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     Lexa gave her sister a curious look then she said "What are you scheming in that head of yours..,sister dear?"
     "You remember back in high school, and college, when you were too hungover to take some of your exams.., and I would take your I.D. and your car, then go in your place?"
     Lexa nodded her head as she gave a roll of her eyes, knowing where Leah was going with the conversation. "Yes.., we've traded places, on many occasions. Why?" Lexa said with a bit of frustration in a low voice.
     "I want to get away.., just for two days! However, the only way to do so is to switch places with you, and you pretend to be me, just for Friday and Saturday, I swear to sweet Mother Mary! I will be home in time for brunch on Sunday afternoon. If you will help me. Don't you understand how lonely I am! I'm so alone and frustrated, virtually forgotten about by my husband, I fell like I am stuck in a cage! Of my own making, I allowed this to happen to me." Leah said suddenly grasping her sister by both hands, squeezing tightly as she implored for Lexa to help her once more. "Lexa! Do you know why a lion paces back and forth endlessly in it's cage?" Lexa shook her head no and then Leah said "It is not out of anger or rage.., it is strictly out of embarrassment!" Leah wept "I let Xation catch me in his net.., I let my husband do this to me, ignore me, place me in my exquisite, gold and marble cage! And I don't know if I can ever forgive myself, or him."
     After Leah pleaded her case, a long silence filled the room, you could have heard a pin drop as Lexa got up from her bed and went over and looked the door. Then she turned to her sister who sat wide-eyed, anxiously awaiting Lexa's decision. Lexa paced along the floor for a moment, her hands behind her back deep in thought, a sickening, sinking feeling welling up in her stomach, a darkness clouding her heart and mind. Lexa did not want to help her sister, she felt this would be the worst possible thing she could ever do, for deep in Lexa's soul she knew this could only prove disastrous if they were caught. However, Lexa knew they were both masters at the art of deception, for being completely identical they had started to practice fooling people at an early age, why their own parents still had trouble telling then apart to this day. "I..," Lexa paused then began to speak again, this time with her arms folded across her chest "Are you absolutely positive this is something you want to do Leah.., cheat on your husband, be unfaithful to Xation, the father of your beloved, and most precious, son?"
     "I need to get out of this house and be free to have a little fun my dear sister, or I am sure to lose my mind, and besides.., no one will ever know, Xation won't find out, he's in Augusta, Georgia, at a golf match.., for God's sake!" Leah retorted in a desperate voice sounding more like an incarcerated prisoner, more so than a house wife. "Please Lexa! Don't stand in the way of this little bit of happiness.., you do want me to be happy.., don't you?"
     "Of course I do!" Lexa snapped back insulted by her question for all the love she had in the world, and the blood that coursed through her veins, and the fear she had in her heart was for her dearest, and most beloved sister Leah. Then Lexa took in a deep breath, her hands shaking a little from the great mix of emotions welling up inside her mind "I'm just worried about you.., because I love you so much!" here Lexa burst into tears; which streamed down her red cheeks "You're all I have in this World, and I don't ever want to lose you!"
     "There, there sweetheart! I'm not going anywhere! All I am asking is to just get out of this tomb, of a house, and go to the city for two days.., be treated like a beautiful woman is supposed to be cared for, by a young, strong, handsome man, who knows how to take care of a neglected and needful woman.., like me."
     "I see..," Lexa realized she could not keep her sister from what she so desired, she knew Leah would get out some how, some way, with or without Lexa's help or approval, that wild lioness would surely escape from her cage, for she saw the devious look in Leah's eyes. "Fine, tell me what you have planned and I will help you.., because I'm afraid if I do not,  you will strike out on your own, and.., well, then it will only go horribly pear-shaped, and I want you to be safe. So I will pretend to be you, but just until Sunday! And if you are not back by noon.., then I will come and find you, and then you won't be having any fun at all" as those words passed her lips Lexa felt an icy wave run up and down the length of her spine moving through her legs and arms, right down to her fingertips.

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     "Aphina!" Leah said as her, and her sister, finally made it back to the Estate the following morning at half past ten "We are soooo sorry we didn't make it back last night. I tried calling but was too drunk, couldn't find my cell phone." Leah said trying to convince her mother-in-law that this was truth, or at least part of it any way. But we who are wise, who can tell a liar when we hear one, know first, and foremost, a truthful person will only try to CONVEY information, but a liar will always try to CONVINCE you they are telling the truth. However, Aphina, even with her age and wisdom was not able to recognize a lie when she heard one, even if it was a half-truth.
     "Oh my darlings, I am glad you had a good time and made the wise decision not to drink, and drive, besides, as long as you are home safe now, that is all that matters." Aphina smiled graciously for she loved the two American beauties as if they were her own children. "Come, we were just about to have brunch."
     So it was Leah and Lexa went inside with all of the numerous shopping bags, and countless boxes of expensive high heeled shoes. The twins had also, on their shopping spree, purchased  matching gold bracelets which had a diamond encrusted X charm, and Leah and Lexa were delighted to present one each to Felina, Serena and Aphina, whom were even more delighted to receive the thoughtful gift and Aphina was quite touched by this noble display of Unity, Loyalty, Respect and Honor. For over the last few weeks the women had all been able to grow closer to one another and appreciate each other's company, and every pleasant quality they all possessed. Leah and Felina had forgiven one another for everything, and both agreed to bury the past in it's grave, and in there beleaguered hearts, they prayed that it's ghost would never haunt them again. That morning, all sat around the family table, Carlo was not feeling well as last night Bengiman  had stayed up late drinking and talking to with old man, whom he considered his own father, so Leah's father-in-law was still in bed. As for our poor, dejected Bengiman, he sat at the table, mainly stuffing his face, saying little with a cold, distant look on his face, for he was suspicious of the twins the moment they were late for dinner last night, and would not answer their mobile phones. He had wanted to go straight down to the city and find out where Xation's wife, and her whore of a sister, Lexa, were, and just what it was they were both up to, however, Aphina had seen this look in his eyes, and she knew well the Englishman's passion, and jealousy, over Lexa, so Xation's mother forbade Bengiman from leaving the property, and to make sure he could not, Aphina confiscated all the car keys, for Aphina wanted the two girls to enjoy their time together. Of course both Leah and Lexa never mentioned Camacho or Phillipe, now as for Lexa, she had hoped, and prayed, that she would never hear anything more about Camacho ever again. However, not more than 3 days later, Leah was up, late one night, just after finally getting little Jason to sleep, she and Lexa were listening to INXS on the stereo, eating strawberry Hagen-Daz ice cream, when Leah turned to Lexa and said "I miss him so much."
