I paid careful attention to Red’s expression and body language, and it didn’t appear that he was uncomfortable with the kiss.“How ya’ doin’?...�� Red asked.“Good. Psyched for the race on Sunday! I’m hoping Bill has a good day.”“They qualified today and he’s second to Cale,” Red answered. “They run fast, 202 miles an hour for Cale. Emily’ll be happy ‘cause Earnhardt is third. The King and Bobby are further back, but at this track anything can happen.”“How are you guys doing?” I asked.“Great!” Red. The next night Dale picks me up in the bowling alley parking lot and we start driving around. He hands me a large plastic glass. I take a sip. Jack and Coke. He’s talking a lot about his truck. I’m half-listening. The Jack is starting to work. The boredom starts to retreat. We continue to drive in silence. As we are passing the school, Dale pulls in. The place is deserted. We park in the empty parking lot. The radio playing is the only thing to break the silence. A feeling of. He could feel the heat of her burning loins on him.“But in return I will take from you one thing…” So far he was pleased with what she was saying and doing. She closed her eyes resting at his side.“Self-Control.” His heart skipped a beat. What would that entail? Why would she even add that? Why was she nestling up next him? His mind was a blur for a moment until finally he asked; “Why?”She smiled sweetly, “You’ll see…” He woke the next day with no one in the room again, just a vacant feeling to. I said you are doing good work, so this is your gift. She took it, smiled and went.Next day morning, she came in new dress. She asked me how it is. I said lovely. Tu kafi sundar dikh rahi hai. She said, aap ke gift wale paise se hi liya tha. I said you are looking beautiful. I said, I will buy one more nice dress for you if you become my gal friend for one week. She said, bina gf ke de do. Then I pulled her closer and said, aaj kissing day hai. She closed her eyes and stood calmly. Then I.