CHAPTER FIVE
It is sunset. The gold ball lowers itself on the orange-pink and blue-streaked sky in a slow motion descent. It settles a moment above the harmonious greenery of the sprawling Chula Vista landscape before it disappears into some unseen universe. Marc gives in to a feeling of serenity, then curiosity takes over.
“Where are you taking me? Why the secrecy? Although I don’t mind if it ends in your taking complete advantage of me in some remote cabin.”
Anabel laughs. “Oh, no. Not tonight anyway. We are going to my father’s house for a dinner party.”
“Your father’s house? I’m finally meeting your family? I guess it’s time he knew about us. But is this a good time to spring it on him, with a house full of guests?”
“Better than springing it on him while he’s alone and we ha
