It's like time has stopped and now waits. The man's face is starting to get blue from the lack of oxygen and Alan doesn't seem to be willing to let him go. I get up and try to control my trembling hands. If a waiter comes and sees this Alan is going to get in trouble. I put one hand around his waist, hugging him, and at the same time finding support for my week knees and the other hand I put on his, the one still stuck in the man's neck. He turns his head at me and for a second and his face softens. "Please, calm down. Let him go." For a second I fear that my voice was so soft that he didn't hear me. But as he keeps looking me in my eyes he lowers his hand and let's go the man's neck. I sigh in relive. "I will destroy you for this. You will see!" The man is gasping for air while lyi