Rated M for potential violence, drug usage, coarse language, sexual situations and possibly other adult themes.
Napa Valley at the Delgado Estate - Friday, four p.m.
Within the sprawling Delgado estate seated deep inside of the Napa Valley, Aiyanna sat curled up in front of a crackling fire in her favorite room, her husband’s den in what had been his favorite chair, simply waiting. The die had been cast, and her plans had been put into motion.
First she had spent hours researching the individuals that were hand chosen to accompany her on the expedition she would be funding, each having a talent or some type of knowledge or experience to bring to the expedition. This particular one would be unlike any other that the Quest Travel Agency had ever put on before. This one was for her, to sate her own curiosities.
Eyes as dark as coal stared into the fire as flames rose upward, flickering and casting shadows that would dance upon the walls of the interior of the den. The letters had been hand written by the expeditions benefactor and had been delivered to their intended recipients by a mysterious dark haired stranger.
The letter would read:
[I]You have been chosen for your unique abilities to be part of an expedition that will take you on an amazing journey. I do hope that you will consider joining me as I embark upon this adventure.
This expedition will last as long as is necessary to complete its intended goal. I realize that could cause a financial burden for many of you but I assure you that you will paid handsomely should you choose to accept my invitation. The only requirement for this expedition other than the reasons stated above is that you have a desire to be a part of it.
If you are interested please make any preparations for an extended absence. Transport will arrive to pick you up at exactly four P.M on Friday. You will know that the transport is for you when you see this emblem on the side of the vehicle that will transport you. From there you will be brought to your final destination before the expedition will begin.
It is my sincerest hope that you will consider this invitation. I understand that you may have concerns that will need addressed due to the vagueness of this letter, and those issues will be addressed upon your arrival at said destination. Housing and all provisions will be provided to you before, and after your arrival, as well as during the course of the expedition.
Thank you for your consideration, I promise you that this is a journey you will not want to miss.
The letter would be signed “Your benefactor, Aiyanna Humetewa-Delgado."
It was Aiyanna’s hope that all of the recipients would at least consider the invitation and that possibly if any of them had ever heard the name Delgado in association with multimillion dollar heiress it would help to entice them into accepting the invitation.
Her eyes shifted then through the window and across the crystal blue waters of the swimming pool to the guest house where her best friend and personal pilot, resided.
After what had seemed to be a very long week, it was finally Friday and all that was left to do now was to wait for her guests to arrive.
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