her heart was pounding so loudly she was certain it would wake him up . she gave no reaction to anything i was saying . `` do n't have much to report , '' i lied . perhaps there were wedding bells in the future . `` the sight bills are for cash on demand . '' now he could n't wait to get out of there . he spoke with someone over an intercom before the ornate metal gates slowly swung open , allowing the limousine onto the property . at this , willie grabbed me and started to pull me away . 