“I’LL GO GET some paper towels in the ladies’ room,” says Leila. “Where do you suppose it is?”
“Off the foyer? Just ask the maître d’.”
“He scares me to death.”
“They’re trained to do that. Just picture him with his clothes off.”
“That never works for me. Mom tells me to do that, too.”
“Then imagine him picking his nose or something. He’s just a flunky.”
“Okay.” She goes off on her quest, and when she approaches the maître d’ she looks back over her shoulder, rolls her eyes, and makes a comical grimace for Matthew’s benefit.
She’s adorable.
Yes, says BW. And what adorable expressions she’ll make when you possess her, Matthew. If she’s a virgin — and I think it’s highly unlikely — you may even see a real grimace. Perhaps, though, she’ll try to give it a comical twist, like this, so you won’t feel that you’re hurting her. What do you think?
Leave me alone.
You don’t really want me to leave you alone, Matthew. You want me to egg you on. Just look at her, watch her as she walks. You would come in her with such force! Like a cannon! Such pleasure! It would be better than that night with Belinda, the night she changed her name.
I can almost feel it.
Yes. You can, you can. Your testicles ache. Isn’t it delightful? You ache for her. How long has it been since you’ve felt that much lust? She could make sex new again, and I think she’s willing to do it, to do it for you.
I don’t know. I don’t want to think about that any more right now.
The maître d’ begins his routine: a small bow, pursed lips, a murmured something, probably “Madame.” Leila bows back, poor thing. Now she’s speaking to him, he’s answering, he’s directing her with a wave of the hand when words alone would have been quite enough. Leila turns toward Matthew, sees that he’s observed it all, smiles, and touches her nose, just barely. Matthew applauds, discreetly. Leila disappears around the corner.
[to be continued]
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