“Unless we’re going to live together…““I was coming to that…,” I said.She stopped. “My lease is up at the end of next month. Let’s t...ink about this between now and then. Perhaps when my slave trial is over?”I nodded. It made sense. “Or, you could marry me.”She stopped, seemingly even stopped breathing, then finally said, “You’re serious.”“Never more so. And this isn’t the first time I’ve asked you.”She looked down. “You don’t need to marry me to fuck me, my lord.”I put my hand under her chin. It's not okay there, so I've never thought of you in that way and..." "It's fine I said save it! We should get going." The cab ride back is silent, awkward, and painful. I want to say something to make him feel better but I can't think of anything. So I say nothing. That night I can't sleep. I'm thinking about Zaid and how much I hurt him. Why was I so quick to turn him down? He really is a wonderful guy. Handsome too- about six feet, with tan skin, and dark eyes with lashes any girl would kill. She would keep Deb company while I was out with my date. I sat in the driver's seat and willed myself to calm down. I was excited and I didn't want that to detract from this evening. I was planning to have a great time with a special lady and I wanted everything to be perfect. I started the car, backed out of the driveway and headed for the Penny home.Deb answered the door soon after I rang the chime and welcomed us into the house."Gee, Mr. Tyler, you look really nice. Mom will be down in a. ' Laughing Robert stepped under the shower head and started to rinse off. As he left the shower room he stopped behind me and said 'I'm down the hall in room 409, knock twice when you are ready.' With that Robert had exited the shower and by the time I dried off was no where to be found. I hurried to my room and dug out a pair of short pants and a large t-shirt. Slipped my feet in to a pair of flip flaps and went down the hall looking for Robert. Once I arrived at room 409, I rapped on the.