Chapter 165

Steve was grateful that Gwen declined to supply Kate with details. He was pleased with the response she gave. The women sat quietly, mulling over Gwen’s assertion for what seemed like minutes. Could it have been that good? All eyes eventually turned to Steve. He began to fidget.

“Just what I was afraid of,” groaned Kate. “Now the rest of us are doomed to spend our lives wondering what might have been, and what we’ve missed. Our lovers will never take us to that place that Gwen will visit every night with Steve. Maybe I should become a nun.”

Shortly after breakfast, the group was shuttled to a department store on The Champs-Elysees. Looking up the avenue, they saw that the Arc de triomphe was within easy walking distance.

“This is almost like a dream!” marveled Stephanie. “I have to keep pinching myself to believe it’s all real. It sure pays to be Gwen’s cousin and on her good side.”

Steve noticed the large posters placed throughout the store when he entered i