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Looking slightly thrown off by his question and tone, she nodded

"Well, Jessica," Gavin continued, "one: My life, and who used to be in it, is none of your business Don’t ask ain Two: Yousure you can’t However, I’ the recent tough tier than you, but you’re notwith this?"

Eyes wide, Jessica parted her lips but didn’t speak She nodded again

"Good I’e" Gavin handed his credit card to Miguel, who’d approached with their drinks "Three: I’ve been aroundwomen, so don’t take my statement as a co her I find her under-sexed, crazed approach intriguing Four: If you want to fuck, we can fuck My house is a two-minute walk from here But I’ll warn you now, that’s all it’ll be Don’t expect a sleep over I’ll fuck you, and fuck you very well, but I’ll send you on your way once our escapade is over I won’t give you ain So now, Jessica…" Gavin cupped his chin, the crease of his brows showing he was trying to remember her last name

"Layton," Jessica answered, her voice cracking "My last naht So now, Miss Jessica Layton, the ball’s in your court" Gavin ran a hand through his hair and shot her a wink Once again, Miguel approached the table with Gavin’s credit card After shoving it back into his wallet, Gavin looked across the table at Jessica sitting speechless, her fingers rubbing up and down her neck "Make the call, Jessica, because honestly, if we don’t do this," he said with a light shrug, "I’ll just go back to my joint andher face, Jessica stood, slipped her sandal back on, and reached for her clutch

Assuave another shrug as his eyes landed on the fa earlier He watched them make their way, hand in hand, over to a small, two-door clunk of shit He knew his riches couldn’t compare to their happiness He wanted that happiness He wanted that clunk of shit

"Well, are you ready?" Jessica asked, her voice laced with sexual urgency

Gavin tore his attention fro dream and watched Jessica pluck his bourbon fro the eertips across Gavin’s temple, down the side of his cheek, and over the curve of his jaw Gavinnot to flinch at her touch He rose and grabbed Jessica’s hand His feet, as if they had a mind of their own, led them toward his place

"So, aren’t you a little curious as to why I’m in Mexico alone?" Jessica questioned as they made their way down a s out onto the tu asleep below the horizon, Gavin shook his head "Not really"

"You know, you’re really not a nice guy" She pulled her hand away Its absence didn’t affect Gavin either way Still, she followed closely by his side

"No I’ where Emily was in that moment Loneliness flooded his chest, but he welco he knew It was all too familiar to hiht," Jessica huffed, her tone tight with skepticis e’re about to do, maybe you can try to be a little… pleasant?"