This is a trick!" he looked at me pleading for confirmation."I wish it was, Bob, I really wish it was."The pictures were graphic and clearly depicted ...wo lovers in the throes of passion in our bed. The two lovers were Caroline and Bob's wife Karen. Bob was stunned into a frozen mask of white horror at the sight. I was sure he was going to faint or even, as I had earlier that morning, empty the contents of his stomach. Somehow he got a semblance of control over himself and flopped back in his. Violet leaned toward him andmade a small adjustment to one of his hands. She leaned closer andplaced a feather-light kiss on his cheek. He felt his features grow warmand knew he was blushing furiously.Violet whispered, "It's alright, honey. Honestly. Here, let me prove itwith more of the same." Suiting her actions to the words, she kissed himagain, this time just as slightly, but on the lips, adding, "See, thatdidn't hurt. Now did it?"He whispered, "N... no." And neither will this," she. She wondered how tough it would be for a woman to hold onto a job. Vikram suddenly entered and hurriedly explained that he had to return home owing to a medical emergency.He instructed Shipra to accompany Shoiab on their factory visit so that he could give his final clearance. “Vikram, don’t worry!” Shoaib said, “I will also drop her back at the bank,” as if he had anticipated this. “Thanks!” Vikram responded and departed before she could respond.Shipra feels confined in the cabin alone with. It’s page one material and I need yourhelp.” She pleaded.“No, I’ve given you enough facts so that you can dig upwhatever you need for supporting evidence for the story.I’m out of it and I’m leaving to start my new life. Don’t tryto find me. Good-by Trish.”The click of the phone and the subsequent humming of adisconnected call echoed through the silent newspaperoffice. Trish hung up the phone, lit another cigarette andleaned back in the overstuffed.