As I lay next to Amber in our Holiday Inn bed, I searched my mind for an easy answer. Amber's almost irrational desire to please me was beginning to actually worry me. Sure, the sex was great, and I had never been so aroused, but her health was really in danger.
After we checked in Amber had vomited herself into exhaustion. Now, passed out next to me, the less appealing, and more serious lifestyle of a bad girl was on full display.
The permanence of this way of life could have lasting effects on our relationship. Even more disturbing was how quickly her corruption was escalating, and how addictive it was to both of us.
I needed to stop the pattern before we were both too addicted to quit. When Amber awoke, I would explain to her that my fantasy had been fulfilled and she could stop 'playing' a bad girl.
I only had to wait about half an hour before she started to shift herself restlessly about the bed. I gently ran my fingers along her flawless skin until she squinted at me through bloodshot eyes.
She smiled at me as we lay on our sides staring into each others eyes. I continued running my fingers lightly along her arm as we lay motionless. Eventually she snuggled up to me and pulled me close.
I grabbed her tight as she buried her face into my chest and began playing with my hair.
"Are you feeling better?" I asked concerned.
"Yeah, but my mouth is really dry, and I don't think I have ever been this thirsty in my life." Came her muffled reply.
"Do you want some water?" I asked.
"Yes, please, and maybe some aspirin. I have a throbbing headache." She croaked.
I kissed her softly on the cheek and headed towards the front office. Once there I noticed a small shop selling T-shirts, hats, candy, and other overpriced items in it. After spending nearly $7 on a bottle of Aquafina and some Tylenol I started back to our room.
When I returned she still hadn't moved an inch. I handed her the water and she had it open almost instantly.
"Don't drink it all yet, you need to take an aspirin still." I urged.
She stopped drinking with about a quarter of the bottle left. I handed her two red and white pills and she swallowed them in one gulp, along with the rest of the water.
"Better?" I asked.
"Yes, thank you sweetie." She cooed.
I started towards the bed and before I could lie down she stopped me.
"Wait, Matt, do you think you could run out to your car and grab me a cigarette. I think it would really help me right now." I resisted the urge and swallowed hard.
"Actually, that's kind of what I wanted to talk to you about." I replied.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, you have done everything I have asked you to do. You've made nearly all my dreams come true. Before, I was thinking with my....other head. But yesterday made me realize how selfish I have been."