She usually prepares my meals. God! I'm rambling on and I sound like such a spoiled shit right now; I hate that." No. I understand what you mean about...a busy schedule. I cook too. But I probably eat far too much cereal and take-out." I've been craving a steak on the grill for some time now. I hope you don't mind." Not at all; I love steak."He had removed his tie and unbuttoned his shirt, revealing the curls of hair that dusted his firm chest. She followed him out to the beautiful hand-thrown. "Good man." He finished releasing Joe of his restraints and led him out of the room, past the various guys engaged in bondage, and into the shower room where several guys were washing themselves of the day's activities. Behind Joe were two other Black guys that he did not recognize. To make thing worse, he was going to get pissed in front of guys. He hoped nobody he talked to earlier was present to see this humiliating act."Kneel down," the large black man instructed. One of the guys following. It’s Pauline.” I took the phone from her and said hello.“Why didn’t you meet me when I got off work? Did you forget we were going skating?”Didn’t forget. Just didn’t want to go. Goodbye Pauline.”I hung up the phone and wasn’t at all surprised when she didn’t immediately call back. Pauline could be a bit headstrong and I knew she would save what she wanted to say until we were face to face. Something for me to look forward to on Monday.In the morning it was the usual group that gathered together. Ace stopped texting and called her directly. “Are you with me or not?” he demanded. “What’s that supposed to mean, am I with you?” she answered. “I been accommodating your domestic situation plenty. Plenty! But this is some bullshit, you always making excuses. I taking care of your needs and you gotta come through now. Now ditch those kids somewhere or forget you!” “Ace, please, don’t be like that with me. I’m doing what I can!” “Forget you! And don’t be expecting me to be looking for you. You.