“Such a perfect, unbruised ass. We should take a before and after pic.” Crack, crack, crack. His hands were big and strong, but strangely, she ...wanted more, wanted it harder. “Harder, Sir, please.”“Oh really?” The hand disappeared from her back. “I have a present for you. Get it out of my briefcase.” She was confused, again, and looked at him. He gestured towards the briefcase next to the chair in front of her desk. She stood up and shuffled to the chair, then picked up the briefcase. I had no idea what was said when you two were made the arrangements for the meeting.” “All I said was that you might need some persuading and that was all.” It was Michelle’s turn to sound a bit annoyed. “Clare’s response to that was, and I quote, ‘I know how to very persuasive when I have to be.' “Oh, she was, believe me.” “What did she say?” was Michelle’s anxious sounding question which was immediately followed by another, this time full of woman’s curiosity? “What did she do?” “To answer. "All will be ready for you, Monsieur Erik. May I add my congratulations?"His eyes widened as his mind registered the respect she had placed before his name. A small, but grateful smile graced his lips when he uttered his response."You may, Elaine. Thank you. That is all."Erik pulled his pocket watch from his waistcoat and checked the time."Now, if you will excuse me. I need to bathe and dress for my dinner engagement with Mademoiselle Daae this evening and, hopefully, for our wedding." But,. Plus they had to show a viable repayment schedule, with non-company assets, that were owned free and clear, to back up the new mortgage. The thought flying on ole Blue Thunder for dinner out of town tonight was now out of the question as I needed to be at school in the morning. Carmanza pulled together some left over side dishes to go with a stop at Arby’s to get enough sandwiches to feed not only those in my house, but all of those in my parent’s house as well. The Manager at Arby’s thought we.