Chapter 8
“I’m feeling bad, Charles. Should I feel bad?” Adrianna was taking care of me.
“What do you feel bad about?” I asked her, although I already suspected why she might feel terrible. I just hadn’t prepared an answer for her.
“About Rocky and the guys,” Adrianna had stopped moving and was looking right at me, searching my face. “I’m married …we’re married. I gave myself to you and only to you. Now, christ, look at me. Spreading my legs for all these guys. I’m getting desperate.”
“One thing at a time. Do you think you’re cheating?” I asked.
“Yes.”
“How can it be cheating if I know about it? How can it be cheating if I participate by listening?” I asked, sounding reasonable.
“You don’t have a choice. We’re in the same house, and you can hear everything.”
“Have I asked you to st
