In the interim I had developed a particular fondness for Susan. I thought of her on a daily basis and sought to ingratiate myself of her company at every opportunity. Susan reciprocated by calling my name whenever she saw me lounging on the wall.

For fifteen years Wendy waited for Harry to leave his wife. From time to time, there’d been ultimatums, break-ups too, but they never stuck. Now Wendy’s luck was about to change. It was Tuesday, Wendy and Harry’s standing night to be together. His wif