'There's nothing special about your kisses or your touch. I responded the same way to Martins just now. I can respond to anyone that same way if I so please!' I lied, happy that my voice was steady. I was still angry with myself for showing my weakness to him the way I did.

'Liar!' he said, angrily.

'Believe what you will', I said. 'If we are done here, there's a real make waiting for me and perhaps you should go back to your plaything!'

'Are you jealous?' he asked smiling.

'That will be the ...