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ALDIE! I punched in

She responded with a giggling eer, but … at least you’re breaking out of your damn shell

When Aldie used words like a tad bit, it was never a good thing My nerves began to buzz with the very devastating possibility that Iwith Levan

Do you think I should have waited? I asked anxiously I know he is, you know, out of ue He’s obviously fro around outside the college gates Not to mention we’re still not certain of who he is exactly

Her reply was iorgeous as fuck and obviously wealthy, but you’re good enough for anyone, even him Let’s just wait and see what he replies back, okay?

I closed my eyes for a second Okay, let’s wait and see, and I know you think it’s too soon and we haven’t even had sex yet, but when you know, you know And I’ve really fallen hard for hiames I hate that

It took a bit longer for Aldie’s answer It’s never a good idea to wear your heart on your sleeve or anywhere it can be easily trampled on Men are class A bastards when they know you’re crazy about them So just cool it, okay

I didn’t tell her I thought I was already more than half way in love with Levan Sadly, I wrote my reply to her Okay I will cool the ardor

That’sto an open house in East Village, but I’ll stop by your bakery when I’m done

Nah, oing home, I responded I paused a moment then added hopefully, I’ll text you when he replies

Cool Can’t wait to hear what he says

I waited and I waited, but Levan never called or wrote back He literally disappeared into thin air It hurt like mad, but I took full responsibility for the disaster I had pathetically wornthe bastard he was, had stoain But that was okay I was strong I would hardenI did

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Levan

Present Day

I was sitting at the bar of a French seafood restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, and had just taken a sip of wine, when she eed from the restroom area

Doubling over in shock, I nearly choked on my wine

My unguarded reaction immediately raised the alarazes around instantly, searching for any signs of danger

“Is there a proble to his concealed weapon