It felt like an eternity before there was another sound... and when I heard it, I knew he meant business! My ass was getting it! It was the slap of ...the belt doubled over and being tightened hard to make a slapping sound against itself. Surely he wasn't going to belt me with this thick leather belt DOUBLED OVER!HE DIDThe first crack caught me completely unawares. My breath sounded like someone else's as I heard it inhale urgent and sharp. Before I had reopened my eyes, the second crack. He signed it and put it in front of the man. The man signed it and John handed it to Patty, “Can you fulfill this transaction please?”“Sure.” Patty moved towards the vault.John looked to the man, “Did it rain where you live?” The man nodded his head. “Are you going to stay in town long?” The man shook his head.Patty brought out the requisite coins, handed them to John and the two men counted them out to confirm the correct amount.John shook hands, “Will you be coming back soon?”“Next week,”. My wife was still in bed and I relished having time to browse all the pics I wanted. Some time after 2 I lay down a while and must have dozed off. I was woken by my father in law's loud voice. He had come around to collect something and was off again.I carried on lazing around the house while my wife was in her study. By 5 I realized I was running low on cigarettes. I told my wife I'd be popping down to the store to get some and if she needed anything. She was on her PC and seemed lost in her. Donna was standing there, dressed in jeans and a cute blouse, with her jacket over her shoulder."I've got to leave; the bus is almost here. I made a pot of coffee and my homework is done. I'll see you this afternoon." I heard her run down the stairs to the front door.I shook my head and nudged Connie. "Time to get up, sweets. Donna is on her way to school."She grunted and rolled over. I swatted her on the butt and she yelped, then she turned her head and glared at me."Up! Up!" I said, waving my.