Jim and Ekaterina sat in silence for some time. Then Jim shrugged his shoulders, “I mean you can"t tell me that I caused her to go into menopause. It happens to every woman. She probably didn"t take care of herself when it started. And hey; it takes two to tango, right?”
“You did it to her.” reassured Ekaterina. “You made her suddenly age. She was so much in love with you…”
Jim interrupted with a laugh, “In love with me?” It was the stupidest thing he ever heard.
Ekaterina exploded, “Damn you! You fool! Damn you! Why are you so stupid? What the hell do you think all those looks and all that interest told this woman? She was older. She was lonely. And suddenly a young man showed interest. You made her feel like you had something for her. She truly believed this. And through all her hopes
