She doubled over, losing her mouthpiece, the wind knocked from her. The dark haired woman was instantly all over her, pummeling her with punches. Down...she went to the canvas, dazed, unable to find her breath or the will to continue, but she knew she must. The small single mother of two had been told she would be paid only if she could last two rounds against her heavier and experienced opponent. Having lost her job several days ago, she had searched desperately for a means to pay the rent. After your toast, take a shower and we will go out" she said"No probs"I had my toast, jumped in the shower and dried myself off."Steve, come here a minute, i need some help"I wrapped a towel around me and went to her room.She was laying on the bed, with those crotchless panties on and nothing else."Come in and shut the door" she said."Come and lie down next to me Steve"I was shaking with excitement."I saw the bulge in your pants last night as I was leaving" Do you like what you see? Don't think. I'll have the money for us to get married soon."Ari's heart soared, and a smile spread across her face despite her tears, "That's the first time you've ever actually said that word — married." I just didn't want to make you think about it all the time. Now that I'm going to get my promotion, we can be married soon, maybe even the next time I get back to port. I do want you to be my wife, Angel, and I'll ask you right, with a ring and everything, when I get back next time."Ari jumped into his. The girls both ordered some salmon thing, crusted with pecans or some such thing. It was all strange to me, but they seemed to know exactly what they wanted. It was then I learned that they are semi-vegetarians. They will eat fish but no meat of any kind. I said, “Whoa! You mean you don’t even eat tacos? That’s a sacrifice beyond the call of duty.” One said, “Andrew, you can make tacos without meat you know.” I said, “Sure, but what’s the point?” Our meals came and we dug in. My lamb had this.