‘You are lucky, if I did not have to go now you would be sorry.’ He gave me another stinging backhanded slap across the face snapping my head to o...e side and then turned and left the room.I lay there for a few moments shaking like a leaf before I crawled over to the small wash basin and tried to be sick. As I sat there with my head in the sink, I swore I would get even with Jandaeng for what he had done to me. I guessed this wasn't the first time he had treated someone like this, and I was sure. It was pretty crowded but I found an empty spot and, after a minute or two of waiting, got myself served with a pint of lager. God I was scared. I kept my head down and tried to stay inconspicuous. I’d just finish this drink and go. ?Hello, I’ve not see you in here before.?I turned to see who had spoken. The first thing I noticed was the smile. He seemed really friendly but I was still too scared so I just mumbled something and went back to my drink.?First time, eh? All a bit scary? Afraid I. I wouldn’t even suspect he has a thing for me if it weren’t for everyone else telling me he does. I’m feeling a little gutsy on this particular day, so I intentionally brush my chest against his arm as I pull away from his embrace. His eyes widen and his swagger falters just a bit. Seeing him lose it like that gives me more confidence. “How have you been, Rick?” I ask, touching his chest as I pretend to brush something off his shirt. “Well, I’ve been better, to be honest with you. My wife left. Mike felt guilty for thinking such thoughts, as he was a full 10 years older than Kelly. But things like that can not be helped, just suppressed.Their voices brought him back to life. "Hey Mike" they said as they ran past him."What's going on, girls?" Mike responded, trying to not act like he was distracted."Just going over Emily's house. See ya!" And they sprinted out of the front door.Mike turned back to Steve, who said "Damn, they grow up so fast. One day they're in diapers, the next,.