Chapter 19

We said nothing after we’d finished making love.  Whether it was because we were both breathless or whether he was just as much in awe over the intensity of our sex as I was, I didn’t know. 

He sat in silence while I dressed and put on my makeup.  I occasionally glanced at him through the mirror to find his look intense and studying.

“What are you watching me so closely for?” I finally asked.

“We didn’t use protection,” he mumbled.

“Should I be worried?” I asked with concern. 

“About disease or pregnancy?” he asked.

“I’m on the pill,” I offered.

“I was recently tested,” he said with surety.  “I can show you the results if you want.”

“I trust you,” I said with a hint of relief.  “I liked it without the condom.  I vote we keep it that way.”  Then, after a brief