His movements are swift and elegant. The aesthetics of Tai Chi are all important to him, especially stances. One recalls animals and at times a butterfly, being here and there, resting for a few seconds with sudden bursts of movement that are of dire consequence to his opponent, and certainly deadly to his enemies in battle. Yet he always seems a dancer, fleet-footed with bursts of speed and in repose as if frozen for a moment, to gain the concentration resorting back to his inner and outer balance he'll need to finally overthrow his opponent with harmonious arm movements. And at times it looks a confusing exchange of fast and furious arm movements, pushing hands, as it’s called in layman terms, trying to catch the opponent for a throw. It becomes faster, more furious and reminds Kathy of kungfu movies she had watched with Goran, when he studied other fighters in various disciplines.

Goran seems to have slowed down and his opponent senses an opportunity for a throw, but just as he attacks and thinks he has gained control of a move, Goran turns with the speed of a feral cat and catching his opponent unaware throws him to the floor. There’s big applause from the Goran camp, who wants their favourite fighter to win. At the opposite side the hall the supporters of his opponent are quiet, some are booing, with a dusky man in their midst looking angry..

"It is wonderful to watch Goran, don't you think?' Kathy addresses her friend Susan; she had asked to accompany her to the quarterfinals of the local championship, where Goran is contender for the top spot again.

"I do not understand much of martial arts," Susan replies, "but it certainly draws one into its ban." Kathy smiles."I guess I am biased,"

"After all he is an exceptional man, Kathy."

"I adore him, venerate him and I am in love with him."

"I am glad for you Kathy."

The fight has passed its main part and Goran leads the scoreboard. The gong announces the end of the fight. Goran is declared the winner by points. Kathy jumps up with joy and sends a kiss to Goran who bows.

While the two friends have a drink at the adjoining cafe waiting for Goran to fetch them, Kathy congratulates him on her cellphone. Shortly thereafter Goran calls her back.

"He'll be here in 10 minutes," Kathy tells Susan, whose emergency beeper signals and she checks it.

"Unfortunately I have to go, Kathy, a patient needs my urgent attention.

"Pitty you cannot meet Goran, but I appreciate you could come at such short notice."

"Sometimes I have a chance to sneak out." She smiles."Bye Kathy, stay in touch."

"Bye Susan see you sometime soon."

"Allright, when I have another chance to get away." Kathy watches her friend move and she muses about her. What a wonderful person Susan is, always ready to help people in need, especially the burns unit she had put up from her fundraising: Selfless and capable, one of the best maxillofacial surgeons in Europe. It had been not an easy start for Susan. She had been sponsored by a wealthy eccentric, who had a sexual deviation and abused her. However she wanted to be a surgeon and financed her studies by succumbing to her sponsor's unusual needs.

"A penny for your thoughts."

"Hi Goran," Kathy kissed him. "Congratulations for your win."

"Thanks, it was not an easy fight." 

"But you did well Goran." He smiles at her with a boyish grin, his lips curling. Kathy loves this expression, the one she remembers best when she fell in love with him the first time.

"Where is your friend?" Kathy stirs.

"Oh you mean Susan. She had to run off to a patient."

"Ah doctors are always on the move."

"She promised to keep in touch. Perhaps we can arrange a lunch?"

"Certainly. I would like to meet her."

"Let's go Goran; I have booked a table at your favourite restaurant."

"In that case I am ready."

"Allright. I drive." Kathy takes his arm and Goran's sinewy body touches hers for a moment. A spark of electricity enters Kathy's thighs and she is stirred. Wow, she thinks, one touch and she is all feeling ready for his embrace. It is wonderful to love Goran and sense that our libidos are working so strong. She presses the remote to her car and Goran opens the door for her. She swings into her seat with her mini dress sliding up her legs. Goran joins her and he gazes at Kathy's legs. She has started the car and drives off. Goran places his hand on her thigh. Kathy looks at him shortly and a pleasurable feeling chases up her spine. Kathy drives the short distance from the club to the restaurant. Goran’s hand aroused her and she opens her legs slightly. By the time they arrive at the restaurant she senses that Goran is ready for some more intimacy. She parks the car. Then she cannot wait to embrace him. They kiss and she touches him. He is aroused.

“I want you Goran.”

“I want you too Kathy.”

“It’s not possible to do it in the car.”

“Let’s try the backseat.” Goran smiles and opens the back door, takes a seat and waits for Cathy to follow. Kathy’s sexual appetite heightened, she falls over Goran’s body, opens his waist button and lowering his pants she starts devouring him. Goran slides his hand below her soft top. Their intimacy is intense and Goran peaks.

“Kathy you were wonderful, how I enjoy your oral attention.”

“I love all of you Goran, my man!” Kathy cleans Goran up and they adjust their clothes. Kathy locks her Subaru and they both head toward the facilities to clean up.

The maitre welcomes them.

“Ah Mr Goran, nice to see you again and Mrs Cathy.”

“Good day Alexandros, nice being here.” He takes them to Goran’s usual table overlooking the Saronic Gulf. Goran gazes at Kathy, still in awe of her seducing skills. ‘The kiss of life’ she calls it. Goran smiles.

“Look Goran how wonderful calm the sea looks today.”

“It is you who look wonderful,” he says and Kathy takes his hands and squeezes them. Their knees meet below the table. Goran feels a new sensation through Kathy’s touches and as he gazes into her eyes, he feels great desire for her moving his hand below the tablecloth and touching Kathy’s inner thighs. “Oh Goran,” she moans, “You have the sparks to arouse me again.” He looks into her eyes that have taken on the blue-green colour of the sea. A scent of jasmine is in the air from a bowl of flowers nearby. She is so special to me, Goran muses. My hurting from the fight is gone and I feel like a reborn child. Kathy looks into Goran’s eyes that have a lively brown sprinkling around his iris that had become translucent green.

“We complement each other Goran,” she coos, but by now my stomach grumbles.”

“OK, let’s order Kathy.” He winks at the maitre‘d who takes their orders.