I love you, François.
I cannot wait to hold you in my arms…and more.
Same here!!!!!
My love, there is a problem.
François, no.
They are telling me I need to pay some customs fee for my business equipment. These officials are extortionists!
Regan?
Regan?
How much do you need?
Five thousand US. They say I can clear customs as soon as I pay the fee, my love. I am calling my accountant, but he says it will take three days to transfer my money from my Tether wallet. Tell me what to do.
I don’t have anything left until my Kraken Futures account is unfrozen.
I am frustrated beyond words! I am heartbroken!
OK, I will take cash from my BBB account.
This will also take three days. It is the weekend. I will return to Paris and we can try to be together at another time. I am so close, but it is impossible. I cannot take any more money from you, my love. As soon as my accounts are liquid, we will move forward with our life together!
How do you want the money?
My Tether wallet will work, but I cannot ask you for more, Regan! Where will you find it?
It’s done. I will see you soon.
My love, you are magical! I see the money in my account. I will go now to clear customs and see you shortly!
I love you, François. I will be waiting.
I have landed in Ercan, François! Are you at the hotel?
François? I don’t think my messages are going through. Iwill drive to the hotel and see you there!
I have checked into room 402. I will be waiting for you, my love.
François?
François?
François?
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Lee
Lee was dreaming of herchildhood guinea pig, Luther, when a sharp, repetitive tapping pulled her from her cozy childhood bedroom, which had been wallpapered in blue hearts. When she opened her eyes and found herself in Regan’s sparse Greek bedroom, she felt deflated. And Luther—what a cutie he had been, if a bit smelly. He had died of “mysterious causes” soon after Lee went to college.
The tapping continued. “What?” she said, with irritation, “WHAT IS IT?”
The doorknob opened and there was Flora, rendered timid by Lee’s loud and angry voice. “Auntie Lee?” said Flora.
