“You didn’t have to,” he snickered.
“I didn’t have to tell you a lot of things,” I added.
“What I lack in ability to love, I make up for in my ability to discern each woman’s private passion. And frankly, Alex, you were so easy because you desire so much. There was no way I could fail with you, at least in that regard.”
There was something tender and genuine in him now, but it didn’t exist beyond his dramas, and I needed more. I gazed around the strange room. I didn’t want to forget anything about my weeks with Reggie. But I knew that my time with him was finally over.
“I’m ready to leave,” I said.
“I’m glad,” he replied. “If you stayed any longer, I just might have changed my mind.” He was laughing lightly.
I was satisfied with his small admission. He wouldn’t forget me, that I knew
