No other words were exchanged as we ate ravenously and it was painfully evident how Evan got so portly! He eyed off the last piece in my box but when I offered it to him, he shook his head. His charity was never ending so I insisted and rubbed my stomach to show him I was sated. In truth, I could have consumed another three or four whole pizzas.
Thank you Evan.
Wuffor?
Your hospitality. Your kindness. Your concern. Everything.
S right, he swallowed his final mouthful looking a little sheepish.
Id be even more grateful if you would let me reward, repay you.
Of course, when youre back on your feet again. Its fine really.
What do you desire more than anything else in the world?
Hey? Oh, I dunno, you shout me a couple of pizzas and well call it even that okay?
But are there no riches, wealth your heart may desire?
He shook his head with a shy smile and swept his arm around at the room. I have all I need, a comfortable home, a new car every couple of years and a successful business. What more do I need? He shrugged his shoulders. Why? you some prince in paupers clothing thats going to shower me with riches? His laughter shook the air but this time I did not join him my seriousness stifled his giggling. Are you?
I shook my head but before I could make reply, he jumped to his feet. So, Prince Zoltan, how bout a beer then? Ive only got light, that okay? Sorry, I should have got them when the pizza arrived, and he was gone before I answered, his laughter following.
He returned with two small glass bottles of amber fluid and placed one in front of me before resuming his seat. He took a deep swig from his and I followed the taste was like sugar water, but a pleasant warmth spread throughout my body all the same. It had been many decades since I had consumed alcohol. That okay? he asked, and I was pleasantly surprised to see he was even concerned that I enjoyed his beer.
It is wonderful, thank you once more. He looked down at the table, becoming uncomfortable with my continuing gratitude. Evan?
Yes? He didnt look up.
There is no need of shyness or modesty. You have done more than most.
He sat up straight and stared defiantly. Nonsense. I couldnt do anymore under the circumstances. Besides, I know how I would want to be treated and his eyes fell again.
And from that I knew even more about him he was lonely. There were no signs of feminine accoutrements in his household, even in the bathroom, and he was enjoying the company, my company, even though barely an hour had passed since our meeting. My recall from the months of surveillance confirmed that he had not attended one social engagement in all that time. A few after hours business meetings had been the extent of his extra-curricular activities. I leaned forward and placed my long fingers on his arm and he looked up at me again.
My friend, would you bear with me? No, I am not a prince as you suggest but I have partaken of your hospitality, so then am I obligated to repay you for that is the way it is written.
Nonsense he snorted. You were, are in need you dont owe me anything. If you must repay me because thats your way, then do it when you can but all you owe me is a couple of pizzas. I havent done anything .
Yes I do Evan and yes you have. And I will. Of that I promise and I always repay my debts, so no more talk of this for now, let us enjoy each others company shall we for it has been many years since I have done so and for that I also owe you thanks.
Evan appeared to accept my final speech and we relaxed for the remainder of the night, he chatting incessantly. He got pleasantly drunk while he talked and though the first beer imbibed a certain
warmth, the remainder were somewhat wasted on me. I ended up draping him on his bed to
sleep while I retired to the comfortable floor in his living room to mull over the tasks
that lay ahead. While I rested I also passed my mind to many of the cities and nations of the
world that I had not seen for considerable time, some of them so altered that they were
unrecognisable to me both in name and appearance.
Evan rolled onto his side and opened his eyes. He was painfully aware the beer had left their morning-after calling card, both in his head and his bladder and he groaned at the thought of rising. A voice beside him made him jump, and for a second he believed his heart had ceased such was the shock.
You are all right my Master?
The speaker lay beside him half-hidden under the bedclothes but when she sat up, the doona fell and revealed her nakedness. His eyes opened wide at her raven haired beauty and pert exposed breasts but oblivious to the concern shining from her vivid green eyes, and Evan did the only thing he could think of under the circumstances he blushed and looked away. It was then he discovered his own nakedness and his embarrassment multiplied. Ignoring his pounding head he plunged down under the bedclothes and rolled onto his side.
Who, who are you?
He felt as she spooned up behind him, her arms wrapping around his chest and the feeling of her naked breasts pressed against his back forced an immediate reaction in spite of the pressure from his bladder.
Her lilting voice softly crooned into his ear. I am Melissa, my Master she spoke as a mother would to a child.
Where, what, where did you come from?
Her hair brushed the side of his face and brought an even firmer response than he ever thought was possible, but it was the soft tickle of breathe that made him react.
Because you wanted me.
Evan didnt even realise that she hadnt answered his question, his desire too strong to ignore; he rolled over and they made furious love for all of sixty seconds, her moans and cries allayed any embarrassment he felt. He lay gasping on top of her, her arms wrapped around him though he was attempting to support his not inconsiderable bulk off her petite body. He huffed and puffed as he raised his head to gaze into the wanton desire expressed across her whole face and surprisingly, he felt the amazing sensation of his erection returning. Not as surprising as this and far less noticeable was his headache it was gone! He felt clear headed as if hed just slept for twelve hours. This time their lovemaking was even more urgent, if that was possible. With no pretense other than to satisfy himself, and encouraged by Melissas enthusiastic urgings, Evan finally collapsed onto her totally sated for the first time in his life and drifted off into a blissful sleep.
His eyes opened, in focus immediately, and the red beaming figures of the clock radio announced that it was nine oclock. He blinked once then turned rapidly on the bed.
Melissa?
The bed was empty but the small indentation on the pillow and the turned back covers displayed her presence, as did a few wisps of her hair starkly contrasted against the white bed linen. Evan looked around the room noticing the ensuite door was open and the mirror over the vanity