” stammered Ed, trying to regain control of himself. “Well,” said Tina, “I’m pretty new to the company. In fact, I̵...;m kinda new to New York. My daughter and I only moved here two months ago from Minnesota.” “Oh, you’re married,” said Ed, disappointed. “No, my baby’s father and I are not together. It’s a long story and this isn’t the place for it. Maybe another time,” said Tina with a smile. “You. "I'm sorry. I'm so confused. I'm... I'm not lonely, exactly - everyone's so kind, but there's no one to - talk to about Robert. I'm so afraid at times. It's all so fragile - and well, it's not right is it? I mean Elizabeth was only buried last Friday." You can talk to me if you like. Robert's always been a good friend. But, I think that Elizabeth must have had a hand in all this. I know about the will -. Do you love him - seriously?" She just nodded."For a long time?"She shrugged. " A year,. ’It grows, too,’ he said and we laughed.And that ended the sex talk. We went back to regular chat until it got late and he said, ‘Hope to see you at five.’‘I will try but don't be mad if I can’t make it.’ The next day I wasn’t sure if I should go through with it — not only because of the social distancing but it was probably too close to home. Then my husband declared he was going food shopping with his kid and I knew that other than walking the dog and doing some chores, I’d be alone and. Her black hair shone and her blue eyes constantly assessed me—the mark of a good sales person, always watching always thinking, trying to peer into my brain to gain her advantage.I know. I'm in sales also.I got all kinds of ideas, but unfortunately she not only had a big car, she also had that big diamond on her finger. I told myself to calm down and concentrate on the house. After all, there are a lot of beautiful women, and one should not mix money and getting laid.After two weeks of looking,.