Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2245

On the second day in Chetvine, they bought the basics and picked up a used commuter car. Andrew felt like he'd scored a lot, and besides, he had made a tidy profit.

Natasha stared at the new hundred million and felt her head buzz. She asked, "Darling, where did this money come from?"

Andrew said bluntly, "Some idiot rear-ended my car and then paid me off. That's how."

Natasha could not believe it. "He rear-ended your used car and paid 100 million? Was he an idiot? Rich and stupid too?"

Andrew chuckled. "Exactly. Rich and stupid."

Natasha looked at him suspiciously. "You're laughing in a really scary way. You didn't extort them, did you?"

Andrew's eyes widened in mock offense. "Do you think your man is the kind of person who does bad things like that?"

Natasha giggled. "You are, through and through."

Andrew clicked off the light with a snap. "Time for bed."

Natasha quickly stripped off her outer clothes and pants. Then, she slipped naked under the covers and snuggled up against Andrew's chest.

"Honey, let's get busy!" she whispered playfully.

"Get busy doing what?" Andrew asked with feigned innocence.

"You know what I mean… Let's make some heat!" Her suggestive tone left no room for misinterpretation.

"Oh, now I get it!" Andrew grinned.

…

The next morning, bright and early, someone knocked loudly on the rickety door of their little shack.

Natasha begrudgingly got up and opened it. "Who is it?"

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