Chapter 69

"Who said a short time ago 'I hate you Antonia, I really, really, really, really, really hate you."

"That sounds like something I would have said to you. However, someone said to me last night that hate is the closest thing to love."

"Frank, I hate eating my own words."

"Antonia, I heard those exact words, a short time ago."

"There must be an echo in this room. Let's fuck and see if it goes away."

"You just used bad language, when you did not have to Antonia."

"I am in bed with you, so who the fuck cares."

The conversation stopped, and they made love through the night and into the morning, until a complimentary meal arrived, at 11 AM.

Bleary-eyed, Frank tipped the attendant, generously. He returned to a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Antonia, who was ready for another round of fucking.

Frank took her by the hand, and pulled her out of bed. "Into a