"It might be best if I approached her first," I said. "Maybe it would be better if I told her I was in love with her, before we ever mentioned that yo... feel the same way."Neither of us were thrilled with going about it that way, but both of us thought it was the best approach.We were supposed to meet Karen for a bike ride the next morning. Becky stayed home, so I would have a chance to talk with Karen by myself.She was a little bit surprised to see me show up without Becky, but didn't hesitate. ” He takes the bottle and does as commanded. “We’re celebrating!”“And what are we celebrating?” he asks, pouring them each a glass, unsure where this is going.“We’ve been living together as a couple for ten days now. Ten perfect days with my sexy father and no one else around,” she says, drawing from her glass. Then she reaches in and kisses Ray, sharing her wine in their kiss.The man brings his arms around her, pulling her in close and deepening the kiss. “Yes, it has been perfect. And it’s. Silence. The eerie emptiness of the house began to eat away at the confidence that had taken so long to muster, as though his wife's lover may even possess the power to take her from this world for a time, or make her invisible to anyone who might intrude.He pressed forward, past the thickly carpeted stairs, then under the open balcony twenty feet over his head. The door before him was different then the others. Wider, made of solid hand-rubbed walnut, its very character carried a warning of. When he woke up the next morning he faced a flurry of messages fromTanya, asking how much his tuition was, how could she help... he had tosmile at her generosity, but he knew she wouldn't be able to handle allof it. He did some quick calculations. His research stipend wouldcover his basic living expenses- quite the sweet deal- but had a clausethat he had to be in good standing with the bursar's to get it. Hecould apply for a quick student loan, but the interest rates weremurderous and he'd.