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Caught on the Horn

by  Forbes

Posted: Sunday, March 25, 2007
Word Count: 133
Summary: When I read Bandy's piece It flashed into my mind, what if..




“Hello Darling…yes.. tonight?” Emma cooed into her mobile.

“I’m sorry…I don’t understand. You want me to do WHO? But..no…can’t..” there was a long pause whilst she listened and gathered her ire.

“NOW JUST WAIT A MINUTE!” she shrieked to the airwaves when she could stand no more. “You promised I would never have to DO anyone again! It’s true, I can’t stand that ancient Sicilian pipsqueak - he reeks of garlic and oozes oil. But why would I want to..?” she paused and listened some more.

“What..make it worth my while, eh? How exactly? Well…that does seem very generous – pounds not euros I take it? Well….”

The offer was more than generous. She could always slip back into the old ways for just one more night? Maybe - just one more pop?