     From the look in her twin sister's eyes, Lexa knew who she meant but asked "Who? Your husband? Or your.., boxer boyfriend?"
     Leah gave her sister an unwelcome smirk saying "You know who I'm talking about." then she confessed to her sister "We have been sending each other text messages.., on my cell-phone."
     Lexa shot her sister a deadly serious look imploring "I suggest you stop that right the fuck now! Are you out of your mind?! Bring me your phone now! We have to delete all the messages." here Lexa's voice rose in a desperate panic, as if she were the one trying to hide an illicit affair.
    "Don't worry, I never save them.., besides I'm up here now, way out in the country, when will I ever get the chance to see him again." Leah lamented, feeling like, as though, once she was home, she felt more like she was locked down in a penitentiary.., more so, than actually living in the lap of luxury. Whatever the case,  Leah knew her feelings did not matter in the grand scheme of things, her husband was in control of everything. Based upon what she had experienced in her 'sacred and holy marriage', it was as if she gave up her free will when she got married. With these quick, feared thoughts in her head, Leah looked at her sister, who sat across the bed, then she told a sad little story, and tears came to Leah's eyes when she recalled the tale asking her dear sister "Remember.., Uncle Bobby.., his sweet little ride?
     "The '69 Stingray?" Lexa said recalling instantly the flashy British Racing Green convertible. 'Oh hell yeah, me and you would always get into a fight over who got to take the first ride, only room for two.., remember?"
     "Uncle Bobby loved that machine.., always lovingly caring for it, polishing it, waxing it every Sunday after church.., all the long trips 'round the Pacific Coast Highway." Leah said a surge of deep emotion welling up in her heart and her words.
     "Yeah so what about it?" Lexa said perplexed as she had another spoonful of cold, delicious ice cream.
     "Well, what happened to it, tell me."
     Here Lexa felt a wave of sadness envelope her as she recalled their Uncle's untimely demise, dead of a massive stroke at the age of 39. "After his funeral, Aunt Sally locked it up in the garage, covered it with a tarp.., and no one has seen it.., in years."
     "Why did she do that, Lexa.., why do you think? Take his prized possession, and lock it up and throw away the key. What could the reason ever possibly be?" Leah inquired with the tone of a detective.
      "I never thought about it, but.., I have feeling, you are going to tell me." Lexa said putting her pint of ice cream away, for now, thinking of her dead uncle, and the fate of the much beloved magnificent Corvette.., left her stomach ill at ease.
      "Don't you see? Aunt Sally hated that car! She never rode in it, couldn't stand the sight of it, and.., I noticed this, and I remember, when I was about 13, I asked her about it, and she said, 'I hate that car, because he spends more time, and attention, with that.., machine, than he ever does with me'." here Leah paused becoming very emotional and she sobbed on her sister's shoulder telling Lexa "I feel like that fine piece of machinery, like my husband bought a Ferrari, parked me in his garage, covered me with a tarp, shut the doors and locked me up. Only deciding to come and take me out for a drive.., of course, at his leisure, only when it is convenient for Xation, leaving me on my own, like a doll on a shelf, or a fine vintage of champagne, a rare bottle, stuck on a long forgotten, dark shelf, down in a cold basement, just waiting for him to taste me on his lips again."
     "There, there, sister dear, you are just getting all worked up, and need to stop thinking of these things." Lexa tried to persuaded her sister's mind to a better, happier path.
     "Well, am I wrong,? Are any of my words untrue?" Leah said wide-eyed and in extreme mental anguish by the sheer emotional and physical neglect of her husband, the legal term being 'alienation of affection', and this could have easily been grounds for divorce.., in the United States, but Leah and Xation had been married in Argentina, and the law is a little different there.
     Lexa sighed, mulling over Leah's question and she shook her head and said. "No, I know how Xation treats you, I see the absence is killing you.., little by little, each and every day.., I know how you feel and I wish I could make it all go away." here Lexa began to weep saying through sobs "I wish we could go back to the way we were before, I wish we never went Hawaii!" here Lexa began crying like a woman in mourning for a love that is dead and gone.
     "No! God damn it! Don't ever say that!" Leah said angered, almost choking on her breath as she exclaimed "No! Because.., if that were true! I wouldn't haven't my little baby boy! And I love him more than anyone, or anything, in this world! And I am sorry, Lexa, but that.., includes you too."
     Now this was Lexa's twin speaking to her, face to face, and Lexa sat there on her bed shocked, like a bomb just went off, for in her whole life, Lexa never thought it would ever be possible for her own, flesh and blood sister to ever love anyone more than her, for they had shared the same womb, the same blood, the same D.N.A., nothing had ever come between them, but Lexa had never carried a child for nine months, never suckled a new born life of her own creation. However.., Lexa loved Leah, more than her own life itself, and the deep respect she had for her tortured sister, as a mother, superseded any of Lexa's own petty jealousy, so Lexa took in a deep breath, wiped her tears from her eyes, and said "Yes.., and that is the way it should be.., for you should think about how much jeopardy you could bring to you.., and your son, just for a wee bit of fun, with some young stud." Leah reminded her sister, bringing her back to the starting point of their long conversation.
      "But don't you see Lexa, that is my whole point! If I don't get affection from my man, any man, I will go absolutely crazy! And then what good will I be to my little boy.., an embittered, lonely, resentful housewife, frustrated and furious all the time?" Leah paused for a moment then took her sister by the hands telling her "And where do you think my husband is this week.., my darling? At work? Here, with his family? First weekend in April and he is at the Masters PGA event in Augusta, with Hays! When he could have come to see me and our baby!" Leah wept some more, and the sound of her crying broke Lexa's heart to hear "Do you see what I mean? And I am supposed wait three more weeks before I can move to Texas and live with my husband, before I get some attention and affection?"
     This was a very trying time, the scope of the situation weighed heavily upon Lexa's mind, but after a moment of silence a strange calmness filled her heart, Lexa brushed the long golden curls out of her sister's eyes and she said in a soft voice, that was most gentile, loving, sweet and kind "I'm sorry Sweetheart, I didn't realize how much your loneliness had taken hold of you.., but what can we do now..? You had a bit of fun, I'm sure, but that's over now. There is nothing more we can do."
     Just as those words left her sister's lips, Leah perked up a bit saying, with a look as sly and cunning as a hungry fox "Well.., there is one thing we could do."
