About the book: year / She picked up her skirts and ran to the gate. Eric shouted: “I can’t lose you!” - and rushed after the stranger. Bom! — the clock rang, striking midnight. Bang! — fiery flashes of fireworks shot up into the dark sky. Eric reached the gate just as the limousine door slammed, the car picked up speed and disappeared into the night. He didn't know her name or phone number. He held his happiness in his arms and lost it. Eric bent down and picked up a small pistol from the ground. The girl fell out when she got into the car. The beautiful stranger was also dangerous.