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t thought to order that instead of my tan cocktail-disaster?

“That’s sort of a celebratory drink, isn’t it?”

“So let’s celebrate”

“Did you get a pro?”

He leaned closer, bringing his eyes to htened, but I didn’t move away “I ht places

Two slilasses were placed in front of us, but I wasn’t sure I could liftDerek picked up both and handed one toas he did the same

“Are you here on business?” I asked, trying to diffuse the ridiculous amount of sexual tension between us I considered the possibility I was the only one feeling it

“Banker’s conference this week,” he said, taking another, longer drink and then setting the glass back on the bar Histhem with every movement

“You’re in banking?” I hated the tremor in my voice

Itto be an independent woer than her past

For once, I wanted to forget what happened last year Let it go and be so hit on by a gorgeous stranger Fate was giving me my chance

“More like upperto noticea workshop on international trade and finance tomorrow You?”

“Spa vacation,” I said “My friend Elaine said it would be a week to change my life Or at least my outlook”

A little spark hit his eyes, and I bit my lip Did I just proposition hi time since I’d wanted to be close to anyone in that way Was I brave enough to let him in?

Internally I shook myself Yes If that hat I wanted, of course I was I had always been strong before, and I was still strong I wouldn’t let that be taken from me, too