STORIES
79 - Kama Sutra: Lost
2006
Wednesday afternoon ...
CAMMEO:
… I didn’t want to help Esmodonti, but I couldn’t leave the baby
alone with her, could I? And then, she did the most scandalous
thing she … she kissed me, right on the lips.
SYRRAH:
Did she?
CAMMEO:
Oh yes, and I must tell you I was quite shocked … and then she
… oh it’s so embarrassing … blushing …She, she touched my boobie. It wasn't’ an accident either. She meant to do it - I could tell.
SYRRAH:
This touch, it was not welcome?
CAMMEO:
blushing
Well - no. Of course not!
SYRRAH:
I am not sure I understand your misgivings. Did you not
date Mez for months? Surely he touched you in the
same way … or at least tried to.
CAMMEO:
That’s different. He’s a boy and it’s … expected,
but Esmodonti, well, it just isn’t right.
SYRRAH:
The kiss, it was not ‘right’ either?
CAMMEO:
Syrrah, girls don’t go ‘round kissing other girls.
That’s not the way it’s done.
SYRRAH:
It is not? Tell me the name of this rule book you have been reading. I would very much like to see it.
CAMMEO:
There’s no … book. It’s just common knowledge.
SYRRAH:
I see. I will never understand why humans have such strict rules
when it comes to physical pleasure. Did you tell Esmodonti
that her affections were not wanted?
CAMMEO:
She didn’t give me a chance. And since then, she hasn’t
done anything … inappropriate. I think she was only trying
to make a point about what happened when she and Mez …
SYRRAH:
… had sex? Cammeo dear, I have been trying to understand
why you and Mez are no longer together– is it because of this?
CAMMEO:
He cheated on me, Syrrah.
SYRRAH:
Answer me this, would it have been acceptable if he asked
your blessing prior to doing so?
CAMMEO:
Of course not! That’s just … not right.
Do you mean you’d let Mr. Vanni …
SYRRAH:
Why should I not? If he desires another why should I deny him?
I know he will return to me. That is how our love is.
CAMMEO:
But … you're his wife!
SYRRAH:
Cammeo, we elves are long-lived. The idea of sharing only one
person’s bed for an entire lifetime is monotonous, at least to me.
CAMMEO:
Does Mr. Vanni know you feel this way?
SYRRAH:
We have not discussed it. At the moment we are
more than satisfied with each other in every way.
CAMMEO:
That’s because that’s the way it ought to be.
SYRRAH:
You are so young Cammeo, even though I know you are older
than I. Do you not think it is time to allow yourself to truly live.
CAMMEO:
How do I do that?
SYRRAH:
I will tell you. First you mourn the loss Mez. He was your first love,
yes? Well, it is over. Blame no one any longer. Simply accept it.
CAMMEO:
What if I still want to be with him but … what if I can’t trust him?
SYRRAH:
He will need to earn your trust, if he does - then make him your second love, different from the first because you are both changed. If you can succeed, your love with be stronger in the end.
SYRRAH:
… Before I journeyed to my homeland, you and Mez were happy.
When I returned, you were both miserable. Will you be happier with or
without him? Decide, then act on your decision.
CAMMEO:
You make it sound so easy.
SYRRAH;
Oh but it is, all you need do is tell him how you feel.
Then …
DAPRIMA:
Looking for something?
SYRRAH:
Yes. A big blue book. GioVanni and I received it as a wedding
gift. It has vanished from our room. It is called ‘Kama Sutra’.
DAPRIMA:
Kama Sutra? Isn’t that a guide to sex?
SYRRAH:
It contained some interesting positions. My husband is distraught over
its disappearance. He says it is not appropriate for everyone to see.
DAPRIMA:
I think he’s right. I’ll help you look for it, and if we find it
–I wouldn’t mind taking a peek myself.
SYRRAH:
Of course. Daprima, may I ask a favor?
DARIMA:
Sure.
SYRRAH:
Very soon I will return to my realm to prepare for the birth of my
daughter. I am hoping you will let young Grace accompany me.
DAPRIMA:
You want Grace to go with you? Won’t she
drive you nuts with her constant chattering?
SYRRAH:
On the contrary, she will be good company until I am ready
for GioVanni to join me.
DAPRIMA:
It’s fine with me. I think the others will be glad for a break from her.
DAPRIMA:
…Grace we were just talking about you.
GRACE:
Really? I knew it, yes I did. I just had a feeling that someone
somewhere was talking about me.
DAPRIMA:
Listen, Syrrah wants to take you to her homeland
for a few weeks - if you want go.
GRACE:
Oh do I! Can I please?
DAPRIMA:
Sure.
GRACE:
Syrrah this is going to be such fun. Can Hello Kitty
come too? She won’t take up much room.
SYRRAH:
Yes Hello Kitty can join us. We will talk more later.
Right now I must find that book. Perhaps Zyfan has it.
Excuse me.
Syrrah leaves.
DAPRIMA:
Grace, where did you get this? I told you you didn't need another lunchbox.
GRACE:
You said you wouldn’t buy it for me, but you never
said I couldn’t have it.
DAPRIMA:
How did you get this?
GRACE:
Well, you see ... it was a gift, yes that’s right - from Brynie.
I told him all about it and the very next day he went out and
bought it for me. Wasn’t that nice of him? I think it was, yes I do.
DAPRIMA:
It would be, if that’s what really happened.
GRACE:
I’m telling you, Brynie bought it for me. He knew how much I
wanted it. You can ask him yourself, if you want.
