Chapter 3: NewburyThe train had slowed again and this time had stopped at Newbury station. The family had gone and the train was a lot emptier. Anothe... older couple took their place carrying lots of Christmas presents in big carrier bags. For grandchildren I assumed. She looked to be in her mid 40s and she smiled at me quite sweetly. She also reminded me of someone from my past and suddenly I remembered who and inwardly cringed. As the train pulled out of Newbury I closed my eyes again and. I have already waited a lifetime for you. What is another? I live for the time that I can meet with you through the modern technology of instant messaging. I love our dates, we can be who and what we want to be, where we want to be, and we can be together. That is the most incredible part for me, that we can be together. It is amazing, that even though thousands of miles separate us, we are close, in mind, soul, and spirit. I long for the day, when we can be close in the flesh, but that. ." Enough, Clara," he interrupted a second time, "The contract doesn't take effect until midnight and it has always been my way to speak with my girls personally the next morning, to give them a chance to back out. You know that as does John. If she is a d**g user the contract is null and void. That would be most convenient for you. I warn you, Clara, don't lie to me." "Angus, I still want to buy her. I will gladly pay you double, no triple and be happy to dispose you of this unfortunate. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. He had expected a stern, strong looking man, and here was a woman who looked like she could star in the movies or pose in a magazine. Three other hooded figures unveiled themselves to be a gorgeous red head, a voluptuous ebony girl, and a sweet dirty blond girl with the most penetrating green eyes. They all shook his hand, and he witlessly greeted them with a shocked stare and stupid looking grin. "I trust you've been briefed?" said Lt. Rudderham"Yes, I'm.