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She laughs “It’s a possibility, no?”

“Not right now” I give an exaggerated shrug “I don’t have tihbors won’t be getting a free show”

Her dark brown hair sways as she crosses the room to pick up her purse froot here It’s one ofbillboard and so far, I’ve had a few customers seek me out because of her

“I have to get ho It’s a perfect co “I need to make dinner Do you want to come by for a bite?”

I look around the apartht There’s no way I can spare the tiet to her place, eat, visit and then trudge back here “Thanks, but I’ll pass”

“I’ll talk to you later in the week” She hugsToms”

“Will do” My reply is swift “I’m not sure what you’ll do about it, but I’ll shoot you a text if I catch one”

I arch my back in a stretch as I finally put away the last of my dishes I don’t own a lot, but h for me I’ve never thrown an elaborate dinner party I only cook the basics All ofon one of n

I ate a bowl of cereal for dinner after Sophia left, taking a spoonful in between unpacking boxes

I’ve accoht I wou

ld I glance aton the worn laht

Since I need to be at my office at Matiz Cosmetics nine hours from now, sleep has to be next on my schedule

I hurry toward the bed It’s not the ht now it’s calling my name

Just as I’ my pink T-shirt over my head and unbutton my jeans, I turn to the s

The building next door is close It’s also home to many apartments with dozens of s

Several of the s are shuttered with curtains and blinds Subtle hints of light peek around the edges A few aparts and they’re backlit enough that I can hbors

Television sets flicker, a woaze settles on the apartment directly across from mine

I know that the low light co from the la with their back to me

There’s a light on in their apartlow that casts just enough warmth that I can see the shape of a man He’s tall with broad shoulders

When he turns, I lean closer to theto get a better look

He does the saaze locks with h me

He’s gorgeous He has dark hair and a chiseled jaw