    
     

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     Lexa awoke sometime later, a little after mid-night, she found herself in the cool comfort of a large bed, with white cotton sheets, and a naked Phillipe lying next to her, he was snoring softly, sound asleep. The first thought that came to Lexa's aching head was 'fuck me!', she had got way too drunk and had another one night stand with a man she barely knew, again. Though, from what Lexa could recall of her amorous evening, she did have an exquisite time of it, and Phillipe, being a much older man, had a great deal of knowledge, and much experience at the art of pleasing a woman. Lexa was left intrigued, and this is how she would end up, enticed and seduced into Phillipe's bed. However, as Lexa looked around the darkened room, a second thought came to her head and she shot up in bed saying loudly, waking Phillipe, "Oh my Christ! Where is my sister?" Leah shouted her words coming quickly along with her short, agitated breaths.
     "Calmate!" Phillipe said surprised by her sudden outburst "She's in the next room with Camacho." he said then rolled over to go back to sleep.
     "Fuck." Lexa said as she jumped out of his bed, naked as the day she came into this world, Lexa hurried from the room, not bothering to cover herself or her nakedness. As she opened up the bedroom door she heard her sister's voice coming from the living room, Lexa peered her head around the corner, whereupon she spied Leah and Camacho sitting close to one another, covered by a blanket, on the sofa watching a movie on T.V. "Leah!" Lexa yelled over at her sister and both she and Camacho jumped a little, startled by the sudden noise.
     "God Damn it Lexa! You scared me." Leah said as she felt her pulse quicken. "I see you are finally awake now?" she said teasing her sister somewhat.
     "We need to leave! Now!" Lexa said as she darted across the hall into the bathroom, but not fast enough for Camacho to see.
     "If you will excuse me." Leah said to Camacho, who paused the V.C.R. so Leah would not miss the last few scenes of the movie, 'The Silence of the Lambs'. "My sister needs to speak with me."
     Leah followed Lexa into the bathroom and Camacho could hear the cross words between them as the two began a slight verbal altercation. He heard Leah say ,'well it's easy for you to go and sleep with whomever you want to!', to which Lexa retorted , 'of course, because I am not MARRIED to anyone! There is no ring upon my finger, I am single and can fuck whomever I please!', then there were a few mumbled words he could not make out, then Camacho heard Lexa say in a loud clear voice, 'you have a husband, who loves you! He provides you with the finest things life has to offer.., but you would risk losing all of that.., and for what? For some dumb boxer, who will probably end up as an old man with Parkinson's disease!'. Here Camacho took great offense to Lexa's comment, so he took a deep breath and stepped out onto the balcony overlooking the city and the ocean to have cigarette, so as not to overhear anything more.
     "I know your right, Lexa." Leah said with in a small voice and heavy sigh as tears welled up in her green eyes "You just don't understand.., Xation gives me everything I want, but not what, I need."
     Here Lexa took a moment to step out of the light of her own moral indignation so she could see, and feel, how much her sister was hurting "I know it's hard being away from his love.., attention and affection, but just a few weeks more Leah.., and you will all be together in Texas, in your new house, a new scene, a different life, so please dear sister, do not forsake your faithfulness to Xation, for just one little sexual experience.., because I can assure you, damaging your relationship with Xation will NEVER be worth it. The affection and attention you receive from any other man, but your husband, will only be met with great difficulties, and not just for you, but your child, and our entire happy, little family."
     Now Leah let all this intelligence soak into the buds of her mind, and she knew Lexa was most correct in her information and advice, so she gave her sister a slightly dejected smile then she spoke up saying "I will do my best.., but what's the big deal? Xation is probably cheating on me!"
    "And that very well may be.., but you said probably, you don't know for sure.., and besides, sweetheart.., why on Earth would you dare make such a rash, life altering, decision in your marriage, based upon an UNCERTAINTY? The sense you make., is NONE. Please Leah, once you got married, your life, your commitment changed, you can no longer be free and single like me! So stop thinking you can just go out and have a bit of harmless fun. Because you know, as fucking well as I do, If Xation ever found out, or God forbid Felina found out..," Lexa paused as a horrendous foreboding darkened her heart and mind like an ominous shadow, here Lexa felt a tear, or two, well up in her eyes as she continued "Just promise me.., promise you will never speak to Camacho again. He is famous here, any affair you have could easily be publicly exposed. Promise me Leah." Lexa said as she grabbed her sister by the shoulders, her eyes wide in a bit of a panic.
     Leah looked at her sister, face to face, and she took a deep breath and said the words "I promise never to see Camacho ever again." Leah said lying through her teeth, for she had every intention of coming back for more, for little did Lexa know, for as she was asleep in bed with Phillipe, Leah and Camacho had done more together than just watch a movie.
    

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     So their discourse began over a fine meal, and even finer bottles of highly prized wines, in the top-floor restaurant in one of the newly built, premiere, luxury hotels in the Porto district of the city. The thirty story building provided an expansive, magnificent view of the city and the deep blue ocean, as cargo ships and cruise liners could be seen out on the vast South Atlantic, coming and going from far off on the horizon, the sky was the color of Persian turquoise and white wisps of clouds blew in from the east. The view, the meal, the company, was quite pleasing to all as they sat together, laughing, talking, joking, getting to know one another a little better. Even Lexa, who was quite apprehensive about the chemistry building between Leah and Camacho, eventually, after her fourth glass of Burgundy, warmed to the two Latin gentlemens charm. For it was Phillipe himself, being a good manager, began the conversation by extolling the virtues, and fame and wealth of his client, and long time friend. To this Leah and Lexa were indeed impressed, though they had absolutely no idea about the sport of boxing, and had little knowledge to go by, but they knew a successful, intelligent man when they saw one, and Camacho was happy to discuss his storied career. Now after the first course of hearts of palms salad was served and consumed, Camacho changed the subject from himself to the beautiful, foreign women. "So, ladies.., enough about me, I.., we.., Phillipe.., want to know all about you." Camacho smiled giving Leah a wink of his amber eyes.
     Here Leah felt the need to brag about her sister's exploits in the professional sports world, but no sooner had Leah begun to open up her mouth Lexa gave her sister a dead serious look as if to say, 'let's not talk about me today'.
     Lexa spoke up saying "Well, we are both from San Diego."
     "Where, what part?" Phillipe asked for he knew the city well.
     "La Jolla." Leah replied.
     "Beautiful area, I love the views of the Pacific from the cliffs." Phillipe said with a gentle smile of fond remembrance on his face.
      "Yes.., well, I am here visiting my sister..," Lexa paused directing her next remark to Camacho "Leah lives on a grand estate on the Rio Negro.., with her husband.., and six month old baby."
