She wrapped her legs around his waist and let out a gasp as he moved his mouth to her neck. A loud thud caused them to pause and listen as their hearts thumped a loud beat inside their chests. Another thump and laughter rose up in the hallway outside. Aileen’s eyes widened and she pushed Alex away and regained her footing. Her heart continued to beat, not in ecstasy but in fear. Alex, too, was beginning to get nervous. He looked.