I consider my options. I could refuse her offer and force her toaccept the deal without my pledge. It would be easy enough. Alittle pressure, a threat, and boom, she’d break.
“I won’t make love to any other woman,” I say.
She beams, oblivious to the distinction I’ve made. I have neverand will never make love to a woman.
But I’ll f**k whoever I damn well please.
Giorgos claps his hands and raises his glass again. “Then itlooks like we are in business together, Nikolai. And now, wehave a wedding to plan.”
Arslan doubles over laughing when I tell him about themeeting.
“She heard the words ‘make love’ come out of your mouth andthought you were being serious?” he cackles.
“I’m surprised I didn’t spontaneously combust.”
“I think that’s a myth, but it’s still more likel
