Great optimist, I thought. We started dancing and this time I relaxed more. I felt that the dude had a very big back, which excites me in men. For 1-2...hours we danced, talked, went on air. At one point while we were dancing he tried to kiss me, I got hit. A little while later I kissed him. It was late and we decided to go. He said he was very pleased with me and invited me to them. I told him directly that I would not sleep with him, but we could just choke. We went to them. I did not worry. My qualifications allowed me to teach chemistry and maths at school and college level but there was no post available locally and, not wanting to give up my independence and the house, I took a lesser-paid job as a technician in the college I'd attended earlier. Less money, but less hassle, and always an 8:30 - 4:30 job with no evening meetings, no parents to deal with, and no reports to fill in. It suited me.Until nearly a year ago, Mrs. Williams lived next door. Like my parents, she and her. I estimated that it would take at least 6 hours to get there by truck at the best, four more to unload, 6 more to get back and that was if everything went well.Andy chose the people to make the trip and put things in motion to make it work. The truck left to fuel up. Boomer and the guys were back with lumber on top of the Suburban to make the tables. As soon as it was unloaded, the Suburban left again.The truck with trailer and both Suburban’s and 4 heavily armed men each for escort would leave. He held a small sword, and was flanked by four guards, all of whom were topless and were carrying weapons.'You think you can just ride in here?', he asked me in an aggressive tone. 'You think we will roll over for you?''Errr ... No', I began to say, when Commander Helen interrupted me.'I am Commander Helen and we are here as our ship was damaged in storms. We were hoping we could come to an agreement where we repair our vessel in your port, and reimburse you for any trouble''Why do you.