      Camacho smiled and asked Leah sweetly "Then tell me, where is your husband now., here in the hotel with you?"
     Leah laughed at the very idea, and then a somber look filled her eyes then she said in small voice "No.., he is not even in the country." now there was just enough of a moment of silence that Leah at once felt she had to justify her marital situation with a brief explanation "My husband has just recently moved the headquarters of his business from Buenos Aires to Dallas."
     "Tejas?" Camacho said delighted to know her husband, whom neither women would name, was so very far away, then he realized the great sadness which filled Leah's delicate little heart.
     "Yes.., Texas." she responded with a heavy sigh.
     "When was the last time you saw him.., your husband?" Camacho inquired with true concern, for he knew a woman's love was like a well tended garden, lush and sweet, not full of thorns, choking vines, and weeds.
      "In the last three months he has come to see me, only twice." Leah spoke in all honesty then she closed her eyes, took in a deep breath and said "But that is enough about me, I must stop speaking of such things, lest I loose my appetite altogether, and this all looks so delicious." Leah said as she began eating the fresh grilled swordfish entree.
      "So you have a newborn baby? How is that possible!? Your body is exquisite, how did you get back into such great shape so quickly?" Camacho asked amazed this stunning creature had a six month old baby back at home, and neither could Phillipe believe it, for his wife still had not lost any of the weight she gained during her pregnancies, 15 years ago.
      "Thank you! What a kind thing to say." Lexa beamed as she said "I swim every morning, horseback ride, yoga, tennis, and sometimes a few rounds of golf."
      "Well, Lexa..?" Camacho turned his attention to Leah's twin sister, asking "do you like to play golf as well?"
      Lexa gave a wry smile and said in Spanish "Maso Minos.., more or less." she laughed glad to know the men had no Idea who she was.
       Then Camacho said "I do not see a ring on your finger, Lexa, does that mean you yourself are not married?"
      "No!" Leah laughed, for the thought of marriage was like using a broken pencil.., pointless "No sir, I am sane and single!" she retorted emphatically. Now here is when the wine began to soak into her brain and Lexa felt very enlivened and flirtatious again, so she turned to Philippe, she was only just 30 years of age and he was nearing 50, but Phillipe was in great shape, tall, handsome and distinguished, and had made quite a good impression on Miss Lexa, so she asked the good looking, older male the dreaded question "And you Phillipe.., are you a single man?"
     Phillipe was flattered to have such a young and vibrant woman ask about his situation so he gave a boyish, bashful smile, blushing as he spoke telling her "In.., a way."
     "Oh, no..," Lexa responded "Well, sounds like there is a story there if you ask me." Lexa laughed a little disappointed, for it was not that she wouldn't sleep with a married man, Lexa just preferred not to.
     "I would rather talk about it later.., needles to say, I have moved out of the house and have been staying at this hotel for the past 3 weeks." Phillipe paused then added "Though I really feel the marriage is over between us, just not legally."
     "I see..," Lexa replied then another brief silence came over the table as they all took a few quiet moments to savor their expertly prepared, sumptuous meal. Lexa noticed Camacho was not wearing a wedding ring, but neither was Phillipe, but that didn't mean a God damn thing, so she asked "Tell me, Camacho, I assume a handsome and talented man, such as yourself, must also have a family.., and your wife.., where is she?"
     Camacho turned and with a straight face said "Oh, who can say? But she is probably somewhere.., down on her knees." Camacho gave a serious look then burst out laughing.
     This set the table in an uproarious laugh together as the other patrons gave a few disappointing looks. So after a nice long lunch was had between them, after much delightful conversation and repartee, Leah and Lexa were shocked to learn they had just spent the last four hours with the men and it was now nearly five in the p.m and they were in no condition to drive back out to the country. As Camacho insisted on paying the bill, Leah and Lexa were quite full of food, and way too much wine, so Phillipe suggested they all go up to the roof top pool to relax in one of the cabanas to get some fresh air and order some coffee. However when the group headed towards the elevator Lexa mentioned she was having a stomach ache.
     "Oh, I have just the thing, an 'herbal' remedy." Phillipe gave her a nudge and a wink.
     "What do yo mean?" Lexa looked a little confused in her inebriated state.
     "I am asking if you want to go down to my suite and smoke a joint with me?" Camacho said blatantly.
     Here Lexa's green eyes lit up like a Christmas tree and she had a grin from ear to ear and she exclaimed "Oh that is just the thing I need!" then she took Phillipe by the hand as they went on the elevator going down and Leah and Camacho went up the other elevator together, finally alone, uncertain of what the night would bring.
      

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     "Where is Lexa and Leah?" Bengiman asked Aphina as he came down for breakfast.
     "Oh I sent the girls down to the city to get out of the house and have a little fun together." Aphina informed Bengiman as Felina and Serena sat next to their mother wishing they had been invited along.
     "Xation is not going to like this." Bengiman said realizing he had better high-tail-it down to Buenos Aires and find out what mischief the two American twins were getting up to.
     "Bengiman, my son is going to have to learn how to be more trusting, you can't just lock up your wife away and go off on endless business trips, our poor Leah needs a change of scenery, some fresh air an afternoon of shopping for new shoes and clothes." she said giving a concerned look to her husband "Is that not true Carlo."
     "Truer words were never spoken, my darling." Carlo said with a sweet smile for his wife.
     "Well, I should head out just the same, make sure they are safe." Bengiman added.
     "You will do no such thing!" Aphina informed him "Leave them be, for today, they will be just fine, after all, they are going shopping and have appointments at the Red Door Spa, they will be back in time for dinner, and I am sure Lexa will be in a much better state of mind.., I worry about her being virtually ignored by my son, but I understand he is a very important, businessman." she said with a sigh, but great pride.
     "It's alright Bengiman, you can keep  me and Serena  company today." Felina said giving Bengiman's hand a little squeeze "When Leah and Lexa come back tonight, we will all sit down to a lovely meal, so there is really nothing for you to be concerned with."
     Bengiman gave a strange look and he knew no one at the breakfast table had any idea of the extent of Leah's loneliness, but he trusted that Lexa would not let her sister get out of line, {and Lexa did try her best}. The two enjoyed a nice early morning ride through the countryside, followed by three hours getting facials, body scrubs, and massages at the spa, then came a delicious lunch at one of the more expensive restaurants around one in the afternoon. This is were the terrible trouble all began in the form of a handsome, young, strong Latino man by the name of Camacho Villegas.
