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better. He took my breath away. I fell in love with that man and his hard conditioned body.
    Like most relationships things weren’t perfect. After moving into his condo, I became unhappy with Jay’s work habits. The stage of complete attention didn’t last. I soon discovered the guy was a complete workaholic. I knew trading foreign exchange was challenging, but Jay was a fanatic. With my work schedule and his obsession, I began to worry about our relationship.
    I loved him, but hated his long days and nights at the office. Especially the nights, since Joy kept the same work hours. Jay said I was foolish to worry about Joy; their relationship was strictly professional. I wasn’t so sure. She was smart, attractive, and dressed for success. And I mean success in attracting men, not at trading markets. Then three days a week Jay somehow worked in gym workouts. At times, I felt ignored and lonely.
    I worried how things would work out. Sometimes Jay tells me he loves me, but it’s when we’re having sex. He treats me well, but with his work and my traveling, sometimes I don’t see him for days. I worry about him being on the loose in Hong Kong. There’re so many bars, clubs, and beautiful crazy women. And Joy. She spends more time with Jay than I do. I couldn’t help it. I was jealous.
    A lot of men find me attractive. I can’t wait around and grow old. A few years more and I’ll pass the prime age of attraction. I wish I knew if Jay and I have a committed future. I’m so afraid I love him more than he loves me. For Jay, marriage seems to be a dirty word.

8 – Gold Necklace
    “B rian, let’s meet again next Tuesday.  Same time, same place. Will that give you enough time?”
    “No problem. I’ll have your computer and programs set up.”
    “Ok then. I promised Amanda I’d be home early tonight, so I’ll run along. See you in a week.”
    I started to walk out of the hotel, but remembering Amanda said she had a surprise for me, I decided to reciprocate and buy a gift. There was a jewelry store in the hotel mall, so I stopped to take a look.
    “What do you have in gold necklaces? Nothing too large or fancy. My girlfriend’s neck is delicate, so a simple chain will do fine. Any ideas?”
    The shopkeeper was an elderly Chinese man with a well-trimmed white beard and mustache. He wore a dark blue bow tie and a gray herringbone jacket, which gave him a dignified trustworthy appearance.
    Without hesitation, he replied. “Sir, I have just the necklace. Let me show you.”
    He unlocked the showcase and placed on the counter a fine woven gold necklace on a purple velvet cloth. The shopkeeper must be a mind reader. I thought it perfect, and visualized fastening it around Amanda’s neck. I knew she’d like the gift.
    I rushed home wondering what surprise Amanda had planned for me. I entered the house to hear Amanda’s voice coming from the kitchen.
    “Hi Jay. I can’t believe it. You remembered not to be late. Come here. I want to show you something.”
    I stepped into the kitchen to see a beautiful five foot eight Chinese girl with long black hair, dressed only in bra and panties. Now that’s my idea of a proper homecoming. She’d been preparing dinner and turned from the counter top to give a frontal view.
    “On my trip to Honolulu, my girlfriend Noi and I checked out a few shops on Kalakaua Avenue. I found these sweet items at Victoria’s Secret. Do you like them?” Amanda flashed a devastating smile as she asked the question with the all too obvious answer.
    “I love them. Is that what’s called a Bombshell Bra? Your boobs are at least two cups larger than I remember. They’re trying to escape from that bra. Please understand I’m not complaining. You and your cleavage look fantastic.”
    “Only fantastic? I was hoping for more of a reaction than that.”
    “I’m not a good enough wordsmith to come up with a better word. But there’s nothing wrong with my reaction.”
    Amanda glanced at my crotch