They had gone to museums, art galleries, concerts and walks in the country. They talked about everything, books, films, politics and relationships. They had lots of kissing sessions but never any sex. Katie wanted to wait, which Jonathan was okay about. ‘Maybe this was the one,’ he often thought to himself. He had stroked her breasts and fondled her bum, which he absolutely loved. She never let him put his hand up her skirt which he read as just her being a proper well behaved girl who wanted to take her time.
After a while this became so frustrating that he really had to make love to her. He couldn’t leave it any longer as she drove him crazy with desire. He decided to make a night over at his place and woo her to bed. He had made a nice meal, with oysters and expensive French red wine.
After the food they went into the lounge and sat on the sofa and kissed passionately. When he felt the time was right he said to her, “Katie, I think you are so wonderful and gorgeous that I really can’t wait any longer. I want to make love to you tonight. I am bursting with desire. I need you tonight, darling.”
At this point, Katie stood up and walked to the window looking outside and said nothing.
“What is the problem? We have been seeing each other for ages and I have been so patient but I am a man and have needs. Now is the time. I will be gentle. I promise.”
Katie turned around and looked at him and then sat down next to him.
“I think you are an incredible man, my feelings for you are so overwhelming but I have to tell you something that I have been putting off of weeks now,” Katie said with a sigh and suddenly looked really sad.
“Why so sad darling, I am not going to force you but ....”
“Jonathan, it’s just that, I, eh .... please, promise me you won’t hit me.”
“Of course I won’t hit you. What an absurd thing to say. Why would I hit you. I adore you?”
“Well, you might not in a minute. I am not quite what I seem. Please promise. If you don’t like what you hear I’ll just go. Okay.”
“Okay, but I can’t think of anything you could say that would make me want to hit you. The thought, really.”
“Good. Well, I went to the USA a year ago to have some things done to me. My boobs, my hips, my bum and my legs.” Katie looked at him to see what his reaction was and he seemed to be taking it unabashed.
“What’s wrong with that. You look great. I have no problem with that sort of thing at all, really. I just think that if you want ....”
“Please,” said Katie, resting her hand on his. “ There is more. I have been taking hormones as well. The reason why I have stopped you putting your hand up my skirt is that if you did, you would not find what you expect. I don’t want to have anymore surgery, I like being like this and wanted to find someone who loved me for who I am. I think you do. I am so sorry, but I am half man and half woman.