Elise recalled how she had grown to appreciate Ron during the period of planning for the video that Paul was making of their Aphrodite Way walk. She, Paul and Ron were far behind her husband, Eric and Ron's wife Alice.
Paul had just recorded a magic moment (and a theme song) for when Ron and Elise discovered they were in love with each other. Ron didn't want Paul to record his "chatting up" Elise and neither did Elise.
EXIT PAUL
Ron said to Paul "Stop recording, right now."
Paul hadn't experienced Ron being so forceful. Ron was usually the peacemaker. Paul put down his camera.
Ron said "I think we all know what just happened. I need some privacy. I need to work out what to do with my desire for a romance with Elise. Romance is not easy when Elise has a husband and daughter. I need some thinking time. So does Elise."
Paul said "I will respect your privacy. I think that you will want that moment to be saved. If I am wrong, then I can delete it right here and now. A few seconds to find it and it will be zapped."
Elise said "Keep it for now. But if either of us wants it to be deleted, will you promise to delete it?"
Paul said "Of course. And I will let you see that moment disappear."
Elise said to Paul "Thank you. Now fuck off and leave us in peace. Chase after the other 2 if you think that you can catch up to them. I only want to see you as we approach the Aphrodite Camp site."
Paul duly picked up his camera and fucked off.
WALK AND TALK
As they walked, Elise asked "Has my husband been fucking around?"
Ron replied "Not really. He likes aural sex, that's spelt A, U, R, A, L, not O,R,A, L
He likes to hear Alice and I having sex. He gives himself orgasms listening to us. He watches porn with us. He sometimes goes round nude. But he doesn't go to the gay clubs, as far as I know. He doesn't hire prostitutes or pick up slutty holidaymakers."
Elise said "My husband seems very close to both you and your wife."
Ron continued "He planned to have sex with both Alice and I. But that was before he had the reconciliation with you. He really loves you. But he also loves my wife. It scares me how easily Alice fell for him. I think that they would set up home together if you weren't in the picture."
Elise said "He will give her good quality orgasms."
Ron said "And if your reconciliation goes south, I can be there for you. I haven't had a lot of time to get to know you, but I like how you handle life. I like how you sacrifice your chance of happiness for your daughter happiness and future. I wouldn't be able to be so lonely so that my daughter could be with her friends."
Elise asked "Why don't you have any children?"
Ron replied "Alice didn't want to have any. They would spoil her figure and dominate her life. I agreed because I wanted Alice. My biggest regret is that I don't have a child to nurture. As the old, wise saying goes "Children are a joy that God gives humanity."
Elise asked "Are you talking about marriage? or a brief fling? or an long lasting hidden affair?"
Ron replied "Stoic wisdom says that we choose to be friendly with someone because they add value to our life. You add value to my life and I believe that I can add value to yours. I am living an inauthentic life just to please Eric and Alice. Life is short, let us 2 enjoy each other while we can."
Elise asked again "Are you talking about marriage? or a brief fling? or an long lasting hidden affair?"