     Camacho 'Killer' Villegas was a person of great renown and wealth in South America, a skilled pugilist who had only lost one time in the ring. He was just under six feet, solid wall of muscles, a World Class Athlete, who was tremendously good looking, in a rugged sort of way, a married man who worshipped his wife like the Madonna, while treating all his mistresses like whores. He was very charming as well as suave, imbued by his creator with an overwhelming charisma, he was young, fresh and full of life, and only twenty five. He noticed the two, golden haired, green eyed twins immediately as he entered the opulent dining room, and he, along with his manager, went straight over to the twins table, for he saw a chance to add one, or both, of these fine looking ladies to his collection of conquests. So he swaggered over to the women and said upon hearing them speaking in English, he said in Spanish "Olla, tu est Americana's?"
     Leah looked up into the well dressed, gorgeous man's bright amber eyes, and she felt something stir in her heart as she paused, gave him a quick smile and she answered him "Si, senor."
     To which Camacho replied "No.., tu est muy bonitas Americana's!" he replied reaching for her hand, of which he kissed.
     "Oh, muchas gracias.., e, tu est muy simpatico para mi!" here Leah let out a thrilling laugh as a blush came to her face and here eyes seemed to brighten to a lighter shade of green.
     Lexa looked quite annoyed by this man, no matter how handsome and wonderful he smelled, so Lexa gave the magnificent stranger a look as if to say, 'tu est muy ANTIPATICO para mi.', "Pardon mi.., Senor?"
     "Villegas.., Camacho Villegas." he imparted these words and waited to see the women's delighted reaction to meeting, in person, such a well known boxer as he, however, he was the one who quickly realized they had no fucking clue who he was. "Ladies..?" he said shaking the hand of the less friendly twin on his left, who introduced herself as, Lexa, "And this is my sister, my married sister, Leah."    
     "So nice to meet you both, may I say how rare it is for us, here in Argentina, to see two such splendid looking women as yourself.., I usually have to travel to Texas, or California to discover such, ravishing beauty." Camacho said in all honesty. Then he introduced his long time manager, Phillipe, an older fellow who had a warm smile and gentle grey eyes, the color of which the women had never seen. As the men stood there lingering the waiter approached to take the ladies drink order, but he was confused thinking the men were joining the ladies for lunch, so he quickly pulled out the chairs beckoning for the men to sit down at the table.
     "Oh no..," Camacho said surprised by the waiter's action.
      Then Leah spoke up in an excited voice "Yes, sit, have lunch with us! I am down from Villa Rosa and my life is so incredibly dull in the countryside! So, I have come to have a bit of fun and excitement!" Leah said giving Lexa a wink, however her sister only gave Leah an awkward smile. 
      Lexa quelled her trepidations and welcomed the men to the table just the same, trying to be a friendly American. "Come, sit, eat, you can buy the wine." Lexa laughed as she smiled.
     "Fantastico!" Camacho said as he sat  beside Leah with a satisfied smile upon his face, then proceeded to order a three hundred dollar bottle of fine red wine for himself and his new friends at the table.

Chapter 27 begins

     So it was, a few days after Xation and Charles flew back to Texas and Lexa went home to California, Carlo and Aphina caught a flight in from Spain and Leah was so happy to see her in-laws and have a little help with her growing baby. Bengiman went mostly ignored and he was mindnumbigly bored, though Leah could care less about that, it was nice for her to share in the company of a wonderful loving couple whom had been together for thirty eight years, and Leah hoped she and Xation would have a long and happy marriage like their parents, but the loneliness and restlessness she felt in her husband absence was overwhelming and she herself did not know if she could even make it through the next four weeks before she was to move up with Jason, and be with Xation, at their new mansion in Dallas. Though having Carlo and Aphina there with her, helped to put Leah's mind at ease. Now the next two weeks passed by uneventful, Aphina, ever the loving grandmother, took delight in caring for her grandson while Leah took the much needed free time to go for long swims and lounge by the pool drinking Mojitos, or going for long horseback rides, alone, at sunset through the vast pampas fields and groves of trees, or playing a few rounds of golf on their little three hole course by the river, Leah even got to sleep in as late in the morning as she wished, and she would be eternally, humbly grateful for the gift of leisure time Aphina provided for the weary, tired, new mother.
     With much rest and relaxation Leah felt the anger and bitterness she felt began to slowly melt away, like wax over a flame, so that by the time her sister, Lexa returned to the Estate, 14 days later, she found her sister Leah to be in a pleasant, agreeable state of mind. Now with the boisterous and vivacious Lexa in the house a lively energy filled the huge home, and finally Carlo had someone, other than the Bengiman, he could share a nice bottle of whiskey and few fine cigars with.  This was a few days just before Serena and Felina were to arrive, by way of Dallas, for Felina had flown in from Madrid to Texas to meet with her brother before she was to return to the Estate in Argentina. Now before the pair of Latin beauties arrived, one night at dinner, Aphina suggested Leah and Lexa drive down to the city together and enjoy a lovely day of shopping, spa treatments, etc... and she volunteered to look after little Jason so they could get away.
      "Oh I don't think Xation would like that." Leah commented.
      Aphina only laughed saying "My dear, you are a married woman, how much trouble could you possibly get into in one afternoon?"
      "Oh, I don't get into trouble." Leah answered.
      To which Lexa replied with a wide smile "I.., one the other hand!" she laughed and the two sisters were delighted to be going out together, alone, in such a very long time, they both went over giving Aphina a kiss on the cheek, however, little did they twins know just how much trouble, death and destruction tomorrow's little outing would bring.
     

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     Bright and early the next morning, Leah was up and about the house, feeding her little boy, who sat up in his highchair looking at the radiant face of his smiling mother who went about the kitchen cooking up a lovely breakfast for her family. Xation was having a nice hot bath soaking in the marble tub, elated to be home as his wife busied herself downstairs. Lexa awoke to the delicious scent of sizzling bacon and freshly baked biscuits drifting down the hall, so she tossed on a short white silk night gown and slipped on her fuzzy slippers, her head felt like it was stuffed with cotton and she had a bad taste in her mouth, for Lexa had drank far too much red wine at dinner and had passed out in her bed, asleep for nearly 10 hours. As she brushed her teeth Lexa heard her sister singing a happy tune and Lexa was glad to hear Leah was in a better mood than yesterday. Now, unexpectedly, Lexa heard the distinct sound of someone walking down the hallway passed her door, startled, knowing she, Leah and the baby were the only ones home, Lexa peeked out the door, where, to her shock and dismay, she saw Bengiman heading down the corridor, so she leaned her head out of the doorway and shouted in a harsh tone to him "What are YOU doing here?"
