Twenty minutes later he was ready for the date, even though his mind was split between excitement and depression he figured he’d do his best and if ...he asked what’s wrong he’d tell her the story no matter what. In ten minutes he was at her house and she was already out the door wearing a navy blue medium skirt with black shoes and a white blouse with a navy blue tie shirt over it. Being the gentleman type he parked, got out of the car and opened the door for her. ‘Well aren’t you the. The room was nice, simply furnished and very clean, with magnificent views of the mountains through the large, shielded windows.I was surprised to find my mind making comparisons with my other homes. My quarters here were very similar to my cathedral at Karbala, none of the rich splendor I had enjoyed at Dakar or the capital. Had I grown used to opulence? Certainly all the high-tech gadgets at Dakar were fun to play with. But did I miss them, want them here? I thought for a moment and decided. I helped her bring the box up the stairs to her bedroom. I was about to leave when she said, “You know Kyle I just got some clothing from your mom’s store and I could use a man’s opinion on them. Do you mind staying a bit longer and tell me what you think?”“Sure no problem.”She took the box to her bathroom and I sat in a chair by the bed. She came out in a dress, then a business suit, and a few pairs of pants. They all seemed fine on her and I told her that. It was her last outfit that made the. I ask the waitress for water, press a $20 bill in her hand and ask her to bring you to me when your set is done.You finish singing and step offstage, looking mildly disgusted with your backup band. My waitress approaches and passes on my invitation. You glance in my direction and immediately feel a shock as a connection is made between us.You ask her to bring you a drink and walk over to meet me. I stand as you approach, taking your hand in mine and kiss the smooth back, turning it over and.