The captain caught Bella’s eyes and grinned. Bella grinned back, enjoying seeing the statuesque blond in such a commanding, lusty pose. No one spoke... for a few minutes. The only sounds were the sea birds, the ocean, and the occasional moans and sighs of pleasure. The sun finally crested the trees and streamed down directly on them, kissing their skin and warming them instantly. The morning mist still diffused the light into a burst of yellows and oranges across the horizon.Bella came again. It. I didn’t stop, because you were never alone. I did not need or want to be introduced to that day’s poor schmuck that you were with. Goodbye Kim.” I hung up.About two minutes later the phone rang again. As I had not gotten up to replace the handset, I answered it. It was a tearful Kim.“What did you mean by that asshole? I like male company, and we have not ever had an exclusive commitment. I can go out with anyone I want.”“That’s your problem, Kim. You want to go out with someone new every. Later, thinking about what she had done — and how long she had been planning it — I have to confess that I was rather dumbfounded. I thought about it and decided that I didn't hate her... but I damned sure didn't love her either. It was somewhat of a strange feeling. For those who have been through it, they might understand — it was something you had to experience.For the next few months I went on with my life, such as it was. I still had the kids and, even though I no longer desired Lynn, I. Xiu is outgoing and Emily is shy. I get behind the wheel and like a scared mouse Emily scoots away from me. KC and Xiu get in the back seat. I start driving and Emily timidly turns the CD player on. What is it with headbanger music? I drive until the low gas light comes on. I pull into a station. I get out and pay the attendant. Emily runs to the restroom. As I walk back to pump gas Xiu and KC walk to the restroom arm in arm. I finish pumping gas and get my change. Inside the store I see KC.