     Her words were like venom to him and Bengiman turned and sneered at her "DON'T question me! I'm not in the mood." he said with the all the anger of a bear who had been kept too long away from his honey. It was true, Mr.Pruce was never one to pass up a meal, and he would have crawled through a live mine field to get to a proper breakfast. So he followed the savory scent to the kitchen completely disregarding Lexa altogether.
     Now Lexa had been off asleep when Bengiman had arrived late last night, and Lexa still did not know her brother-in-law had flown back to Argentina in the wee hours of the morning, either. Though she did not know why Bengiman had come down to the city, Lexa did not want  him to be left alone with Leah, EVER,  again. So Lexa tied the sash of her white robe tight, then she went back to the bathroom rinsed her mouth and splashed some cold water on her face, however, now she knew a man would be at the breakfast table, her vanity kicked in, now Lexa noticed, as she looked at her reflection in the mirror,  the dark circles under her eyes; which were blood shot and glassy, and she had deep wrinkles from the sheets, on the right side if her cheek and forehead. Lexa rubbed some moisturizer on her face, then put on a little mascara, and, of course, a touch of pink lip gloss, all this was achieved in seconds, then she dashed out of her room to go and confront Bengiman and try to make him leave, for he was the last person on Earth she wanted to see.
     "Good morning!" Leah greeted Bengiman with a cheery smile and a stack of pancakes.
     "Well, you're looking bright eyed and bushy tailed." Bengiman remarked with a wink "I take it Xation made it home safely to your bed?"
     "Oh aye, my friend! And I am in a word, delighted!" Leah laughed looking like a little general who had just succeeded in storming a castle.
      "What is going on in here?" Lexa came bursting into the kitchen unhappy to see the two of them chatting and having a laugh together. "Why is HE here?" she asked with a great tension and sharpness to her words.
      "Relax, Lexa!" Leah said her words were sweet and soothing like cold buttermilk "Take that anger down a 1000 percent, okay. Xation sent Bengiman here to watch over us.., and to keep him away from Charles, for the time being. So calm down, stop being so negative and have some eggs and biscuits."
     Here Lexa steadied her nerves and tried to take in a deep breath as she sat down to a plate of fluffy scrambled eggs covered in melted cheddar cheese and a spicy garden salsa. Now just as she was about to tuck in, Lexa noticed there was an extra plate at the table, so, she still having no clue about Xation's presence asked "Who is that setting for, are we expecting company?" Now before anyone could answer Lexa's question she heard the familiar sound of Xation's Latin voice.
     "Good morning Sweetheart!" Xation said taking his wife in his arms giving her a gentle loving kiss upon the lips as Lexa turned and gave a Bengiman a look as if to say, 'are we in trouble?', for she knew there could only be one of two reasons why Xation had suddenly flow back in the middle of the night all the way from Texas. 1, he had found out about Bengiman and Leah's little unforeseen tryst, {but Lexa knew that if that were the case Leah and Bengiman would already be dead}, so that only left option 2, he had come to scold Lexa and Bengiman for their year long affair. "Lexa., Bengiman." Xation said in less loving words as he sat down giving them both a look of extreme disappointment. "I am very disappointed in you two."
     "But.., other than that.., everything else is fine?" Bengiman said with a little wink and a smile as he tried to lessen the tension with a little humor.
     Ignoring this Xation gave Lexa a dire look then he asked her "Tell me Lexa, truthfully, do you love Charles?"
     Lexa stared into Xation's dark eyes and with a out a moment of hesitation she opened up her mouth and said plain and simply "No."
     "I see., and what about Bengiman, are you in love with him?" Xation continued as his old friend pursed his lips looking very uncomfortable in his seat.
     Lexa shook her head an replied again "No."
     Xation turned his attention on Bengiman asking him "And Bengiman.., do you love Lexa?"
     "Never." was his only reply, though Bengiman knew this was a lie.
     Here a grave look came over Xation's face as he slowly, sadly shook his head from side to side saying "Well, that's a shame..," here he reached over and grabbed his wife's hand telling Lexa and Bengiman "for if  either of you had answered yes to my question.., then I could have easily of understood, for your betrayal was coming from a place of love and great passion, but, I see clearly now, your disloyalty stems from your own lustful needs and desires, with no care or concern for who gets hurt, in this little affair." Xation imparted these words "For love can make us all do incredibly stupid things." he said giving Leah a little kiss on the cheek "However, neither of you acted out of love, so any excuses, or explanations you have, are all as worthless as they way you treat one another." Xation said not bothering to hear any ones side of the story, but they all knew he was right. Although Lexa and Bengiman could not doubt Xation's words, they could have done without his superior attitude as he sat across the table, ever the loving husband to Leah. Then Xation made the following announcement. "So, I have given this matter much thought, and I have determined the best course of action is the following." Xation said as if he were at a board meeting, addressing a group of employees and not his family. "Lexa, it is high time you head back to California and get out of South America.., for a little while."
     "But Xation!" Leah said as the thought of her sisters departure gave her a sudden rush of panic.
     "Leah.., I am speaking., please do not interrupt me." Xation hushed her protestations with a look as if to say, 'just sit there and look pretty, your opinions do not matter to me'. "Now.., Sweetheart, I will not keep you all alone on the Estate." he gave her sweet smile telling her "My mother and father will be returning to keep you and our son company."
     "And you, my husband.., how long will you be here with me today?" Leah asked in a voice a small as an injured bird.
     Xation turned and looked into his wife's deep green eyes as he brushed a soft curl off her cheek taking her by the hand answering her by saying "I have to leave tonight."
     Here her heart sank into sadness "Can't you take me with you?" Leah pleaded tears of deep loneliness welling up from the depths of her grief.
     "Leah," Xation sighed "You know the house won't be ready for six more weeks."
     Leah bowed her head and she whispered something on her lips no one at the table could hear, then she pushed her plate away saying as she stood "If you all will excuse me, I seem to have lost my appetite."
     "Leah, sit down." Xation said with a curt look but Leah did not respond to his command, she merely picked up her little boy and went back upstairs to her bedroom. "Well, fuck!" Xation exclaimed as he looked across the table at Bengiman and Lexa who both gave him a disparaging look, however none of this dissuaded Xation from his discourse. "Now, as far as you're concerned, Bengiman, I need you on the Estate to keep my family safe.., and Serena will be returning with Felina soon, so she can see Jason for the first time." here Bengiman gave a concerned look "She will be fine! And without my presence Felina and Leah can become better friends." to this Lexa only rolled her eyes "Lexa, they will be here in two weeks and I would like very much for you to come back, at that time, and help everyone to get along." Xation said with much concern in his eyes and Lexa knew Xation cared very much for the health and well being of his family, only wanting everyone to be happy and unified.
