Looking up at Andrew, I smile seductively and run the tip of my tongue over my lips.“Same time tomorrow, Andrew?” I say, staring at his crotch. He... can only muster a simple nod of his head, yes.Before entering my house, I turn and see Andrew standing where I left him. The poor man looks befuddled, I purse my lips and blow him a kiss, then go inside and run up to my room.I hurry to the window and see Andrew standing under his outdoor shower near the pool. From my vantage point, I can see Andrew. And nary a better shoppe ere was born."Jack squinted as he gazed at the girl's name tag. It said, "Erato." It certainly sounded like a European name, but there was something more. He should know that name from . . . somewhere. He just couldn't think of it at this very second.Instead, he asked the lovely woman another question."Do you own this store, Miss?" Erato call me you may. The store is for me and my sisters. I am here today."Jack shook his head. Her poetic style of speech took some. Rex again surprised me. He jumped in, asking Karl the details of those people, places and things. He seemed genuinely interested in our neighbors, our other friends and the people we both knew. Typical of Rex, as soon as Karl was about to take his first bite of his main course, Rex asked, “What are people going to do when they find out what we are doing?” “We won’t be doing it for long,” said Karl. I was not sure how long we three would be together, but glad Karl had an answer. Rex left it. He didn't really know her yet.Anthony woke at 3:00am. Sleep was evading him. There was no soft body against his back. He peeked over his shoulder. She had rolled away from him onto her opposite side. Her bare back was beautiful. He slowly and carefully sneaked out of bed. Rain didn't stir.The man worked at his computer. At 6:00am he stood and quietly opened the curtains in front of him. As he sat, the morning sun entered. Movement was heard on the bed behind him. He looked at her blurred.
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