Chapter 56

The omega returned to the bed. Austin was on the phone; he hung up and walked toward Vanessa.

“Are you available this week?”

“Yes, why?”

“I have business in the Fiji islands. I wanted to take you with me.”

“What?!”

“Being that way,” Austin imitated his way of speaking.

“When?”

“Now!”

“You’re crazy!” A gleam appeared in Vanessa’s eyes. “I need to go home, I don’t have clothes here… although…”

Vanessa smiled.

“We can take my private jet.”

Austin laughed.

“How wealthy does someone have to be to own a private jet?”

“Quite wealthy.”

Another smile from Austin.

“That’s good, but I’ve already arranged to have mine fueled.”

Vanessa smiled.

“Really? I love airplanes, I bet mine is faster. What’s the make and year of yours?”

“I have no idea.”

“So it must be old.”

“It’s not old, but it doesn’t matter. I’ve already arranged to have it fueled.”

Austin pulled Vanessa by the