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I made it out of the car and in front of the door, clumsily searching for the motel key as Leigh walked up behind me. When I turned, a bottle of He
“I say you have the wrong idea about me,” already drunk on alcohol, I hoped my point made it across without sounding like a world-class wanker, “I’m not looking for a quick smash. I’m engaged and in love with someone, happily.”
She considered my words for a moment, too long, and I felt my world spi
“I’m only here to talk, Oliver. Just a friend.” Her cold hand landed on mine, and she took the key from my fingers. “Let me at least get you inside.”
Quickly, I brainstormed every scenario, none of them ending in a way Mia would be proud of. I could let her inside, share a bottle of He
That would be stealing.
The world spun with me as I turned to face her. “I have this. It’s late. You should be heading home. I appreciate the ride, truly,” I stretched out my palm for the key, “I’m sure you’re lovely, but I’m not allowing it to go any further than this.”