"Oh, okay," I say, shrugging and trying not to look nonchalant."Back in Brighton," Tom clarifies. "You might know her from school, hername's Caitlin, ...aitlin Gunn?" My heart sinks further as I hear the namethat I haven't heard in a long time- the name of the girl who I was soclose to as a child, but who I haven't spoken to in years..."Yeah," I sigh. "Yeah, I know her. Is- is she studying in London too?" No, works at Primark back in Brighton," Tom says. "Think I remember nowthat you used to be. "You're certainly an interesting young woman, my dear, and I would love to hear more about your inner life. You told me the innocent things at dinner. They were charming enough. Now, let's get into the really intense side of your personality." "Well, you've made a great impression on me Roger, and I would really like to get to know you better. But are you sure you are ready to enter my life? It might be more than you are prepared to handle." I got up from the easy chair I had been occupying,. " I like you too Brandi, but you don't have to worry about me coming on toyou," Melissa said. "I can't even imagine what you must go through. Menand women are such emotionally different creatures, and to have a woman'semotions just dumped on you...I think it would drive most men mad."Even as she spoke Brandi could feel it building. She could clearly sensethe reactions of both her friends. With Karen there was curiosity andsympathy, but no trace of arousal. From Melissa, however, she could. You’re feeling more comfortable now, aren’t you?”“Yess...”“You would be even more comfortable if you sat down on this chair. In fact, you really want to, don’t you? Oh ... But I can’t get up. If you could untie me, I’ll let you sit down on the chair.”I was manipulating my own emotions to fit what I needed him to feel as I spoke. I desired to sit on the chair, then I needed to untie the ropes, and finally I lusted to listen to the words which were spoken to me.Once I was free, I had him sit down.