Corey took Gloria to the swankiest restaurant in town, Chez Justine. It was the place to dine for people who had either made it to the top or were aspiring to get there. It was the place to see and be seen. With its crystal chandeliers, massive gold-framed mirrors, luxuriant green carpets, immaculately white, starched tablecloths, vases filled with spring flowers on every table, dark wood paneling, and waiters in smart uniforms, Chez Justine could have been the opulent reconstructed movie set for a film unfolding in France’s Belle Époque at the turn of the 20th century.

Gloria was very impressed by the reception they received as soon as they set foot on the premise. Corey was obviously a very important person, because the head waiter welcomed them effusively and led them to the best table in the house. The other patrons in the room were even more impressed by Gloria. Jaws and utensils dropped as she, the very embodiment of grace and elegance, made her way with Corey to the place of honour in the restaurant where the head waiter invited them to sit. The astonished reaction Gloria produced was not lost on Corey. He was very proud to be escorting an absolutely gorgeous young woman who could make people literally stop what they were doing and just stare in amazement.

Throughout their lunch the conversation flowed effortlessly. Corey was simply astounded by the breadth and depth of Gloria’s mind. She could talk intelligently about any number of subjects: art, literature, music, religion or politics. What a witty, delightful companion she would be, he thought while admiring the nimbleness of her mind. Although Corey had drunk only one glass of wine, he felt fairly intoxicated by the young woman’s presence. Could I be falling in love already, and so quickly, after only a few hours after meeting her? This is crazy. I’m 42 and she’s barely graduated from university. I’m old enough to be her father, albeit a youngish one. What’s going on? These thoughts raced through his brain like an express train all the while that Gloria was telling him about her latest painting.

Gloria was far from feeling towards Corey the same outburst of passion that was overwhelming him. Nevertheless, after only a short time in his company, she found him immensely likeable, the kind of person anyone would want to have as a friend, and a friend to treasure at that. And so, when Corey asked her whether she would accompany him to the opening of a new play the following day, she gladly accepted.

From then on, they went out exclusively with one another. Corey even attended her graduation, and presented her with a splendid bouquet of roses, her favorite flower. Despite the difference in age between them, Gloria’s mother, Estelle, gave her seal of approval to her daughter’s first and only relationship. She always felt that Gloria showed maturity well beyond her years and would need a man considerably older than she was to appreciate her unusual qualities. Better an older man, she thought, even a much older one she can be proud of, than one of those immature, sex-obsessed jerks. If they ever get serious enough to want to marry, Corey at least will be a wonderful husband and friend. He treats her like a queen and, as a mother, that’s of utmost importance to me.

As they got to know each other better, Corey opened his heart more and more. He revealed to Gloria the disastrous relationships he had endured with several women. Corey was a born caregiver. He was outgoing and compassionate. The women he had fallen in love with were all weirdos, really damaged goods. They exploited his generosity and, not finding him exciting enough, eventually dumped him for more enterprising males. In Gloria he was convinced he had found at last the companion of his dreams, as sweet, unaffected and uncomplicated as she was intelligent. True, she did not seem half as aroused by his presence as he was by hers. But he attributed that to her innocence, and was convinced that with kindness and patience she would become a wonderful sexual partner as well. And so, after a whirlwind courtship lasting three months, Corey proposed marriage.

Gloria accepted unhesitatingly. Here was a man who she respected and admired. In her own quiet way she even felt a kind of love for him. But therein lay the problem. Did she love him as a father figure? Was he filling the terrible void left by her late father? Or could she see him as a real lover capable of arousing her to passion? Gloria was sometimes worried by her own unalterable calm in Corey’s presence. According to the experts, a woman was supposed to feel an electric current passing through her whenever the man she loved appeared. Why was this not happening to her? When Corey was near her, she felt a very tender affection for him, a profound contentment and peace. Should she not be experiencing much more? Other women in her place would be overwhelmed with desire and want to go to bed with him immediately. Why not her?

After much persuasion on Corey’s part, she agreed to have a pre-marital sex tryout. Gloria was convinced that her future husband was a man of honour and would never ditch her before they pronounced their vows. She was right; but her first sexual experience with him was not particularly memorable. Corey was wildly excited at the prospect of initiating a virgin and, despite his sincere attempt to be patient and considerate, got swept away in a tidal wave of passion. Gloria didn’t feel much of anything, but at least could take pride and pleasure in the knowledge that she had satisfied her man sexually. Once Corey’s excitement subsisded, he realized that his partner’s reaction had been rather lukewarm. He was, however, so much in love with Gloria that he convinced himself that time would be his best ally.  She’s modest and inexperienced, he said to himself, but in time she’ll respond to me the way I respond to her.

To be continued……………….

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