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Levi and Vanessa,”
Nat said.
    Liz sighed with relief. “For a moment, I was
afraid you were going to say Simone.”
    “I don’t think I can do that kind of business
with Simone,” Nat said. “The past few weeks have been very eye
opening for me.”
    “Neither one of us seems suited for the drama
that is usually associated with Simone,” Liz said.
    “That is true. So what do you think?
    “I think, that you are the most incredible
business woman I have ever met and you have a great sense of people
and potential,” Liz said. “Levi and Vanessa would make excellent
partners. What kind of deal do you have to pitch to them?” she
asked.
    “You do know me too well.”
    “Well enough to know that you wouldn’t have
brought the idea up unless you had it completely planned out. So
spill it,” Liz said with a smile.
    The knock on the door interrupted Nat before
she could start to outline her plan for Liz. Liz walked to the door
and ushered Susan inside.
    “Hello, Susan,” Nat said. “Did you have a
good night?”
    “It was beyond good, it was fantastic,” Susan
said. “I don’t know what the special ingredient Levi has in the
Tropical E’s, but the guests just can’t get enough of them.” Susan
chuckled. “Karen says she has to buy new wheels for her
rollerblades because she has worn this set out already. I told her
with the tips we have been getting she can buy as many new pairs as
she wants.”
    “I am glad you had a great night, Susan,” Liz
said, as she placed the bank bag in the safe.
    “I feel like I will be pouring shots in my
sleep,” Susan teased as she turned to go.
    “Rest up, so you can go at it again tomorrow
night,” Nat said.
    Liz walked Susan to the door and locked it
behind her.
    Liz walked back to where Nat was still
sitting in front of the computer, still gazing at the pictures.
With a click of the mouse, the computer screen went black and she
said, “Let’s continue this discussion in the bedroom.”
    Nat took Liz’s hand and they entered the
suite from the office and quietly changed to their night clothes.
Liz was the first to enter the bed and she sat resting against the
pillows as she waited for Nat. Nat walked to the edge of the bed
and lit a candle and then turned off the lights. She crawled into
bed and sat in front of Liz, the candlelight flickering across her
face as her eyes sparkled brightly with excitement.
    For hours Nat talked with Liz outlining her
plans for the new resort and the amenities they would offer an
extremely exclusive clientele. They discussed the partnership
breakdown that she proposed for Levi and Vanessa and even though
she and Liz would have the greater investment financially Levi
would be in charge of the management of the new property while Liz
and she continued to run Venus Rising. Liz listened intently to her
lover and she was amazed at how thorough Nat had made the plan.
    When Nat finally concluded, Liz reached for
her lover.
    “As I said earlier, you are incredible, My
Love. So when do we approach Levi and Vanessa?” she asked.
    “I thought maybe we could do lunch with them
again Friday and if they are in agreement we could fly together to
look at the property on Saturday if you can make the
arrangements.”
    “Consider it already done,” Liz said as she
kissed Nat sweetly.
    Nat blew out the candle and crawled in beside
Liz. Her hands caressed her lover as they made love into the early
morning hours and then dozed peacefully cradled in one another’s
arms.

PART FIVE
    Levi woke to an empty bed and when she looked
to Vanessa’s side of the bed she saw a rose and a note resting on
her pillow. The note read:
    My Love,
    It is so good to have you here with me. You
were sleeping so well, I did not want to wake you. I will be
working with Killian in the control room this morning and will wait
to eat breakfast until you awaken and are ready for food. I hope to
see you soon. I love you.
    Vanessa
    Levi picked up the rose and smelled its