She smiled back at him. "You are in luck then for I am fluent in many languages, English being just one. My name is Margaux De la Cruz." Her beautiful accent and her last name strengthened his impression of her Spanish origin.

They shook hands and Ben noted the absence of wedding rings though she wore a few rings on her other fingers and thumbs. Now that he was beside her Ben could tell that she was probably close to his age. She dressed very well and her jewellery didn't appeared to be costume so she may have been well off. Aside from her gorgeous mahogany hair that fell in...