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Duane: A Short Story

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Never criticism a woman's choice of atire, and especially shoes, no matter how unsuitable to the conditions, or inappropriate to the situation it was. That was a lesson Duane had learned many years ago, but one he'd obviously forgotten in the heat of the moment, and he'd immediately realised his mistake, and attempted to rectify by holding his hand up in apology, both to settle Karmen down, and also because of their later planned shopping expedition, where hopefully he'd be able to assist her in deliberately selecting inappropriate atire. His motivations weren't completely altruistic, although the placement of his treasured Pork Pie hat on the top of her head was.

Duane considered himself to be responsible for the situation they found themselves …show more content…

A brow arched, and the cheeky grin returned to his face. Even in a situation such as this, the woman continued to entice him more and more. "I'm sure you won't need to worry about finding someone else to have some fun with, Karmen. That's been on my mind, since the very first moment I laid eyes on you, as I'm certain you're totally aware?" Duane grinned, and deliberately lowered his eyes down her body, then reached for his cases, and with the other hand, touched her arm, and met her gaze again. "Just I, being such a gentleman and all, thought I wouldn't push it." His eyes glittered with amusement, and he indicated for her to get moving. "The sooner we start, the sooner we'll reach water. Don't worry, we'll be just fine." The confidence of his tone was more than he actually felt as he reached her side. "Oh, and don't worry, there's times to be a gentleman, and well, there's time to be anything, but. I'm sure you know what I mean."

With that he winked, then turned his attention back to the road, and listened to her grumble and complain as they walked. All her talk about water and heat was just making his own dry throat and parched lips worse, and with perspiration dripping down his neck, and the baggage becoming heavier with each second, he was just about to ask her to please stop mentioning …show more content…

""are on the run from her Daddy. He done don't like me, and wanted his baby girl to marry some rich guy who asked for her hand. instead of me. Figured if we got properly bethrothed he'd have to accept it, so we're on our way to Vegas. Had to hitch-hike, to save our funds for the service, and so I could take her on a proper honeymoon. Course the guy who picked us up, was some pervert who keep suggesting dirty things to my fiance here, so I had to get out of the vehicle, before I decided to beat him around the head. Karmen here doesn't like violence. Isn't that right, baby?" Duane leaned back up to plant a kiss on Karmen's lips; had to make it look real; and his had had already begun to unlatch the passenger door by the time he turned his attention back to the drive. "Hope you don't mind giving us a ride to the nearest town. Guess, we'll catch a bus from or something from

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