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A Better Pair of Shoes "The Thinner Soul", a novel- Chp. 31-32

Welcome Cassandra Simpleton and Eaton to A Better Pair of Shoes "The Thinner Soul".  Also say good-bye to Monica Shepherd and Radiance Dunbar as we shift gears to bring you the Finale to this story.

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#ABPOS The Thinner Soul, Chp. 31


Eaton- Since I had met Radiance, I'd only given a piece of my heart away. It was all encompassing, and then it wasn't.  I'd tripped them both.  They had each recovered, but it didn't matter to Unger as long as they had been properly derailed.  She'd eventually taken that piece of my heart back, and when I heard her let him down, I knew it wasn't just the principle of the matter why she wanted the last piece.  Seeing her in front of me fully immersed in the tribulations of my hidden world, also let me know I wasn't alone in my whole-hearted love.

It was hard to talk freely, but we'd managed to convey everything we felt.  I was ran over and weak, but her presence brought electricity.  We'd spoken many nights since then, and I knew Reece was not done seeing red.  It wasn't the kind of situation I could take lightly either, but I trusted that Sam might show her how to keep balance up this high.  In fact, it was all I could think of.  I knew the slightest bit of commotion could move the needle in a scary and unwanted direction.  I wasn't sure how they'd found me, but it brought me a lot of concern and a lot more commentary from the guards.  I never knew what they were saying, but I could tell there had been mix reactions.  

I wanted to say move fast, but it was delicate, so I mostly found myself cautioning Radiance to be careful.  I'd given what I could, but I knew that Unger International was a great cover.  A private security firm was just the right kind of business to secure the kind of information that was very useful to Unger.  I waited to hear each day what headway they'd made, but it felt like I was stuck in a blizzard. Nothing was moving.

Suddenly, I could hear a melee, a sort of buzzing in the dugout--before long I found myself staring up into the eyes of Unger.  He spoke of things Radiance and I hadn't discussed.  Things about her making a definite rebound from the trip we'd conducted, and about the Simpleton's threats.  I remained still; sitting with my back pressed against the brickwork.  It was the reason I had ended up there.  Technically, they both were, but some mysterious force had protected them both.  Now, I just had to hope the same force would protect Reece. 


#ABPOS The Thinner Soul, Chp. 32


Cassandra Simpleton- I wasn't done trying to get my hands on the Simpleton legacy.  Being booted didn't mean the end, it just meant I needed to be creative and patient.  I hadn't secured any of Walter's percentage, nor had I received my father's forgiveness. We drifted apart, and became formally known for our rift.  He'd done a great job of handing off to Rick, and he wasn't the disappointment my father had ferociously anticipated.  I stayed close enough to the facts and the market however, if it ever became necessary for me to make a return.  Anyone who knew me could bet on that, but there was more.

In the years since my father had died, I'd gotten close to Unger.  My plan was simple until it wasn't anymore.  The minute I heard about his ill dealings in Russia, I had quickly regrouped.   My thoughts were definitely a part of the Simpleton handbook.  It was a safe bet.. provide enough help, and I could possibly carve out an opportunity with Ample Publishing.  It wasn't as big, and it was only still growing its claws, but I knew if Sam took down Unger, he would never live it down.

I continued to covered up my relationship, and sold whatever information I had as being gained through connections.  I'd led the company, and naturally I understood all the moving parts of Simpleton and Fisher.  I knew it would be a solid beginning in helping everyone to overlook my failures if I found the company its new international spine.  Therefore I joined Sam in working to convince Rick to sever all ties with Unger.  

Until it all came together, I continued to carry on our affair, and I felt more of value with each day.  Then he went off the grid.

No calls, no messages.. and no return calls for 3 days.


A Better Pair of Shoes “The Thinner Soul”, a novel

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