She remained standing in front of Solace. “I wish I could remember other things as well. It’s just a fluke. Did you enjoy the rehearsal?” Solace...asked while attempting to put on her knapsack, the straps seemed to have shrunk. “Need some help?” Rosanna asked innocently. “No. I’m just trying to get—“ Solace said through clenched teeth. “This damned thing seems to be—“ Although it was slightly amusing watching this woman struggling to get her knapsack on, Rosanna felt a twinge of guilt. “Maybe. He was an excellent kisser and I felt tingling all over my body. The elevator was empty, and we kissed all the way to the 14th floor, when I got out, looked back at him and waved as the door closed. I ran to my room, took off my heels, straightened up a little, fixed my makeup again, brushed my teeth, and went back into the bedroom area. I put my iPod into the docking station, and not knowing what kind of music he liked, set it for a jazz playlist. I sat on the couch, waiting for him to arrive,. Whatever else she was, Gloria was still a stunningly attractive woman. The knowledge that I had lost her almost brought me to the floor. I struggled to maintain my composure as tears filled my own eyes.The silence in the room seemed to stretch into eternity. Finally Gloria shuddered, squared her shoulders, and met my eyes for the first time."Jack, I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you. I want you to know that I love you, I respect you, and I take full responsibility for my shortcomings. I. They kissed at first just to warm themselves as they must have been freezing in the autumn chill, the kiss lingering as they snogged more passionately. His fingers now found her small breasts and began to fondle them through the material as her fingers moved toward his crotch. Now she rose and he helped ease the dress over her head so she only stood in bra and knickers as he slipped out of his clothes to stand beside her just in his well tented soaking underpants. They leaned against the door.