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“It’s cool. Let’s go. I ordered hired carsand the guy said he’d meet us at the very end of the left side. Socome on.”

I followed Derick as he pushed the trolley myfingers threaded with Jade’s. At the end of the airport a guy stoodlooking uncomfortable with Brand and the rest of security.

“Hi,” Derick said. “I see you’ve met oursecurity team.”

“Yes, Mr. Silverman. I have the cars youordered.” The guy turned and we followed him. We left the airportand walked to a private car park at the side. Four cars sat outfront of the car hire, a black Porsche, which Derick ordered, a BMWSUV with all the bells and whistles, and two Land Cruisers for thesecurity team. We were given forms to sign and then the keys werehanded over. Owen went with Derick, and Brand took the keys fromme.

“Sit in the back with your princess. I’lldrive today.”

I didn’t argue with Brand. I got in the backseat and we both did our seat belts while the security put ourluggage away.

“It’s more humid here,” Jade said.

“Yeah, Queensland is hotter. Will that botheryou?” I didn’t want Jade uncomfortable. If she didn’t like it hereI’d look at Sydney University. At least if we went there wewouldn’t be far from my parents and other family.

“No. You know I’m cold all the time.”

She was. When I walked around in shorts shewore jeans.

Brand got into the driver’s side and startedthe car. He drove out of the airport and knew exactly where to go.I’d been to the Gold Coast many times, but Jade hadn’t, she’d neverleft the state. So instead of watching out the window I watchedJade.

Excitement radiated off her, and the more shesaw the bigger her excitement got. Her eyes became bright pools andher lips turned up into a huge smile. “It’s so pretty isn’tit?”

“Yeah it is.” The view I had right now wasstunning. I knew the Gold Coast was a winner. I’d get in contactwith a realtor as soon as I got the chance.

She shot me a frown. “You’re not looking outof your window, you’re looking at me.”

“I’ve seen the Gold Coast before. I’ve beenhere a lot.”

“Is it all like this?”

“Pretty much. It’s a high tourist place soit’s kept clean, fresh, and tidy.”

“I’m loving what I’m seeing so far.”

“That’s good. Brand, take the scenicdrive.”

“I’ll go up South Port and aroundLabrador.”

We drove around for a good two hours. Themore we saw the more I could see the excitement shine through Jade.She pointed out everything she liked and her smile got bigger andbigger. There were lots of parks and boulevards where restaurantslooked either out to the sea or over a bit to the lake. The scenerywas pretty. I pointed out Sea World and we even drove onto thehighway past the other three theme parks.

By the time we pulled into the MeritonService Apartments Southport, Jade was bouncing in her seat.

“What I’ve just seen of the city I love. Thisplace has everything. Now I’m so eager to see the Uni to see ifeverything else is perfect.”

We had a winner. I knew if she loved the cityshe’d feel the same for the university. Brand parked out front,letting Jade and I get out. David and Royce stood at the entranceand held the door as we went in. I went up to reception and got ourkeys. Derick would have already booked us in. I knew we’d hired outthe whole top floor, two suites, one for Derick, Jade, and me, theother for our security.

Royce followed us onto the elevator. “We tookthe three bedroom and you’re in the two. We knew Jade would be withyou.” He winked.

It was true, I never slept without Jade. Icouldn’t. Not anymore. When reached the top floor, Royce guided usto the left and I scanned the key on the door, opening it. Wewalked down a small hall leading to a lounge room with a terraceoverlooking the ocean. There was a kitchen to the right along witha closed door.

“Derick took that room,” Royce said. “He’s inthere now laying down. He’s going out tonight to meet up with yourcousins, Richard and Zeck. They’re up.” I nodded to Royce and heleft. “See ya. Yell or call if need us.”

“You should join Derick and go see yourcousins.” Jade smiled up at me. “I’m just going to relax tonight.Sit on the balcony and study, then read and enjoy the view.”

“Come with us. You’re invited.”

“I’m sure, but you go have fun. I’m going tohave a relaxing night here.” She went to our bedroom door andopened it squealing with joy when she saw it. “It has the view too.And look at this huge bed.” Jade got on the bed and I laughed whenshe jumped up and down, my laugh turned into a groan when I noticedher tits bouncing. I climbed up and tried to catch her but sheevaded me.

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