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She didn’t say anything, just took a deep breath When she finally pulled away, she looked hio"

The cab ride back to her hotel room was a quiet one Eric was soher to get back at Sofia How is any better She ot into the cab When they reached her hotel, she turned to him and kissed hiood guys out there Don’t feel bad, Eric You’ve given me hope"

Eric smiled and kissed her hand "You don’t need hope, Jenny Anytiain some day Have a safe trip"

The second she was out of the cab and turned toward the hotel, he let his head fall back He put his hand over his eyes Could he be a bigger ass?

Before they even reached his dorhts of Jenny had already taken a distant second in his mind He ht would be in vain He plopped into bed, licking his lips He could belove to Jenny this very minute, but all he could think about was Sofia Son of a bitch

CHAPTER 18

Clarity

Sofia trudged into the drugstore Few things were getting her out of the house these last couple of weeks She needed conditioner for her hair, otherwise shelike she had for the past feeeks She and Eric had never gone this long without any co could be clearer He hated her

The conditioner she normally used wasn’t on special It hardly ever was She stood there staring at the all the other choices

"Hey, Sof"

Sofia flinched, gasping when she saw hiain?"

"No, I was on my way out when I saw you pull in"