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A porter offers to ferry our bags inside and Josie and I follow hirand inside with a fountain sparkling in the center and marble columns that remind me of a Greek te with life, given the elegantly dressed guests as well as the liveried staff scurrying about Josie nudgessmile on her face

“See? I told you that you had to colad you listened to me?”

I roll o to this conference because they’re always so boring, but you’re right Escaping to Atlantic City is exactly what I need” But then a thought strikes and I frown “Yeah, but what if Ronald is here? The last thing I want is to run into hi”

Josie sticks her finger in her ross that I’lad you finally ditched hiirlfriend You deserve better than a measly, wimpy coward”

I nod sadly

“I know, right? He showed my naked pics to another ne’s CEO! Oh god, I hope I never have awith Malcolm Neuwirth because I’d be so embarrassed He’s seen my breasts and pussy!” I lament

Josie s her arm around my shoulders as we head up the elevator “No worries, you kno guys are about that kind of thing They never really ree of pussies and boobs I’m sure Mr Neuwirth won’t even realize it was you,” she says reassuringly Then, we stop in front of le, and you’re free!” she sings, doing a little twirl in the hall “Just iet up to in Atlantic City now that you’re rid of that douchebag Ronald!”

I laugh, and pull out my keycard

“Well, I’ht Thank god Ronald’s gone I haven’t had to look at his face all week, and I’d like to keep it that way”

Josie les

“I knohat you irlfriend! How are you going to leave hiles her eyebrows atdown the hallway to her own roo to suck you in while we’re here Soood”

Laughing, I shakeinto my hotel room It’s beautiful, and certainly nicer than any roo dove-grey, and there’s a king-size bed in the center ainst one wall leads to the bathroom, and to my surprise, there’s even a slass door Wow, this is really nice

As I step outside, the ocean breeze blows over my shoulders and I take a moment to close my eyes and lift my face to the sun Warm rays bathe my skin, and immediately, I feelto enjoy my time here, definitely

Suddenly, le I skipped breakfast this , and now, the beast will not be denied It’s too early for a big meal at a hotel restaurant, but the coffee shop on the lobby level, La Verve, looked like it had some pastries and maybe even sandwiches That would be perfect

Grabbing my purse, I make my way downstairs The elevator opens to the expansive lobby, and I immediately spot La Verve off to one side It’s a cute little shop hite walls, wooden tables and chairs, and an overall rustic feel Even better, they have a decent ry, I order both a Chicken Caesar sandwich and the Ulti with an iced caramel latte I’m sure anyone who sees , but I’ry that I don’t care I don’t know these people, so they can believe whatever they like

With my tray in hand, I take a seat at one of the few available tables near the frontof the coffee shop There’s , and I findbite Wow, the avocado hits the spot with its creamy, subtle flavors, while the roast chicken is so juicy that liquid spurts all over ue This is incredibly delicious and I literally moan a bit with satisfaction