Bar is lit . Jackie is sitting on the stool facing Nico. Time indicating 7pm .
—-Nico:” Any temptation for a night-cap before bed ? “.
—Jackie:” I’ll continue with a ‘ pick me up ‘ ( Nico smiles) Don’t get the wrong idea. I may be stressed but I am not a temptress. “.
— Nico:” I know . Last time , I tried to flatter you with compliments, you gave me an icy cold shoulder ,and I’m still suffering from cold feet . “.
— Jackie:” A bit of jollification is essential for the lubrication of my shaky marriage. You know, it’s not just Kismet when two people meet . Something is bound to happen , unless of course ,they never mention any word connected with sex, even remotely . “.
—- Nico:” Are you being suggestive ? Is this a hint ? . Are you trying to seduce me by any chance ? . If so, can I have a kiss on account. ? “ .
—- Jackie:” If ever , I decide to have a fling , I’ll let you know . The day , I will open the border of my heart , I will let you tickle my ears but you will not be allowed to kiss my lips . These are strictly reserved for my husband . I still have some morality left in me . (Jackie pouts her lips forward in a seductive way to tease him ) .
—- Nico:” Can’t wait . The day it happens, I’ll climb naked , the outside walls of the Hotel, to reach your balcony , as Romeo did to serenade Juliette . “.
—- Jackie : “ What if it’s raining ? .”
— Nico: “ I’ll wear a condom “ . ( Nico stares at Jackie ‘s neck ) Why you do have a red mark on your neck ? “ . —- Jackie:” ‘ Cause I am a toothsome woman . “
— Nico: “ Bitten by Dracula ? .”
—-Jackie:” No. By my Dicky Dick , my dearest husband. “.
—- Nico:” The bastard . One day , I’m gonna kick this killjoy in the ass . “.
—- Jackie:” No need for that . One night , I’m gonna rub my body with arsenic , and let this dog , put himself to sleep from too much licking .By the way , tomorrow night , my husband is going away for a trip .
(As she is leaving , she winks at Nico and Nico winks back at her. ) .
TO BE CONTINUED.