Chapter 16: Partners, Part 7

James

"It means... she's here and..."

"... And what? You have fucked her?"

"Yes."

"And she's definitely alright?"

"Yes. She's asleep now, but…"

"You believe she was a virgin? The real thing?"

"Yes, I do."

"Please tell me you took it easy on her."

"Of course I did. I made it as good for her as I could."

There is another silence. "Did she come?"

"Spectacularly."

Another silence, then, "You think she really enjoyed it?"

"Yes, I really think she did, at least after she stopped being scared silly of me. I did everything I could think of to calm her down."

Another pause, then, "Did the photos lie?" The voice is mellowing.

"Yes, they did. The photos don't do her justice. Michael, she's beautiful. She is absolutely stunning. You wouldn't believe how beautiful without seeing her."

"Really?" Sounding still more relaxed, the anger is draining away.

"Yes, really... Look, I know you're not happy with me about this, but why don't you join us for breakfast. Then you