If You Marry a Whore You Deserve What You Get

French Immigrant, PETER, is a thirty something, educated, talented artist new to the United States, making his way working at a convenience store until he can attract the attention of the local art world. Handsome, soft spoken, reserved with European manners, and his accent, Peter attracts the attention and ear of many strangers as he spends his days learning the language, exploring the aspects of American culture, peering inside the American dream. The first night of spring, as fate would have it, a beautiful young woman is standing at his counter. Instantly Peter is attracted to her and believes that she has walked into his life for a reason. Her name is SUSAN. She is a sexy, tall brunette with gorgeous big green eyes and terrific smile. Poised and elegant she is not typical of the women Peter has met before. He is drawn in and curious. But she is looking for directions to meet another man: she has a date tonight and is going to his place. Because she can't find the address, she calls him and when he finally arrives, he is intoxicated and can hardly walk. Peter wonders what her story is. He cannot stop thinking of her and visualizing her body. A couple weeks pass, and after a few bungled attempts, they finally get together and for Peter it is magic. They are like first time lovers in their own world full of passion and desire, deliriously happy and content, allowing nothing to interfere with them; however, soon into their relationship, Peter learns that Susan is a twice divorced, mother of six, marginally employed, financially, emotionally, and spiritually needy. Peter is oblivious to all of these small details, for he believes he has found his soul mate. Peter's nightmare begins onlyafter Susan is fully aware of how deeply in love he is with her. She gradually makes demands on his time and finances, depending on him to take care of her and help raise her children even though they are in the custody of their father. The children are devoted to theirMartin, Sam C. is the author of 'If You Marry a Whore You Deserve What You Get' with ISBN 9781418478445 and ISBN 141847844X.