We drove through the streets, but nothing looked familiar. 9:00 PM. Captain Smith pulled his car up to a large warehouse door. He got me out of the ba...ck of the car and knocked on the door. It was opened by The Boss. I realized my situation. I was being set up?and Captain Smith was in on it. I tried to run away, but then that tingling sensation hit me. My legs became weak and I fell to the floor still in Captain Smith's arms. He took me over to a wooden chair that was placed in the middle of the. ”“I don’t think I could.”“Come here, then. I’ll collect you when you finish.”“I’d have to be home before five. In time to prepare John’s tea when he gets back from work.”She had given in. They agreed where to meet. She wanted it to be the next day. Before she could change her mind.When the moment came, they were both nervous. She met him immediately after leaving her morning job: she was a receptionist for a hairdresser in the west end. She wore a tailored business suit, dark, with a red. Still, I wasn't going to argue. I wanted to get out of there as soon as I could. I signed both forms quickly."There is only one rule left to understand, " Abigail said as she got up and went to the office door. She turned and leaned against the closed door, smiling at me. Her hands were behind her back and I heard a distinct "click." Then she walked over and casually closed the blinds, leaving the room lit only by a small desk lamp that I hadn't even noticed was on.I could feel sweat beading on. When we reached the lobby, this time, I greeted him. "You drink beer?" Ayup, been known to have a few, now and then." Let's sit in the bar and see if they've got anything worth drinking."So we sat around a table and I looked at the list. "They've got Mathilda Bay and Billabong," I told Weena.Charlie just looked at me. "They're both Western Australian," I remarked. "I'll just order, OK?" Ayup. I never heerd o' them. But that don't matter.'"OK, Charlie," said Weena, "While Gordy's busy, tell us.
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