The Bell Jar: Chapter 7-8

Esther's relationship with Constantine is pretty solid. They hit it off pretty fast and have a great time together. This is when Esther starts to realize she wants to have sex with Constantine. She has spent the book getting frustrated with people because they've had sex before marriage. She doesn't want to come off as too strong, though...so she decides she wants Constantine to seduce her. They go back to his apartment and they're drinking wine, and listening to music on the balcony. Then she goes into the bedroom and lays on the bed. Expecting him to come in and make a move she waits. Eventually Constantine goes into the room with her but he simply lays next to her and says goodnight. I was kind of confused at first...I figured they would've had sex for sure and then I thought about it and I realized he was treating her with respect. He didn't want to freak her out by making a move or anything. It's understandable from his point but I can understand Esther's frustration.