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involved with the mu r der of Jared.”
    “ A s I told you before I am innocent. I could have never done anything to hurt my hu s band.”
    “Also, I believe you are connected to the bribery of Councilman Johnny Davis.”
    “Amanda this is your special day. This should be a joyous day for you. Try thinking happy thoughts.”
    Several hours passed, t he newlyweds boar d ed a flight to their reserved beachside hone y moon accom m odation in Cancun, Mexico.
    The morning after the wedding, Lucinda awoke to a lonely hotel room.
    She phoned her lawyer friend. “Wake up Vincent.”
    He said, “Who is this?”
    She giggled and laughed into the phone.
    Vincent repeated himself. “Who is this?”
    “It’s Lucinda.”
    “I didn’t expect to be awakened by an a n gel.”
    “I know. If you are not careful, your flattery m ight get you everything… ”
    “ Oh. I concur . How about joining me for breakfast? There is a nice little restaurant down the way. I could use a nice cup of ca p puccino.”
    “Me too, I’ll meet you there in an hour.”
    When he arrived at the restaurant, he parked next to her car . S he gently smiled as he exited his vehicle. After being seated in the re s taurant, Lucinda mentioned needing help with her classes. H e agreed to take her under his t u telage. 

 
     
    Chapter 22
     
    At the start of a new week, David went to pick up Lucinda from the airport. He arrived at the concourse where she awaited. After parking his car, David rushed over greeting her with a kiss.
    “I know you are happy to be back.”
    “Why wouldn’t I be happy?”
    “Why wouldn’t you? Let me take your bags.” On the way home, she fell asleep. The ride went quickly. 
    “Wake up Lucinda, we are home.”
    She opened her eyes glancing at David with a look of guilt. Sleepily exiting the vehicle she stumbled into the house.
    As he brought in the luggage, he noticed L u cinda emerging from the kitchen.
    “I put on a pot of coffee. The trip was long and boring.” 
    “So tell me about the wedding.”
    “What is there to tell?  Two people who have known each other for a long time decided to make their relationship legal.”
    “What are you trying to say?”
    “I forgot you did not know. The two of them ha d been living in sin for the last three years. Her mother according to Sarah had been pre s suring Amanda to get married for the longest. She finally convinced Mr. Damien Richardson to ask for her hand to appease her family members.”
    “You talk as if what they did was wrong.”
    “What they did was fine. They were happy before they were married and they still are.”
    Soon Lucinda dropped off to sleep again. A f ter awhile David went to the kitchen and fixed two cups of coffee. He returned to the living room calling out to Lucinda, “Here’s your co f fee.” She awakened. “I prepared it exactly the way you like.”
    “Thank you dear, I came across a young woman while I was out in L.A. and we went to a little coffee shop that was not for from our hotel. We talked and shared information about our personal dreams and aspirations. Believe it or not the coffee was superb.”
    “If we are ever in Los Angeles, you’re going to have to take me there. When I get through with this cup of java, you may have to help me unwind.
    After Lucinda finished her coffee, she said, “I’m going to bed. I have set up long enough.”
    When David finally adjoined to th eir be d room, he noticed Lucinda coming out of the bathroom. They made love until they reached a volcanic simultaneous climax . For the time being, David did not think about th eir marital problems , which stemmed from their financial woes.

 
     
    Chapter 23
     
    Brisband’s attempted murder case resumed. Ben Thomas was called to the witness stand. Judge Maxwell Tiller asked if he recognized anyone in attendance as the alleged perpetr a tor. He looked in the direction of Brisband, “Yes. Your Honor, he’s right there.”
    “Will you kindly point him out to