It was almost painful as I spent myself inside of her."Well, that sure was disappointing," she said.I was embarrassed and ashamed at my performance. I...hadn't lasted longer than three minutes. "I'm sorry honey, it was just that you-" What? Now, it's my fault you came too fast." No, look, I'm sorry. Just let me go, okay?" In a second sweetie. I want to do something first." I felt her weight leave the bed, and then she was placing something over my ankles."Lift up for me sweetie. I've got. It was harsh and condescending, dark chuckles that suggested his efforts to antagonize me were so contemptuous that they weren't even considered at all. So I laughed until my eyes watered, my sides heaving as I watched him squirm and grow angry, laughed until I couldn't breathe and had to use the wall for support. When my horrid mirth died down to weak giggles, he spoke."I'm glad you enjoyed that because your attitude just cost you." His hands were fisted at his sides, slight tremors running up. She was as exposed as I was and this was apparently her normal appearance. I turned back to Mary, “So, humiliation and intimidation are his tactics. He will present the white, American executive as a concubine, a woman only for the pleasures of her masters.”“Tina, calm down and focus on the task at hand.”“I am, Mary. If he wants to represent me that way, fine; I can give him a woman whose purpose is sexual gratification. I’ll give him a concubine, but I am betting the concubines in this. Moving from under the sheets, I stand beside the bed and watch Kim. Like an angel she sleeps. The sound of her breathing reaching into my soul. Reluctantly turning away, I move to the sink for a shave. Staring into the mirror, I look into my eyes. Where did I go wrong? When did the mansion leave us? Sighing, I smooth the cream onto my face. Taking the razor, I begin to scrape the stubble from my face. The thoughts flow through my mind. Like each morning before, I wonder why Kim stays around. .