Alexey seemed happy but I was not sure with his blank face, thanking me with him soon devouring the magnum leaving me blankly staring at the treat that once was. Ivan just groaned his thanks, what more could you expect from him. I sat back, a smile on my face, feeling calm as we drove back to the house. I would bank as much money as I could and imagine that in five months I would have a hundred thousand dollars and in twelve months I would have two hundred and forty. That could get me so far if I were running. That could be the start of a new life if I needed one. The trees flew until there was nothing but walls for me to stare at. The door was opened, the car having stopped. I stepped out, waving and saying my goodbye to Alexey, him nodding in acknowledgement. I did not even bother p