   "Fine. I'll go back to La Jolla, hangout on the beach, play some golf, and then I will come back to the Estate in 2 weeks, but., what about Charles?" asked Lexa not wanting to ever have to see him again.
    "I will be bringing him back to Texas with me tonight, I want to go ahead and transition him up to Dallas get him set up at the new house." Xation explained.
     "Thank God! I finally will be rid of him!" Bengiman exclaimed for he never enjoyed the Americans company, nor his good looks, wit or charm.
     "Well, for a little while at least." Xation gave a laugh then he finished his breakfast before he went back upstairs and tended to his wife.

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     Now, true to his word, Xation flew out of Dallas right after his last meeting, even though Hays protested, for this little unexpected trip back home to Buenos Aires meant Xation would miss a very important meeting tomorrow morning, but Xation reassured Hays that he, being second in command, was perfectly capable of handling the clients by himself, or at least Hays had better be able to. So it was Xation landed just after 3:00 in the a.m, under a black and cloudless sky, with millions of silver stars shining down on the city beside the ocean, by the light of a crescent moon. Xation stepped off his private jet, glad to feel the warmth of the humid night air wrap itself around him like a comforting blanket, a welcome change from the frigid air of Winter in North Texas, but here in his homeland it was the height of Summer, a balmy 83 degrees on that mid-February early morning. Xation had slept all the while on the long flight and now he was wide awake and fully alert as the rest of the citizens in the aged city slumbered in their beds. Xation was looking forward to surprising his wife, for Xation had not seen her in nearly 7 weeks now and there were, oh so many things he wanted to do to her. His driver got him home to the town villa in a about 20 minutes and Xation was so pleased to be home just moments away from his beloved, who slept unaware of his presence as he crept, silently through the front door of the old French Colonial mansion that was as still and quiet as a tomb.
     With a smile as wide as the Cheshire Cat, Xation gingerly ascended the great marble staircase, careful as not to make a sound, then he found himself soon at the door of his beloved. Xation paused in the stillness of the moment, his heart racing, palms sweating, a rush of blood to his pelvis, like a shock to the system, carefully he placed his hand on the cold metal door knob and gently he entered into the darkened bedchamber, where he spied his wife asleep on the massive four poster bed, he himself had not slept in, in such a very long time. But here and now, at this time, at this moment, Xation saw a naked Leah lying on her back atop the silk sheets on this warm summer night, the breeze from the ceiling fan gently brushing against her long golden curls; which cascaded around her shoulders, partially covering her ample, soft, supple breasts, her nipples were erect and Xation just stood there, staring down, admiring his wife, for he was, oh so, glad to see Leah had lost all the baby weight she had gained during the pregnancy, 25lbs at least, but now here she was, fit and trim, and tan and as gorgeous as the first time he had met her on the golf course at Lanai, a day Xation always would remember and never forget. So, with all the love a man can have for a beautiful woman, whom has brought for a son to him, can ever possibly have, Xation gave a self-satisfied smile as he slowly began to take of his jacket, unloosening his tie. As he began to strip down while Leah was lost in her dreams, Xation made a little too much noise when he tossed his belt on the dresser, for the metal buckle struck a silver frame, knocking it over with a slight crash.
      In a panic, startled by the sound, Leah cried out "Whose there?" she said up on her knees covering herself with the sheet, with fear in her voice, her heart pounding furiously within her chest.
      "Leah it's me! Your husband!" Xation said as he approached her, his naked muscular form outlined in the silver blue shadows cast by the distant moon through the sheer white curtains.
      "Xation!" Leah exclaimed, not knowing if this was really happening or just another dream.
      "Yes, it is I." Xation said seductively as he approached his wife.
      Here Leah instantly became frightened by Xation's sudden, unexpected presence, for she thought someone must have told the secret and he knew about her betrayal of him with his best friend Bengiman. In a split second her mind flashed back to the night when she had allowed Bengiman to stay in bed with her, a voice had come to her in that same instant telling her 'oh, there is a price you will pay for this, but how high is the cost, and on what night shall you pay the price?'. Here now Leah, in her fevered thoughts, believed it was she who would play the 'Desedemona' to his 'Othello', and her jealous husband had come in the dark of night to choke the life right out of her! Yet, Leah's trepidations were all dissuaded by the amorous tone in Xation's voice and the needful, yearning look in his dark, glistening eyes. "Xation?" Leah whispered as she tossed aside the silken sheets, uncovering her nakedness to him, as Xation stood beside the bed, she was crawling forward on her knees, then the two embraced with a tight bond full of strength and passion as Leah tilted her head, giving up her moist lips and then he kissed her. The relief Leah felt, the deep release of tension from the sin weighing on her soul was quited now in a storm of great physical and emotional delight, such is the feeling when you realize today is not a good day to die.
     The enormity of Xation's business, family and wealth all left his mind as he took the utmost satisfaction and joyous gratification out of having the most exquisite, erotic sexual delight with his wife and her magnificent body, her tiny waist, round, firm ass, strong thighs, long soft curls of golden hair he could grab hold of, and prove to her just what a healthy, passionate man is worth. Leah herself quickly forgot all about her little 'roll in the hay' with old 'whatshisname', even though it had only been 2 days prior, Xation, now was giving her a taste of just why she had married him in first place. The two entwined together liked coiled serpents in their bed together with much vigor and intensity and at times, if you were to look in, would not be able to decide if they were making love, or trying to kill one another, such is the ecstasy of a man and woman's slippery skin, so sweet and sublime.

    
   

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     "Xation?" Bengiman's voice came booming through the speaker phone "Listen, mate.., there's been a spot of bother on this end." he said clearing his throat "There's doings afoot."
     Hays gave Xation a concerned look as Xation picked up the phone taking Bengiman off the speaker saying "What has happened now?" Xation asked as he sat back down behind his desk with great apprehension. Hays could not hear what Bengiman was telling him, but by his expression and anger in Xation's voice, Hays knew this could not be good.
     "Well, I'll tell ya." Bengiman exhaled as he began the thread of the sordid tale, or at least the part he wanted Xation to know about, saying "Charles.., we, me and Lexa.., well, we all sort of got into it."
      "What? Sort of.., in what capacity?" Xation asked uncertain of his meaning.
