What’d I say to her? I said no. I told her no because I felt something between us and didn’t want to ruin it. Now, I’ve seen Pastel as recent as...three months ago, and you know what? The offer was made again. Do you think I took it? No. And why’s that? Because I have a partner who I made a damn commitment to. Others might like the idea of cheating behind their partners back, but to me it’s sick. The ultimate violation of a relationship.’ Dani sat there, mouth agape. ‘You never told me she. A long hot shower, shaving and the simple feeling of cleanliness after 10-12 hours on a plane. I was coming out of the bath room and she was waiting for me. Don’t you think that what was about to happen was unusual, no this is what I’m telling you that made our relationship special. She was waiting for me, naked, in the middle of the room on her knees. The only thing she was wearing was a black velvet choker with a black stone as a clasp. Her and my eyes met, we had an immediate understanding,. .'She started to tear up again and Ryan sat watching for a moment, trying to fight down his natural urges to comfort her. He slide over a bit and put his hand on her shoulder. 'It's okay,' he said, patting her on the shoulder in what he hoped would be construed as nothing more than a friend comforting another friend.Katie gave a sudden sob and turned into him, pressing her head against his chest. He resisted touching her further until she started to cry in earnest. He cradled her in his arms. “Here’s an idea! I could conceivably get a job teaching math at either Matucket High or East Matucket High, and then be an adjunct at M-Triple-C or Matucket State. I’d probably make as much money. It wouldn’t be tenure track, though.”“Huh.” I didn’t know what to tell her, since she knew way more about this than I did. “Well, if you can stay in Matucket, good. I’ll have to ask around myself. I need to line up a job. I don’t think your father will be too happy walking you down the aisle to meet.