I scanned the room and noticed no one was looking at me. I wasn't sure if I was relieved or insulted. Everyone was too busy setting up things for the ...vening to even notice me. Suddenly, I felt a hand on my elbow and turned. It was Inna; she was looking me up and down. Her critical gaze made me feel self-conscious, but I tried not to show it.“You’re a very beautiful girl," she said this not as a compliment but more like a breeder looking at livestock. I was surprised she didn't check my. ” Bill was generous, really.“Really?”“Dear, this isn’t the ceremony where ‘with my worldly goods, I thee endow.’ That’s later. But I do think I could spring for a long-distance call.”“Could we be dressed for it?” That seemed silly, Mama couldn’t see over the telephone. Still, she’d feel better. Mama would want to talk to her fiancé, and that was fine. Engagements were public. Her sex life was private, especially private from Mama.“Sure. Want me out of the house to give you some privacy?” He was. I've just been with shit heads in the past. You know the types who only care for themselves.” “Oh, you mean little boys. Gotcha.” “Yeah, that,” I giggle and he sits up, coming to kiss me. I kiss him deep. Tasting his sweet lips on mine, after going down on me, sends a surge through me that makes me ache. I climb onto his lap, and push him down, so he’s lying flat down. “I’m not down with you, not even close.” I run my finger nails along his chest, leaving faint marks on his beautifully. She is the one who is romantically a match for you Bill." Why do you say that?" I replied."Because you have told me", she continued, "how you and she interact. I know you make her feel visible. And more to the point she makes you feel visible — in ways that go beyond what you and I have. Don't take this the wrong way, Bill, but I think the age difference between the two of you may be an important factor. You take almost a fatherly interest in her, which she has not experienced with men her own.