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Reo looked my way A wicked s through me

His silky voice came next “Good afternoon, Layla Can I persuade you to have lunch with me?”

I partedcame out

“Of course You can still finish your run” He left the carousel, walked over, and stopped in front ofas necessary I’ve made sure that the food will still be hen you return”

I held out my hands “How?”

He leaned his head to the side “Hohat?”

“How did you figure out et access to this place?”

His cologne swirled aroundscent— so close, I took in orgeous in the daylight

The wicked smile deepened “You look impressed”

“No This expression means that I’m creeped out”

“Yet, you should be impressed”

I crossed my arms over my chest “Why?”

“I’ued with you I exhausted a lot of resources to find you”

I scanned the area A sht with two chairs A bouquet of white roses stood in the center Two estured to the others and then everyone began to play A soft melody that rose in the air

“When’s the last time you’ve been spoiled, Layla?”

I turned back to him

“Can you even reesture?”

I frowned

“Give estured around him “You’re safe It’s daytime and in public”

Skepticism covered my face

“Sure This place is abandoned and these people work for me, but find solace in the fact that if I wanted to take you,” His gaze slipped froo”

I stepped back

“I hope that statement didn’t scare you” His face turned serious “I deal in hard truths Honesty is always the best policy for me So, I promise to always be honest with you”

“Then, what’s your end goal with this lunch?”

“To romance you”

“Why?”

“I’ve already told you my proposition”

I touchedsushi off me?”

“Correct” He said it like it was the most normal concept to behold “I would be honored if you let me do so”

“And you would want sex too?”

“I would, but I’ars can never be choosy” Reo held out his hand as if beckoning me to take it “For now, I only ask you to have lunch with me”

“I don’t even know your name”

“Reo Bando”

“Andyou’re from?”