Kara’s face was blank and she was looking intently at me. On the surface of it, what I had said was innocent enough; but I could see the suspicion t...hat all wasn’t as it seemed going on behind her eyes. I watched with interest as her cheeks began to turn pink, and she crossed her arms - hugging herself as she shifted on the spot. Kara wasn’t sure, but my command to her - that she thought her parents being adventurous and kinky was hot - had come into effect; and what could be more depraved than. ’ ‘It was very nice meeting you also, Richard. If you ever need anything, let Michael and me know, OK?’ ‘Thank you, Marlene, I’ll be sure to let you know.’ I was still fiddling with the piano when I heard a knock at the door, and then the youthful voice of Marlene shout, ‘Hey Liberace, can I come back?’ Misty raced from the room out to greet Marlene. ‘Hey there, Misty-girl, how are you?’ I heard the usual thump on the floor and as I walked out, Marlene was bending over and scratching the black. I still remembered how bad I felt that day and that was after only three years of marriage. I could only guess at the pain my Wild Turkey loving friend was going through.“Did she say why?” I asked.“She hinted at some kind of personality conflict in the bedroom.” He shrugged.“Personality conflict? After twenty-one years? What the fuck does that even mean?” I asked amazed that I had become this emotional over HIS problems.“Beats the shit out of me.”“Why now? She must have known this problem was. My heart sank. "I thought that was you I saw coming out."Fuck off, Neil, I thought, just fuck right off. Please, fuck off. I turned around. "Hello, Neil."Tina crossed her arms and leaned back against a lamp post, looking amused. I guess my face didn't hide my feelings very well."Great film, eh?" Neil was wearing a chequered sports jacket, with a brightly coloured open necked shirt underneath. There were food stains dotted down the front, which managed to clash with the pattern. I could.
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