He looked briefly taken aback then a big smilecrossed his face and he said he would be honoured as he took me in hisarms. He was a fair bit taller tha... me even with my heels on. He wassolid and hunky. Our lips met softly at first then I started to ticklehis lip with my tongue. In no time we were in a hot and steamy clinch. Ihad flash backs to my time in Belgium. I had initiated a kiss with a manand was being thoroughly turned on by it, we kissed for a while thenchatted then kissed then had a. She was Elka from Iceland. John had never met anyone from Iceland. They shared a spliff with Elka and Dave and the girl hit it off. Soon enough John was alone. Dave had disappeared with Elka. He watched the breadth of the distant horizon. It felt good to be alone, all alone, in a new place with a new name with no job and no responsibilities. People randomly said “hi” as they walked or cycled by. John smiled and nodded to them. John eventually realized Dave and the girl must have been fucking by. You can find native settlements like that. But they’re on the periphery of cities. Or in central run-down areas.”“Slums.”“I try not to say that. I think there’s a corruption that we carry around. It’s to do with our ways – whatever they are – are the best. Or the only. Or the right. So the schools tell the kids things and cut them loose. My friend Jacky got turned away from Amos’ stories. I was fascinated by them. He went to a trade school. Now he’s working on trucks. But he’s black. So he. Fortunately, Annie had included a couple of black suits. Ipulled on my underwear and nylons, selected a crisp white blouse,pulled on the skirt and slipped into a pair of black kid-glovepumps. I don't know how Annie did it, but everything fitperfectly. A final spritz of Chanel and I was ready for the day.At seven, I called home. The kids were just getting ready toleave for school and Linda was going nuts trying to get them outthe door. I told her all about last night and asked if she couldtake.