“Of course not! But I see it all the time.”“Well, you won’t see it from me. I like the job, I like the people, but more importantly I like the...money and we need it.”He ranted a bit longer but gave up after he saw I wouldn’t change my mind.Things got easier after a few weeks. Mark even took up golf again but only every other week.The bus stop was right in front of the ice cream parlor. I’d been out shopping. There had been a situation at work, parts had not been ordered, and we were almost in. Did something good happen?Riya: So many times I asked you to call me Riya. Yeah, My husband will be coming in a few days.I saw this glimmer in her eyes. I was happy for her but somewhat sad for myself. I just faked a smile and said, “Wow Riya, that’s great then. Don’t forget to introduce me to him.”Riya: Obviously, now we are good friends and he knows about you.She used to look happy as the day of his arrival was coming closer. One day when I was in the lab to bring some notebooks, I saw her. You can ride on about 100 meters and make a right." I turned on the motor."how may I call you?" I asked."Miranda." Fine, Miranda, how about coming home with me? My wife is on vacation." No, I can't. My son is waiting for me." How old is he?" I wondered."Turning 16." Call him, and explain the situation then. I want to fuck in bed." I insisted. She pressed some buttons on her phone. It rang and a boy's voice sounded."I will be very late, liefje. I got a date. Are you fine with that?" Sure, mom,. If you have a problem with that you should check with The Aboriginal Child, Family and Community State Secretariat. They are under Federal Court order to tell the truth ... and IF they don’t tell the truth I’ll sue and collect a few more million dollars to go with the seven million they paid two years ago.”He called ... looked shocked and counceled his cohort ... the buffet attendant.“What did they say?”“You are Irish,” he said with a sour look on his phyz.I kept my unchipped plate.While this.