One day I woke up and realized it had been two years since I’d last taken a vacation. So I jetted off for an extended stay in a European city where sidewalk cafés are de rigueur.

That’s where I met Gabriel, who was seated outside one such café on a beautiful spring afternoon. He frequented that neighborhood gem during his daily lunch breaks. Having been seated at neighboring tables, we got to talking and then began meeting up regularly.

But one day, Gabriel elected not to return to his office after lunch. I worried about him jeopardizing his job to spend more time with me. But he laughed off my concerns and said, “In life, we must cherish every moment.”

That night was the first time we had sex, and it wouldn’t be the last. Eventually, we started meeting at his office instead... Read More