      "Before I begin.., I have to confess something." Bengiman sighed, keeping the worst of his sin against Xation to himself. "I have been, Lexa and I.., have been having an affair.., Charles found out this morning."
      Xation sat there as he rolled his eyes and sighed telling Bengiman after a long pause of silence."God damn it Bengiman! You and your cock are always getting into trouble." Xation shook his head leaning back in his chair as Hays leaned forward paying close attention to the one sided conversation. "Well? What happened?"
     "Right then, Charles found out, we got into a fight."
     "Is he alright?" Xation asked hoping Charles was still alive.
     "Yeah, yeah, just a verbal altercation, I didn't lay one finger on him." Bengiman said proud of himself for it took much self control and determination and a commanding will not to toss Charles out of the window this morning.
     "Well I am glad you had a bit of self control." Xation said happy to see all of Bengiman's rage and frustrations were finally under Bengiman's authority and dominion.
     "Well.., I did get into a fight.., with my room." Bengiman informed Xation who was none too pleased.
     "Come again? How's that?" Xation said sitting up straight in his chair at the news.
     Here a little laugh came across the line "Yeah, about that.., Xation, the only way I could not inflict any injury or pain to Charles.., was to destroy every last thing in my room. It's all thrashed, ruined, broken, damaged beyond repair, and I'm having a new window installed."
     This news was greeted by silence as Xation could only picture in his mind the utter destruction caused by the mad man's hands and fury. "A new window..?"
     "Yeah, mate.., on account I tossed my nightstand through it." Bengiman waited for a moment to see if Xation would respond but he did not speak for a minute or two so Bengiman plead his case. "I just became so enraged by the way Charles was treating Lexa, treating her like a fucking cunt! And she's not, she's a sweetheart and I think I love her."
     Here Xation gave a wide-eyed look and he chastised Bengiman, saying "Love? Are you out of your fucking mind? What the fuck do you know about love?"
     "Excuse me?" Bengiman said astonished Xation was not happy for him.
      To this Xation gave a sarcastic laugh "You don't love Lexa, Bengiman, you only think you do. I know you, Bengiman. I know the real you! You only want Lexa because she belongs to Charles."
     "Not anymore!" Bengiman retorted. "When Charles found out, he caught us together..," Bengiman lied then said "then Charles started began verbally tormenting her, calling her a whore, slut etc.., then I could not take it anymore and I told him to stop being such a hypocrite.., and that's when I let the cat out of the bag. I told Lexa about Felina and how she had hooked up with Charles on his holiday." Bengiman cleared his throat telling Xation "I know! I should've kept my mouth shut, but it's too late now. Lexa knows about Felina and Charles, Charles knows about Lexa and me, so this is all pretty much over."
     Xation felt a discontentedness manifest itself in his heart and mind when he heard this, for he knew how much Charles cared about Lexa, and Xation, along with everyone who saw them, thought they made such a fine looking, loving couple, even with his little fling in Bermuda with Felina, Charles still loved Lexa and wanted to be with her. "So you broke them up. Came between them, my friends, my sister-in-law.., and for what Bengiman? Just to satisfy your lustful, carnal  needs?" Xation looked disgusted as he said "Well, tell me mate, was her pussy worth all of this trouble?"
     Bengiman thought for a moment reliving the acrimonious events of the morning and all the turmoil that followed, and would continue to haunt him, with a churning in the pit of his stomach along with a stabbing pain in his heart Bengiman said "No. No pussy on Earth is worth all this trouble and frustration."
     "Well I am glad to hear you say that." Xation paused giving Hays a little smile as he continued in his conversation with Bengiman. "So tell me, where is Charles now? Did he leave the Estate?"
     "Naw! He's been holed up in his little house, getting soused on vodka, haven't seen him in hours." Bengiman said as he glanced out of the kitchen window seeing no movement from the pool house while the maids were up in his room busy cleaning up the mess.
    "And Lexa.., where is she right now?" Xation asked with concern for his sister-in-law.
    "Yeah well, she became enraged and drove down to the city a few hours ago.., with her sister and little Jason." Bengiman explained knowing Xation would become incensed.
     "What?! No!" Xation shouted.
     "Easy mate.. she'll be fine, she just wanted to get away with her sister for a little while! I tell you my son, Leah's been locked up in this house for months! You're too busy to be with Leah, and her sister is the only one that has been having all the fun!" Bengiman tried to explain.
     "I will tell this to you only once! I DO NOT WANT MY WIFE TO BE LEFT ALONE IN THE CITY! Do you understand?" Xation screamed into the telephone causing Hays a bit of alarm.
     "Ah Xation? What's the harm?" Bengiman retorted.
     "The harm!? I have a gorgeous American wife, whom is in desperate need of my attention, and if she is allowed to be in the city on her own, she is bound to be tempted! No! South American men are not to be trusted alone with my wife! The temptation to stray is too great!"
     "So you think she might cheat on you?" Bengiman asked never hearing such feelings coming from his friend.
     "No.., but I must keep her away from the temptation to cheat, so I want her back on the Estate by this time tomorrow!" Xation gave out his orders.
     Now here Bengiman did not respond, for he was a little insulted that Xation, automatically, assumed Leah was safe on the Estate, for Bengiman surely knew the truth of the matter, and Xation did not. Bengiman thought how odd it was that Xation never even once considered Bengiman, an Englishman, as a worthy threat to his marriage. However, this never entered Xation's mind because he had too much Unity, Loyalty, Respect and Honor for his best friend Bengiman, and Xation always felt that Bengiman felt the same way about him, and he did, however, in the dark of night, without knowing, through deception, anything can happen. Bengiman felt very ill as a fevered rush of blood filled his brain as he let out a heavy sigh saying "Very well, I will go down to the town house, but Lexa will not be very happy to see me."
     "Well, we will have to get rid of her." Xation replied.
     "Rid of?" Bengiman said with a twinge of fear in his voice.
     "No, no! I mean send her back to California! There is no way she and Charles can live under the same roof." Xation explained.
     "I don't think Leah will like that, she relies upon her sister for companionship, since your always away." Bengiman said giving Xation a little dig at the end of his sentence.
     "Well, Bengiman.., Leah is my wife and that is my house, I am the only one in control. You ALL need to remember that!" Xation said as he paused for dramatic affect "Now do as I have instructed you, leave Charles be!" Xation stopped speaking for a moment as a the worrisome matter stirred up like a tornado in his mind and then he announced to Bengiman as well as Hays. "Listen, now, thinking more about all this..., I have decided to fly back tonight to see about my wife. You better be at the townhouse when I arrive."