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From what I could tell, he was a tall man, with an athletic build and a tanned complexion His hair was slicked back, and it wouldn’t have surprised et ready for the day

Behind whom I assumed to be Rick was vision He was a tall, broad-shouldered handsome man, with hard blue eyes that contrasted with his dark brown hair His hair was thick and wavy and stopped right above his shoulders There was soh ht myself not to take a shot of hi a first i a complete nutcase and potential stalker

His lip curled up as if at any s His size intimidatedon his feet and looking bored

His eyes ed a bit His face softened, and he looked away, and cleared his throat

“Sorry,up for air “Kayla, this is Reed Harrington He’s beenas I can remember”

Kayla stuave Reed a war to deteraze slid in my direction

“Oh, this is my best friend, Bella She had to hold my hand on the plane I’m

afraid I’ood flyer”

“Have you been drinking?” Rick asked

“It’s okay, I barely sipped it” She gaveI wondered if Rick had so

But then he put those iirls loaded up, checked in, and then go have a real drink I’m in need of a little celebration too Reed?” He turned to see Reed’s reaction, and the guy grunted and lifted a shoulder

“Whatever, rabbed Kayla’s and we headed out of the bar and to the parking lot It didn’t take long to get to the huge four-door truck, and once our luggage was situated, Rick and Reed talked a moment alone Rick jumped in the driver’s seat, and Kayla climbed in beside hi a seat next to me

After ent to the hotel and checked in to drop off our luggage and freshen up, Rick took us down the street to a bar where Kayla ordered her fourth drink of the day

“Youin “We didn’t eat much today”

“If you’re hungry, there’s a burger place next door Reed can walk you over if you like,” Rick offered