Таинственная история Билли Миллигана

           Shewasn’tsure,butsheknewshelovedhimanddecidedallitwouldtakewastimeandunderstanding.

           OneeveningAdalanaslippedawayandDavidfoundhimselfonthespot,frightenedandsobbing.

           "I’veneverseenarnancry,"Marlenewhispered."Whatswrong?"

           Davidcurleduplikeababy,tearsrollingdownhischeeks.Shefelttouchedandclosetohimwhenhewassovulnerablelikethis.Shecuddledhiminherarms.

           "Youhavetotellme,Billy.Ican’thelpyouifyoudon’tletmeknowwhat’sthematter."

           Notknowingwhattotellher,Davidleftthespot.Tommyfoundhimselfinthearmsofabeautifulwoman.Hepulledaway.

           "Ifyou’regoingtoactthatway,Imightaswellgohome,"shesaid,angrythathewastryingtomakeafoolofher.

           Tommywatchedherasshewalkedtothebathroom.

           "Holyshit!"hewhispered,lookingaroundinapanic."Arthur’llkillme!"

           Hejumpedoutofbedandpulledhisjeanson,walkingbackandforth,tryingtofigurethisout."Whothehellisshe?"

           Hesawherpurseonthechairinthelivingroomandwentthroughitquickly.HereadthenameMarleneonherdriver-’slicense,thenshoveditbackintoherpurse.

           "Arthur?"hewhispered."Ifyoucanhearme,Ididn’thavenothingtodowiththat.Ididn’ttouchher.Believeme.I’mnottheonewho’sbreakingtherules.