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Renada's house was elaborate just like her restaurant with lots of antiques from the Middle East. Unlike Andy she was quite eccentric and rich mohair rugs of vibrant patterns and colors came to life before your eyes. Although the house was quite a bit smaller it was alive with amazing historical pieces. Jordan loved it and was quite impressed with her decorative wit. For lunch she cooked a traditional American dish of hamburgers and hot dogs cooked on the grill. They sat next her kidney shaped pool and stuffed themselves. It was so nice to finally be able to relax. Jordan had almost forgotten about Clark, till Renada ask if they wanted to stay the night there. "No I'm afraid I have to get back there are some things that I need to get done." Andy looked at her with curiosity. She didn't provide more information but she could tell that he was dying to ask her about what she had to do. Jordan was not about to say anything because that would mean that she would have to explain things. She had vowed to herself a long time ago that she would never have to explain anything to any man. That was something that she had never had to do with Darien. He never was concerned with what she did because being a stay home mom most of the time he knew where she was and what she was doing. "Jordan is everything all right?" "Yes I am having a wonderful time thank-you so much for inviting me. You are very welcome. I just wish you could stay a bit longer to really get to know everyone and enjoy your vacation. Andy told me about some of the things that have happened to you and I must say I'm terribly sorry." "Oh it has nothing to do with you just some sick weirdo who seems to have a thing for blondes." "What I can't understand is why he would single you out? I mean what could you have done that would have made him want to come after you?" "I don't know I was trying to figure out the same thing myself. I can't think of anyone that I have spoken to or even seen that would want to hurt me. The only person that I have really spoken to has been Andy and I know he would not want to hurt me. I'm not really sure what I should do now." "Well you know that you are welcome here for as long as you need a place." "I really appreciate your hospitality and I can't tell you how much your concern for me means." "Anything for a friend, and for Andy."