Chapter 39

"Do you want some water, Coke, or maybe a cold beer?" Faith offered graciously, presenting the beverages to Perseus. "No, let's get started right away," Perseus said, eager to get the session over with. "It's late, and a full acupuncture treatment takes at least half an hour." He needed to get back soon, or his parents would start worrying. "Alright. What do I need to do? I'll cooperate fully." Perseus scanned the one-room apartment with a couch barely large enough for someone to lie down comfortably. "Why don't you lie on your bed? It's difficult to do it on the couch," Perseus suggested. Are you in such a hurry to get to my bed?" Faith teased, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Should I leave?" Perseus responded, struggling to handle Faith's flirtatious banter. "Don't be so serious. It's just a joke. You're in sales; you should have a thicker skin. You need to learn how to take jokes," Faith chuckled, leading Perseus to the bedroom and settling onto the bed. Perseus shook his