We’re just going to walk around the neighbourhood, visit the park, and then go out for dinner someplace nearby.”
I didn’t want to, but Mila wouldn’t take no for an answer, so I reluctantly pulled on a pair of denim trousers, a shirt, and trainers. “Forget it.”
“No, let’s not forget it.” She came up behind my chair and rubbed my shoulders. Suddenly she stood up. I didn’t exactly expect to find myself, of course. “I won’t let anything happen to you.”
That helped a bit, and I walked beside her, but I still couldn’t relax until we got to the park. The only thing that kept me going at times was the memories of the past, the love affairs I’d had. “At that?”
“Not that,” Mila said, her lips curling in a smile of amusement as her free hand circled her nipples. That night, after dinner, we made love again. You look as though you’re about to fall apart.”
“I’m all…” I began, and caught the look in her eyes. “I’m fine.”
“Of course you aren’t. She was very careful with my calves, asking again if it hurt. I could see nothing, I could hardly breathe, and I couldn’t move or even feel my legs.