“I’m glad you didn’t, I’m not ready to be hunted down quite yet. But no, I’m still out of the city. And Irving, uh, I meant what I said that... last day, I’m not coming back.”“Is that still eating you?” he says. “Look, Linda, if you’re still worried about putting that asshole back on the street you can forget it. If you’re away I guess you don’t know, but he was only on the street about four hours. He went straight after some smack, got it and managed to o.d. himself all in one day.”“You’re. .town and waiting till Sunday won’t be good idea..” Ajay’s voice faltered due to sleep and tiredness.Susmita asked in a worried voice..”Ajay, u all right? you looking so tired today?”Ajay smiled and said…”Sush…i m fine…. today was hectic as hell….can’t you meet this house agent tomorrow ?”Susmita smiled reassuringly “It’s ok… I will manage a leave… u sleep now dear…. good nyt..”Ajay kissed her hand as Susmita switched off the main light.Life in the big city has been tough.Getting a proper house. I'm a slut. Ok. I think about 40 or so."Tracy was taking a sip of margarita and almost spit it out when her mom answered. "Are you serious?" Yes. Ok, your turn, same question." Not nearly as many as you, I know that much. Eight." Tracy had always considered herself to be a bit of a slut, but after hearing '40 or so' come out of her mom's mouth, she felt like a nun."Ah, you're practically still a virgin." Tonya teased.The little game wore on, and another batch of margaritas was made. At this. Their first exchange was uncomfortable, each saying “Good evening” simultaneously. Allison ushered him into the living room and sat down. Lionel, evidently uncertain of things, stayed standing. Allison, reasoning that it was good idea to keep him on the back foot, left him standing while she crossed her legs and looked out at him from the comfort of her armchair.“Well,” she said, “Let me just say again what I said yesterday. This may go somewhere or it may not. This is something I have decided.