They’ll love you,” he assured her. “I justhope you’ll like…”“Relax, I know I’ll like them,” she ...broke in, as shestraightened her clothing and pressed the wrinkles fromher skirt with her palms. “Especially if they’reanything like you.”“I give up. A woman in love is blind,” he grinned andshrugged his shoulders. “Just remember, the Hightowersare a bit eccentric.”“I’ll remember,” she. At first, I thought he may have gone down to the kitchen but I swore that I heard more footsteps in the room with him when the door closed. It had to be Ashley, unless Tom grew a fourth leg, because Lord knows, he safely had three. I sat up in my bed trying to listen intently and then saw shadows at the bottom of my bathroom door leading to my room and lay back down pretending to be asleep. Tom opened the door slowly and peaked in and called out my name twice, first softly, and then casually. You were incredible to watch! It has been a real privilege to work under you. I’d do anything for you!”The comment mirrored the lines her imagination had heard him say in other situations too well and Toni gave a small tired laugh. “What? I’m serious! It was your determination, your strength and your will that brought it all back to basically a functioning web presence! If the board doesn’t see that they are blind! You are just incredible!” Paul said, moving to the front of his chair as. "I see you have not lost your touch Ibo!", a deep brown voice intoned behind him, bringing him swiftly to attention."I assume you can afford this little diversion because all the necessary arrangements have been made for the Annual Ball. I don't want any screw-ups". This is the social highlight of the year."Indeed sir!, All is prepared."Then maybe I should sample your entertainment myself, Mwanda chuckled as he advanced on the hapless girl.Chapter 2 - At the EmbassyMireille Sisterre eased her.