Finally inside Rene's mansion

Jacqueline was not sharing Adam’s enthusiasm, but she resolved to bear with it, for the sake of their long friendship.

She felt certain though, that meeting up with someone who had psychic abilities and could tell the future would be a great source of inspiration. She could do this before embarking upon something as adventurous as travelling all the way to Brazil. It was a risky thing to do without careful preparation.

The day of Rene’s birthday party finally arrived. Jacqueline and Adam had travelled with his car. They arrived a day before the party and spent the day exploring around the ranch. Jacqueline rode on one of the horses and Rene showed off his newly acquired riding skills.

As usual, Adam was very impressed with the place and initially had only a sense of gratitude; for having been honored with an invitation to such a grand establishment. As the day wore on into evening though, the old feelings of resentment and bitterness started welling up within him again.