DOUBLE DATE PART 2-E

`Igor, I am an escort, it's a fancy name for a hooker. Sure, you know that by now', Matilda's jade eyes full of wariness, her lack in confidence portrayed significantly through scorn on her lips.

`I know, I know. But please give me a chance', he chose a spot right below a large tree providing shade to them. Distant sounds of children running around, with small motorized boats on the shallow ends of the pond water providing some normalcy in their lives.

`Igor, I should be the one thanking you for giving me an opportunity to know you. I can't imagine anyone paying Lily a month of my service.'

`Why do you say that way? Is that how you feel? Right now? That I am paying you for your time?'

`I am confused, honestly, I am',

`So tell me, Matilda, what can I do to relieve you of your job?' Igor's fingers twitched around the last word.