He’d been invited to stay. At precisely 7:30 he pushed the bell button and the door opened immediately. ‘I heard you arrive and was standing on th... other side ofthe door, listening to your breathing with gaps when I guess it was time to recheck your watch. Come in and welcome.’ Lisbet reached up and kissed his cheek. ‘Leave your carry bag in the hallway, we’ll fix up later as dinner is ready.’ Although this was only the second time they’d met, they had fallen into an easy informality. At 6:10. .no worries. Joel and Damien liked the idea of a sure thing: like any guy.Still the empty combi with its engine cavity open; obviously cooling down; held their immediate attention. Well otherwise it was a couple of large black glossy crows picking on the remnants of road kill kangaroo or a dilapidated sign indicating some salt flats off to the right through some dry scrubby vegetation.“I’ll take a slash over in that scrub mate, you how I hate these drop toilets” said Damien. Joel was wandering. I didn’t want to let her go and that is what scares me. I woke up with sweat dotting my forehead and with my pj’s sticking to my body. I don’t know what to do, I’ve never felt this way before. And I don’t know if I ever will again. Thanks for listening. Love, Jeanie.’ I swallowed thickly and ran my fingers through my hair. ‘Wow, why do I suddenly have an impossible urge for a cigarette?’ I knew I was blushing, but didn’t really care since no one was around. I don’t get flustered that easily,. She stepped back to finally look at this beautiful woman. She was just a bit taller than Em with beautiful long brown hair and striking blue eyes. She was wearing short shorts and a tank top that revealed some serious cleavage. Her overshirt had a name tag still stuck to it, ‘Natalie.’ She smiled as she caught Em staring dumbfounded. “I’m sorry but I need to run home to shower and change,” Em stammered. “Let me give you a ride,” Natalie offered. Em groaned, imagining riding her new friend,.