‘It’s all natural. That’s just the way it grows.’ ‘And the way you brush it,’ she moved her hand down onto my face. ‘Hmm, you didn’t s...ave tonight.’ ‘Yes I did,’ the sensation of her hand on my cheek was sending shivers through my body and they all seemed to be gathering in my balls. ‘I shaved before coming out tonight.’ ‘Oh,’ she said. ‘It seems so rough.’ ‘I’m just such a ‘macho’ man,’ I smiled. She smiled back. Then realising that we were in a public place she snatched her hand away and took. I knew what my problem was. I felt I cheated on Ariel and it was working on my conscience. I wasn’t even in a relationship and yet was bothered by it. I went to bed and slept in late. I had no reason to get up. I lay there and thought about how stupid I was. Maybe I should just tell Ariel how I felt, but I was so afraid of losing her as a friend. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t, that was my position now. I called her for lunch again on Tuesday for Wednesday. She said ok and to meet her in. "I just had something on my mind. But, I'm forgetting my manners. Can I get you two anything to drink? We're well stocked."After Thule had gotten them their drinks, Ioke asked, "So, what's on your mind, Thule?" That can be a dangerous question," said Thule, grinning. "Are you sure you want to know?" I can take it," said Ioke, brushing a strand of hair back from her forehead with a hint of defiance."I know," said Thule, his smile softening a little. "I was just thinking you look happier today. Mujhe bhi apne upar thodi hasi agayee.Mam plate leke fir kichen main chali gayee..Maine thodi deer tv dekha aur 2 gahante baad mam kitchen se ayee aur dusre sofe pe baith gayee …maine unhe dekha…woh aaram kar rahi thi …Mhuje najane kun ek ajeeb sa sukoon mil raha tha…sach main …. Aab main mam ko ghur ghur ke dekh ne laga. Aur apana smartphone uthaya , raat ke 10 baaj rahe the…maine hostel main phone kar diya ki main aaj raat ko hostel nahi jaunga. Baas aab maine phone cut kiya aur mam ke saar.