Please kiss and make up.’ One was not about to calm down but the other hugged her and gave her a long kiss. I saw her adversaries’ body deflate. I... walked back to my chair at the corner of the bar. Lauren gave me a smile but did not come my way. I finished my coke and got up to go but as soon as Lauren saw that she brought me another coke. ‘Where were you going?’ ‘Hotel. This place is too violent for me.’ ‘Can you wait another five minutes, please?’ I resisted asking why she wanted me to wait. Wish youcould retrieve the mail but know that's not an option.The sun has dipped in the sky and the shadows are lengthening. Youstand, one arm wrapped round your narrowed waist and for a beat you'relost in the memory of New York. Turning on your high heeled slipper youclick through the kitchen to your bed room. Slipping out of yourglamorous day wear, carefully hanging up the gown and robe, putting themules back in wardrobe replacing it with your favourite camisole andFrench knickers, finally. I was seated in his converted living room where, collections of cool guitar were displayed. I walked up & lean over the window, as I waited for him to get ready the set up. He briefly came over behind me, and whisper my name softly that shook me up. I was flustered & zoom to grasp hold of the guitar turn on the amp and sit down on the stool. He walked and stand behind me, giving me instruction. This situation reminds me when I was small, he would come over with his big guitar and teach me how. Unusual.. I appreciate your being on time, and your attention to your appearance, though my dear, please, never again go out in pink, I beg of you." "I also have a lot on my mind this eveiing, dear. You have never met my husband, he does not live with me here. He is very ill. I think he will die soon, no matter what I do or say." You are grown up enough to share a drink and talk about matters of love and sex, I think? What would you like?"Her hand so gently brushed, well, more than gently.