The sign read Motel 6 no further I thought as I pulled up. I was going to retrieve some sleep then move on up to Dallas. Why not looked nice on TV to ...e. Then again so does Miami. It may have been a personal thing. Perhaps subliminal my Dad always wanted to experience ‘Dallas’ never had the chance before he passed on. Life is twisted I thought as I lay my head down. Thankful for all I have, pleased with whom I have become. I awoke late the next afternoon. Coming to my attention I needed some. The talk turned to idle chatter about the different ways of making coffee and the merits of the various pastries on offer.When Gwenllian put down her coffee cup, the Emir said, “Gwenllian, strip.”“What?” she asked.“You said you would obey. Strip. Now.”Slowly she rose and started to unbutton her blouse.“Stop.”She froze.“I don’t want a striptease. I want you naked as fast as possible,” he ordered.Gwenllian took off her clothes hurriedly, dropping each garment on the floor. A eunuch collected them. "above the sink, left door" I replied, shot glasses, what the hell do they need those for?She walked to the kitchen, grabbed a chair to reach them & I heard her push the chair back, as she walked back to the door."what do you need those for?" I asked, "to mix drinks dumbass!" she retorted, she was drunk, maybe only a little, but she was buzzin'.She closed the door behind her & it got real quiet down stairs, I think I got busted! Then there was alot of laughing."Ok, lets raise the stakes, Truth. In this relationship I knew more than he did, and the feeling was a bit exhilarating.Erik and I both knew about each other's backgrounds - we had been friends for a few years before hand. He was a tall, sweet man, who always seemed a bit vulnerable to me, despite his surface gruffness. He made me laugh when I needed to laugh most - and I had been in love with him since shortly after we met. I had never said anything to him - I was always afraid I'd scare him away, the same way the other women.