" Joe said, frustrated with Selena worrying about what others might think.Selena seemed to stumble on her words for a second, "Abb, woo, aaa, uhh, Joe...would you like to go on a date with me, perhaps to a movie and a quick bite." Sure, I would, as long as you let me treat," was his quick response. "There wasn't that easy? I don't want to continually beat the drum about our age difference, just understand that if I ask you out, I'm some sort of molester in many peoples eyes." That's not fair,. And I think it is time I let someone in again. It's him, Shannon. And I know you understand.I poured myself a small dribble of bourbon and sipped it slowly. I wasn't saying goodbye to my wife, but I was letting her know that things had changed for me. I had a lover upstairs, more than a lover. A friend, a companion who was turning into more.The man I love.And my place was with him, in bed beside him. No longer tormented by the what could have beens or what should have beens. Letting someone. " There is that, but still..." Don't worry about it. My parents meant what they said though. We'd go to church with you if you wanted to go. They wouldn't want you to forgo something important to you and they wouldn't want you to go alone." No, I really don't need or want to go. Now, are you going to spend the night with me?" Are you kidding? My mother would have a fit if she knew I was in here now. What'd you think her reaction would be if we came out of here together in the morning? You're a. The branches had released the tension somewhat from her limbs during the night, as they slowly fell closer to the ground.The sun was finally coming up and the warm rays were warming Cindi’s naked body. It seemed hours before anyone came out to see her. It was her master that came out first. When he found his slave with a blanket near her body he was furious. He stormed back into the camp and brought the guests outside. He then demanded to know who had dared mess with his girl. No one came.