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My eyebrows drew together. “No.”
“It’s okay if you did. Happens to the best of us. Though, I’m happy to say by the piece of fabric I found in my dog’s mouth, he was in need of some new underwear after he ghosted me.” She took a sip of her wine and placed the glass down. “I should have known, though.”
“Known what?” Why I even cared was beyond me, but my curiosity took control.
“That it was just sex. I mean, he came right out and said it, but you know how it is. You think you could be the one to change a man.”
I didn’t think I could change Nero. I never wanted to. “But how did you know it was just sex? If you don’t mind me asking, of course.”
She swatted her hand in the air. “He never once made eye contact. Dead giveaway.”
My mind flashed to our night together. His intense gaze locked on mine and never left. I had never felt so connected to another person in my life. I thought he would bury his head in the pillow, or flip me over, but he never had. He’d never stopped eye contact.
I wasn’t like the others. It wasn’t just sex like he made me think after leaving me. It was more. I knew it then and I let my own insecurities overshadow the fact that Nero had his own insecurities. There were a million reasons he could have left, but I didn’t think it had to do with just me.
The woman finished her wine and slid off her stool. “I have to finish packing. Vacation is over.”
“Good luck,” I said.
“Thanks. You, too. Who knows? Maybe prince charming is waiting for me back on Long Island.”
“I hope he is,” I said, and as soon as she walked away, I spun toward the left side of the bar.
“Chris!” I called out.
“Hey, Lainey. What can I do for you? Want your usual?”
I shook my head. “Do you know where Nero is?”
“He had to help out a friend. He has Sutton and Rhone coming in to man the bar.”
“Do you know what friend?”
“Sorry, he didn’t say much else.”
I dug my phone out of my bag and texted Sherry.
Lainey: Do you know where Nero is?
My phone vibrated within seconds.
Sherry: No. What did he do?
I laughed and rolled my eyes. Sherry really wanted him to mess up so she could deck him one.
Lainey: Nothing. We’ll talk later.
Sherry: Are you sure?
Lainey: 100% positive.
“Did you want that wine?” Chris asked.
“No, thank you.” I slid off the stool. “I have to go.”
“Do you want me to tell Nero anything if I see him?”
“Yes, tell him I’m looking for him. Thanks.”
