He had exchanged some of the gems he had been carrying in the city of Three Rivers.It was a fairly large city, with merchants everywhere. Because of i...s location on three converging rivers, it benefited from shipping, and transshipping. Barges docked and wagons rolled into and out of the city, constantly.Roland had gone to several gem merchants, and had sold several gems to three different merchants. So he was flush with money. He had taken a southern barge, and rode it until the river swung. " Maria told her mother."Maria, I don't think I should have to tell you not to try to embarrass or hurt Emerson. I hope that isn't your plan," Carmella stated."Mother, he may be embarrassed, and so may I, but I'll take that chance. Just keep Dad from answering me when I tell him how bad Emerson is. Please do that," pleaded Maria.At that moment, Emerson and the ranchers that had cattle in the drive met with Major Reynolds at a local bank."Gentleman, I have a check from the government, as. He came home from work he had bought me flowers and a box of chocolates we went out had a nice meal a few drinks when we got home, we got into bed I said ok spill the beans what’s up fearing he had fucked another girl to get his revenge on me he said ok but please don’t interrupted until I have told you all He started by saying the night of the party he went home fell asleep when he woke up I was still not home so he came to find me when he got to Tim’s all the lights were on back door. " Don't forget the money I have and this condo here where I most likely can make a nice profit for what I bought it for. I paid six hundred thousand when I purchased it, I should make nine hundred thousand or even a million now. But are you sure that you want out of the business?" Yes, I do. I would like for us to spend days with each other. We both love the other, the sex is great, and I'd love for us to travel a bit then settle down in Arizona." Why Arizona and not Florida?" Danielle.