Part 32 (1/2)
Her eyes longed for an affirmative answer from Miles At first he was somewhat baffled homosoto had indeed sent him on this trip, vacation, to work, undisturbed But Miles thought that he would have to fend for hi ways to satisfy his needs
”homosoto-San says that you must be relaxed to do very serious business Whenever you need relaxation, I am here”
The food was as exquisite as was Marasee He luxuriated in the eternally perfect weather, the beach, the waves and he even ventured under water on a novice scuba dive But, as he knew, he was here to concentrate on his assigned task, so he tried to li pleasure with Marasee
In just a few days, a relaxed Miles felt a peace, a solace that he had never known before He found that his h the problems of the war plans, and the solutions appeared His brain seeoals, the roads to ically before him, in absolute clarity He was free to explore each one in its entirety, fro to end, undisturbed
If a proble about it during an interlude with Marasee provided him with the answer The barriers were broken, the so-called 'walls of de- fense' crumbled before as he created new ht of before
As his plan coalesced into a singular whole, he began to experi- ence a euphoria, a high that was neither drug nor sexually in- duced He could envision, all at once, the entire grand strate- gy; how the ether and evolved into a picture perfect puzzle Miles became able to ht changes in one that would have far reaching ie only one slight aspect, yet see synergistic raained from total freedoave Miles new sources of pleasure and inspiration
As his plans ca outside of his idyllic environrew into a concrete reality, one which he knew he could execute, if ho hiave hienerally inclined to believe that this super rich, slightly eccentric but obviously dangerous man was deadly serious
As the days wore on, Miles realized that,laid, he wanted to put his plan to the test If he was right, of which he was sure, in a few short years he would be recognized as the most brilliant computer scientist in the world In the whole damn world
His inner peace, the one which fed his creativity, soon was overtaken by the unbridled ego which was Miles Foster's inner self The prospect of success fostered new energies and Miles worked even harder to complete the first phase of his task To the occasional disappointment of Marasee, Miles would embroil himself in the computer homosoto provided for the purpose
Marasee had been with ave her as much pleasure as she to him As his work further absorbed hinment would be over
Miles left Tahiti for Tokyo without even saying goodbye to Mara- see
The ritualistic scanning and security checks before Miles got onto the living roo in Tokyo evi- denced that homosoto had not told anyone else how inized the need for secrecy in their endeavors, Miles was irked by the patronizing, almost rude treat- ment he received when he was forced to pass the Surand white gallery on the 66th floor
”Ahso good to see you again Mr Foster homosoto-San is anxious to see you” A short japanese manservant escorted Miles to the doors of homosoto's office The briefest of taps invited the bellow of ”Hai!” from its inner sanctum
horeeted Miles as if they were long lost friends
”Mr Fosterit is so good to see you I assu conditions to your liking?” homosoto aardly searched for the vain co area in which they had first discussed their plans They sat in the same chairs they had the last time they met
Miles was taken aback by the warm reception, but since he was so i to be treated with respect
Miles returned the courtesy with the a ”Veryand I think you will be very pleased with the results” Miles s to be heavily conored the business issue
”I understand that Miss Marasee was most pleasedwas she not?” The ili for the sordid details
”I guess so I was too busy working to pay attention” Miles tried to sluff off the comment
”That is what she says That you were too busy for heror to say goodbye and thank her for her attentions Not an auspi- cious beginning Mr Foster” Miles caught the derision in homo- soto's voice and didn't appreciate it one little bit
”Listen My affairs are rateful for the services, but I do like to keep my personal life just that Per- sonal” Miles was polite, but fir
”Of course, Mr Foster, I understand co woman that I mention it There is no offense intended It is shall we saya cultural difference?”
Miles didn't believe in the cultural difference to which he referred, but he didn't press the point He nant pause followed before homo- soto interrupted the silence
”So, Mr Foster I really did not expect to see you for another feeeks Iourfuture endeavors” hohts