Irene was impressed as the security gate slided open and the scene unfolded to a well designed and maintained garden, mainly trees and other feature p...lants. The picture was completed with a collection of strategically placed statues. This is what paradise could look like. Nothing was left to chance; everything was reflecting attention to the smallest detail. Was this man true…was it be possible to still find a diamond amongst rocks in today’s day and age, she involuntarily thought? It was clear. You and me, together as always, right?”He took a deep, calming breath. “Yeah, you’re right. Thanks.” I could see he was still pissed.“Just settle down, okay? Remember, you’re celebrating.”He sighed, then smiled when he looked at Teri. “Right again. Let’s get the fuck out of here.” That seemed like a great idea, and Teri was more than willing by then, rattled by the near fight. We said goodbye to a few friends and hit the door, only to be confronted by the drunken asshole in the parking lot,. Steve fixed a couple of sandwiches, potato chips, and a couple of bottled waters, which he took about half way toward the women, and set them on beach. Under their watchful eyes, he indicated the food and drinks, and using hand motions indicated eating and drinking. He withdrew back up the beach to join Mark.Cautiously one of the women approached the plates and waters while the other woman guarded her with drawn knife. The woman began to eat at first carefully then ravenously, after she had. ." What's that groaning about?" Amy presses, "Is she with you? Or are youon the loo?" The loo!" I gasp, the perfect response. "Just give me five minutes andI'll call you back I promise." Oh no way miss, I've heard that one before, which is why I've drivenover." What?" My heart drops, d.. did I ever give her a key?"Yes, I'm on my way to the door now, key in hand..."Shit I can hear her, and I did give her a fucking key! Oh no.. no.. no..."Right, let me finish here and I'll be down to join you in.