She said it was because she liked the rain, which I had no reason to doubt, but I think it was also because she had some kind of agenda I wasn’t pri...y to, at least not yet.“It will clear by tomorrow, Michael, and the Festival will resume. We’re used to this. This isn’t the first year we’ve been rained out on the first day, believe me.”Sofía, her childhood friend Javier and I were gathered in my room at Sra. Martínez’ house, seated around the coffee table on the comfortable sofa and end chairs.. ‘I’ve found the one for me. She’s everything I’ve ever wanted in a lover, in a friend, in a life partner, in a wife. I’ve found my soul mate,’ She was silent. The joy and happiness in her heart was drained out in an instant. Her heart felt like a deflated balloon and her brain was a fuse on the fritz set to explode. ‘Well that’s fantastic. Congratulations.’ ‘Thank you. I asked her to marry me when the divorce is over and she said yes. She’s just amazing. An orthopedic surgeon, a philosopher, I. The firelight was enough to dimly illuminate the broken lamp as it cleattered to the deck in front of the creature. His head was tipped back from the impact, staring at the sky with bulging eyes. Then his head tilted forward again. The damaged reflector had clearly hurt him, leaving a long gash down his face. Dark blood poured down his white skin, but he showed no pain, nor any fear of the flames spreading across his ruined clothes. Danica had started to try to slap away the splatter of fire. After class Mrs. Black said to come back at lunch. Thinking I might have gone to far yesterday and she didn't want me to come back the day seemed to go on for ever. After a quick bite to eat I went back to her room. She said to sit down. I just knew I was going to get an ass chewing, but she said I know you saw my breasts, and I'm flattered they got you excited. I was relieved that I had another chance to see her again. She made it clear that not a word is to be said about me coming to her.