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“Very well, sir” The waiter hurries off with our order

“Do you come here often,” I ask

“Maybe once or twice a week, if I have the time,” he replies

The waiter brings our drinks I take a long drink of the red wine, feel the warm sensation of the alcohol

Alex takes a drink of his whisky “I’ you’ve done so far on the Cosmopolitan project”

“Thank you,” I reply “I’lad you think everything is going well” I pause, taking another sip of wine “But, there is one thing I’htly concerned about”

Alex raises an eyebrow “Really? Tell me”

“I got a call late yesterday from Patrick, in the architect’s office He said the specific carpeting you want ht not be able to be produced on time”

“This isn’t good,” Alex says “Any suggestions?”

“Well, the carpet is being ia And, as you know, I know a lot of people there I’ll

Alex grins and takes a drink of his whisky “Excellent You see,” Alex says, leaning in over the table, “I knew you’d be an asset to me”

I saze, and feel the sparks fly between us

“Would you like another glass of wine?” Alex asks, noting lass already No wonder I was feeling so relaxed, so chatty with Alex I hesitated I had said just one drink

Dareat tieous e

What the hell I needed to let loose, let off so a wonderful time with Alex I really didn’t want to leave