That was a Friday with Adam, the following Saturday afternoon, I decided to see Adam again. This time I was prepared. I bought two boxes of condoms, One "king size." I went to a different pharmacy to where I usually go, in dark glasses, cash in hand ready. Buying two boxes, in two different sizes really just screams "slut". The cashier asked "is that all for today?" I mumbled "yes, I think that's enough". I mean really, why ask a question like that???I sent him a message asking for a repeat performance, and I picked him up from where he was staying. My Housemates were both at home, but I really wanted to see Adam again. I brought him to my house and to my room. It was awe-inspiring. He told me about the tattoo on his chest and the sentiment behind it, mostly to probably make me think he was a nice guy. He got up from my bed, used my hairbrush to tame his curly mess of dark brown hair and applied my roll-on deodorant to his armpits and then examined the box of king sized condoms the I had opened earlier and pocketed one, commenting that they were a good fit. Alright, using my deoodorant was a bit gross, but taking condoms without asking is just plain rude, especially when I went to all the effort of being incognito when I purchased them! I dropped Adam back at his apartment and then drove home. The expression on Emma's face was priceless (she shares a house with me and my other housemate). She gave me a quick sidelong glace and looked away, biting her lips. "what?.... Could you hear us?" She nodded slowly, her eyes wide. "The vocals I could handle, the body slapping sounds, I couldn't". I was mortified, but not phased. I was just starting again as a single woman after a nine year relationship. This just meant I had to be a little more discreet (and quiet!).
I saw Adam twice more before he left town. He celebrated his 22nd birthday while he was here (to which my friends have accused me of being a cougar). He then moved interstate for a couple of months and then he moved back to the UK.
Oh well, what was a girl to do? I went out on the town again and met a charming frenchman, but I will tell you about him next time...