I can see a sliver of sky. The usual London sounds fill the distance: police sirens, the dull rumble of jumbo jet on descent to Heathrow. For once my ...mind is empty. I’m content. At last I sit up, a little groggy. I’m so glad I live alone at times like this. My hair must look a mess and my eyes will be bloodshot from the tears. But I can sort myself out and find clothes in my own time. Where is my phone? I guess that’d be wherever I hurled my handbag. I pad through to the living room, grab the. I ask that you don’t say a word for now, not even to Karen.”“I won’t.”“This Connie person must be quite a woman.”“Why do you say that?”“I can’t see any decent guy letting Wendy go. Your mom is incredible! She’s so beautiful! She’s smart, very funny, and a great mom to you and Timmy. I’m sure that she’ll find a very lucky guy to give all his love to her, and she will love him in return.”“I think she already has someone she’s very interested in and in love with.”“Oh, well great for him, I’m happy. I want you, my loving brother, to take my virginity. I am ready to do this. I love you so much and trust you with the most precious thing in my life, me.” I sat in silence for a few seconds pondering what she just told me. I know I should have told her no, made her leave or walked out myself. None of that entered my head though. I just kept looking at her like a beautiful lady of desire. I was thinking of what to say and I decided to answer her the best way I knew how. I kissed her full on the. Our reaction caused us toknock down our music stands which acted like a domino affect, flatteningthe stands of neighbouring players.I don't know if it was my scream or the complete disarray of the brasssection and percussion as they burst into fits of laughter, which causedMrs Russell to terminate the rehearsal. At least she appeared to have asense of humour as she was laughing as much as everyone else.I just sat down in shock, wondering why the whole world was against me.As my heart began to.