Cross Roads

“Mr. Templeton requests the honor of your company, if you would be so good as to accompany me on the way back to his place of business.”

She was amused at the formal way he spoke to her, but didn’t want to look too eager to accept his invitation. “Why, that Mr. Templeton, isn’t he the nicest man? You go tell him that I’m honored and will join him shortly. Thank you and good night, Jim.” She closed the door, feeling like she’d maintained her status over him. She peered through her curtains and watched him leave before racing to change her outfit and redo her makeup and hair.

She was ready in record time, and checked herself out in the mirror before making her way to Templetons. In her reflection, she saw a beautiful woman wearing a tight-fitting red dress that showed her ample bosom. Her red shoes were designed with ankle straps that drew attention to her shapely legs. She thought of the shoe remarks from Mori and Ben, but decided she could cross over the field of long grass to reach Templeton if she took it slow. Satisfied with her reflection, she left the little trailer. After locking her door, she saw Mori glaring at her from the window, so she smiled and waved to her before turning toward the field to visit the enemy.