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“No wonder you’re working a regular job now, and no wonder so many of those players are broke after they retire With irresponsible spending like that, they’re lucky they don’t retire with no money at all”

We hadn’t gone into the details of my current financial situation and now didn’t strike me as the time

“People think everyone is set for life, but between uys never fully recover”

“Then I’ainstmy lapel

I wrapped ht with ainst the small of her back

A hand looped around my other arm

“Excuse—” Zara whipped around, freezing when she spotted Kathleen

“Look at the two lovebirds cozied up in this corner”

Kathleen’s eyes twinkled “I’m so happy you’re here What do you think about this for a venue?”

We exchanged lighting fast glances Zara’s fingers tightened on my arm before she relaxed and slipped back into a relaxed posture, but no longer leaning against me like she had been before Kathleen arrived

“It’s beautiful”

“I’ve only run up the steps before and co it like this is a different experience” And I wasn’t only talking about seeing the arthen the place was nearly deserted Being here with Zaranew

“It would make a lovely location for a special event in your future” Kathleen had never been subtle about her drea At the end of this, I wouldn’t be surprised if she didn’t ask for an invite and a pri party itself

“It certainly would, and we’ll be sure to add it to the list”

That won us another huge sive a speech now Seems like someone didn’t pay attention” She rolled her eyes and walked off