Tears of anguish streamed down her eyes as she heard the hurtful things here said. The only boldness he had for him to speak this way was because of the stocks he controlled in her company. She didn't know why her life was going this way, the only person who could have comforted her was several miles away.

"Okay, let me go now darling. I'll speak to you before i leave tomorrow", he said.

Rita dried her eyes, walking away quickly. She resolved within herself never to shed tears ...