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"I'the trains for the past couple of years You stay" She glanced around "There are lots of girls around ould probably love a one-night stand with you I have a life to live"

Then, she walked away on those heels and out of my life

As I watched her leave, still appreciating the sway of her nicely rounded ass, and the way her long pale hair fell to her waist, I wished she had stayed I wanted to be taking her home with me

She was right – I could probably find soht There were a lot of attractive young women at the club, and I'd seen a few turn my way

But I felt a deep sadness that I couldn't quite place

Noto his sweet thing and buttonedanother beer, he put his arm around my shoulder

"Hey, there, Luke,his eyebrows

"Lena," I said and s to stay? I think I'll head home"

"Don’t go," John said and grabbed ht now Stick around You'll love her"

A young woman walked towards us and when she saw me, her eyes lit up

"Hi, there," she said when she got to us She caave me the once over

"Luke, estured to the woh, with brown hair and eyes and a decent figure On any other night, Iup But I felt tired because of the whole business with Eric and Alexa and Felicia and forced a smile

John pointed to me "Cherise, this is Luke Marshall"

"The Lucas Marshall needs no introduction," Cherise said, s about you and your deal to sell Chatter in the Journal"

"Nice to meet you," I said "Sorry but I have to leave" I turned to John "Catch you later"