That had to be it.I made myself a pot of coffee. I didn't feel like eating. I'd have towait until she came home from work. I couldn't just sit here an...d worryabout it. I'd end up spending the whole day crying. I got busy and madethe beds, did some laundry, cleaned the kitchen. When I'd finished withthat, I picked out clothes that I knew she liked me to wear. I spentextra minutes getting my makeup just right. The moment she walked throughthe door I'd beg her to let me explain. She had to, right?I. ’ They both whispered in unison, breaking what would have to be the last lover’s embrace of their lives. There was a special breakfast for friends and family a few hours later, again hosted by friends of the family. For the first time, Jake had an opportunity to chat with his half brother, several years his senior. ‘She’s a pretty special young lady.’ Jake’s brother mused, guiding Jake away from the crowd, seemingly wanting to talk. ‘Jake, you and I have always been close. I need to tell you. ‘Oh John, I love Japanese food, but you don’t have to go to that much trouble.’ ‘Please, Sharon, let me make the arrangements for this week. I need you to only concentrate on your work and enjoying yourself when we are not working.’ Just as she started to speak again, the limo pulled up to their hotel. Looking out the door, she stared at the front of the The Carlyle, a beautiful hotel on Madison Avenue. Things were happening quickly as the driver unloaded their bags with the porter at the. ”“Other than this you are in control,” Naci said leaning down to kiss me. It felt as if a huge current was flowing through me. I broke the kiss staring at Naci seeing that she as well as I was panting. “I am yours Toman do not forget that. When you are ready I will be also. Remember I love you.” As she walked out, I could only stand there watching her receding figure.Sitting down I started to plan how to get this puny mage. A few hours later an almost heavenly aroma floated through the air.