The following Tuesday, Alice and I played tennis again. I noticed she bought a new white tennis dress. It complimented her fantastic figure. I whistled appreciatively, and she blushed.
"Honey, you look stunning in that outfit. Nobody would guess you have two children."
"Thanks. I thought buying this dress would remind me of my commitment to losing weight."
"Alice, I see at least 20 women patients every day. You are by far the prettiest, and have the most attractive figure!"
"Stop the flirting. It won't melt my heart. I am determined to win the tennis match."
"Not a chance! You know I am better than you. You won't win any points until you apologize for your nasty reaction to my compliments."
"We'll see about it!..."
I was winning the first set 4:1 and noticed Samuel watching us. He sat among the few spectators. I lost my concentration, and she won the next three games.
She smirked, "Honey, do you need help?"
"I got distracted for a moment, but I'll still win!"
Alice tried her best but lost the set 6:4.
She was disappointed, "I almost won. I think next time I'll beat you."
"In your dreams! Jokes aside, how would you like us to use a tennis instructor? Our game will improve significantly."
"Tom, I am afraid if I take lessons, I'll be much better than you, and you'll find excuses never to play me again..."
"I am going to take a shower. After I finish, I'll ask about a good tennis instructor."
"OK. Wednesday evenings are the best times for me. Your weekly conference happens then, so the instructor will work with us at different times."
...
I undressed and stood under the pouring water. The showerhead was a good one. There were two other people in the showers. As I was leaving, Samuel was passing by. He smiled, "I watched the game with your wife. Not bad for oldies..."
I grinned, "I am 38 and my wife is 34. How old are you?"
"I am 44."
"Your tennis is excellent. I am looking for somebody to work with me and my wife. We are determined to improve our game."
"I can help you guys. When I was younger, I used to play tennis several hours a day and later gave private lessons to amateurs. I think I can help both of you."