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There's a long pause and I wonder whether she put her cell down or is busy doing so else – or doesn't like my question

INDIA: No, but the truth is that I want a ?

JON: You could have that any tinal your interest and you could have practically any man you want, seriously You should already know that God, you're s hot and smart and successful A man would have to be a total moron not to want to be in your bed

She doesn't reply and so I wait, knowing that she's also not proh she honestly could get any man she wanted in her bed

INDIA: I want someone who loves me in my bed, not just any et that any time I want I don't want that

JON: Well, I can't help you find someone who loves you But you could sure find someone to spend time in your bed

INDIA: SIGH

INDIA: Gotta go Later

I don't hear back from her for the rest of the afternoon

Instead, I sit at ood er at the world, which I can't explain

At six, I decide to leave the office and go hoe for Marina's party I don't really feel like going, but India will be there and if I don't go, she'll never let me hear the end of it

So, I do exactly that,over all day, wondering if they're solid or whether we need to work on the

Aftercasual, and then take my car to Marina's house It's a pretty sweet house on the beach not too far from India's and has all the amenities – an outdoor bar, beach ureat patio where the party will take place

When I arrive, there are already a dozen cars parked in the driveway and on the streets Marina's parties are notoriously filled with people frorad students The people are sood – Marina always hires a DJ who plays a good mix of hits and oldies

I' the rest of the way to the house It sits on a rise on the edge of a hill, affording a great view of the bay and beach beloalk around the side of the house to the back and see a couple dozen people standing around or sitting on beach chairs, drinks in hand I don't see anyone I know – neither Marina or India – so I go inside That's when I see theuy