Bryan stood, kissed her on the cheek and said, “Please join me.”

She sat. Elegant. Smiling. Patient.

He almost felt intimidated. But he was a salesman and this was simply another challenge. “Have you tried the ‘Cheaters’ service many times?” he said, recalling his one liners when he frequented bars.

“Three or four times.You?”

“About the same,” he said, lying. “What are you having?”

“Vodka and lemonade thanks.”

They had their drinks and conversation was sparse. Carter couldn’t interest her in any topic. He ended up perusing the room which was full of men and women talking loudly. He couldn’t figure what made this woman tick. Finally she said, “Are you ready to go?”

He then re...

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