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Emery:

Hey now. You’re the one who agreed to this.

If you’re not up for it, just say the word.

Me:

One glass of wine.

Emery:

Okay. Now, we’re talking.

What happens if I accidentally drink two glasses?

Me:

Then there won’t be a lesson.

Emery:

Hardass

I couldn’t help but chuckle as I typed:

Me:

Don’t disrespect the teacher, Emery.

Emery:

Fine

Me:

Anything else?

Emery:

Not at the moment.

What about you? Do you have anything?

There were plenty of things I could say, like ‘Don’t worry. We won’t do anything you’re uncomfortable with’, or ‘You can tell me to stop when you want, and I will.’ But those were things I would say in person, where she could see my face and know I meant every word. I also considered, ‘Don’t start thinking this means something it doesn’t,’ but I’d already hurt her once.

I wasn’t about to do it again.

So, I kept it simple.

Me:

If you change your mind about this, just say the word.

Emery:

Okay

Me: