“DID YOU EVENTUALLY speak to Kurt yesterday?” Farida squeezed the bridge of her nose with one hand. With the other, she pressed her cell phone to her right ear. “No, not yesterday. Actually, he came to my office today.” Alera squealed over the phone. “He did? What did he say?” “Oh my goodness, Alera, he was so angry, I couldn’t believe it. He accused me of being cruel... he said that our lovemaking meant nothing to me...” “Yikes.” “Alera, I... I didn’t know what to say. I tried to explain to him that I was afraid but he just kept going on and on.” “So, he did go to your place yesterday evening.” “He did.” Farida sighed and continued. “He was hurt, Alera. I could see it in him.” Alera whistled and said, “It sounds like the guy has feelings for you, Farida.” “I don’t know. Do you th

