`` that 's okay , it just means that you know what you want . he let out a cry of pain when his ribs tried to move as he twisted to undo the belt . my mother let out a gasp as she looked over my shoulder , and i spun around . i thought she called and canceled it . '' `` you will excuse me , monsieur-and madame , '' he added belatedly , as though noticing me for the first time . now , what the f**k are you talking about . '' she wanted to think about it tomorrow . 