“Why do I feel like this is about me?”, I joked.“Oh, because it IS about you”, replied my friend as we headed out of the bathroom.We grabbed o...r drinks from the fridge and walked out to the small balcony. There was a gentle breeze blowing in off the water that made the humid evening very enjoyable. We must have looked quite the strange bunch out there dressed only in towels and a T-shirt. Fortunately, our location on the 7th floor put us well out of anyone’s view.“Ah, this feels good”, I said. You're never bothered. You don't sweat. I bet you don't even get ring around the collar."Thomas smiled that smile again. Naomi wondered what it would be like to have him hot and sweaty, naked against her skin. He smelled so good when she was in his arms earlier. His hands felt so nice rubbing up and down her back. They felt...capable...promising...safe. She had not felt safe in years.Thomas watched her for a moment, his smile slowly fading as an old ache came to the forefront. It was an ache. Samjha?Main: Oh sahi. Yeh to har kadak chahta hai ki kai saari ladkiyon ko chode. Main to set hu.Humne order kiya aur dinner pe wahi sab baare in karne lage. Dinner khatam karke main Priya ko drop karne gaya.Main: Acha tune to bola tha Payal tharki hai? Mujhe to aisa nahi lagaPriya: Jis din tu mere ghar pehli baar aaya tha usi din uska break-up hua, Isiliye raat ko late aai thi. Uska mood kuch time se kaafi kharab haiMain: Dost hai tumhari, uski help karoPriya: Waise ek idea hai. Chodega. “My family worries for me.”“A few more minutes, just a few more.”“I can’t. The trail is already crowded. I have missed my prayers.”“Then go if you must,” she said.“How do I get out of here?”“When will I see you again?”“How do I get out of here? My family must be worried, I can’t stand it when they worry.”“Who?”“My wife and my daughter, even your uncle.”“He’s not really my uncle.”“Not your uncle? Shrika would never lie to us.”“I don’t want to get him in trouble, but just so the truth is known,.