Chapter 77

Everyone but Gwen was surprised when Ms. Summers arrived with a date. His name was Larry Donner. The guy was as big as Ashley Summers was petite. He was the stereotypical body builder with an amazing physique surpassed only by his vanity. Steve took an immediate dislike to the guy. When they were introduced, Donner tried to squeeze Steve’s hand into pulp. Steve reaction was to look at his hand and back at Donner.

“If you’re looking for a guy to hold hands with, keep on looking,” smiled Steve as Donner suddenly released his hand. “A simple hand shake shouldn’t be that difficult, but you seem to be lacking in that social skill. Don’t try that with me again.”

Steve had spent the last couple years pretty much in the exclusive company of men, very tough men. He had learned from them. He had little patience for posers, and Donner was definitely a poser. Real men didn’t try to belittle or diminish others to improve their own image.

Gwen saw Steve’s tight smile but barely